Madrid Magic đȘđž Your Ultimate 3D2N Guide
Day 1ïžâŁ: Royal Grandeur & Art đ Royal Palace (Palacio Real) No online ticket? No problem! Queue up early (opens 10AM). Though smaller than Versailles, its opulent halls scream "former superpower" đ Pro tip: The Throne Room and Royal Pharmacy are must-sees! đ Almudena Cathedral Free entry next doorâclimb the dome for skyline views! đŽ Lunch: ArrocerĂa Marina Ventura Book ahead for Spainâs TOP paella đ„ (lobster or seafood version). *2-hour dining limit.* đ Retiro Park Madridâs "Central Park" with rowboats, street performers, and the Glass Palace (Instagram gold!). đ Prado Museum Hack Queue at 5PM for FREE entry (saves âŹ15!). Line starts separatelyâask staff! Only 2 hours inside, so prioritize Goyaâs Black Paintings and VelĂĄzquezâs Las Meninas. đŽ Dinner: La Oreja De Jaime Order fried PadrĂłn peppers, garlic mushrooms, and seafood skewers! Day 2ïžâŁ: Views, Vibes & Flamenco đ Temple of Debod Egyptâs gift to Spain! Sunrise/sunset = magical đ Nearby PrĂncipe PĂo viewpoint frames the palace perfectly. đ Gran VĂa Madridâs Broadwayâshop at Primarkâs 6-floor flagship or admire Art Deco facades. đŽ Lunch: Mercado de San Miguel Grab tapas, then hit ChocolaterĂa San GinĂ©s for churros + chocolate ice cream (yes, dip both!). đ Plaza Mayor + Puerta del Sol Spot the Bear & Strawberry Tree statue (Madridâs symbol) and Kilometer Zero. đ Riu Rooftop Bar 5PM sunset drinks with 360° views! Book free tickets online in advance. đŽ Dinner: Chila "Madridâs best Hunan cuisine"âspicy, authentic, and packed with Chinese expats! đ¶ïž đ Flamenco at Corral de la MorerĂa Book via TripAdvisor (~âŹ47 with a drink). The 9PM show burns with passionâolĂ©! Day 3ïžâŁ: Football & Foodie Feasts đ Santiago BernabĂ©u Stadium Even non-fans will gasp at the trophy room! Pro shop has jerseys (but maybe avoid match days if youâre culĂ© đ ). đ El Corte InglĂ©s (Goya location) Luxury shopping + instant tax refund at the LV floor! đ Alex CordobĂ©s Cheesecake Creamy, wobbly, life-changingâoriginal and pistachio flavors are đ„ đĄ Pro Tips: Transport: Metro 10-trip pass (âŹ12.20) > 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