> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.jonathancreamer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to spend a week in Madrid - URL: https://www.jonathancreamer.com/enjoying-a-few-days-in-madrid-spain/ - Published: 2023-03-11T03:15:59.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-08T16:04:48.000Z - Description: As I've traveled for work and conferences, I've learned how to find amazing things to do. One place my wife and I enjoyed a bunch when I had to do a trip working for Eventbrite was Madrid, Spain. - Author: Jonathan Creamer - Tags: Travel, madrid, spain, Family Travel As I've traveled for work and conferences, I've learned how to find amazing things to do. One place my wife and I enjoyed a bunch when I had to do a trip working for Eventbrite was Madrid, Spain. ## Things to eat and drink in Madrid Paella is a good Spain is known for. There’s no shortage of good Paella places, so just look around, or ask a local where their favorite Paellea spot is! Churros are a Madrid staple, and the best place to try them is at [Chocoleteria San Gines](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PV836JxrbowraSZA6?ref=jonathancreamer.com)... One of my favorite dishes we discovered at several restaurants was [Huevos Rotos](https://theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/an-introduction-to-huevos-rotos-madrids-delicious-egg-and-potato-dish/?ref=jonathancreamer.com). It's potatoes topped with Iberian Ham, and eggs. There are several different mercados in the central part of Madrid, and what's nice is, it's basically a food court that has many different vendors so you can try all sorts of foods. One great one is [Saint Ildephonsus Market](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bj9fRtTQuYnJXy489?g%5Fst=ic&ref=jonathancreamer.com). There's a super cool bar called [Bodega de la Ardosa](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qRLkjgNyTH5mfE9N7?g%5Fst=ic&ref=jonathancreamer.com) where you can sip the local favorite lager, Mahou. It's most often served in small glasses so that the beer is always served cold. It may seem odd to get a burger in Spain, but one of the various [Goiko](Goiko +34 910 60 72 27 https://maps.app.goo.gl/egBHz6jjg2F9uBk96?g%5Fst=ic) burger joints won't disappoint. There's a lot of great rooftop spots such as [La Terraza del Urban](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ynheKiSAacxqk9dm8?g%5Fst=ic&ref=jonathancreamer.com) which give you a great view of the streets below, and of the gorgeous Madrid sunset. **Things to Do** You have to see the spectacular [Royal Palace of Madrid](Royal Palace of Madrid +34 914 54 87 00 https://maps.app.goo.gl/kArTAN8v9xRiWFfE8?g%5Fst=ic) and it's gardens. They do tours if you want to go inside the palace, but the gardens alone, which are free, are a sight in and of themselves. Speaking of things you have to see, [Crystal Palace](Palacio de Cristal +34 917 74 10 00 https://maps.app.goo.gl/kGjRP6pvFkLQEUGM7?g%5Fst=ic), and it's surrounding park is also another must see sight. [Plaza Mayor](Plaza Mayor https://maps.app.goo.gl/tT2TfQVvzL7TgJYb9?g%5Fst=ic) is at the center of the downtown area, and is always packed with visitors, shops, and great food. One of the main shopping streets is [Calle De Fuencarral](Dropped pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/QsJQa81Dvwv6u2Cx6?g%5Fst=ic), and you'll find tons of great things to shop for down that long street.