50 Amazing Things To Do in Madrid, Curated by Time Out Editors
Too many of us stick to the coasts when travelling to Spain, and it’s not hard to see why: the beaches are truly stunning, and coastal cities like Barcelona and Valencia have a lot to offer too. But for those looking to go against the grain, a visit to Madrid, which sits right in the heart of the country, will not disappoint.
Extraordinary food, exceptional galleries and museums, picturesque plazas and an abundance of green spaces are just some of the things that make the Spanish capital a great place to live or visit – just ask our editors, who live and work in the capital, and spend their days seeking out the very best of the city. No matter your interests, no matter your budget, you’ll find something on this list for you. ¿Vamos?
🍂 Autumn 2024: Madrid is always a great place for art lovers, but this autumn, there’s even more to be excited about than usual, as Estampa Contemporary Art Fair 2024 and FERIARTE, an antiques and art galleries fair, come to town. Sport more your thing? There’s nothing like watching El Clásico (the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, which will be held in the city’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium on October 26) in a Madrid bar, cerveza in hand.
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This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Madrid. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.
