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48 Hours in Madrid — The Classic Weekend

The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Federal Café Madrid

    Brunch · $$ · Conde Duque

    Open the weekend here — Avo smash & shakshuka — Aussie brunch chain Madrid outpost.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Conde Duque — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Madrid Río Riverpark
    Outdoors · Arganzuela

    Reimagined riverside park along the Manzanares with cycle paths and beaches — beloved by locals year-round.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Arganzuela — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Lakasa

    Brunch · $$$ · Chamberí

    Sunday brunch menu — Modern Spanish brunch from César Martín.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in Chamberí — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Museo del Prado
    Culture · Paseo del Prado

    Goya, Velázquez and Bosch — free 6–8pm weekdays.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Paseo del Prado — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening
    Sala Equis
    Nightlife · La Latina

    Former adult cinema turned cocktail bar — movies still play on the wall.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Hits different at golden hour
    • ·Keeps you in La Latina — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Lavapiés Neighborhood Walk
    Culture · Lavapiés

    Madrid's most multicultural barrio with indie theatres, street art and rooftop bars for curious explorers.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Lavapiés — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Parque del Retiro
    Outdoors · Retiro

    Rowboats, the Crystal Palace, Sunday drum circles.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Retiro — short walk from your other stops

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