How to Spend 3 Days in MADRID Spain | Travel Itinerary
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Plaza Mayor
Historic site · Centro
Recommended for breakfast: a café con leche and a chocolate napolitana at the square's cafes cost about 7 USD.
Casa de la Panadería
Historic site · Centro
Stop at the tourist office here for a free city map and personalised tips.
Mercado de San Miguel
Market · Centro
Tapas cost 2–10 USD each. Open daily 10am to midnight, later on weekends.
Almudena Cathedral
Temple · Palacio
Go in the early afternoon, when sunlight through the stained glass colours the nave. The museum costs about 6 USD.
Teatro Real
Landmark · Palacio
Guided tours of the dressing rooms and halls cost about 14 USD. Check the schedule for a live opera.
Plaza de Oriente
Landmark · Palacio · brief mention
Chocolatería San Ginés
Cafe · Sol
Churros with chocolate cost about 6 USD. It is a 5-minute walk from the Teatro Real.
Temple of Debod
Temple · Príncipe Pío
Only about 20 visitors are allowed in at a time. Best at dusk, when the lit temple reflects in the water.
Plaza de España
Landmark · Centro · brief mention
Teatro Flamenco Madrid
Activity · Sol
Shows run at 6:30, 8:30 and 10:15pm. Reservations are essential.
Taberna El Chato
Restaurant · Sol
The tasting menu (mini tenderloin, cod, artisan cheeses) costs about 30 USD with a glass of wine.
Museo Reina Sofía
Museum · Atocha
Buy fast-track tickets in advance for about 12 USD. The nearest metro is Estación del Arte.
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Park · Paseo del Prado
Entry is about 6.50 USD. Download the official app for maps and plant information.
Paseo de la Argentina
Landmark · Retiro · brief mention
Estanque Grande del Retiro
Activity · Retiro · brief mention
Monument to Alfonso XII
Landmark · Retiro · brief mention
La Rosaleda del Retiro
Park · Retiro · brief mention
Museo del Prado
Museum · Paseo del Prado
The Madrid City Pass (about 50 USD) includes a skip-the-line ticket.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Museum · Paseo del Prado
To avoid art fatigue, choose between this and the Prado.
El Botánico
Restaurant · Paseo del Prado
The signature seafood paella with white wine costs about 25 USD.
Palacio de Cibeles
Landmark · Centro
The 8th-floor watchtower costs about 3.50 USD. The 6th-floor restaurant terrace also has views.
Círculo de Bellas Artes
Landmark · Centro
Terrace access is about 5.50 USD, and drinks cost around 10 USD each.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Activity · Chamartín
Tours cost about 28 USD. Book online and go early morning to avoid crowds.
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
Historic site · Salamanca
Tours cost about 16 USD. Buy online and visit early morning or late afternoon.
Barrio de Salamanca
Neighborhood · Salamanca
Easily reached on foot or by metro, about 1.2 miles from Las Ventas.
Calle de Serrano
Shopping · Salamanca
Chueca
Neighborhood · Chueca
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