Madrid is a vibrant city, known for its beautiful parks, fascinating museums, and lively nightlife. However, when the weather doesn’t cooperate, you might find yourself looking for indoor activities to enjoy. Don’t let the rain dampen your spirits! In this guide, we’ll explore a variety of options for things to do in Madrid on a rainy day.
1. Visit Museums
If you love art and history, then you will love Madrid with the list of museums it has to offer. Here are some popular options:
Prado Museum
The Prado Museum is one of the most famous museums of art in the world and containing the great collection of European painting. Stroll to delight in displaying of paintings of famous artists like Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya, and Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes— better known as El Greco.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum has a vast collection which is spread over the period of several centuries. A gallery has it all from the Dutch masters to the impressionists and everything in between.
Reina Sofia Museum
This museum contains the temporary and the modern art and among which are disきplayed such masterpieces as Guernica by Picasso. Spend some time visiting different exhibition and learn more about the period of the Spanish art.
2. Enjoy Indoor Markets
I would recommend several great food markets in Madrid for a rainy day visit in particular. These markets include a variety of, y, and gourmet snacks in their commercial product range.
Mercado de San Miguel
The Mercado de San Miguel is one of the places you shoukd not miss if you are intrested in foods. Stroll around the flamenco dance corridors, taste Spanish sampled tapas, enjoy a wine glass, and taste some delicious desserts. Just by architecture, the market is truly immaculate and splendid to visit.
Mercado de la Paz
Established in the Salamanca district, the Mercado de la Paz has a wide variety of fish, meats, cheese, fruits and vegetables. Feel the spirit of the country and take a few shoppings to bring home a gastronomic holiday.
3. Explore Indoor Shopping Centers
Madrid is a shopper’s paradise. Flee the rain by visiting any of the many shopping malls and department stores in the city.
El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés is one of Spain’s leading department stores selling men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, children’s wear, footwear, home furnishings and objects and other products like computers and electronics. This is especially ideal during the sales, use an opportunity to shop for the newest trends in clothes among others, or grab a bite in one of the eateries found in the store.
Centro Comercial La Vaguada
If you are interested in a huge shopping center which has lots of shops the Centro Comercial La Vaguada will definitely be good for you. It is relatively a huge shopping complex containing numerous line up fashion shops, food court, and a cinema house.
4. Relax in Cafés
I think that nothing can be more comfortable than finding the warm café when it’s raining outside , and I have to say that Madrid is full of café.
Café de Oriente
Café de Oriente situated just across the Royal Palace, boast of beautiful view and less rush. Sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate taking a closer look at the rain outside.
Chocolatería San Ginés
If you like sweetness and if you want to pamper yourself, without any doubt, San Ginés Chocolatería. This famous café opens its doors and continues to share churros and hot chocolate with consumers since 1894. Enjoy this old Spanish traditional dish while finding shelter from the rain.
5. Discover Madrid’s Indoor Attractions
Where to go when it is rainy in Madrid There are several”indoor things to do in Madrid”. Don’t miss out on these unique experiences:
Visit the Royal Palace
Royal Palace is built impeccably with elegant archaic art and is a pleasure to the eyes. Join a guided tour and visit opulent rooms of the palace and get acquainted with history of Spanish monarchy.
Explore the Cerralbo Museum
The Museum Cerralbo presents an example of how a prosperous Spanish aristocrat of the nineteenth century used to live. The gallery is full of excellent artwork and the rooms themselves are the restored former palace.
Remember always we can have fun even when its raining in Madrid the same way we have fun when its sunny. Delight yourself in the city’s museums, markets, shopping centres, cafes and indoor activities regardless of the rainy day or not.
