Las Matas Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Plaza Mayor
A square-shaped piece of Madrid's soul – a sheltered 17th century quadrangle that has seen bull-fights and fiestas, fires and protests and kings that come and go.
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is where all of Madrid's roads meet, a central gathering point for madrileños, and home to some of its best-loved symbols.
Prado Museum
A roll call of brilliant painters – Bosch, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Goya and Velázquez – are waiting to be viewed at the Prado Museum.
El Retiro Park
While Casa de Campo is a park walking on the wild side of western Madrid, its eastern counterpart, El Retiro Park, is Madrid's genteel, cultured take on park-life.
Activities
Madrid City Tour - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Madrid Tour with Skip-the-Line Royal Palace and Prado Museum
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Other neighbourhoods around Las Matas
Moncloa-Aravaca
Travellers choose Moncloa-Aravaca for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Ciudad Universitaria Station or Aravaca Metro Station and check out top sights like Madrid Zoo Aquarium.
Tetuán
Travellers choose Tetuán for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Tetuan Station or Valdeacederas Station and check out top sights like Cuzco Square.
Chamberí
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chamberí. If sightseeing is on the list, Calle de la Princesa is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station to see more of the area.
Malasaña
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Convent of las Comendadoras de Santiago while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Palacio
While you're in Palacio, take in top sights like Gran Via or Royal Palace of Madrid, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Opera Station or Santo Domingo Station.
- Gran Via
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Prado Museum
- El Retiro Park
- WiZink Center
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Cívitas Metropolitan Stadium
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Plaza de España - Princesa
- U.S. Embassy
- Las Rozas Village Outlet