Weekend Guide · Spain
Weekend in Madrid
Madrid — Spain's lively capital, known for art museums, historic squares, and vibrant nightlife..
2 days recommended Madrid, Spain Est. $660 for 2 days
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Madrid
Prado Museum
World-renowned museum housing masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and more
Royal Palace of Madrid
Grand palace with lavish rooms, gardens, and ceremonial halls
Puerta del Sol
Historic central square bustling with shops, restaurants, and street performers
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Retiro Park
Madrid's green heart, with a boating lake, the glass Crystal Palace, and shaded rose gardens
Reina Sofía Museum
Spain's modern art museum, home to Picasso's Guernica and works by Dalí and Miró
Plaza Mayor
Grand 17th-century arcaded square, once a marketplace and bullring, now full of cafés and events
Local Tips
- 1Spain suits most budgets, with a similar overall cost range to Italy.
- 2Spain is very safe overall — violent crime against tourists is rare.