Parque del Oeste, Royal Palace and magnificent Plazas in Madrid
What's better than starting the day with a relaxing walk at Parque del Oeste? If you visit Madrid during early summer, this is something highly recommended as you can see the roses in full bloom! Not that far from the park are the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Catedral de la Almudena passing through Plaza de España. A tour of the palace is worth it - the rooms are spectacular and there are also slots with free entrance during the day, however it can be crowded then. We headed towards Plaza Mayor, discovered Mercado de la Cebada and grabbed a bite there - many options to choose from (also plenty of vegan options) and felt traditional and authentic! On the way to our hotel, we also passed by the Toledo Gate which was very impressive.
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The Parque del Oeste (in English: Western Park) is a park in the city of Madrid (Spain) situated between the Autovía A-6, the Ciudad Universitaria de Madrid, and the district of Moncloa. — Wikipedia
Plaza de España (Spanish for 'Spain Square') is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central Madrid, Spain at the western end of the Gran Vía. — Wikipedia
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family in the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. — Wikipedia
Almudena Cathedral is a Catholic church in Madrid, Spain. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid. The cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. — Wikipedia
The Plaza Mayor is a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. It was first built (1580–1619) during the reign of Philip III. — Wikipedia
A food market located in the beautiful La Latina neighborhood.
The Puerta de Toledo is a gate located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. Construction began in 1812 but was not completed until 1827. — Wikipedia
