1. Royal Palace and Plaza de Oriente
2. Mercado de San Miguel
3. Plaza Mayor
4. Parque Retiro
5. Gran Vía
Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace |
Nearest metro: Opera
Opening hours: October – March: 10.00-18.00 and April – September: 10.00-20.00
Entry cost: General admission 11 Euros, reduced admission 6 Euros
Mercado de San Miguel |
Mercado de San Miguel
The San Miguel Market offers a huge variety of food and drink to suit everyone’s tastes. From traditional Spanish plates such as paella or croquets to international cuisine such as pasta and cheese bars, the San Miguel Market offers something for everyone. There is a lot of space available at bars, tables and chairs so you can enjoy your food and soak up the atmosphere of the market at the same time.Nearest metro: Opera
Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 10.00-00.00, Thurs-Sat: 10.00-02.00 and Sunday: 10.00-00.00
Entry cost: free
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is one of Madrid’s most famous sites and was built between 1598 and 1621 during Felipe III’s reign. Its outside is surrounded by a variation of traditional Spanish shops whilst inside the main plaza it holds a whole host of restaurants serving traditional Spanish dishes. Whilst you’re in Plaza Mayor, make sure to get a bocadillo de calamares, a very famous sandwich in Madrid and Plaza Mayor is home to some of the best and most famous restaurants that serve them. Sit and eat your bocadillo de calamares in Plaza Mayor with a beer and watch the world go by!Nearest metro: Opera
Opening hours: always open
Entry cost: free
Parque Retiro
Parque Retiro on a beautiful day! |
Nearest metro: Retiro (line 2)
Entry cost: free
Gran Vía
Gran Vía is Madrid’s main street, located right in the centre of the city. It is one of Madrid’s most famous and important shopping areas, as well as the home of many hotels, cinemas, theatres and restaurants. Whilst in Madrid you have to walk down Gran Vía and admire the amazing architecture as well as check out some of the shops! If you keep walking down until the end, you’ll reach Calle Alcalá, another one of Madrid’s largest streets and also home to the impressive town hall.Nearest metro: Gran Vía (line 1 and 5) and Callao (lines 3 and 5)
Entry cost: free
Having read all this, you may be thinking to yourself that you’d love to come but you don’t speak Spanish. This doesn’t have to be a problem! Check out all the different courses that AIL Madrid offers here – you’ll definitely find one that fits your schedule!
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