Madrid

Sights

• Museo del Prado – Velázquez, Goya and El Greco.
• Parque del Retiro – A park with a lake, rowing boats and a glass palace.
• Palacio Real – The royal palace with lavish halls.
• Plaza Mayor – An arcaded square in the heart of the old town.
• Reina Sofía – Picasso's «Guernica» and modern art.
• Gran Vía – A grand avenue with theatres and rooftop terraces.

Food & nightlife

• Mercado de San Miguel – A market hall with tapas and oysters.
• Churros with chocolate – The classic at Chocolatería San Ginés.
• La Latina – Tapas bars along Cava Baja.
• Bocadillo de Calamares – A roll filled with fried squid.

Day trips

• Toledo – The city of three cultures on a hill above the Tagus.
• Segovia – A Roman aqueduct and a fairy-tale castle.
• El Escorial – A monastery and palace in the hills.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October

Getting around

A large metro network, including the airport; the centre is easy to explore on foot.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Plan your trip to Madrid together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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More in Spain

• Barcelona
• Majorca
• Seville
• Valencia
• Granada
• Tenerife