Music, shows, parades, and picnics in Saint Isidore's meadows.
Museo del Prado - Prado Museum
Madrid hosts some of the world's premier art museums, and the Prado Museum is one of them. More than 1,500 masterpieces are currently on display. From Velazquez to Goya and many works of art from all across Europe. A definite must-see.
Plaza Mayor
Madrid's grand central square is one of the prettiest ones in Spain. The vibrant street life across its cobblestones streets takes you to this magical square where there is always something happening. It hosts the city's main tourist office, a Christmas market in December and may other events year-round.
Mercado de San Miguel
The San Miguel Market has been renovated and transformed into a place for food lovers from all over the world to come together and sample amazing cuisine at good prices. Pick and choose your favorite bites from the different stands, grab a drink, and enjoy!
Puerta del Sol
It's no coincidence that Puerta del Sol is considered the center of the city: in fact, it's the geographic center of Spain, the "kilometer zero" point from which all distances are measured. This vibrant square is full of life at any time of the year, and it's conveniently connected to some of downtown Madrid's major shopping streets. On top of all that, every December 31st Sol is ground zero for New Year's celebrations.
Bares de tapas
Each street in Madrid has one, two or more bars to enjoy a great evening with your friends and to taste great tapas. You will soon find your favorite bar!