Pacífico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![Gran Via showing a city, landscape views and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/26000/26515-Madrid.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
![Santiago Bernabéu Stadium](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/348000/348798-Santiago-Bernabeu-Stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
![Puerta del Sol](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/224000/224504-Puerta-Del-Sol.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
![Plaza Mayor showing a square or plaza, a monument and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50958-Plaza-Mayor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Plaza Mayor
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
![El Retiro Park which includes a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50964-El-Retiro-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
![Royal Palace showing a castle, a city and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51050-Royal-Palace-Palacio-Real.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
Activities
![Madrid: Tapas Cooking Class at a Private Local Eatery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46273261/d852fb86-5df6-4452-ba6b-67fbd4edb014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Madrid: Tapas & Paella Cooking Class with Expert Chef
![Authentic Tapas Cooking Class at a Private Eatery in Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48184934/5f0f3d8d-5af7-4da2-bc7a-5b517283fe37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Authentic Tapas Cooking Class at a Private Eatery in Madrid
![Afternoon Tapas Cooking Class in a Secret Venue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44922673/1152f219-44ea-4539-b305-5c0a872c311a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Afternoon Tapas Cooking Class in a Secret Venue in Madrid
![2 wineries tasting & quaint villages 6 hours wine tour in Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45377496/ffff5b9b-aa6a-49e4-b8c2-3d2647594886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
2 wineries tasting & quaint villages 6 hours wine tour in Madrid
![Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527454/cd44e208-3765-4a95-9d07-72a6645b4338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Our pick of the best Pacífico Hotel Deals
![Hotel Emperador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1000/915/59eabdfe_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
![Barceló Torre de Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15380000/15372000/15371941/807e046f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Riu Plaza España](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29350000/29345500/29345493/w8192h5459x0y0-3a753264_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025
![Hard Rock Hotel Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66907000/66906927/f9388292_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025
![Hotel Principe Pio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561900/561845/82d60e5c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025
![Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83330000/83323200/83323148/56b4f042_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pacífico
![Madrid featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51080-San-Jeronimo-El-Real-St-Jerome-Royal-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Retiro
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like El Retiro Park and Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.
![Madrid showing railway items](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50777-Madrid.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Atocha
If you're spending time in Atocha, you might enjoy attractions like Atocha Station Memorial and Paseo del Arte. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Mendez alvaro Station to see more of the city.
![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/348000/348830-El-Retiro-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Jerónimos
Take time in Jerónimos to visit attractions like El Retiro Park and Prado Museum. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Atocha Renfe Station to see more of the city.
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Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/349000/349211-Caixaforum-Madrid.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and Paseo del Prado, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
![Madrid featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51051-Bridge-Of-Segovia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Arganzuela
Spend some time visiting places like Matadero Madrid while getting to know Arganzuela, and be sure to check out the interesting museums. You can hop aboard the metro at Delicias Station or Legazpi Station to see more of the area.