Madrid in summer: 10 plans not to get bored
There are those who take advantage of summer to travel around the country or throughout the world. However, there are those who for various reasons can not leave their city, in this case Madrid, the capital of Spain. In Madrid, there are many places to enjoy in summer, safe from the warm temperatures. In addition there are numerous plans to enjoy Madrid as a family. There are many places to visit, which will also delight the little ones in the house.
10 plans not to get bored in Madrid in summer
If you are at home and for example you are not going to leave Madrid in this summer period, or you are a tourist who has come to visit the Capital, attentive, there are a few plans to enjoy in the big city:
1. Madrid Zoo
The Madrid Zoo starts its nocturnal visits during the summer, taking advantage of the fact that during this part of the day the temperatures are milder. It also allows children and parents to know the activity of nocturnal animals. You can also enjoy a nightly dolphin show or see the habits of some daytime animals at night.
2. Prado Museum
How many times at the end of the year have you postponed your visit to this magnificent museum? Take advantage now that children have all day free and visit this center where you will find several of the most famous paintings in Spanish history such as Velázquez's Meninas and other works by international artists such as El Bosco.
3. Archaeological Museum
There are those who do not like art, but they do find an incentive to visit this museum where remains of human history ranging from prehistory to the most modern history. Pieces such as the Lady of Elche or mummies from ancient Egypt are located in this center. An almost obligatory visit for Madrid families who love history.
4. Summer cinemas
For cinephile families during this summer period open these outdoor movie theaters. An opportunity to live the movies in a very original way and with which to live the summer nights going to the cinema. In addition these centers have a lower price than normal rooms so it serves to remove that thorn of not having seen a movie because the cost of a ticket was too high.
5. The Retiro boats
Plan that is valid for the whole year, but as we said with the museums throughout the year too many plans are postponed. Take advantage of the fact that the children have their vacations to go to the most famous park in Madrid, the Retiro, and to visit its lake in one of its boats. In addition this activity can be completed with a bike ride through the Retiro renting one of these vehicles in the vicinity of the park.
6. Ice Palace
Why wait for winter to enjoy ice skating? Take advantage of the summer and go to this leisure center where this area is located, adapted for those nostalgic for the cold. Surely you will not regret advancing the beginning of winter going to this center where shelter from the heat.
7. Europa Park
Torrejón offers this original site where we can find many buildings of the old continent. Did you stay with the desire to travel? Do not worry, in this park you can enjoy a picnic next to the London Bridge or take a picture next to the Eiffel Tower, travel Europe in a single day without moving from the Community of Madrid.
8. Manzanares el Real
Without leaving the Community of Madrid you can visit this quiet town where a magnificently preserved castle is located. The visit to this building can be enjoyed alongside the company of actors dressed as people of the era who will tell us the history that holds the stones of this construction.
9. Hiking
Madrid brings together several hiking routes that will make you opt for this option, we ensure plans for many days. Connect with nature and run away from the asphalt so that the smallest of the house can carry batteries and relax between trees and streams. Also, exercise is never bad and walking is one of the best options for not getting drowsy at home.
10. Guadalajara
OK, we cheated, it's not Madrid. But it is that the proximity of this city that can even be reached by Cercanías allows that if you stay in Madrid you can visit another town and sleep in your house. Alcázar Real, a multitude of palaces, a co-cathedral: these are just some of the monuments that await you in this town.
Damián Montero
