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My Favorite places to visit in Madrid, Spain
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items I grew up in Madrid from the age of 5 to 18 and then again for three years as an adult. I love the culture and people and there are so amazing things to do.
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Center of Madrid
Day Trip from Madrid
Center of Madrid
All of these activities are in the center of Madrid and easily accessible by public transportation.
This is one of my favorite places in the center of Madrid. Similar to Central Park in NYC, there is so much to do. Rent a boat, feed the massive fish, go the glass palace, stroll around and grab an ice cream cone or lay on the grass to people watch o...
The Retiro Park Lake
If you are in Madrid you have to try the “bocadilla de calamares” (squid sandwich) with some lemon drizzled on it. This is a great snack or lunch option while walking around the center. This restaurant with numerous location is well known for theirs,...
The Famous Squid Sandwich
One of my absolute favorite things to do is get chocolate con churros. This is a typical breakfast in Spain with some good spanish coffee. The most famous restaurant for this in Madrid is Chocolateria San Gines. It's a great experience to go sit in t...
Churros - Chocolatería San Ginés
Day Trip from Madrid
This is where I lived as an adult for three years. This historic town has so much to offer including beautiful walking streets with many outside cafes, a museum devoted to Cervantes (a famous Spanish author) and much more. The city is a great place t...
Alcalá de Henares
Toledo is one of the best day trips outside of Madrid. It is very historic with a medieval feel, a gorgeous large cathedral and a beautiful view of the city on the other side of the river. I love to wander the narrow streets with the shows and watch ...
Visit Toledo in a day