Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
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Puerta del Sol is one of the main squares in the city. Here you will find ‘Kilometer 0’ which is the centre of Spain. Additionally you’ll find a statue of of the Madrid coat of arms which is symbolised by a Bear reaching for a Strawberry Tree.
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Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
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Plaza Mayor is another main square of the city where you will find an abundance of restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere. It was first built during the reign of Phillip III who is also represented by a statue in the centre of the square.
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Prado Museum
This is the Spanish National Art Museum displaying works from the 12th Century right up until the 20th Century. 15 Euros for general entry.
Museo Nacional del Prado
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This is the Spanish National Art Museum displaying works from the 12th Century right up until the 20th Century.
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Reina Sofia
Home of Picasso’s famous piece… Guernica. Picasso painted this moving artwork in memorium of the bombing of the Basque city of Guernica by the Nazis and Fascist Spain during the Spanish Civil War.
Closed Tuesdays - 12 Euro entry
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
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Home of Picasso’s famous piece… Guernica. Picasso painted this moving artwork in memorium of the bombing of the Basque city of Guernica by the Nazis and Fascist Spain during the Spanish Civil War.
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Eat
San Miguel Markets
Mercado de San Miguel
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Over 100 years old, here you will find a selection of Iberian Hams, Spanish Tapas, Fresh Oysters and much much more! The idea is to grab some food, some drink and sit at communal tables to make new friends.
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Botin
Botín
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Visit the oldest restaurant in the world as voted by the Guinness World Book of records. Famous for its Suckling Pig as mentioned in Ernest Hemmingway’s novel, “The Sun Also Rises”.
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Casa Rua
Casa Rua
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Famous for Bocadillo de Calamares which is essentially a Calamari Baguette! A must try with a local beer!
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San Gines
Chocolatería San Ginés
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For those with a sweet tooth, San Gines has been offering Churros con Chocolate since 1894!!
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Pickpockets & Security
Please be mindful of your belongings at all times. NEVER leave your belongings unattended under any circumstances or no matter how safe you think it may be. This applies particularly at Hotel Breakfast Rooms as pickpockets pose as well dressed guests. I cannot express this enough! Use your hotel safe to safely lock away passports and valuables and make sure that you have copies of your passport kept somewhere safe separate to the original.
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