Spring weekend · Madrid

Spring weekend in Madrid

Spring in Madrid — blossoms, opening patios, markets and the first warm-evening dinners worth booking.

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Top spots in Madrid

  • Parque del Retiro

    Outdoors

    Retiro

    Rowboats, the Crystal Palace, Sunday drum circles.

  • Mercado de San Miguel

    Food & Drink

    Centro

    Wrought-iron market — jamón cones, oyster shots, vermouth.

Where to eat

  • Bar Tomate

    $$$

    Mediterranean · Chamberí

    Always-packed neighbourhood favourite for late lunch and gin tonics.

  • Casa Lucio

    $$$

    Spanish · La Latina

    Huevos rotos institution; royalty and presidents have eaten here.

  • Sobrino de Botín

    $$$

    Castilian · La Latina

    World's oldest restaurant (1725) — roast suckling pig from the original wood oven.

  • DiverXO

    $$$$

    Contemporary · Chamartín

    Dabiz Muñoz's three-Michelin-star circus — book months out.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Parque del Retiro, Mercado de San Miguel. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Madrid and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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