The best things to do in Madrid for free
If you are going to spend a few days in Madrid you have to pay a visit to these places in particular, since they are free and you will not have to pay a single euro to enjoy them.
In this city the options are endless, there is a lot to see in Madrid both paid and free and even some of the places that you can visit by paying a ticket have some times a week in which you can enter for free.
Here is a list of places you can visit for free in Madrid and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities on the planet.
What to do for free in Madrid
Puerta del Sol and its surroundings
Puerta del Sol is one of the most famous squares in Madrid. This square is known for several aspects. First of all, it is the square where the famous New Year’s Eve chimes take place.
On the other hand, Puerta del Sol is the kilometer zero of all Spanish roads. In addition to this, in Puerta del Sol you can also see another of the most famous elements of Madrid, the famous statue of the Bear and the strawberry tree.
A must-see for anyone who goes to Madrid and wants to get to know the city much better. Don’t miss all the surrounding streets and their buildings either.
Almudena Cathedral
The Almudena Cathedral is a fixture in all the travel guides in Madrid. It is an impressive cathedral full of decorative elements inside whose entrance is completely free, although you can always leave a donation in it.
If you visit the Almudena Cathedral, do not forget to go down to its crypt to complement the visit. The crypt of the Almudena Cathedral has more than 400 columns bathed in a most special light.
Its entrance is also free and, the truth is, it is a most overwhelming space.
The Retiro Park
The Parque del Retiro is the most famous park in Madrid. El Retiro is so big that a walk through it can easily take you all morning.
Within the Retiro there are many areas of interest, such as the boats found in the Estanque Grande del Buen Retiro. On the other hand, you can find a large number of statues and houses built on it.
Also, depending on when you visit and, if you are lucky, you may enjoy a recital or exhibition in the open air, since the Retiro Park is the place chosen by many artists to share their art.
The trail
El Rastro is one of the most famous markets in Madrid. It is an open-air market with a large number of stalls that opens on Sundays.
If you are looking for something in particular, it will be difficult not to find it in El Rastro. From clothes, books and furniture, to games, plumbing or furniture, in El Rastro you can find everything and if you know how to haggle with the shopkeepers, it is possible that you will find more than one bargain.
It is not necessary to spend any money in El Rastro, simply walking through it is already a most pleasant experience.
Visit the Temple of Debod
To finish, a visit to the oldest building in Madrid, the Temple of Debod. This Egyptian temple was once a gift to the city of Madrid brought from the Nile to decorate the city of Madrid.
The charm of the Temple of Debod is found both on the outside, strolling through its gardens, as well as inside where you can see some Egyptian figures and a model of the temple itself.
In addition to this, we will also find a large number of explanations and curiosities that will allow us to get to know the temple much better. Egyptian culture has never been as close as in Madrid.
