I fell in love with Madrid, Spain and Basque Country when I visited for the first time in May 2019. Here’s a video tour of the top things to do in Madrid. Includes a day trip to the Dragonstone Game of Thrones filming location in beautiful San Juan de Gaztelugatxe islet.
Video tour of the top things to do in Madrid and Basque Country, Spain
Here is my little tribute that I shared during the early surreal times of the pandemic in 2020. A reel of my favorite things to do in Madrid and Basque Country, Spain. I hope this provides some much-needed inspiration to visit this lovely country in the future.
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See my related posts on the hidden gems of Spain:
- Guide to the Dragonstone Game of Thrones filming location in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain
- Guide to Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery – Madrid’s largest cemetery and outdoor art gallery
List of the top 10 things to do in Madrid, Spain
Here is a list of the top 10 things to do in Madrid, Spain. Pictured: Madrid’s green wall / vertical garden (see the person at the bottom for context)
- Visit Parque del Retire / El Retire Park (went three times!).
- Tour the Prado National Museum (enjoyed the best paella here!).
- Check out the Palace of Madrid.
- Take a free walking tour – you pay a tip at the end.
- People watch at Plaza Mayor.
- Take a day trip to Dragonstone Game of Thrones filming location – San Juan del Gaztelugatxe in Basque Country.
- Explore Madrid’s largest cemetery – a gorgeous outdoor art gallery: Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery.
- Enjoy decadent chocolate, churros, and porras at the historic Chocolateria San Gines (loved the porras especially).
- Highly recommend Cardamomo as a top-rated flamenco show in Madrid.
- Wander through the beautiful Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid.
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We have not been to Spain but it is on our list.
Last May was my first visit – and definitely not my last. Loved Spain!
I really almost booked Spain for September! I really want to go. I’m glad I didn’t because I don’t know how Europe will be in September but when everything is good again I will go!
I hope you get the opportunity to visit. I absolutely fell in love with Spain and will definitely visit again.
I love your video. Spain is definitely on my list of places to visit!
Thank you! Spain is a beautiful country.
Madrid is my travel destinations list.
You will love Madrid! Such a beautiful city with beautiful people.
We have been to Barcelona but did not get to Madrid…maybe next time.
I would love to visit Barcelona and several other cities in Spain.
Love it! I haven’t made it to Spain but would love to visit someday.
I so happy I had the opportunity to visit Spain last year.
Great photos! Looks like a great place to visit. My husband said Spain is #1 on his bucket list so we’ll be sure to go!
Thank you! You both will enjoy Spain – so beautiful!
Spain has been on my list for a long time, and even more so since my father in law went a few times. I really want to visit Dragonstone
I highly recommend! Would love to return with my family and explore more cities and more of Basque Country (where Game of Thrones was filmed frequently).
We haven’t been to Madrid, but it’s on our list. The architecture looks so unique and diverse! The coastline looks beautiful, too.
I took an architectural walking tour in Madrid – fascinating! And fell in love with the Basque Country coastline.
Spain looks so beautiful! I love the mix of nature and architecture!
Spain does offer a good mixture of nature and architecture.
Spain is for sure on my bucket list! Love your collage of all your fantastic photos you always take. The statues, flowers, and people are all very moving.
Thank you so much! Definitely want to return.
Beautiful video tribute. The architecture is incredible and the coastal regions are sooo gorgeous. We have never been to Spain, but it’s on our bucket list for sure!
Thank you! Spain is such a lovely country!
Wonderful tribute video to Madrid! I would love to visit one day. Barcelona was beautiful as welll when I visited.
Thank you! I would love to explore Barcelona on my next visit.
What a great video tribute to Spain! I really enjoyed watching. The photos are stunning. What a beautiful country that I hope to visit soon!
Thank you! I hope you get the opportunity.
I can’t wait to go to Madrid. We traveled the entire South Eastern Coast 3 years ago and we loved it.
I would love to tour the entire coastline of Spain…so beautiful!
Spain is right near the top of my travel wishlist. Thanks for the video tour!
My pleasure! Spain is a fabulous country!
clever post! I really like the sentiment here.
Thank you! Spain is a country of beautiful places and beautiful people.
Madrid looks beautiful and Spain has always been in bucket list. What was the statue of people hugging? It looks interesting.
Madrid is so beautiful and so much to do. I just researched the meaning behind that statue of people hugging and it’s not a feel-good story. It’s called “El Abrazo” or “The Embrace,” located in the Anton Martin Square and sculpted by Juan Genovés. The monument is in memory of the massacre of four lawyers and an office worker by gunmen from the extreme right-wing on January 24, 1977.
Madrid is that Spanish city that lends you a dreamy version of yourself cast into Almodovar’s film set. Missing it now as well as the imaginary limelight 😉
Basque is magic!
Loved Madrid and I am so looking forward to the opportunity to explore more of Basque Country one day. So beautiful!