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3 Days in Madrid for First Timers

Organisiert von Lori Zainowho’s called Madrid home for nearly 15 years.

Visiting Madrid for the first time is special—I remember feeling energized by the vibrance of the bustling streets, digging into the delicious Spanish cuisine, and absorbing the grandeur of the city’s magnificent architecture. There’s nothing quite like your first time seeing Picasso’s mesmerizing Guernica painting, soaking in the ambiance of the centuries-old Plaza Mayor, or staring up at the gilded gold finishings and angel statue on the top of the Metropolis Building.

I recommend first-time visitors to Madrid start with the highlights, including the city’s famous art museums, Royal Palace, and Retiro Park. Here’s the best way to cover all of them on your first (but hopefully not last) trip.

Madrid has hot summers and cold winters, so pack accordingly—and be prepared for year-round sunshine.

If you only have time for one thing, make it the Plaza Mayor, an impressive square with hundreds of small balconies facing a central statue.


Day 1

Start your visit right in the center of the city—literally. Kilometer Zero in the Puerta Del Sol square is actually said to be the geographical center of the entire country. From there, meander down to the Plaza Mayor, then over to the San Miguel Market to see dangling legs of Iberian ham and have a refreshing Spanish caña, a small beer.

Continue down Calle Mayor until you reach the Almudena Cathedral and the famous [Royal Palace of Madrid](https://www.viator.com/Madrid-attractions/Royal-Palace-Palacio-Real/overview/d566-a854#overview , home to thousands of rooms. Avoid the long lines to get in with a skip-the-line ticket or fast-track tour. The accompanying maze-like Sabatini Gardens make for a perfect shady break.

Day 2

No visit to Madrid is complete without visiting the world-famous Prado Museum, home to works from Spanish artists like Murillo, El Greco, Goyo, and Velázquez. You can spend hours wandering the museum yourself or see the highlights on a guided tour.

After a morning of art, walk over to the nearby Reina Sofía Museum to see the Puerta de Alcalá, a monument that was once one of the doors to the city. Wander around the central lake, through the rose garden, and to the peacock garden—and don’t forget to catch the sunlight streaming through the glass panels of the Crystal Palace.

Day 3

While the Prado Museum is home to mainly classical art, the Reina Sofía Museum features modern works from some of the most famous artists in the world, like Picasso and Dalí. Ride in the museum’s glass elevator to catch beautiful, fleeting views of Madrid’s rooftops.

Madrid’s food scene is inviting and eclectic, offering tasty tapas, chic international cuisine, hearty traditional meals, and delicious wine. Sample it all with a food tour, which will teach you about Spanish cuisine and take you to some of the best spots to taste it.

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