27 days in Madrid Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Food Tours and Cava Baja Gallery will thrill your kids. Step off the beaten path and head to Casco Historico de Toledo and Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park. Get out of town with these interesting Madrid side-trips: Karting Soto (in Soto del Real), Cueva de los Siete Altares (in Sebulcor) and Sepulveda (The Casa de los Proano or Casa del Moro & Antigua Carcel de Sepulveda). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through La Latina, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, get your game on at EXIT Madrid, and get a taste of the local shopping with Barrio de Salamanca.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Madrid journey planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. In May, daytime highs in Madrid are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel back home.