Spain
Day 2
Soaking up culture in two of Madrid's best museums and culinary discoveries.
Museo Reina Sofía
Head to Museo Reina Sofía, known for Picasso's Guernica and beautiful Dali paintings. Start on the 3th floor and work your way down. The line at the entrance for ticket holders is usually quite short, so best to buy tickets in advance. A big benefit is that you only have to choose a day and not a time slot!
Lunch at Plenti
Located in the museum area, this is the perfect spot for lunch. On the menu: baked eggs (shakshuka style), toasts and salads. They also have a great breakfast selection.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
A museum often skipped, but really worth a visit since its collection is so varied with art from the 13th up until the 20th century. Van Eyck, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Hopper… are just some of the artists whose works you can see in the museum. A great mix of classical and contemporary art!
Salamanca: glamor and luxury
Walk past the 19th century boulevards of Salamanca and revel in the majestic facades and designer boutiques. Besides designer boutiques, you'll also find trendy local stores here.
The most colourful neighbourhood of the city
Wander through Chueca, which is very centrally located, just north of Gran Vía and east of Malasaña. It's one of Madrid's most vibrant and trendy areas with an abundance of cafes, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs.
Comparte: culinary delight
Incredible food, especially the steak tartare, tuna and duck meatballs! Dishes are small and easy to share so you can taste different things of the menu. The staff is very helpful and guides you through the menu. The open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant offers a great view of the chefs at work. Not only the food is well thought of, also the decoration is on point.
