Things to do in Austrias

Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

Shop for fresh produce, attend a festival or relax with a drink and some tapas at Madrid’s popular marketplace.

Madrid’s only cathedral is a definite crowd-pleaser, with a mixed architectural style and breathtaking panorama of the city from its viewing platform.

Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.

Take a tour around the building that housed Madrid’s administration for over 300 years to soak up some of the Spanish capital’s history.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

Written about by author Ernest Hemingway and visited by artist Francisco de Goya, one of the world’s oldest restaurants has countless stories to tell.

Admire the beautifully preserved historic buildings that line this charming square in the heart of Madrid.