The Best of Madrid

Here are the top spots in Madrid for your instagram entry! 1. El Retiro Park, one of Madrid’s largest parks. You can visit and marvel at the Cristal Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Address: P.de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid, Spain Price: Free Opening Times: Oct, Mar: 10:00am - 7:00pm Nov-Feb: 10.00am - 6.00 pm Apr-Sep: 10:00am - 9:00pm Closed: 1, 6 January, 1 May, 25 December 24, 31 December: 10:00am - 5:00 pm The Glass Palace may not open on rainy days due to the characteristics of the building. 2. Plaza Mayor- a historical landmark. Address: Plaza Mayor, 28012 Madrid, Spain, 28012. 3. Wander along the Metropolis and Gran Via- Calle Gran Via is a famous street in Madrid. If you want some big city feels, roam around here for a little bit. Grand Via is a hot area for tourists to visit because of its famous buildings, such as the Metropolis building. 4. FOOD TOUR AT MERCADO DE SAN MIGUEL Mercado de San Miguel is full of food stalls with a variety of different tapas. Tapas, or small plates, is a huge part of Spanish cuisine. Address: Location: Plaza de San Miguel, 28005 Madrid, Spain Open: Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to midnight, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 1 am. 5. Dine at Casa Botin- founded in 1725, is the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records and a benchmark of Madrid’s best traditional cuisine. Address: Calle Cuchilleros 17, 28005 Madrid Operating Hours: Mondays to Sundays Lunch: 1 pm to 4 pm Dinner: 8 pm to 23:30. 5. Chocolateria de San Gines- this century-old café, opens all year round, serves the city's most famous hot chocolate and churros. Address: Pasadizo de San Ginés, 528013 Operating Hours: Mon - Sun: 8am-11:30pm. 6. Templo de Debod- an Egyptian Temple. Address: Callede Ferraz, 128008 Opening Times: Tue-Sun and Public Holidays: 10am-8pm Mondays; 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December: CLOSED. #mytripvlog