Spend the afternoon walking through El Retiro Park, where you can get lost in the gardens and palaces, go paddling in a pond, or enjoy a nice drink at one of the many cafes!

Fancy some art? Check out Picasso, Dali, and many more famous artists in this central Madrid museum.

We recommend looking at the Lonely Planet Madrid Guide for further information on the main tourist attractions.

Getting around Spain is very easy with the high-speed rail, buses, or through rental cars. Some great places for day trips include seeing the medieval castles in the cities of Toledo and Segovia, doing a wine tour in the Ribera del Duero, or seeing the mountain town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

Madrid is home to several famous food halls which house hundreds of local cafes, bars, and restaurants. From the original Mercado San Miguel to newer markets, such as Mercado de San Ildefonso and Mercado de la Paz, we recommend going with an empty stomach and sampling all the food!

Enjoy traditional Spanish food and Sangria in this central and historic restaraunt.

Award winning fusion cuisine with great cocktails. StreetXO's founder, Dabiz Muñoz, has been named best chef in the world on several occasions.

Lively bar and restaurant with both traditional and fusion Spanish fare.

Enjoy a sweet treat with traditional Spanish churros and decadent chocolate sauce.

Pair your morning coffee with a delectable pistachio cake at this local coffee shop.

Named one of the top cocktail bars in the world, Salmon Guru offers unique cocktails, a fun atmosphere, and unique bites.

We recommend looking at Phil's guide to Madrid (https://www.philrosenthalworld.com/cities/madrid), Time out (https://www.timeout.com/madrid/food-drink), Travel and Leisure (https://www.travelandleisure.com/madrid-where-to-eat-and-drink-7555330), and the Michelin Guide (https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/comunidad-de-madrid/madrid/restaurants?sort=distance) for additional Madrid food and drink recommendations.

Madrid has a robust public transit system, with both a metro and buses that run throughout the day and night. The transit system can get to many points in and outside of the city, including the airport! Uber and Bolt are the app-based taxi services that we recommend.