5 quirky things to do in Madrid

Are you really sure you have seen everything Madrid has to offer?

Do you really think you know Madrid like the back of your hands? Have you been there so many times that you know have the feeling you’ve already seen it all? Believe it or not, there must be something you have not seen yet, check out if you have already ticked these 5 quirky things to do in Madrid off you check list.

GET LOST AMONG THE STANDS IN “EL RASTRO”



Photo Credit: Tomás Fano

Are you familiar with flea markets? Well, that’s the biggest in Madrid, can you just imagine how many interesting little treasures are hiding among the stands and are just waiting to be discovered?
We advise you overcome your laziness, wake up early on Sunday morning, and browse around the stand and indulge in a free morning of alternative quirky shopping.
Is your stomach growling? Get tempted and indulge in tapas. Need some tips? Go for anchovies stuffed panini.

BE SURPRISED BY ATOCHA TRAIN STATION



Why are we suggesting you visit a railway station? Because Atocha houses a tropical oasis, composed by several different types of plants, an amazing green spot that cheers up Alberto de Palacio.
It can easily be reached walking from Museo del Prado.

STROLL IN THE RETIRO



You might have already passed by this area and walked in the park, but you might not know that this area is a concentration of building in different architecture style. The neighborhood is divided into 6 districts called Estrella, Niño Jesùs, Pacifico, Adelfas, Ibiza and Jerònimos. The first 2 areas are the most modern and richest ones while Adelfa dates back to the Industrial Revolution and features more modest buildings

GET ON THE ROOF OF CÍRCULO DE BELLAS ARTES

Don’t limit your visit to the exhibitions, but walk up to the top floor, order a drink, sit back and enjoy the view on the city, why not at sunset!

GET ON A CABLE CAR….IN MADRID



One of the must-quirky things to do in Madrid is to enjoy it from above thanks to El Teleférico.That’s right, not far from Madrid city centre, there is a cable car linking Paseo del Pinto Rosales to Casa de Campo. Get yourself a fantastic bird-eye view of the city, passing through Parque del Oeste and the church of San Antonio de la Florida.

So, do you still think you've seen everything in Madrid?