Popular places to visit

Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.

Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.

Plaza Mayor
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.

Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.

Prado Museum
An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.

El Retiro Park
Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.
Things to do

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace
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Other neighbourhoods around Simancas

Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.

Retiro
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like Prado Museum and Glass Palace, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.

Castellana
If you're spending time in Castellana, you might enjoy attractions like Golden Mile and ABC Serrano. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nunez de Balboa Station to see more of the city.

Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.

Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
- Gran Via
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Prado Museum
- El Retiro Park
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Jarama Circuit
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Plaza de Colon
- U.S. Embassy
- Plenilunio Shopping Mall
- Palacio Vistalegre
- Xanadu Shopping Center