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There are a lot of things to do in Madrid<\/a> for a perfect weekend. Madrid can be rediscovered without stopping. We propose simple plans to do any weekend. Enjoy your capital again and, if you are from abroad, reserve two unforgettable days.<\/p>\n\n

Even if you are 100% from Madrid, and know Gran V\u00eda as your home, or have gone to the Prado Museum with school, this proposal will surprise you, whether you are from the capital or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Visit the Puerta de Alcal\u00e1<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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An icon since it was built, it is one of the five original gates that gave access to the city. A perfect photo, even if it is under construction, on the way to the center or to Retiro.<\/p>\n\n

Walk through the Retiro <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Madrid, like all large cities, has a central park, but very few can boast of having two palaces, Vel\u00e1zquez and Cristal, a lake in the center of it and its extension in the heart of Madrid. Without forgetting its antiquity, which dates back to the 17th century.<\/p>\n\n

Get on the Madrid cable car <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Seeing the magnificent Parque del Oeste from a bird’s eye view is a unique experience. In spring and autumn the spectacle is worth seeing and allows you to enjoy Madrid from another perspective.<\/p>\n\n

Watch the sunset at the Temple of Debod <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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It could be in the best museums in Madrid or the world and you can see it, in great detail, for free, without tedious waiting. And, if that were not enough, just a few meters away you have the views of the Manzanares cornice, which are the best in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n

Some fried eggs at Casa Lucio<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

We’ve already walked all morning and we need to regain our strength. At Lucio’s house, some fried eggs with ham, with bread and dip, will give you the energy to continue while you observe the countless celebrities from all over the world, from Valentino to Bill Clinton, who have a photo with Lucio.<\/p>\n\n

Crystal Palaces <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

If it suits you, you may be lucky enough to be amazed by some of the avant-garde exhibitions that the Reina Sof\u00eda shows in this emblematic space. Although it is not the only crystal palace in Madrid, there is also that of Arganzuela, a jewel that is little talked about, unknown to the general public.<\/p>\n\n

Your squid sandwich in the Plaza Mayor<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

It’s what you have to do, you have to have a snack and, although Madrid does not have a sea port, it receives the best fish and seafood in the country. There’s a reason they call it the largest fish market in Spain. For this reason, the squid sandwich is a high-quality gastronomic product, essential on your tour.<\/p>\n\n

Party at the Eslava Theater<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

An emblematic place, next to the Puerta del Sol door, where you can spend your day at night, until the sun rises. Enjoying the nightlife in the capital is deeply rooted and is passed down from generation to generation, naturally.<\/p>\n\n

El Rastro live and direct <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

It’s Sunday, and we have the market with the most extension and offer that you have ever seen, placing itself at the head of all. After a long aperitif in the area, you can discover the most typical and authentic tapas in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n

Immerse yourself in art, admiring Las Meninas<\/em> and the Prado Museum<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

You should not miss entering one of the most important art galleries in the world and the cultural center of the city. Once in your life, sooner or later you have to visit the Prado and see its most iconic work, Las Meninas by Vel\u00e1zquez.<\/p>\n\n

Have a drink on one of the exclusive terraces on Gran V\u00eda<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

We could say that this street has two levels, depending on how you look at it, the one below, on the sidewalks, and the one above, on the roofs, and you can admire both. Especially when Gran V\u00eda, in its lower part, is almost impassable. It is time to go from Madrid to heaven and discover, from its terraces, a very different Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Walk through the Campo del Moro<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

In autumn, especially, it is one of the most romantic gardens in the city and the 19th century pavilions and the Queen’s Chal\u00e9 are most mysterious. You may also come across some of the peacocks that live there.<\/p>\n\n

Dinner at a real Chinese restaurant, behind Plaza Espa\u00f1a<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Yes, you can also dine differently and travel, culinary speaking. You don’t have to move from Leganitos Street, or right at the back of the Espa\u00f1a building, where you have real Asians, without Westernization that you can’t miss, like Wang Wang or Xiongzai.<\/p>\n\n

Go see the musical WAH <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

A powerful show, with an unusual musical and artistic force, at the level of the great Broadway shows. Gastronomy is mixed, in a perfect start to win over its public’s palate, with a superb staging. A show that is on everyone’s lips, literally. <\/p>\n\n

Bingo for ladies, with Lorena Castell <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Another option to spend a different night, in the emblematic Florida Park (inside Retiro Park) singing \u201cl\u00ednea\u201d or \u201cbingo\u201d with Lorena Castell while music, live perreo and surprise performances flow through the venue, in a spectacular performance. Follow bingo and enjoy one of Madrid’s greatest hits live.<\/p>\n\n

Spend the day in Madrid<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

If you have time, or want to see another area outside of Madrid capital, and spend a Sunday in one of the most emblematic municipalities of the Community, go enjoy this day at Madrid. The city is perfect, accessible and full of history and delicious places to eat. If you take the Renfe train it is easy to make a getaway and get there in no time.<\/p>\n\n

Take a photo in front of the Schwepps sign<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

It’s time to gather around and take a photo in this urban cinematographic set, to say goodbye to Madrid until soon. <\/p>\n\n

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