Madrid

When to go

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for city trips; summer is very hot and winter is relatively cold and dry.

Best months: April, May, June, September, October

Approximate temperatures in these months: 8° to 29° (long-term averages, not a forecast)

Getting there

You arrive by flight from Israel, and depending on the airline and the date, there may be a connecting flight or a layover, so it's worth checking the flight route before booking. Before traveling, make sure your passport is valid and check the current entry requirements for Spain.

Flight times and direct flights are only shown from the saved prices below. Check entry requirements (passport, visa) with an official source before you book.

Who it suits

Couples · Friends · Solo travelers · Families with children

City and Culture · Food and Wine · Shopping · Holidays and Events

How long: 3-5 days

What to do

• The Prado Museum
• The Reina Sofía Museum
• The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
• The Royal Castle
• Plaza Mayor
• El Retiro Park
• San Miguel Market
• Gran Vía

Good to add

• Advance tickets for museums
• Day trip to Toledo
• Day trip to Segovia
• Tickets to a football match

Classic Madrid in 3 days

1. Day 1: Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the San Miguel Market
2. Day 2: The Royal Palace and an evening in the La Latina neighborhood
3. Day 3: The Prado Museum, followed by El Retiro Park
4. Evening: Tapas and a bar in the Ears neighborhood or near the Gran Vía

Art and a day trip in the area

1. Morning: The Reina Sofía Museum, home of Picasso's Guernica
2. Lunch: A meal in the Fuencarral or Malasaña neighborhood
3. Another day: A day trip to Toledo by train
4. Back to Madrid for a late dinner, like the locals