Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Restaurante La Cañada
68 Calle del Pilar de ZaragozaAffordable "Menu del Dia" (9 EUR) and good, quick service
Large cafe/bar nearby (corner of c/Francisco Silvela and Av. America) where you can have some pastries & coffee, a beer, or a meal
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hontanares
2 Avenida de AméricaLarge cafe/bar nearby (corner of c/Francisco Silvela and Av. America) where you can have some pastries & coffee, a beer, or a meal
Patatin Compa
103 C. de CartagenaSolid restaurant/cafe with nice decor, menu for 10 EUR
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with trees and fountains, fantastic views of Torrespaña radio tower
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fuente del Berro
Beautiful park with trees and fountains, fantastic views of Torrespaña radio tower
Nice park, you will find families and elderly folk walking around, resting, reading the paper
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Eva Duarte de Perón
Nice park, you will find families and elderly folk walking around, resting, reading the paper
Neighborhood park great for families, to jog, or shoot some hoops. You can find pieces of the Berlin Wall in fountains at the park.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Berlín
2 Av. de Ramón y CajalNeighborhood park great for families, to jog, or shoot some hoops. You can find pieces of the Berlin Wall in fountains at the park.
Famous, beautiful park built by Carlos III in the 18th century. You can rent a rowboat at the lake and enjoy the scenery.
2341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaFamous, beautiful park built by Carlos III in the 18th century. You can rent a rowboat at the lake and enjoy the scenery.
Arts & Culture
Historic bullfighting ring & stadium. Even if you're against bullfighting, it's a sight to see from the outside for the gorgeous Arab style architecture.
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
237 C. de AlcaláHistoric bullfighting ring & stadium. Even if you're against bullfighting, it's a sight to see from the outside for the gorgeous Arab style architecture.
World famous art museum with first-class Baroque collections
2515 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónWorld famous art museum with first-class Baroque collections
Modern art museum which houses Picasso's masterpiece, "Guernica"
1837 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
52 C. de Sta. IsabelModern art museum which houses Picasso's masterpiece, "Guernica"
Entertainment & Activities
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
1 Av. de Concha EspinaHome of Real Madrid
Sightseeing
Puerta del Sol
The VERY center of Madrid & Spain
Getting Around
Metro station & Bus station. Take #200 bus to airport for quickest transit (metro will take a bit longer as you must change trains)
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avenida de América / Intercambiador
9 Avenida de AméricaMetro station & Bus station. Take #200 bus to airport for quickest transit (metro will take a bit longer as you must change trains)
Train station for national train service (mainly south of Spain and AVE trains)
412 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VTrain station for national train service (mainly south of Spain and AVE trains)
Train station for national train service (mainly north of Spain)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación de Chamartín
Train station for national train service (mainly north of Spain)