Discover Madrid’s 200 best Autumn spots for your trip

Retiro

Stroll into Retiro, Madrid's beloved park just east of the centre. Wander shaded avenues to the lake, watch rowing boats drift past the monument, and pause at the glass Palacio de Cristal.

Monument to Alfonso XII

★ 4.7 · 3,401 reviews

Visit the Monument to Alfonso XII, the grand colonnade beside Retiro Park's lake. Photograph it from the steps, or take a rowing boat out for the view from the water.

Teatro Real

★ 4.6 · 15,108 reviews

Discover Teatro Real, the opera house at the heart of Madrid's cultural life. Tour its grand interior by day, or take a seat in the evening for a full opera or ballet performance.

Embarcadero de El Retiro

★ 4.1 · 622 reviews

Take a rowboat out from the Embarcadero de El Retiro, the classic way to enjoy Madrid's best-loved park from the water. Paddle across the lake beneath the Alfonso XII monument at an unhurried pace.

Fountain of the Fallen Angel

★ 4.6 · 9,397 reviews

Find the Fountain of the Fallen Angel in Retiro Park, a sculpture of Lucifer falling from heaven. Study the angel's expression and the gargoyles below, then continue your stroll through the park.

Jardín del Capricho

★ 4.7 · 22,478 reviews

Discover Jardín del Capricho, an elegant eighteenth-century landscape garden tucked in Barajas. Follow its paths past sculptures, a swan pond and quiet lakes, then find the Civil War bunker hidden in the grounds.

Iconic Retiro Park Segway Tour

★ 4.9 · 953 reviews

Glide through Retiro Park on a guided Segway tour that starts with a quick training session. Roll past the Crystal Palace, the lake and the rose garden while your guide shares the park's story and takes your photos.

El Retiro Park

★ 4.8 · 216,670 reviews

Spend a slow morning in El Retiro, Madrid's former royal park at the heart of the city. Stroll tree-lined avenues, circle the boating lake and pause among fountains, statues and the rose garden.

Calle Claudio Moyano

★ 4.7 · 70 reviews

Wander Calle Claudio Moyano, a leafy Retiro street of secondhand booksellers. Browse shelves of old and used books beneath the trees, then continue into the neighbouring botanical garden.

Chocolatería San Ginés

★ 4.3 · 73,503 reviews

Visit Chocolatería San Ginés, a Madrid institution serving churros and chocolate since 1894. Dunk your churros into thick hot chocolate inside its traditional dining room, at almost any hour of the day or night.

Velázquez Palace

★ 4.4 · 4,535 reviews

Step into the Palacio de Velázquez, a free neoclassical pavilion tucked inside Retiro Park. Browse the current contemporary art exhibition, admire the red-brick architecture and cool off indoors before returning to the park's paths.

Mercado de San Miguel

★ 4.4 · 165,633 reviews

Step inside Mercado de San Miguel, a 1916 wrought-iron market hall in central Madrid. Graze across stalls of local delicacies and drinks, soaking up the elegant atmosphere even when the aisles are packed.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

★ 4.5 · 72,263 reviews

Spend an afternoon at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid's home of modern Spanish art. Walk its multi-floor galleries past Picasso, Dalí and Miró, and follow the movements that shaped the 20th century.

Museo Nacional del Prado

★ 4.7 · 157,363 reviews

Plan around the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid's great temple of Spanish painting beside Retiro. Spend a few hours in front of masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya and El Greco, moving through centuries of European art.

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

★ 4.7 · 48,468 reviews

Discover the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, where 700 years of European art unfold in one central Madrid building. Move room by room from Old Masters and Dutch painting through to modern art and Pop Art.

Tablao Flamenco Corral de la Morería

★ 4.4 · 4,538 reviews

Reserve an evening at Tablao Flamenco Corral de la Morería, a well-known Madrid restaurant with nightly flamenco. Dine on inventive Spanish dishes, then watch dancers, a singer and a guitarist perform up close.

ÖSS Kaffe Madrid

★ 4.3 · 565 reviews

Step into ÖSS Kaffe Madrid, a stylish two-floor café in Chamberí near Bilbao metro. Order a coffee with fresh food or a sweet, then settle downstairs where it is quieter.

We Are Ōfi Café - Orgaz Specialty Coffee

★ 4.8 · 413 reviews

Head out to We Are Ōfi Café, a beloved local coffee spot in Conde Orgaz. Taste the filter coffee or a matcha latte and chat with the knowledgeable team behind the counter.

El Invernadero Rodrigo de la Calle

★ 4.6 · 582 reviews

Step into El Invernadero, Rodrigo de la Calle's plant-focused fine-dining room in Chamberí. Work through a seasonal tasting menu of vegetable-led dishes with refined textures and plenty of surprises.

Kohi

★ 4.4 · 562 reviews

Step into Kohi in central Madrid for a matcha-focused coffee break. Try the Cloud Coconut Matcha or an iced latte, pick a pastry from the counter, and grab a seat if one is free.

Cafetería, Chocolatería, Churrería Manosanta

★ 4.0 · 1,216 reviews

Start the day at Manosanta, a Salamanca churrería where locals line up for breakfast. Dip golden churros into thick hot chocolate at the counter, the way Madrid has done it for generations.

Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco

★ 4.5 · 4,193 reviews

Experience Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco, an intimate Madrid theatre where flamenco unfolds just metres from your seat. Watch dancers, singers and guitarists perform with raw passion over a drink in the candlelit room.

NAJI SPECIALTY COFFEE

★ 4.8 · 3,066 reviews

Drop by NAJI Specialty Coffee in Chamberí, where pistachio takes centre stage. Sip the signature pistachio latte, try an Iraq toast or avocado toast, and chat with the owner behind the counter.

Beik Beik (brunch & specialty coffee)

★ 4.8 · 308 reviews

Head to Beik Beik in Chamberí for a relaxed brunch and carefully made coffee. Order the Avocado Bomb, finished with fresh lemon zest, and settle in with a flat white.

Ambu Coffee | Specialty Coffee Shop

★ 4.3 · 1,022 reviews

Stop at Ambu Coffee, a cozy and modern specialty café in Centro. Order a latte or matcha, admire the latte art, and ask the baristas to help you pick beans for home.

ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee

★ 4.8 · 1,789 reviews

Squeeze into ALCHEMY Specialty Coffee, a small Centro café with a loyal following. Order a latte with tomato toast or a coconut matcha, and watch the baristas pour careful latte art.

Utøpico - Specialty Coffee

★ 4.5 · 1,111 reviews

Treat yourself at Utøpico, a specialty coffee shop in Salamanca with a welcoming, community feel. Sip a matcha or chai latte, share a slice of kunafe, and linger at an outdoor table.

OSO CAFÉ

★ 4.4 · 78 reviews

Pick up a coffee at OSO CAFÉ, a small specialty shop in the Retiro neighbourhood. Choose your milk, including fresh local milk, and take your cup for a walk toward the nearby park.

UNFLTRD Coffee

★ 4.5 · 458 reviews

Seek out UNFLTRD Coffee, a calm specialty café tucked into Madrid's Centro. Browse the specialty coffee menu, then settle in with a brunch plate such as the egg and avocado croissant sandwich.

Casto - Bakery and Specialty Coffee

★ 4.8 · 3,595 reviews

Pop into Casto, a busy bakery and specialty coffee shop in Centro. Try the tiramisu cinnamon roll with a freshly made coffee and pick from the other pastries on display.