Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
Royal Palace of Madrid
s/n C. de BailénThe interior is really quite amazing just go early before there is a line.
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorGreat photo opportunity, I just would not eat anywhere on the plaza
If you have to choose one Cathedral to see go to this one. Its surprising. They do a tour but in Spanish only. You can take pictures but WITHOUT FLASH.
88 locals recommend
Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, Madrid
1 C. San BuenaventuraIf you have to choose one Cathedral to see go to this one. Its surprising. They do a tour but in Spanish only. You can take pictures but WITHOUT FLASH.
Arts & Culture
Royal Theater
s/n Pl. de Isabel IIIn the summer the Royal Theater has Opera in the park
Food Scene
Not to miss tapas and wine! Its always busy on Sundays but go during the week or on Saturday and you wont have to wait in the incredibly long line! It is worth the wait though.
Restaurante El Capricho Extrameño
Not to miss tapas and wine! Its always busy on Sundays but go during the week or on Saturday and you wont have to wait in the incredibly long line! It is worth the wait though.
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosTapas, possibly the best Spanish Tortilla in town
Drinks & Nightlife
Lamiak
42 C. de la Cava BajaGreat place filled with Madrileños. Tapas are good and cheap!