{"id":34652,"date":"2022-07-01T15:55:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T15:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=34652"},"modified":"2024-06-12T13:21:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:21:08","slug":"10-reasons-visit-madrid-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/10-reasons-visit-madrid-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons to visit Madrid this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travelodge is a Great British household name, with over 580 hotels across the country. However, you may not know that we also have a dozen hotels in Spain<\/span><\/a> across Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Malaga and Alicante.<\/h2>\n

So, if you fancy a sunny Spain trip, look no further. And if you need more persuasion, check out our 10 reasons to visit Madrid this summer.<\/h2>\n
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1. Experience the best views of the city at Circulo de Bella Artes <\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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If you’re a bit of a culture-vulture, The C\u00edrculo de Bellas Artes is the place for you. Come here for the concerts, plays and ever-changing schedule of exhibitions. Or, you can just come here for the epic views of the city, which is thought by many to be the best place to take in the stunning vista of Madrid. Whatever you come here for, you just can’t leave the building without at least a quick trip up to the terrace and maybe stop for a drink at the rooftop bar. Ok, you might be up there a while, but there are sure far worse places to be. <\/span><\/h5>\n
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2. Indulge in culinary delights at San Miguel Market<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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This building is not only steeped in history, but it’s also home to one of the most incredible gastronomic venues and tourist spots in the city. The Mercado de San Miguel was brought back to life in 2009, with its original 1916 iron structure intact. Since then, it has become a heady mix of mouth-watering aromas, flavours and sensations for all tastes. The atmosphere inside is buzzing with life, and locals know it as the beating heart of Madrid, where you can always get fantastic food. <\/span><\/h5>\n
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3. Be moved by opera at the Teatro Real<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Along Plaza de Oriente, you will find one of Madrid’s most exquisite and emblematic buildings. As well as being a temple for opera, zarzuela and ballet, the Teatro Real has been a hugely symbolic building for the Spanish capital city’s culture since it was built over two centuries ago. You can see national and international stars take to the stage to perform here. But if you don’t want to see a show, you can still appreciate this beautiful building on guided tours that let you explore the auditoriums and even dressing rooms. <\/span><\/h5>\n
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4. Chill out in nature at El Retiro Park<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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Unlike Barcelona, Madrid doesn’t have a beach as a coastal escape from inner-city life. But what Madrid lacks in sand and sea makes up for in a cool, calm, lush green oasis. El Retiro Park is Madrid’s green heart (and lung). Beautiful rose gardens and fountains make it a perfect place to relax, sunbathe and stroll. There’s still an opportunity to sightsee within the park, though. You can find the monument to Alfonso XII or the Cas\u00f3n del Buen Retiro, a large and beautiful ballroom. It is home to \u00c1ngel Ca\u00eddo, a famous statue dedicated to el diablo. <\/span><\/h5>\n
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5. Discover Spain’s only Egyptian temple, Debod<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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You don’t have to travel all the way to Cairo to see Ancient Egyptian artefacts. Funnily enough, Madrid has one too. The Templo de Debod is 2,200 years old and honours Amun and Isis’s gods. If you’re wondering why on earth the Egyptians came to Madrid to build a temple, well, they didn’t. In 1968, the Egyptian government sent every piece of this place to Spain as a thank you for helping preserve monuments that the Aswan Dam could have destroyed. Our top tip would be to time your trip to the viewpoint perfectly so you can capture the sunset on your phone. <\/span><\/h5>\n
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6. Immerse yourself in fun at Ikono<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n