A weekend in Madrid: A guide to falling in love with the Spanish capital in 48 hours

Imagine a weekend where every hour tells a different story. A place where in the morning you immerse yourself in the art of the great masters and in the afternoon you stroll through a park that was once the garden of kings. A place where dinner is a feast of flavours in a century-old tavern and the night shines with the lights of the great theatres. That place is Madrid, a city that unfolds before you with inexhaustible energy, perfect for a getaway you will always remember.

¿Qué visitar en el centro de Madrid?

A weekend in Madrid is a constant dialogue with history. You can start by feeling the essence of the city at the Puerta del Sol, The heart of the city, where everything starts, and then let yourself be led through narrow streets that lead you to the Plaza Mayor, un majestuoso escenario de soportales rojos. Desde allí, un paseo te transporta a la grandeza del Royal Palace and the serenity of the Plaza de Oriente. Every square and every building whispers tales of an empire, turning a simple stroll into a journey through the centuries.

A stroll through art, light and nature

Madrid offers you a cultural landscape unique in the world, the Landscape of Light. Travelling through the Paseo del Prado is to walk surrounded by overwhelming beauty, with the Prado Museum, on Thyssen and the Queen Sofia opening its doors to a universe of artistic genius. But this walk is also a path towards calm, as it leads to the Retiro Park, A large green lung where time stands still. Sail in a boat on its pond or marvel at the reflection of the sun on the Crystal Palace is an experience that reconciles you with the slow pace of life, to the detriment of the frenetic pace of the metro or the city streets.

The traditional flavours of Madrid

The Madrid experience can be savoured. A weekend here is synonymous with giving yourself up to the pleasure of a squid sandwich recién hecho, de ir de bar en bar probando tapas o de descubrir los platos más castizos, como el cocido o los callos, en tabernas con más de un siglo de historia. Y cuando cae la noche, la ciudad se transforma. La Gran Vía se enciende con sus carteles de neón, anunciando musicales que la han convertido en el «Broadway madrileño». Es el broche de oro para un día perfecto, la prueba de que Madrid es una ciudad que nunca descansa. Madrid tiene infinitos caminos para un fin de semana inolvidable, tantas rutas como viajeros existen. Conectar todas estas experiencias, descubrir los atajos secretos y no perderte ni un solo detalle es un arte. Para ser el director de tu propia aventura, la guía «Madrid in 2 days» from Aumentur is your perfect accomplice, designed for you to explore at your leisure, without losing the essence and magic that make this city a place you'll always want to return to. Download here the guide of what to see in 2 days in Madrid.

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