StreetlyMadrid: museums, tapas and neighbourhoods to explore unhurried
Madrid is best enjoyed on foot and on local time: late dinners, terraces and plenty of life on the street. Combine the great museums with neighbourhood walks and tapas.
The Art Walk
The Prado and the Reina Sofía, home to Picasso's Guernica, offer some of the best art in Europe. There are often free or reduced-price time slots: check the current conditions.
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Retiro, Royal Palace and Debod
Retiro Park, with its pond and the Crystal Palace, is ideal for a break. The Temple of Debod is one of the most sought-after sunsets.
Tapas in La Latina and the Rastro
On Sundays the Rastro fills the streets of La Latina with people, and the bars in the area are a good stop for tapas.
Malasaña and chocolate with churros
Alternative bars, independent shops and cafés. To finish, chocolate with churros: the San Ginés chocolatería has been open since 1894.
Sample 3-day route
A starting point for your trip; in Streetly you can adjust days, pace and interests and get your own version with a map.
- Day 1Prado Museum → Retiro → Crystal Palace
- Day 2Royal Palace → Temple of Debod at sunset → Malasaña
- Day 3Reina Sofía → El Rastro (Sunday) → tapas in La Latina
Practical tips
- Dinner at 9 pm or later is normal.
- Book the big museums in high season.
- Many places close at midday in August; check hours.
- The metro reaches almost everywhere.
Create your Madrid route with Streetly: ordered stops, a map for each day and a budget.
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