#royalpalacemadrid

[grandcrownwitch-blog]

Spain - Madrid

Madrid was my first ever solo trip. I was feeling a bit lost as this was my first solo trip experience. I took a cab to my hotel which was in Calle Galatea. It was a 3 star property. Place was hygienic and served basic breakfast. 

Only negative about this place was it was located 8 kms away from the city centre so i had to travel everyday by metro. Fortunately metro station was 10 mins away from the hotel.

Once i reached the metro station, my worst nightmare began. People barely speak english and all the instructions, signboard and ticket machine had instructions written in spanish. There was no help available. I waited for sometime in despair and then i finally met my luck. I found a lady who spoke english and she helped me with the metro ticket. She realized that i was traveling solo so she gave me her email address incase of any trouble. She told me to get down at Gran vie station which had a lot of tourist spots nearby.

Metro ticket costed me about 7 euros which includes 10 turns of to & fro. This ideally works for a tourist. I also bought a prepaid sim card ‘Lebara’ which costed me about 8-10 euros with unlimited data.

I got down at Gran vie station like i was explained and took the hop on hop off bus. I made a customized list of all the tourist spots with the triposo app and walked throughout my journey with the help of GPS since i could not interact much with people locally as they barely spoke english.

Temple of Debod -

Random and breathtaking views on the streets -

Plaza de Espana -

Must try - Spanish omelette made with eggs and fried potato.

Royal palace of Madrid -

Cerralbo Museum - 

Plaza de Cibeles -

Almudena Cathedral - 

For all the shopoholics - Primark is in Gran vie 

Plaza Mayor - 

Flamenco Dance is absolutely not a miss. I booked the show from Cardamomo online. Since i reserved my spot online, they gifted me a free bottle of wine. 

Tips for solo travelers in Madrid - 

Recommended to stay near Gran vie station 

Callao, Sol, opera, Pureta de toledo are walking distance from Gran vie. If you like walking and exploring like me, do not take a cab. 

Shop from Primark if you need to take something back for family.

If you don’t speak spanish, either get familiar or keep google translate or any language translating apps that you’re familiar with for your ease.

All Cafe’s outside mostly serve good food and its musical all the time. 

Be safe and take care of your belongings.

[indiaunraveled]

Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace of Madrid) The Royal Palace of Madrid was built in the 18th century by order of Philip V on the site of the old Alcázar fortress, a former Moorish castle. The palace has 135,000 square meters (1,450,000 square feet) of floorspace and contains 3,418 rooms. It is the largest royal palace in Europe by floor area. . . . . #royalpalaceofmadrid #madrid #spain #lockdownlife #palaciorealdemadrid #स्पेन #travel #travelphotography #travelgrams #europetravel #europe #palacioreal #royalpalacemadrid (Calle de Bailén) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOWwgVFbLU/?igshid=1i01srfpavo7f

[ktmarcotte]

The bright plaza, visitors must cross, before entrance to the Royal Palace of Madrid 👑✨ . . . . . . . #inktober #inktober2017 #inktoberday5 #madrid #spain #spainsnapshots #travel #illustration #royalpalacemadrid #travelillustration

[cutecutebibaforever]

I was walking all in awe in the palace. It was indescribable. No cameras allowed so I breathed in the glory of the palace where former Kings and Queens of Spain walked, laughed, talked, and the past murmured how elusive, mighty or weak they have ruled Spain. I am one lucky small town girl who just dreamed big to be in Europe from Dalaguete who has been #blessed with the incredible experience of living a dream. Truly, you reap what you sow ❤️ and still, God's leading is painful but worth the wait and worth taking. Be blessed everyone! P.S. In the dining hall ceiling, there sculpted, (not just a painting) were the places Spain conqured, one was—FILIPINAS #EULiving #blessed #culturalexchange #aux #cutebiba #ootd #royalpalacemadrid #madrid #spain #structures #architectures #europeanbuildings #happiness #grateful (at Palacio Real de Madrid, España) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KtNYlBvguktGN-OF5eXDNn9B7PTPMYOQdc8Y0/?igshid=1fxbg3t8p1def

[boxofchocolates]

