🇪🇸 Madrid in 48 Hours: The Ultimate Guide 🏰✨
🚆 Day 1: Arrival + Local Vibes • 12PM: Barcelona → Madrid (AVE train, 3h). • 3PM: Check into Mi Rincón de Goya Airbnb (walkable to Retiro Park!). • Evening: Stroll Retiro Park → DIY Chinese dinner (nearby hypermarket for groceries). 🚶♀️ Day 2: Iconic Sights & Bites 📍 Route: Plaza España (Don Quixote statue) Templo de Debod (best palace views at dusk!) Royal Palace (book ahead!) Puerta del Sol (KM 0 marker + bear sculpture) Plaza Mayor Mercado San Miguel (oysters + vermouth!) Prado Museum (free 5-7PM—queue early!) 🍽️ Food Stops: • Lunch: Venta EI Buscon (near Puerta del Sol) • Snack: Churros con chocolate (classic!) • Dinner: Pick from: La Sanabresa (€15 set menu = roast beef + wine!) Sukaldea Atotxa (creative tapas near Atocha) Caracola Madrid (pistachio Basque cheesecake = 🤤) 💡 Pro Tips: • 10-trip metro card = cheapest for groups. • Retiro Park: Rent a rowboat (€6) for golden-hour pics. • Free museum hours: Prado (Mon-Sat 6-8PM), Reina Sofía (Sun 1:30-7PM). #MadridInTwoDays #TapasAndTreasures #SkipTheHotel