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Madrid Authority

Guides and trip ideas

Itineraries, practical tips, and neighborhood guides to plan your trip to Madrid.

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Around the Royal Palace of Madrid: what to see within a 10-minute walk
Itineraries · 4 min read

Around the Royal Palace of Madrid: what to see within a 10-minute walk
Around the Prado: What to See Within 10 Minutes' Walk
Itineraries · 3 min read

Around the Prado: What to See Within 10 Minutes' Walk
Cannabis and drugs in Madrid: what the law says
Practical info · 3 min read

Cannabis and drugs in Madrid: what the law says
SIM card and eSIM in Madrid: getting mobile data as a traveller
Practical info · 4 min read

SIM card and eSIM in Madrid: getting mobile data as a traveller
Madrid tourist map: zones, districts and pages to read
Practical info · 3 min read

Madrid tourist map: zones, districts and pages to read
Churros, Pastries and Ice Cream in Madrid: Sweet Specialities and Where to Try Them
Practical info · 3 min read

Churros, Pastries and Ice Cream in Madrid: Sweet Specialities and Where to Try Them
Coworking and remote work in Madrid: where to work while travelling
Practical info · 4 min read

Coworking and remote work in Madrid: where to work while travelling
El Escorial or Aranjuez: which day trip should you choose from Madrid?
Top lists & comparisons · 4 min read

El Escorial or Aranjuez: which day trip should you choose from Madrid?
Madrid Book Fair (Feria del Libro) in the Retiro: dates, hours and visiting tips
Season & events · 3 min read

Madrid Book Fair (Feria del Libro) in the Retiro: dates, hours and visiting tips
Films and TV series shot in Madrid: locations to see on foot
Off the beaten path · 4 min read

Films and TV series shot in Madrid: locations to see on foot
Smoking in Madrid: rules, terraces and tobacco
Practical info · 3 min read

Smoking in Madrid: rules, terraces and tobacco
Halloween in Madrid: outings, theme parks and All Saints' Day
Season & events · 3 min read

Halloween in Madrid: outings, theme parks and All Saints' Day
Public Holidays in Madrid in 2026: What Is Open and What Is Closed
Practical info · 4 min read

Public Holidays in Madrid in 2026: What Is Open and What Is Closed
Madrid with a Dog: Metro, Buses, Terraces and Parks
Practical info · 4 min read

Madrid with a Dog: Metro, Buses, Terraces and Parks
Madrid or Barcelona: which city should you choose for your trip?
Top lists & comparisons · 4 min read

Madrid or Barcelona: which city should you choose for your trip?
San Miguel or San Antón Market: Which One to Choose in Madrid?
Top lists & comparisons · 4 min read

San Miguel or San Antón Market: Which One to Choose in Madrid?
New Year's Eve in Madrid: the twelve grapes at the Puerta del Sol
Season & events · 4 min read

New Year's Eve in Madrid: the twelve grapes at the Puerta del Sol
Where to eat near the Plaza Mayor: terraces, nearby streets and traps
Practical info · 4 min read

Where to eat near the Plaza Mayor: terraces, nearby streets and traps
Where to eat near the Puerta del Sol: streets, types of places and traps
Practical info · 5 min read

Where to eat near the Puerta del Sol: streets, types of places and traps
Where to eat near the Royal Palace in Madrid: streets, types of place and traps
Practical info · 4 min read

Where to eat near the Royal Palace in Madrid: streets, types of place and traps
Where to Eat Near the Prado: Streets, Types of Places and Traps
Practical info · 4 min read

Where to Eat Near the Prado: Streets, Types of Places and Traps
Where to eat near Retiro Park in Madrid: areas, streets and pitfalls
Practical info · 3 min read

Where to eat near Retiro Park in Madrid: areas, streets and pitfalls
Prado or Reina Sofía: Which Museum to Choose?
Top lists & comparisons · 4 min read

Prado or Reina Sofía: Which Museum to Choose?
Valentine's Day in Madrid: ideas for two and booking tips
Season & events · 3 min read

Valentine's Day in Madrid: ideas for two and booking tips