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There’s something special about Madrid in September. The summer rush is finally over, but the city’s vibrant energy remains. Whether you're nibbling on churros con chocolate (sweet pastry sticks with chocolate sauce) at San Miguel Market or studying Spanish art at Reina Sofía, early fall provides the ideal setting for visiting Madrid’s top attractions.

If you daydream about sipping on sangria under mellow sunlight while inhaling the smell of fresh grass and plants in bloom, a trip to Madrid in April will fulfill your wishes. With near-perfectly balmy weather, you can enjoy dining al fresco at the many restaurants or hiking in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

If you’re 1) an art enthusiast and 2) planning a trip to Madrid, here’s some great news: the city is home to an area called the “Golden Triangle of Art,” composed of Madrid’s best art museums that display one masterpiece after another.
This is your chance to see the world-famous “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso in Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, inspect Salvador Dalí’s Surrealist pieces at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, or explore the detailed work in Bosch’s “The Garden of Earthly Delights” in Museo del Prado. Without further ado, here’s your guide to famous art in Madrid.

Enjoy a vacation under the Spanish sun. This summer guide will help you make the most of your trip to Madrid. If you're visiting the Spanish capital in the warmer months, be prepared. It's going to be hot, so you might prefer to make like the locals and take a siesta in the afternoon. That way, you can explore things to do in Madrid after dark, like trying some tapas and drinks at the best bars.

Traveling with the family? Plenty of activities for kids means they'll love Madrid in summer. Theme parks, green spaces, and exciting tours are all waiting for you. The fun starts here.