Madrid in two days

XNUMX-XNUMX am. The first day is for traipsing around the city on foot or by bike. We suggest you begin the tour on the Gran Vía, the cultural and commercial hub of the city, surrounded by cinemas, theatres and shops.

XNUMX am-XNUMX pm. From there you can reach the main places of interest for tourists in Madrid, such as the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, the Sabatini Gardens or the Almudena Cathedral.

XNUMX-XNUMX pm. For lunch, why not grab something to eat in the San Miguel market and afterwards have a siesta in the Retiro Park, which is also in the outskirts of the city centre.

XNUMX-XNUMX pm. Walking from the Retiro to Plaza de España, you can take in the sights of the Cibeles Fountain, the Puerta de Alcalá (Gate of Alcalá), have a coffee in the Círculo de Bellas Artes and take a few photos of the Metropolis building.

XNUMX pm-XNUMX am. Our suggestion for the night is at Plaza de España: Las Tablas, where you can have dinner while watching a flamenco dancing show.

XNUMX am-XNUMX pm. For your second day in Madrid, we suggest a walk along the Paseo del Arte (the Avenue of Art), so called as it is home to the city's three most important museum's: the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. During your short stay, you should dedicate some of your time to visiting these art museums. Walking around its rooms, you'll see "Las Meninas" by Velázquez or "Santa Catalina" by Caravaggio and you'll be able to stop to take in Picasso's "Guernica", among many other pieces.

XNUMX-XNUMX pm. Once you have visited the Museums, you can visit the Botanical Garden, which surrounds the Prado. Plants of all kinds and origins will liven up this short break before continuing on to the next stop.

XNUMX-XNUMX pm. On the other side of the Gran Vía, we come to the neighbourhood of Malasaña. Nestled between Chueca and Argüelles, this area was the centre of the famous Movida Madrileña in the XNUMXs and witness to the resistance of the only soldiers that rose against the Napoleonic troops. In the centre of this neighbourhood is the Plaza del Dos de Mayo, located at the old site of the Monteleón Artillery Depot; the old door of the barracks and a statue in memory of the officers Luis Daoíz y Torres and Pedro Velarde commemorate those times. Wander around the neighbourhood, choose the restaurant that whets your appetite the most and lose yourself among the vintage or urban shops that are abundant in Malasaña.

XNUMX-XNUMX pm. This area also has some very typical cafés where you can stop for an afternoon snack. Enjoy your coffee!

XNUMX-XNUMX pm. Now, with your batteries recharged, it's time to continue to feed your desire for shopping. Around Chueca you'll find many boutiques, decoration shops, and delicatessens with products such as oil, wine, cheese or chocolate. Chueca is an area located between Fuencarral and Barquillo street, which ultimately became Madrid's gay neighbourhood in the XNUMXs.

XNUMX pm-XNUMX am. Without a doubt, in this area you'll find somewhere to your liking for dinner and what better way to bid farewell to Madrid than with a drink under the stars? The views from the exclusive terrace at Hotel Room Mate Óscar will be some of the best memories you'll take away with you.