If you were only going to see 10 sites in Madrid, then these would be my recommendations:
1. The Prado Museum – Metro Banco de España
2. Puerta del Sol – Metro Sol
3. Plaza Mayor – Metro Sol
4. Retiro Park – Metro Retiro
5. Royal Palace – Metro Ópera
6. Calle Gran Vía – Metro Gran Vía, Plaza de España, Callao and Banco de España
7. Reina Sofía Museum – Metro Banco de España
8. Thyssen Museum – Metro Banco de España
9. Fountains of Cibeles and Jupiter – Metro Banco de España and Colon
10. Puerta de Alcalá – Metro Retiro
Please let me know if you have any favourites you could add to this list.
dear Mad-About-Madrid,
Great web site ! I am a Spaniard, living abroad, and currently visiting my “Patria”. Your web site provides excellent information and great bar reviews ! By the way… can you suggest where I can find a British social club here in Madrid where I can meet up with Brits ?
¿ Muchas Gracias !
Ernesto.
Hi Ernesto
Thank you for your kind comments. CAn I suggest you look at this article on the site:http://www.madaboutmadrid.com/guide/learn_spanish/
Alun
Hello,
I’m currently living in Madrid and with the temperatures rising, I would want to find a natural pool or “pantano” nearby madrid to spend saturdays or sundays accessible by public transport because i dont have a car!
hey mad about madrid i just absoulutley love your web site it helped me with so many things. Im also of the hispanic origin im Puerto Rican and i love to visit new places. Mucahs Gracias and !auste lugo!
I have 6 days in Madrid. Could you provide a suggested itenary, including some side excursions that shouldn’t be missed?