Planning a day in Madrid? 🇪🇸 Here’s how to mix some of the city’s landmarks with a few stops that show you a different side of the Spanish capital.
A few places I’d put on your itinerary:
🏛 The Royal Palace of Madrid – Make time to see one of Europe’s largest royal palaces. Even if you don’t tour the interior, the surrounding architecture and Plaza de Oriente are worth exploring.
🍤 La Casa del Abuelo – You can’t leave Madrid without a tapas stop! This historic tavern has been around since 1906, and its famous gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) are the order to try.
🏘️ Mercado de San Miguel – Pop into the famous Mercado de San Miguel. It’s a beautiful iron-and-glass market filled with Spanish tapas, seafood, jamón, cheeses, and sweet treats.
🐂 Las Ventas – An unexpected stop for a deeper look at Spanish history and culture. Opened in 1931, this stunning Neo-Mudéjar landmark is the largest bullring in Spain and the third largest in the world. Bullfighting is a tradition that rem...