Whether you’re coming to Madrid for the long term or just stopping by on vacation, there’s a long list of things you simply must see and do while here! It can be difficult to get everything done in time, but we’ve put together an amazing bucket list to get you started! From checking out the famous sites to living and breathing the fiery Spanish culture, here is our ultimate Madrid Bucket list to ensure you get the most out of this amazing city!
See a Flamenco Show
City Card holders will receive 25% off Cueva de Lola Shows & 5€ off Citylife’s Flamenco Experience!
A staple for any Madrid bucket list, flamenco lies at the very heart of Spanish culture and you should definitely try seeing a flamenco show in Madrid! The beautiful thing about living in Madrid is that it’s home to people from all over Spain. Meaning you can experience all kinds of different flamenco shows from all over the country! For a traditional Flamenco show with tapas and drinks, make sure to visit the beautiful Cueva de Lola!
Visit the Real & Atlético Stadium
Madrid is a football city! It’s home to the best team in the world and to some of the most passionate fans you’ll ever meet. You can’t come to Madrid without setting foot in at least one of it’s amazing stadiums. The Santiago Bernabeu stadium, home to Real Madrid and the Cívitas Metropolitano both have wonderful tours and museums to explore!
Check out all there is to know about sporting events, staying in shape and how you can participate in your favourite sports by reading our Sports in Madrid article!
Learn How to Cook the Spanish Essentials
City Card holders will save 10% on cooking classes with the Apetit’Oh cooking school and 5€ off Citylife’s Meet & Cook events!
If you’re going to go home speaking Spanish and dancing salsa, you might as well bring some Spanish cooking with you! Take a cooking class while you are in Madrid, so you never have to miss your favourite dishes once you’re back home. You’ll never taste an authentic sangría anywhere else unless you learn the secrets!
Take Advantage of Madrid’s Amazing Shopping
There is some undeniably incredible shopping in Madrid! With stores like Mango, Zara, Stradivarius and El Corte Ingles all coming from Spain and major retailers opening gigantic stores and outlets in the heart of the city every year. Not to mention the famous “rebajas” which come around every season with major discounts across the entire city. You can explore the central hub along Gran Via and Fuencarral, head to the more exclusive area of Serrano and Velazquez or take a trip to the outlet malls just outside of the city centre. Whatever you need, Madrid will have it!
Visit Madrid’s Top Museums
Madrid is home to some of the top museums in the entire country. From famous classics like El Prado, Reina Sofia and the Thyssen to the lesser known Museo Naval and the gorgeous
