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Madrid in 5 Days: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

César De La Rica

César De La Rica

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Madrid, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant Spanish culture.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
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$54

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$ 7

Hostal Arco Iris

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Faborit
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Sabatini Garden
Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Restaurante Taberneros
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$60

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$ 17

Hostal Arco Iris

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Ramon Freixa Madrid
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Mercado de la Paz
This popular indoor marketplace established in 1882 has stalls for produce, meat & gourmet fare.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Western Park
Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Punto Vegano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
9 - 11 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$30

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$ 17

Hostal Arco Iris

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Sidrería Astur
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Fountain of the Fallen Angel
Landmark 1877 sculpture depicting Lucifer falling from heaven, plus a fountain with gargoyles below.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Neptune Fountain
Neoclassical fountain in the center of a roundabout depicting Neptune on a shell-shaped chariot.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Toledo Gate
Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Mercado de San Ildefonso
Happening, 3-level market with 20 stalls selling diverse, international fare, plus 3 cocktail bars.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Faborit
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$56

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$ 14

Hostal Arco Iris

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Fanático
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos
Former estate-turned-park, popular for its grove of blooming almond trees in springtime.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Directions

Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna
Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
La 28
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$38

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$ 7

Hostal Arco Iris

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Alfredo's Barbacoa
Lo mejor de la cocina norteamericana. Reservas online.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
8 - 10 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Trenque Lauquen
El restaurante Trenque Lauquen es una original pizzeria argentina que se encuentra pegado al Parque del Retiro. Allí podrás degustar las mejores empanadas de la ciudad y no te puedes perder una extensa variedad de pizzas artesanales.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Hostal Arco Iris
Budget lodging offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi & TVs.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $297 In total

Activities & Food:$238
Transport:$59