No Sleep
& Blue Sky. 🇪🇸
"Madrid has nine months of winter and three months of hell." That is the old saying. But in truth, it has the clearest, bluest skies in Europe.
From the masterpieces of the Golden Triangle to the chaotic joy of La Latina's tapas bars, this guide explores the "Vibrant Grid"—a city that demands you stay awake.
The Golden Triangle. 🎨
Three of the world's greatest museums are located within a 10-minute walk of each other. It is the densest concentration of beauty on Earth.
Museo del Prado
The king of museums. Velázquez, Goya, El Greco. Seeing "Las Meninas" in person is a mandatory pilgrimage for anyone who loves art.
Guernica
Located in the Reina Sofía. Picasso's massive anti-war mural creates a silence in the room that you can physically feel.
Mercado San Miguel
Vermut & Olives
Tapas Trail. 🥓
In Madrid, you don't sit down for dinner until 10 PM. Before that, you "tapear"—hop from bar to bar, standing up, eating small bites.
Bocadillo de Calamares:
The signature sandwich of Madrid. Fried squid rings on a roll with mayonnaise. Best eaten in Plaza Mayor.
Royal Grid. 👑
Madrid is a royal city. Broad boulevards, manicured parks, and the largest royal palace in Western Europe (yes, bigger than Versailles).
El Retiro Park:
The lungs of the city. Rent a rowboat on the lake or find the Crystal Palace, a glass house that glows at sunset.
3,418 Rooms
Palacio Real
Choose Your Fiesta. 💃
Will you gaze at Goya, devour tapas, or walk like a King?