If it’s your first time in Madrid, then it’s best to stay in Centro. Being in this central district will put you right in the heart of Madrid and close to many restaurants, cafes, bars, transportation options, and tourist attractions. There’s so much to experience in the Spanish capital that I’ve put together this detailed Madrid travel guide to help you plan your trip.
Theme park is divided into several pieces, each have each have landscape, Madrid palace also in it. â–²El Rastro Europe's biggest flea market, filled with bargains and pickpockets. â–²Naval Museum Seafaring history of a country famous for its Armada.
March is the driest month in spring with temperatures ranging in the low 40s to 60s. April and May have similar rain amounts to November, so pack your umbrella. Weather in May becomes quite pleasant for enjoying the outdoors with temperatures in the low 70s. You’ll enjoy seeing the city flock to patios and parks as locals appreciate the longer days and warmer temperatures.
If you aren’t familiar with it, flamenco is a Spanish art form consisting of song, dance, and guitar playing. It’s a passionate and powerful art form which in my opinion, is an absolute must-do in Spain, especially if you can experience it in a cave. Built in 1916, San Miguel Market opened as a local food market before growing into Madrid’s first gourmet market. It consists of over twenty stands whose offerings range from the finest Iberian ham to exquisite cheeses from Asturias to the freshest shellfish and seafood from Galicia.
Apart from the obvious non-food related shopping (yeap, Zara is indeed a bit cheaper over there!) there are tons of foodie temptations around. You know how much I love food markets anyhow but the Mercado de San Miguel stole my heart. The building is beautiful, the atmosphere lively and it’s open until late in the evening. The biggest range of stores is along the Gran VÃa and the streets running north out of Puerta del Sol, which is where the department stores – such as El Corte Inglés – have their main branches.
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It will be cold, 30s and 40s, but you’ll enjoy almost empty tourist sights and the ability to get into popular restaurants without a reservation. It’s located about 90 km northwest of Madrid and can be reached in a little over half an hour by high-speed train. If you’re staying long enough in Madrid, then you might want to go beyond the city and take a day trip. I’ve listed three of the closest day trip destinations from Madrid below but be sure to check out our full article on Madrid day trips for more recommendations. Aside from food tours, we also enjoy taking cooking classes when we travel. Food tours can show you what and where to eat in Madrid but if you really want to learn about Spanish cuisine, then you may want to take a cooking class.
If you are coming from Paris or Barcelona, it's an excellent way to travel. Both stations are on the subway network, so it will cost you EUR1.50 to get into the center of town. In puerta del sol madrid this gourmet tapas market visitors can sample the culinary delights of countless vendors specializing in modern variations of traditional Spanish dishes.