San Diego 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
Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Spanish Cooking Class: Paella, Tapas & Sangria in Madrid
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Other neighbourhoods around San Diego
Atocha
If you're spending time in Atocha, you might enjoy attractions like Atocha Station Memorial and Paseo del Arte. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Mendez alvaro Station to see more of the city.
Retiro
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like El Retiro Park and Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.
Arganzuela
Spend some time visiting places like Matadero Madrid while getting to know Arganzuela, and be sure to check out the interesting museums. You can hop aboard the metro at Delicias Station or Legazpi Station to see more of the area.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Cortes
While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla Station to see more of the city.
Embajadores
El Rastro and Plaza de Cascorro are top sights in Embajadores, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Lavapies Station or Tirso de Molina Station to see more sights in the area.
- Gran Via
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Parque Warner Madrid
- 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