Arrive in Madrid, check in at Justicia
Drop bags in Justicia and explore the neighbourhood and central Madrid.
First stop of the daySee this spot →
Day 1
Afternoon
Evening
Plaza Mayor + the Old Town
Tapas crawl through the old town with tinto de verano and vermouth. The tintos are so good.
15 min by walkSee this spot →
Day 2
Morning
Justicia, Malasaña and Chueca
Cafés and shopping across the three neighbourhoods.
First stop of the day
Afternoon
Central Madrid + tapas
Wander, eat, and stop at MYKA for Greek frozen yogurt.
15 min by walkSee this spot →
Evening
El Tigre Sidra Bar, then Teatro Kapital
Every round at El Tigre comes with a huge free tapas plate. Go to Kapital earlier rather than later — much easier to get in before it gets crowded.
20 min by walk
Day 3
Morning
Afternoon
Royal Palace + Plaza de Oriente
The palace, the square, and the gardens at Campo del Moro.
10 min by walkSee this spot →
Evening
Madrid cheesecake, then dinner
The famous cheesecake — Luna & Wanda is the one. Then tapas and drinks. The Chinese food here is really good, weirdly.
15 min by walkSee this spot →
Day 4
Morning
Fiesta de la Trashumancia
The huge sheep and goat procession straight through central Madrid.
First stop of the day
Afternoon
Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano
Match at the Metropolitano Stadium.
30 min by metroSee this spot →
Evening
Chocolatería San Ginés
Churros and hot chocolate, then a final wander before the flight out.
30 min by metroSee this spot →