Feb 11

Feb 11 Madrid: Spain's Unique and Sunny Capital

My Experience in Madrid

It’s hard to have a bad time in this vibrant city! I came here without any preplanned tours (partner in crime supposed to meet me fell through) but was still able to fill my days with the amazing beauty and culture it had to offer! Between the old area and the new area, the liveliness truly never stops. I also very much enjoyed the sheer amount of gorgeous views at every cliff side throughout the landscape.

Plaza de Oriente

Square in the historic center of Madrid featuring the Royal Palace and many monuments of past Spanish kings and military heroes.

Parque del Retiro

The most important park in Madrid featuring monuments, galleries, statues, lakes, and building surrounded by beautiful nature.

Temple of Debod

Egyptian Temple dating back to the 2nd century BC. Was donated and moved to Madrid to save it from flooding. Features an amazing lookout point of Madrid.

I stayed in an airbnb but was able to find tours and tickets to events (like a flamenco show) on my favorite tour apps. I was also extremely lucky to run into an AMAZING group of ladies that I explored with as well.

Must-try Foods

Cafe Bombon- Espresso with sweetened condensed/evaporated milk
Sangria/Tinto de Verano- Fruit wine/Sangria with sprite
Paella- Traditional rice dish
Churros & Chocolate- Small churros served with thick chocolate sauce

Around Town

@kyerene Amazing Flamenco Show🕺🏼 Madrid, Spain🇪🇸 This video quality does not do this talent justice. #flamenco #madridspain #travelbucketlist #wlw #dance ♬ original sound - Kylee Porter

My Final Thoughts

Madrid is a must see in Spain! There is so much to discover between the historical old area, the modern new area, and everywhere in between. Besides the sites, the food is amazing. It’s also a highly walkable city which is my personal favorite way to get around. I highly recommend Madrid to anyone thinking about traveling to this beautiful city!

Thank you for reading and happy traveling.

Date Visited: September 18-21, 2019

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