Walking around Plaza Mayor, the Palace, and Opera House #jmaceurotrip #plazamayormadrid #madridoperahouse #royalpalacemadrid (at Plaza Mayor City Central) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2Sx9kpIWc/?igshid=1lmq6i1xzp7xd

[zuhri10]

القصر الملكي في العاصمة الاسبانية مدريد #مدريد #مدريد_أسبانيا_أسماء #مدريد_سبورت #مدريد_سياحة #madrid #madridspain #madridcity #madridmadrid #madridfood #madrid_joven #madridtravel #travelmadrid #madridtourism #madridtrip #spain #spainstagram #spaintravel #royalpalacemadrid #royalpalaceofmadrid (at Palacio Real de Madrid, España) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5lFiJFopj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aca90l2duuvs

[malodorous-euphoria]

In this royal palace, all that glitters is probably gold. #madrid #royalpalacemadrid #gold #palace #royalpalace #royalty #ceiling #painting #baroque #spain #visitmadrid https://www.instagram.com/p/BnY4V9bA-mi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12acxlb9fovxf

[happyssonglife-blog]

왕궁을 찾아 걸었다. 볕이 유난히 뜨거운 날이다. 태양을 피하려 공원으로 들어갔다. 그늘을 찾았지만 바로 그 안으로 들어갈 수 없었다. 노부부도 볕을 피해 그늘 안에서 쉬고 있었다. 두분의 쉬는 모습을 조금 더 보고 싶어 멈춰섰다. 계속 보고 있자니 두분이 무슨 이야기를 하실까 궁금해 옆에 자리를 잡고 앉았다. 두분은 더이상 이야기를 하지 않으셨지만 애정어린 손길과 눈길로 서로를 바라보시고 계셨다. 오랜 세월을 함께한 그들의 시선이 부러운 낮이었다. #happyssonglife #spain🇪🇸 #madrid #royalpalacemadrid #스페인여행 #마드리드#마드리드왕궁 #태양을피하고싶었어 #부러운시선(Royal Palace of Madrid에서)

[the-wild-wanderers]

Right across the Royal Palace in Madrid is a massive church . The architecture is so amazing omg 🤙🏻🤙🏻😻 • • • • #travel #europe #europe2017 #travelblogger #blogger #italy #france #uk #germany #greece #spain #backpacking #adventure #discover #globetrotter #travelgram #vacation #wanderlust #beautifuldestinations #iamtb #wonderful_places #bestplacestogo #welivetoexplore #iamatraveler #madrid #royalpalacemadrid #

[ikollection-blog]

Beautiful sites and sounds of Madrid- Almudena Cathedral and the royal palace of Madrid ❤️ #ontour #summer2017 #summer #madrid #almudena #royalpalacemadrid #royalpalace (at Puerta del Sol Madrid)

[cutecutebibaforever]

A once in a lifetime experience of walking in and around the royal palace, where former kings, queens and princesses walked, laughed and talked. I keep on thinking what I have done so much from the past to deserve such a massive blessing of living my teenage dream of going to Europe. Basta, it all started with Mommy Toring 😘❤️😂 #cutebiba #blessed #grateful #happiness #truelove #RoyalPalaceMadrid #Madrid #Eulife #livingineurope #culturalunderstanding (at Royal Palace of Madrid) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27b9dZhUP9DAJVVYhl7lmp86FW_ZgZbQbId600/?igshid=mjawtuoaog0h

[dekabeza]

Heaven can wait. (Corrado Giaquinto, 1750) #madrid #royalpalacemadrid #gold #ceilingphotography #barroquearchitecture #interiordesign #art&architecture #corradogiaquinto (en Royal Palace of Madrid)

[odobesku]

#RoyalPalaceMadrid #попса но оооочень #красиваяпопса #безфильтра #migusta #vacation #VKholiday👯 #Madrid #spain🇪🇸 (at Royal Palace of Madrid)

[aweekinspain-blog]

[youwerelooking4me]

[malodorous-euphoria]

...my face when the guards said no photos inside the Royal Palace. Take my word for it, every room is jaw droppingly ostentatious opulence gold gold gold #marble #statue #royalpalacemadrid #lion #marblelion #sculpture #opulence