Madrid is Spain's confident capital, with the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen museums, Retiro Park, tapas bars and royal palaces. Nights start late; spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons.
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Best: April, May, June, September, October, November
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 7.5h from the US East Coast, 2.5h from Europe, 10.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Dinner is rarely before 9pm; shift your clock and eat a late-morning snack.
- The Paseo del Arte museums have free entry hours in the evenings; check times.
- Metro is fast and cheap; walk the center on Sundays when streets are quiet.
Plan a trip to Madrid
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