10 days in Madrid Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Let the collections at Prado National Museum and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza capture your imagination. Visiting Balloon Rides and PARAMAX Escuela de Buceo y Rescate will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Madrid side-trips: Mountain Story trails (in Alpedrete), Toledo (Museo del Greco, El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum, &more) and Segovia (La Carcel Segovia Centro de Creacion, Catedral de Segovia, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, stroll around Parque del Retiro, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Madrid trip maker.

If you are flying in from Ghana, the closest major aiport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. April in Madrid sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night.