40 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN MADRID FOR FREE (OR ALMOST)

Madrid, the first Spanish city that Lety stepped on, the one that saw Rober walk through its streets. Center of the eighties, squares, bars, shops, drinks, galleries, fashion, squid, parks. How many things are you Madrid? As it is impossible for us to describe it in a single paragraph, we leave you a list of 40 things to see and do in Madridfree (or almost).

1- Step the kilometer zero on the Sun Gate under the watchful eye of "Uncle Pepe" and "Bear and Madroño", symbol of the city.

2- In that square and in the Main Square, See the adventures of SpongeBob's dolls, Dora the Explorer & co and enjoy the astonished face of children. Take care that they don't mess it up.

3- Eat a squid sandwich in the Plaza Mayor. Ains, how funny! They say the best is that of La Campana (yum yum).

4- Admire the imposingRoyal Palace, from where to enjoy wonderful sunsets. Looking from the outside is free, but if you want to enter, there is the option to visit with a guide and skipping the lines.

5- Another place to enjoy one of the most mystical sunsets in Spain is the Debod Temple. There is no more magical place in all of Madrid.

6- Enter the Atocha station and shop around for your tropical garden, It's free!

7- Feel small under the shadow of one of the stadiums of the football teams of the capital: the Bernabéu and the Metropolitan Wanda.

8- It is not (almost) free by far, but a great, great, absolutely magnificent plan is to go see one of the city ​​musicals (we die to see the Lion King, hakuuuna matata!!!)

9- Stroll through one of the many fruit and vegetable markets… That not only monuments live the traveler and this is one of the best things to see and do in Madrid. And for free, of course! Although of course, the San Miguel Market is the most famous ...

10- Walk the Gran Via, one of the main arteries of the city, full of shops, wonderful buildings and lots of atmosphere.

11- Wander aimlessly or map listening to the songs of Sabina. Although you can also join a super interesting and fun free tour! It's free, as you can guess, although you are expected to leave a tip to the guide! There is also a free tour of Cervantes 🙂

12- Eat a good plate of Madrid stew. It is not free but you will need to regain strength to continue your visit to Madrid, and nothing better than this typical dish.

13- Meet Don Quijote and Sancho Panza in the Plaza of Spain.

14- See the impressive source of Cibeles, where Real Madrid celebrate every title of their team.

15- Enjoy a picnic afternoon at the Retirement park and rent a boat to sail on its lake before strolling the crystal Palace.

16- Look through the windows of the Serrano street and do not worry: the common of mortals will always remain Precious Street.

17- If you like the markets you can not miss a Sunday in the Trail. By the way, in this post of curiosities of Madrid, we tell you what it owes its name.

18- Take a break in the Columbus square.

19- Contemplate the Post Palace, one of the most beautiful buildings in Madrid.

20- Visit some of the hundreds of churches, basilicas and cathedrals of the city. Our favorite? The Almudena Cathedral, in front of the Royal Palace. Tip: do not hesitate to climb the dome, from there above the views are beautiful.

… Keep reading! there are still another 20 things to see and do in Madrid…

Wherever the roads cross, where the sea cannot be conceived, where the fugitive always returns, let's say I speak of Madrid.
- Joaquín Sabina-

21- Pass under Kio Towers (where the antichrist was born in the movie "The Day of the Beast" XD) and meet one of the (new) symbols of the city: Four Towers in Chamartín. Oh, how cool?

22- Go to some concert, exhibition and free show: There is always a great offer. Get information here!

23- Take a cane in one of the manypremises of Chueca… Guaranteed ambience 🙂

24- Do you visit the capital at Christmas? Then you have to get to know Cortylandia, a whole tradition of the city.

25- Stroll through the Cottageor see it from above with the Cableway. Although if you prefer to see Madrid at street level but you don't feel like walking… you can visit Madrid with a tourist bus (this costs € 21).

26- Take a copichuela (or two) in one of the many terraces of la Latina.

27- Take a selfie with the lions of the Congress of Deputies.

28- And if you get tired of the city (really?) You can do a excursion to some nearby city like Toledo, Segovia, Ávila, Alcalá de Henares and many more! Or visit the town of Rober: Sigüenza, less than two hours by train from the capital. In this post we tell you what are the best day trips from Madrid. Our favorite? A getaway to Toledo (tour info here).

29- A maximum tourist is to mix with the Japanese groups that are going to see some flamenco tablado... Hey, the night will be different and fun for sure! Here you have one with good reviews.

30- Soak up art in the best museums from the city (such as the Prado or Reina Sofía) during free visiting hours!

31- See, finally live, the mythical Alcala Gate.

32- If you are a fan of the Madrid movement discover the Dos de Mayo square, where it all began.

33- Visit the Toledo Gate.

34- Get a bike and ride the Madrid Rio park.

35- Enjoy the Street art from the city ... we saw this mural in Lavapies, one of the areas we liked most in Madrid.

36- Walk the Paseo del Prado.

37- Discover the anime Malasaña neighborhood... today is the mecca of Madrid hipsterism. Do not miss it!

38- Breakfasthot chocolate withChurros in some square. Although if you want to try the meeeeejores churros with chocolate in Madrid ... Chocolatería San Ginés is a safe value.

39- Stay with someone you haven't seen for a long time: we all have a family member or friend in Madrid! Or not?

40- Returns, Madrid is not known in a lifetime!

And you? You've been in Madrid? Do youYou know other things to see and do in Madridfree (or almost)?

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