Madrid Magic 🇪🇸 Your Ultimate 3D2N Guide

Day 1️⃣: Royal Grandeur & Art 🌟 Royal Palace (Palacio Real) No online ticket? No problem! Queue up early (opens 10AM). Though smaller than Versailles, its opulent halls scream "former superpower" 👑 Pro tip: The Throne Room and Royal Pharmacy are must-sees! 🌟 Almudena Cathedral Free entry next door—climb the dome for skyline views! 🍴 Lunch: Arrocería Marina Ventura Book ahead for Spain’s TOP paella 🥘 (lobster or seafood version). *2-hour dining limit.* 🌟 Retiro Park Madrid’s "Central Park" with rowboats, street performers, and the Glass Palace (Instagram gold!). 🌟 Prado Museum Hack Queue at 5PM for FREE entry (saves €15!). Line starts separately—ask staff! Only 2 hours inside, so prioritize Goya’s Black Paintings and Velázquez’s Las Meninas. 🍴 Dinner: La Oreja De Jaime Order fried Padrón peppers, garlic mushrooms, and seafood skewers! Day 2️⃣: Views, Vibes & Flamenco 🌟 Temple of Debod Egypt’s gift to Spain! Sunrise/sunset = magical 🌅 Nearby Príncipe Pío viewpoint frames the palace perfectly. 🌟 Gran Vía Madrid’s Broadway—shop at Primark’s 6-floor flagship or admire Art Deco facades. 🍴 Lunch: Mercado de San Miguel Grab tapas, then hit Chocolatería San Ginés for churros + chocolate ice cream (yes, dip both!). 🌟 Plaza Mayor + Puerta del Sol Spot the Bear & Strawberry Tree statue (Madrid’s symbol) and Kilometer Zero. 🌟 Riu Rooftop Bar 5PM sunset drinks with 360° views! Book free tickets online in advance. 🍴 Dinner: Chila "Madrid’s best Hunan cuisine"—spicy, authentic, and packed with Chinese expats! 🌶️ 💃 Flamenco at Corral de la Morería Book via TripAdvisor (~€47 with a drink). The 9PM show burns with passion—olé! Day 3️⃣: Football & Foodie Feasts 🌟 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Even non-fans will gasp at the trophy room! Pro shop has jerseys (but maybe avoid match days if you’re culé 😅). 🌟 El Corte Inglés (Goya location) Luxury shopping + instant tax refund at the LV floor! 🌟 Alex Cordobés Cheesecake Creamy, wobbly, life-changing—original and pistachio flavors are 🔥 💡 Pro Tips: Transport: Metro 10-trip pass (€12.20) > single tickets. Safety: Watch for pickpockets in crowds! Food Musts: Also try callos (tripe stew) and huevos rotos ("broken eggs" with fries). #MadridTravel #HiddenGem #SpainGuide #ArtAndHistory #FoodieHeaven #FlamencoNights #SoloTravelEurope