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.
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is where all of Madrid's roads meet, a central gathering point for madrileños, and home to some of its best-loved symbols.
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.
El Retiro Park
While Casa de Campo is a park walking on the wild side of western Madrid, its eastern counterpart, El Retiro Park, is Madrid's genteel, cultured take on park-life.
Plaza Mayor
A square-shaped piece of Madrid's soul – a sheltered 17th century quadrangle that has seen bull-fights and fiestas, fires and protests and kings that come and go.
Prado Museum
A roll call of brilliant painters – Bosch, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Goya and Velázquez – are waiting to be viewed at the Prado Museum.
Activities
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
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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 El Retiro Park and Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal 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 Mercado de la Paz. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Jerónimos
Take time in Jerónimos to visit attractions like El Retiro Park and Prado Museum. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Atocha Renfe Station to see more of the city.
- Gran Via
- Puerta del Sol
- El Retiro Park
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Plaza Mayor
- Prado Museum
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- IFEMA
- WiZink Center
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Plaza de España - Princesa
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum