--- title: Things To Do When Visiting Madrid description: Read our list of tips and things to do when visiting Madrid, Spain. image: https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hs-fs/file-1594763892-jpg/Spain_and_Portugal_Cruise/madrid.jpg --- [![](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo-390795-edited.png?width=400&height=200&name=Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo-390795-edited.png)](https://www.rouxluxurytravel.com) - [Blog](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel) - Plan a Trip - more... 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