Galapagar Things to Do

This area is at its most magnificent between the end of January and the beginning of February, since it is an area of land that is completely covered in almond trees that flower at that time of year. The white flowers set again... more

Ses Balandres is an area on the west coast of the island that you can reach by going through the Santa Inés valley. If you leave the church square and head towards the valley, after about one and a half kilometers you will see... more

Named after the views over the Casa de Campo and the River Manzanares, these gardens are one of the nicest places in the capital to relax and have a bite to eat. It's especially worth coming for the open-air party during the fi... more

Come along for a closer look at the moon and you might even witness a meteor shower. You'll also get a pretty good view of southern Madrid by night. The Planetario de Madrid and Madrid's Astronomy Group organize this traditiona... more

This fabulous uptown cinema was built in 1939, when theaters only had one very large screen. Watching a first-run film on the Senator's huge screen is something every movie fan should experience. Indeed, USA Today named it one... more

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More than 2030 different species of mammals and birds live among the 20 hectares of parkland here. The zoo keeps more than 70 varieties of poisonous snakes, including vipers from Gabon and the black mamba (considered the most d... more

Come on safari in your own car and you will see ostriches, giraffes, zebus, bucks, zebras, bears, rhinoceroses, monkeys and more. There is a reptile house and a bird park, too, where you can see spectacular birds of prey like g... more

This square has become one of the most picturesque and trendy venues in the city over the last few years. It's surrounded by popular tapas bars, pubs and restaurants. There's a great fresh produce market on one side and if you... more

This park stands at the foot of what was once an Arab fortress, now the Royal Palace. It was where the Moorish troops set up their war camp and from where they fought furiously against the Christian army during the reconquest o... more