Viewing points in Madrid for enjoying the best views of the city

Just a stone’s throw from Gran Vía, you’ll be able to enjoy one of the city’s best known vista points. From the top of the Círculo de Bellas Artes you’ll have a 360º panoramic view from a height of 56 metres. You’ll see the Metrópolis building in front of you - one of the most distinctive in the city.As a plus, you’ll be able to book a table in the restaurant that’s located on the rooftop itself, and so be able to take in these amazing views at your leisure.You’ll need a ticket to go up to the vista point. Check prices on their website.

The Palacio de Cibeles, today the home of the Madrid City Council, is not only beautiful on the outside, from the eighth floor you can reach a vista point with a 360º panoramic view that you’ll love. From there, you’ll be able to look out over a good part of the city centre, including the Retiro Park and the boulevards of the Paseo del Prado and the Paseo de Recoletos.Check their website for ticket prices for accessing the vista point.

How about taking in some views of Madrid from an Egyptian temple dating right back to the second century BC? While the views from the hill called the Montaña del Príncipe Pío might not be quite as extensive as those you can see from other vista points, you’ll be able to admire the Casa de Campo, the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral from this singular location. The madrileños know that sunsets at the Temple of Debod are stunning, so if you can choose when to go, this time of day is an excellent option.

At the iconic España Building, you’ll find a rooftop terrace 100 metres high where you can admire a 360º panoramic view that is guaranteed to take your breath away. From this point you can see many of Madrid’s landmark buildings, and as it’s so high you can see further from here than from any other city centre vista point. You might also like to take the weight off your feet and enjoy a drink while you take in the views And as long as you don’t suffer from vertigo, another of the attractions is a stroll along the 4.5 metre glass walkway that you’ll find on the terrace itself.It’s well worth paying the admission fee. Check out the website for more information.