Explore the historic Madrid de las Austrias, the attractive La Latina area, the bohemian Lavapies, and the hipster chic or Malasaña and Chueca.
There’s also the Retiro park to explore, lots of great places to eat and drink, and the Prado and Reina Sofia museums, both of which have free entry most evenings of the week. Have a quick look to see the biggest pieces of art (like Picasso's Guernica).
in general, you will be using the metro more, than bus
Madrid's metro service is excellent and should be your preferred way of getting around Madrid. Tickets cost under a euro each when bought as a ten-ticket abono, making it one of the cheapest public transport systems in Europe.
Browse a museum during their free hours
Madrid is home to some of the most impressive artwork in the world. See Picasso’s Guernica or Velázquez’s Las Meninas for free! The museums can be rather steep for those on a budget during the day. However, most of Madrid’s museums are free in the evenings! Here’s when you should go:
- El Prado (Paseo del Prado, s/n): Monday through Saturday 6-8 pm and Sunday 5-7 pm
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (Calle de Santa Isabel, 52): Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday from 3-7 pm
- Madrid’s Royal Palace (Calle de Bailén, s/n): Residents of the European Union can get in for free on Monday through Thursday at 6-8 pm from April to September and Monday through Thursday at 4-6 pm from October to March.
- Museo Taurino (Bullfighting Museum) (Calle de Alcalá, 237): Always free! Opening hours from March through October are Tuesday through Friday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday. November through February it is open Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
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Madridtravel video Capital and main attraction of Spain -- a feast of fascinating sights and remarkable side-trips from this geographic center of the nation.
Mercado San Fernando
Madrid has recently undergone a market renaissance, and nowhere is the resurgence of market culture more celebrated than in Mercado San Fernando. Here you can not only stock up on fresh fish, meat and produce, but it’s an ideal spot to tapear. With a variety of bars and restaurants scattered throughout the market you can grab some awesome tapas for 1 or 2 euros! Not to mention the market is home to one of our favorite wine shops, La Siempre Llena, and a stellar craft beer stand, La Buena Pinta.Address: Calle Embajadores, 41 (near the Lavapiés metro stop).- you should not miss the most traditional and castiza proposals from the Barroso bar: a place to taste Spanish omelette, paella, callos (dish made of tripe) and other homemade meals.
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Tapas Madrid
Must eats in Madrid highlighted in this video are: 1: Tapas Market at Mercado de San Miguel 2: Bocadillos de Calamares at casa RUA 3: Spanish/Iberian Ham at the Museo Del Jamon 4: Gambas al Ajillo at La Casa Del Abuello
Cheap and local seafood tapas in Madrid, Spain
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1. PAELLA Y OLE (Mercado de San Miguel
DP TAPAS, Mercado de San Ildefonso
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- Bazaar Style, substance and celebrities at budget prices.
- Casa Revuelta Classic bar bonhomie and great food.
- Casa Julio Madrid's best croquettes.
- La Gloria de Montera Outstanding food and atmosphere.
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- Mercado de San Miguel Madrid's most diverse eating experience.
- Taberna Matritum Tapas, tradition and innovation in La Latina.
- Casa Alberto Celebrated old taberna (tavern) with tapas and sit-down meals.
- Albur Convivial ambience with great rice dishes.
- La Carmencita Madrid classic in the heart of Chueca.
- Frida Lovely setting and fresh tastes in a quiet Chueca setting.
some of the main historical sites, the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and Puerta del Sol.
the Corpus Christi Monastery where the cloistered nuns live and bake goods available for sale to the public in the monastery each day.
the lovely Parque del Retiro and visit the rose gardens and the impressive Crystal Palace
fantastic roof terraces for wining and dining. The grand Principal Hotel, ideally located just off the Gran Via, is part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
some of the best tapas?! I suggest going to the Mercado San Miguel for some gourmet local specialties, Lateral for delicious tapas (especially their tortilla)
the Royal Palace of Madrid is the most impressive monument of the capital. It’s so majestic from the outside and the inside is even more beautiful with its stunning frescoes and luxurious decor so you must go inside despite the queue (only 11€ for an adult ticket). You can also walk around the lovely Sabatini Gardens which used to be where the royal stables were.
Puerta del Sol, also known as the “Gate of the Sun,” it’s the most famous square in Madrid
many impressive monuments such as the amazing Plaza Mayor, the Egyptian Temple of Debod, the lovely Almudena Cathedral, and the Plaza de Cibeles, with its stunning fountain.
RETIRO PARK
check out Alcalá de Henares, Aranjuez, El Escorial, Segovia or Toledo which are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites and all within an hour’s distance from Madrid.
San Isidro and El Rastro flea market
experience delicious Madrileno cuisine, like cocido (a stew made of sausage and chickpeas), savory Manchego cheese or tasty croquetas.
Palacio Real (the Royal Palace) is a sight to see, its impressive entrance lined with 44 statues of various Spanish royals. A stroll through the delightful labyrinth of greenery in the Sabatini Gardens just to the side of the palace completes the experience
(Rioja, Ribera, Albariño and Rueda), you can get a glass for €2 just about anywhere.
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