The true serial traveller, suffering from an acute wanderlust syndrome, is the one who starts planning his next trip before he even gets home from the last... If you also belong to this category, you are probably already dreaming about where to spend next Christmas.
If you want to treat yourself to a happy and carefree Christmas this year, with festivities, colourful lights and smiles, then the ideal destination for you is undoubtedly Madrid!
Here is a guide to better organise your holiday, get ready for a real Madrid Christmas!
Plan your Christmas in Madrid: Flights, Hotels and All Inclusive Packages
Madrid is one of the most visited cities in the world. For this reason, finding a good hotel at a good price may not be an easy task. Fortunately, we at Travel365 can offer you some good solutions at the right price! Here are interesting offers for Flight + Hotel.
Christmas offers in Madrid: Flight + 4 nights in a hotel
Cheap flights: Flight to Rome - Madrid from €79.00 - look at the offers
Where to stay: 4 nights in Hotel from €326,00 per room - look at the offers
Flight+hotel package:
Flight + 4 nights/5 days in 3/4 star hotel from 23rd to 27th December - from €484,00 per person - look at the offer
Bookable tickets, tours and activities
We propose you some activities and tours to do in Madrid. Click on the tour that interests you to get more information or to book.
What to do: events and activities
1 - Enjoy the 'Walk of Lights
All the central streets of the city are adorned with characteristic illuminations. But the best part is that you can take a walk from Calle Goya to Plaza Mayor, crossing Gran Via (a crossroads full of shops, theatres, etc.) and admiring some iconic places such as Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta del Sol. Once at Plaza Mayor you can visit the most beautiful Christmas market in Madrid.
2 - Visit Madrid's Christmas markets and handicrafts fair
Even though Madrid's Christmas markets are not exactly like those in Central European countries, they are still particularly fun places to explore. There are several of them all over the city, but as already mentioned, the biggest one is in Plaza Mayor(get directions). It is called Mercado de Navidad and is full of Christmas decorations, souvenirs and other products perfect for small gifts (scarves and jewellery). Other markets and fairs of interest are:
Mercado de Artisania Fair
Plaza de Espana - Get directionsNavidad en Oriente
Plaza de Oriente - Get directions
SEE ALSO: What to see in Madrid
3 - Have fun at an ice rink
Madrid offers several outdoor ice skating rinks in different squares in the centre. They usually open in the morning, around 10am, and close in the evening between 10pm and midnight. Here are some of the rinks available:
Galería de Cristal, inside the CentroCentro located in Plaza de Cibeles(Get directions)
Pista de hieloJavier Fernández, located in Plaza de Azca (Get directions)
Pista de hieloVilla de Vallecas on Paseo Federico García Lorca (Villa de Vallecas metro station - Get directions)
Palacio de Hielo Dreams on Calle Silvano, 77 (Canillas metro station - Get directions).
What to see in Madrid at Christmas
Photo by Jersey856. Visiting Madrid and being able to see and do everything such a large city has to offer is certainly not an easy task. From great museums to palaces, majestic architecture and quaint streets, every corner hides unique and unusual wonders. To make your choice a little easier, we wanted to offer you a focus on the must-see sights!
Parque del Retiro
Almudena Cathedral
Royal Palace
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Find out more about what to see in Madrid
Climate and useful info
Climate: The climate tends to be rainy and temperatures range between 3°C (Min) and 11°C (Max)
Getting there: Barajas International Airport is about 18 km from the centre of Madrid (about 20/40 minutes), and is connected by direct flights to major European and Italian cities. The direct flight Rome-Madrid takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.
Gettingaround: The metro is among the most efficient means of transport for getting around. A single ticket costs €1.50, a carnet of 10 tickets costs €12.20. The purchase of tourist passes is highly recommended (€8.40 for 1 day, €14.20 for 2 days, €18.40 for 3 days, €26.80 for 5 days, €35.40 for 7 days)
Useful passes and cards: to save on museum entrance fees, bike and scooter hire and meals, we recommend purchasing the Madrid iVenture Card.
Average cost of Christmas dinner: from €50.00/70.00 per person(NB: restaurants close around 7pm-8pm on Christmas Eve)
