Madrid by the way...What to do one day in the capital of Spain?
Perhaps your trip is destined for Asia, America? or maybe a trip to Europe?
Be that as it may, if you have to spend the night in Madrid we tell you the key points to visit in the city during one day.
Here is an express guide without the need to use public transportation to enjoy the key points of the city:
- Look at it, look at it, look at it.... La puerta de Alcalá! A must stop and visit to see this impressive marvel located at the entrance of our first destination: The Retiro Park.
Once contemplated the majesty of the Puerta de Alcalá, we entered the Parque del Retiro to enjoy its greenery and the atmosphere that makes it unique, cyclists, walkers, walkers, pets, skaters, Sunday walkers, restaurants, runners ... Here everyone has their space. A park designed for all types of people. You, just stroll and watch, how wonderful it is to be in the middle of the lungs in the center of the wonderful Madrid!
In your walk through the retreat we recommend you to visit the Crystal PalaceThe lake, have a coffee in one of the cafes and stroll along the path where the lake is located. You can also take a ride on one of the available boats.
- Once you have visited the retreat, head towards the center of the capital: Puerta del Sol. There you will be able to see the origin of the roads, the Km 0.
In Sol you will see all kinds of people 🙂 Right next to the Puerta del Sol is the Plaza Mayor, worth visiting. A beautiful place with a lot of history behind it. In the vicinity of the area, you can see different types of street shows, mimes, musicians, small theaters ... Experience the surrounding streets and the walk to the Plaza Mayor is quite an adventure.
- To whet your appetite, we recommend you to visit the beautiful San Miguel marketlocated a few meters from the Plaza Mayor,
A market with high quality products, which has undoubtedly become one of the key points of the city.
- Then you can continue strolling towards the neighborhood of huertas and into its beautiful narrow streets. We recommend you to eat a menu in the restaurant La alhambra de huertas. A place where eating well matters!
- After this feast, head for the Royal Palace. It is a pleasant walk after lunch.
- Then, if you can still walk more, head towards the Debod Temple and enjoy the views offered by this beautiful place.
- At this point you are next to Plaza España. Cross the square enjoying the promenade and enter the impressive Gran Vía Madrileña. At this point you can take the opportunity to visit some of the great stores that are in the area.
- Our express day trip ends at the Fine Arts Circlewhere we recommend you to go up to the rooftop and watch the sunset from one of the terraces with the best view of the city.
After the exhausting day, and with the trip that awaits you the next day by plane, the best thing is to rest, and here, we are specialists in making it easy for you.
In any of our accommodations you will feel at home.