First of all, don’t get overwhelmed. Madrid is a very big city, but there are some must-sees that you can cross off your list on a first visit. Why not start the day with chocolate con churros for breakfast?Some of the country's best museums are located in the “Art Triangle”: the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, and the Reina Sofía National Art Centre, or "El Reina", as the locals call it. Next, go for a stroll in the Retiro Park or the Royal Botanical Gardens. The park has been awarded the World Heritage status by UNESCO, and is known as “The Landscape of Light”.When it's time for an aperitif, why not try a traditional bar in the Lavapiés or Chamberí districts – Calle Ponzano perhaps. And tuck into a bocadillo de calamares, a tasty sandwich of fried squid rings.
