11 days in Madrid Itinerary

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

For shopping fun, head to Mercado San Miguel or La Casa Encendida. Popular historic sites such as Royal Palace of Madrid and Alcazar of Segovia are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Penalara Natural Park (in Rascafria), Balloon Rides (in Segovia) and Toledo (Casco Historico de Toledo, Catedral Primada, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, surround yourself with nature on Mountain Story trails, identify plant and animal life at Hayedo de Montejo, and examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Madrid trip planner.

Lagos, Nigeria to Madrid is an approximately 9-hour flight. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Lagos in April, with highs in Madrid at 22°C and lows at 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.