Easter Getaway
Looking for an Easter Getaway this year? Then head to Madrid, where Easter celebrations are a big thing! Read on to find out more...
Looking for an Easter Getaway this year? Then head to Madrid, where Easter celebrations are a big thing! From colourful processions, candle-filled churches, concerts and delicious traditional Easter dishes such as torrijas and potaje de garbanzos soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful vibrant city.
Madrid is also a must for culture lovers with its abundance of museums and architecture. Skip the line and get your tickets to the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid Tour. In the Royal Palace, marvel at Madrid's monarchical mansion, and take a quick walking tour to visit symbolic locations in the city like the Puerta del Sol and Neptune Fountain. Then head to the Prado Museum where you will enjoy a 90-minute tour of the museum's highlights and see famous pieces like The Third of May 1808 by Goya and Las Meninas by Velázquez.
For more Velázquez visit the Velázquez Tech Museum, a sensory experience and an innovative look at an art masterpiece, a spectacular ode to an iconic painting by lauded Spanish artist Diego Velázquez. Through this immersive 360-degree experience, the characters of Velázquez's famous Las Meninas are brought to life all around you. Get your tickets here:
Other museum highlights include Sweet Space, a unique space full of innovative experiences and plenty of fun. Bringing together art and new digital trends. Renowned artists, creators and designers such as Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada and Okuda San Miguel have come together to display selected pieces and stories that will stimulate your senses in unexpected ways. Also on show is The Architect's Office by artist Álvaro Linares.
Take a visit to the Retiro Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a stunning park in the heart of the city where you can enjoy a leisurely afternoon picnic, stroll, or boating on the lake.
And as its Easter, you can't leave without trying churros con chocolate at the Chocolatería San Ginés which has been serving these sweet treats since 1894!
So book your Easter Getaway today!