🇪🇸 Madrid 3-Day City Walk Itinerary

Morning 🏰 Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real) Symbol of the Spanish monarchy — don’t miss the Royal Armory and Banquet Hall. ⛪ Almudena Cathedral (Catedral de la Almudena) Right next to the palace — the colorful dome is super photogenic 📸 Noon 🫑 Plaza Mayor Try Spanish ham & croquetas at a restaurant around the square. Recommend the centuries-old Casa Botín (Guinness World Record’s oldest restaurant). Afternoon 🐻 Puerta del Sol See the “Kilometer Zero” marker and the “Bear and the Strawberry Tree” statue — the heart of Madrid! 🍷 San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel) A stunning glass market — perfect for tapas and sangria 🍷 Evening 🍤 La Latina Nightlife Full of tapas bars — experience authentic Spanish night culture! 🎨 Day 2: Art & Green Escape Morning 🖼️ Prado Museum (Museo del Prado) World-class art museum — focus on Goya’s The Naked Maja and Velázquez’s Las Meninas. ⛵ Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro) Row a boat on the lake near the Crystal Palace — super romantic 💙 Noon 📖 Literary Quarter (Barrio de las Letras) Sip coffee at Café Gijón and trace the footsteps of Cervantes. Afternoon 🎭 Reina Sofía Museum See Picasso’s Guernica — a paradise for modern art lovers. ⚽ Cibeles Square (Plaza de Cibeles) Landmark post office building & where Real Madrid celebrates victories! Evening 🌃 Gran Vía at Night Stroll under neon lights — Madrid’s own “Broadway”. 🍴 Day 3: Local Culture & Market Vibes Morning 🌅 Temple of Debod An ancient Egyptian temple gifted to Spain — offers a panoramic view of Madrid. 🍖 Museo del Jamón Buy Iberian ham as souvenirs — live ham-cutting shows are impressive! Noon 🥘 San Antón Market (Mercado de San Antón) Eat creative tapas on the rooftop terrace overlooking Chueca. Afternoon 🌈 Chueca Neighborhood Madrid’s LGBTQ+ district — explore vintage shops and rainbow crosswalks! 🛍️ Salamanca District Luxury shopping street (Golden Mile) — even window shopping is fun! Evening 💃 Flamenco Show Recommend Corral de la Morería — pair with sherry wine for a soul-stirring experience! 📌 Tips: 🚇 Transport: Metro single trip €2, 10-ride pass €12.2. Most attractions are walkable in the center. 🎫 Tickets: Book online in advance for the Royal Palace and Prado Museum! 🍫 Food: Must-try chocolate churros and callos (stewed tripe). 👛 Safety: Watch for pickpockets in crowded areas — wear your bag in front! #Madrid #CityWalk #SpainTravel #ArtLovers #FoodGuide #EuropeTravel 🌍