Madrid is a city full of life and has so much to offer that it can be difficult to decide what to do if you only have one day to explore it. But don’t worry, I bring you the perfect plan to enjoy the Spanish capital in just one day without missing the best! Get ready for an express itinerary, but very stylish.
Breakfast at the San Miguel Market – Start the day with energy
Start your day with a good breakfast at the Mercado de San Miguel, one of the most famous markets in Madrid. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of tapas and coffees, from the classic café con leche to a freshly squeezed fresh juice.
🍴 What you can’t miss:
– A mini omelette and a coffee
– Iberian ham croquettes
– And, of course, a good calamari sandwich
📍 Plaza de San Miguel, s/n
Walk through the Retiro Park – Relax and enjoy the outdoors
After an energizing breakfast, head to Retiro Park, Madrid’s green lung. Here you can stroll through its gardens, rent a boat on the Estanque Grande or just relax and enjoy the beauty of this historic park.
🌿 What you can’t miss:
– The Crystal Palace, a glass building that will leave you speechless
– The Great Pond, where you can rent a boat and navigate the water
– The Fountain of the Fallen Angel, a unique and somewhat mysterious corner of the park.
📍Retiro Park
Visit the Prado Museum – A must for art lovers
You can’t visit Madrid without admiring the masterpieces housed in the Prado Museum. In just one hour, you can take an express tour of its halls and marvel at works by Goya, Velázquez and El Bosco. It is one of the best ways to soak up the history of art without spending the whole day in the museum.
🎨 Not to be missed:
– “Las Meninas” by Velázquez
– “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Bosch
– The black paintings of Goya
📍Calle de Felipe IV, s/n
Lunch in La Latina – Tapas and beers in a trendy neighborhood
Head to the neighborhood of La Latina to enjoy a classic Madrid lunch: tapas and cañas. This neighborhood is famous for its traditional bars, perfect for tasting typical dishes such as croquettes, Iberian ham and patatas bravas.
🍻 What you can’t miss:
– Tapas at Casa Lucio, famous for its “ración de huevos rotos” (broken eggs)
– A few beers at El Viajero, with its rooftop terrace to enjoy the sun
– A portion of Galician octopus at Taberna El Sur
📍La Latina
Cibeles Palace Viewpoint – Enjoy panoramic views of Madrid
After lunch, head to the Palacio de Cibeles, where you can climb up to the viewpoint and get spectacular views of Madrid. From here, you will see the city in all its splendor: Gran Vía, Plaza de Cibeles and Retiro Park.
👀 Not to be missed:
– 360º views of Madrid
– The impressive architecture of the Cibeles Palace.
📍Plaza de Cibeles, s/n
Dinner at the Sobrino de Botín Restaurant – A Madrid tradition
To end your day in style, make a stop at Restaurante Sobrino de Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. Here you can enjoy a traditional menu, such as roast suckling pig, in an atmosphere that breathes history.
🍴 What you can’t miss:
– The roast suckling pig, which is one of the restaurant’s most famous dishes
– The roast suckling lamb
– A good Ribera del Duero wine.
📍Calle de Cuchilleros, 17
Night walk along Gran Vía – Finish in style
Finally, after a delicious dinner, take a stroll down Gran Via, Madrid’s most emblematic street, known for its theaters, cinemas and impressive architecture. At night, the city lights give it a special touch that makes your day end on a high note.
🌟 What you can’t miss:
– The theaters with their luminous posters, like the one for The Lion King
– The luxury stores to make a last purchase or just admire them.
📍Gran Via
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