Madrid Things to Do Tips by benidormone

Boating on the lake Retiro Park Review

A great way to enjoy the Retiro park is to go for a boat trip on the lake in the park. You can admire the park from a different angle.

Directions: Metro : Retiro

Lazy Sunday afternoon Retiro Park Review

The Retiro was originally built for the Spanish king Phillip IV and was opened to the general public in the 1800's. Situated behind the Prado museum. Retiro is also a central meeting point for all sorts of people fromroller skating youngsters io older men playing 'petanca' to football players and joggers of all ages. The park has a number of 'terrazas' where you can sip a beer or enjoy an 'horchata'. The central focus of the park is the large lake where you can go boating. Especially on a Sunday afternoon it is worthwhile to visit the park.

Directions: Metro:Retiro

Picasso,Dali and Miro Reina Sofia Museum Review

If you like Picasso, Dali and Miro this is the place to be. Of course there is much more at the Reina Sofia. My favourite painting is the Guernica by Picasso. A very special feature at the building are the crystal elevators on the outside.

Address: Santa Isabel, 52

Directions: Metro:Atocha,Banco de Espana

Phone: 91 467 50 62

Faro de Moncloa Faro de Moncloa Review

If you like to see Madrid from the sky this is one of the places to go.The tower was built in 1992 and has a height of 110m.

Directions: Metro:Moncloa

Become a king or queen Royal Palace Review

The palace is open to the public daily unless a state visit or other major event is on the calendar. Its no longer the Royal Family's home.

Directions: Metro:opera

The old masters Prado Museum Review

It is situated on the stylish Paseo del Prado. The Retiro park is just a short walk away and right next to the Ritz Hotel, the Palace Hotel, the fountain of Neptune and the stock exchange. It has paintings from artists like Goya, El Greco, Velázquez ,Hieronymous Bosch ,Rubens and many more.

Address: Paseo del Prado s/n.

Directions: Metro:Banco de Espana,Atocha

Phone: +34 913 302 800

More than a train station Atocha Review

Atocha is one of Madrids two main stations. The old train station is now an interior tropical garden truly amazing.

Directions: Metro:Atocha

Phone: 91 563 02 02

Website: http://www.renfe.es