Things to do in Madrid

Mercado Maravillas

Restaurant La Campana

No-frills urban tavern known for fried calamari sandwiches, plus classic tapas dishes & sangria.

National Music Auditorium

Classical music venue with 3 state-of-the-art concert halls, home to Spain's National Orchestra.

Mercado San Antón

3 levels of gourmet & everyday groceries with food stations, cooking demos & a terrace bar.

Churrería Chocolateria 1902

Old-fashioned 1902 restaurant well-known for churros & homemade desserts, plus gluten-free options.

Inclán Brutal Bar Spanish Grill & Cocktails Restaurante

Contemporary restaurant & bar serving grilled meats, rice dishes & tapas, plus signature cocktails.

CaixaForum Madrid

Herzog & de Meuron–designed arts center in former power station, hosting exhibitions & performances.

Mercado de San Ildefonso

Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.

El Corte Inglés Preciados

Tour Bernabéu

Self-guided tour of the Real Madrid stadium, including dressing rooms & interactive exhibits.

La Taberna de Peñalver

Upbeat, easygoing tavern offering classic, Alicante-style paella & tapas, plus TVs for sports.

Museo del Jamón Carrera de San Jerónimo

El Corte Inglés Preciados-Callao

Museo del Jamón

SteakBurger Bar

Stylish restaurant dishing up American staples including burgers, grilled meats & sweet treats.

Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos

Former estate-turned-park, popular for its grove of blooming almond trees in springtime.

Museum of Illusions Madrid

Popular, family-oriented visitor attraction with mind & eye-tricking exhibits & installations.

Toledo Gate

Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.

Jardín del Capricho

Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.

Arturo Soria Plaza