These are just some notes I am noting as attractions that I shouldn't forget about in Madrid only for now.... hmm??
- Artistic tours
- Museo del Prado
- Reina Sofia
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art
- <<Visit at least one of the big three art museums, the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen. If in doubt pick the Reina Sofia and see Guernica.>>
- Theme parks
- Santiago Bernabeu Stadium : not really a theme park but something I may want to check out. FUTBOL... its THE sport in Spain
- Buen Retiro Park : it's the <<Central Park>> of Madrid, Spain
- Flamenco : recommended to me more than one. must find/see!
- Ancient ruins
- Bullfight (JUNE 19th)
- The 19th of June is the only day that lands on my trip IN SPAIN. so shall i or shall i not? plus its 25 dollars for the top of the arena.... I WANT TO!Everyone misses
- Tapas GrazingStart on Cava Baja, stopping at will on this bar-packed street, then head into the depths of La Latina for more.
- Something Different
Take a trip on the Teleferico, out into the depths of the Casa de Campo. - looks like this needs more researching on...
- A Walk
Go to Plaza de la Villa and take one of the small alleys on the left hand side or at the back of the square. Wander aimlessly, follow your nose, change course at will, check out the churches – it’s the best way to see Madrid de las Austrias, the ancient city centre. - something <ser relajada>
- A Park
The Retiro: for people-watching, romance, rowing, and relative peace and quiet.
- Malasaña – a really charming Barrio centered around Plaza Dos de Mayo. Check out the lovely tiled shop fronts, ignore the graffiti, and have a drink at Manuela Cafe, on Calle San Vicente Ferrer 29.
- A Shop
- Antigua Casa Talavera, an incredible ceramics shop on Calle Isabel la Católica, 2
- A trip out of the city
- El Escorial or Toledo. It’s a toss up as to which is best. If you really can’t decide, try Chinchón instead.
- A reasonable restaurant !!!
- Taberna Miranda, at Plaza del Conde Miranda, 4, is local, cheap, has amazing food, and is generally very Spanish. Our favourite in Madrid. Arrive 9ish at weekends if you don’t have a reservation. Otherwise do snacks at the lively bar.
- Hidden Culture
- El Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, at Plaza de las Descalzas Reales, 3. A closed order of nuns still live in the private quarters of this monastery. Amazing treasures lie within.
- Culture is a PLUS!
- Ward off a hangover with Chocolate con Churros at Chocolatería San Ginés, on Pasadizo de San Ginés, 11. Things lived up after 3 a.m., when locals gather to dip thick battery churros sticks into gloopy hot chocolate.
- sounds like an interesting proposition.
some more things to add.
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