And if you have the pleasure to visit Madrid over a single weekend, you’re in for a number of treats! Madrid is an amazing city that offers great art, amazing food, and fantastic things to do, and is the capital of Spain. Below you will find some tips that will help you to enjoy your visit to Madrid during the weekend.
Exploring the Historic Sites
There are quite a number of interesting historical landmarks that are present in Madrid, tell a lot about the city. First of all, check out the Royal Palace of Madrid which is a real home of the Spanish Royal Family. It has beautiful architectural designs and has magnificent walls and doors and windows.
Second, it is recommended to go to the Plaza Mayor – a sightseeing that is worked out in the 17th century. Have a walk in the square, feel the tension, and enjoy the architecture of the buildings which surround the area.
Studying Art and Cultures
Madrid boasts of some of the best museums across the globe and it would be remiss to visit Madrid and not visit some of its premier museums. The Prado Museum is a must…, with an impressive art collection, mainly of European artists, such as Goya, Velázquez or El Greco. Anoth iconic museum is modern and contemporary art museum known as the Reina Sofia Museum where Picasso’s artwork of Guernica is housed.
Tapas and Culinary Delights
Madrid is undeniably a gourmet’s delight and having tapas is an absolute must do. Moving to the next place, that is the Mercado de San Miguel, which is a good place where you can taste a great number of tapas, sea food and other products which are considered to be the most traditionally Spanish products. Please do not hesitate to tasted the authentic Spanish tortilla as well as churros with hot chocolate!
Exploring Madrid Parks
For that reason, there is nothing more enjoyable than to spend some moments enjoying the attractive green zones of Madrid. The Retiro Park is quite popular, it synthetizes green fields full of trees, lakes and very important monuments such as the Palace of Crystal. This urban park is best explored slowly: rent a bicycle and take a slow ride, or rent a boat and slowly glide on the water.
Another park of our interest is called Casa de Campo and it is very large park with lots of activities such as amusement park, zoo, cable car etc. And it is especially pleasant to spend here a good day with friends or family members.
Shopping and Souvenirs
It will be recalled that shopping is one of the many amenities that Madrid is famous for. If you are interested in brands, it is better to go to the shopping street of Gran Via that has luxury and trademark shops and stores as well as department stores. If one is in the mood for some experimental shopping, one cannot go wrong with the districts of Malasaña and Chueca with its bohemian clothing stores and second hand shops.
Also do not forget to shop around for some memorabilia to take home. El Rastro flea market takes place every Sunday, and the locals can buy some interesting gift, antique items and crafts there.
Enjoying Madrid’s Nightlife
In addition, it is recommended to taste local night clubs, while having fun till the morning, in this sleeping beauty of Spain – Madrid. Begin your night with a meal at a Spanish restaurant; you’ll be able to taste paella or perhaps delightful tapas. Later, drink in a vibrantly lively establishments in areas such as Huertas or La Latina.
For the lovers of live music, there are several venues in Madrid where you can enjoy performance of local as well as foreign artists. There are clubs for jazz lovers or fans of flamenco, pop, rock and roll, blues and any other kind for that matter.
Additional Tips
However, to get around Madrid you can and should consider using the Madrid Tourist Travel Pass, which entitles its holder to use the bus, Metro and trains within the Madrid metropolitan area.
Very important to find out of there are any festival or event that are held in that particular region at the time of your visit. Madrid is famous for cultural, music, and art festivals that take place in the city during a year.
You will also be expected to live with siesta where many business and shops close their doors at midday till 4: 00 PM in the afternoon. This is the right time to nap or go hiking in the parks within the city.
With so much to see and do in Madrid, this guide should ensure you have a great weekend. Whether you are a history lover, an art admirer or a gastronome or a party animal Madrid has something for every one. Enjoy your trip to Madrid!
