Catedral de la Almudena

Hola, amigo! While some may say 3 days is hardly enough for Madrid, I think it's ample duration to cover all the major attractions at a reasonable pace! Especially when you're travelling on a budget and with limited time off from work. Maybe you're just going for a long weekend. Or this is one leg of many in a well-deserved trip to Spain. Whatever the case, this guide will help you optimise your first time in Madrid, with a detailed plan of how to spend each day there. ✨ Here you'll find over 30+ hours of research condensed and streamlined into a simple 10 min read Includes: ✅ Detailed daily schedule for 2 days in Madrid + 1 Day trip to Toledo 🛏️ 1 Hotel recommendation in the heart of Madrid (mid-range) ➕ (Optional) Additional activities & attractions, if you want to extend your trip 🍸 Food & drink suggestions + tips to avoid tourist traps 🛍️ Local delicacies to buy as souvenirs 🔗 Links to buy tickets for trains & attractions . . . Know before you buy: ⛱️ This guide is moderately paced. If you're more of a slow traveller, you can spread out this itinerary across 4-5 days 👟 Involves a lot of walking ☀️ Daily schedule from 10AM - 8PM; nightlife is not included

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