Route with 5 original visits to do in one day in Madrid

The tourist attractions of Madrid They are so spacious that they allow you to plan numerous and very varied routes in which you can combine interest in culture, gastronomy or shows.

Next, I will propose a ideal route to do in one day durante a trip to Madrid in a weekend.

This is an ideal route for those of you who have already visited Madrid on other occasions and you already know the essential places.

This route includes five recommended visits that will allow you to discover very attractive places, some of which are not so well known by visitors to Madrid, and even by Madrid residents themselves.

1. Sorolla Museum

The route begins with a visit to a museum. Now, at the time of visit a museum in Madrid, you may possibly think of some of the proposals of the so-called Art Triangle in the Paseo del Prado.

But Madrid offers other splendid museum offerings. That is the case of Sorolla Museum (Pseo General Martínez Campos 37), not so well known, but a true artistic gem, both for the building and its andalusian style garden, which was the Joaquín Sorolla's workshop house until his death in 1923, as well as for the exhibited work of the great Valencian artist.

Sorolla's exhibition at the Museo del Prado During the spring-summer of 2009 it was one of the biggest cultural events of recent years in Madrid, and at the same time visit the Sorolla Museum You have the opportunity to delve deeper into the work of the best exponent of impressionism in Spain.

2.- Linares Palace in the Plaza de Cibeles

Perhaps you have heard of the legend of the ghosts of the Linares Palace. Along the Paseo de la Castellana you reach the Plaza de Cibeles, where you find the palace that is currently the headquarters of the institution of the House of America.

El Linac Palace It is a highly recommended visit where, I assure you, you will not see the ghosts, but you will discover an incredible building of great sumptuousness.

As you walk through its different rooms and rooms, its luxurious and beautiful decoration can remind you of the halls of the Royal PalaceYes, on a reduced scale. You will undoubtedly be impressed by the artistic wealth of one of the palaces that was built in Castellana at the end of the 19th century.

El Linac Palace you can visit in guided groups on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The ticket price is 7 euros (4 euros for the reduced rate) and you can make your reservation online at ventas.com or by calling 902 221 424.

3. Eat at the Bodegas El Rosell Tavern

One of the best ways to enjoy the gastronomy in Madrid es go for tapas to traditional tavern.

Although in the center of Madrid there are numerous areas with a wide range of bars and taverns where you can eat tapas, I am going to suggest a different place, not so well known, also located in a central area, very close to the Atocha station.

This is the El Rosell Winery Tavern (14 General Lacy Street), which on the outside shows you a characteristic façade of a traditional Madrid tavern, with decorated tiles.

Inside you find a typical tap vermouth tavern, in which the tables are arranged as an invitation to sit down and share an extensive menu of tapas dishes. In addition to the most classic proposals of Spanish cuisine, such as croquettes, tortilla de patata, salads, etc., it offers its own specialties, such as salmorejo and cod.

Without a doubt, a highly recommended place to enjoy a good gastronomic evening in Madrid.

4. Shopping in Las Rozas Village

In this tourist day in Madrid There is also a place to go shopping. And the proposal is to go to Las Rozas, near Madrid, where you can visit a mall special.

I mean Las Rozas Village, an outlet with more than one hundred establishments of the most prestigious brands of fashion, accessories, lingerie, beauty, sports, etc., distributed within the framework of a very pleasant shopping street, where you can make purchases with discounts up to more than 50 percent.

This big brand outlet In recent years it has become another tourist attraction for those who visit Madrid. If you don't have a car, it is best go by bus to Las Rozas Village.

5.- Go see a musical

After the afternoon of shopping, it's time to enjoy the leisure and night in Madrid, and one of the best ways is to see a musical in one of the great theaters on Gran Vía or surrounding areas.

In recent years Madrid competes with other large cities in the world in its offer of great musical shows.

Currently the musical El Rey León It is, without a doubt, one of the ones that is having the most success with the public. Of course, you must reserve your tickets well in advance.