Here we are again!  As mentioned, we are going to visit Madrid this time 😉

So we were at Barcelona, to get to Madrid from there, simply check out websites like RailEurope or trainline for train tickets.  I got mine from OUiGO at ~£30, do beware that the price of the tickets may vary from time to time.

Don’t forget your train tickets!

Once again, buy yourself a Multi Card (€2.5) before starting your journey in Madrid!  As the card is not personalized, so you can simply top it up with the 10-trip ticket (€12.2) options and share it with your friends.

The busiest place in the city

This time, we are staying in an accommodation near the Puerta del Sol, one of the most famous public squares in Madrid where it is also the heart of the Madrid.  It’s quite convenience as the train station is just downstairs, others are also within walking distance.

There are quite lots of attractions around, such as the Kilómetro Cero established outside the Old Post Office, symbolizing the very start and center of the radial network of Spanish roads.  The neon advertisement of Tío Pepe, a famous brand of Sherry.  Bear and the Madroño Tree, which is the heraldic symbol of Madrid.

Let’s walk around, shall we?  All the way to Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and Royal Theatre are located between.  You may also find the Monument to Philip IV of Spain and the statues of over 40 other Spanish Kings from medieval period.

Apart from all these attractions, you may also find great number of shops and restaurants around.  Save yourself some money to get all those foods and buy yourself some souvenirs back home!

For all foodies!

Don’t forget to check out the Market of San Miguel (Mercado de San Miguel), a local food market as well as a monument to Spanish cuisine.  Here you may get to taste the freshest fish and finest Iberian ham, as well as to experience different types of dishes ranging from the most exquisite cheese from Castile to the exotic Mediterranean rich dishes.  Worth mentioning is, this market is one of the city’s finest examples of cast-iron architecture.

In Madrid, everything just hits differently at night!

Don’t forget to match your Tapas and Paella with some Sangria!

Time flies when we are having fun…

Aight so, that’s quite a lot in one blog post and yes, there’re still many places waiting to be explored not only in Madrid but the whole Spain.  But you know what?  Let’s save it until next time, it’s time to move onto our next destination! 

Also, don’t forget to leave comments if you have any questions! I’ll see you all in Lisbon, and the next blog post 😉