Plan your golf holidays in Madrid
Madrid golf and more
When you visit a big city and you only have a few days, you usually worry about what to do and what to see in a short time. Madrid is a good choice, if you are planning a golf holidays in Madrid, whether you are a golfer or not. It is a destination that offers a great variety of activities for the non-golfing companion, because there are infinite plans that you can make while you play golf.
Maybe tourism is not one of the best options right now, but hopefully it will be soon, so we invite you to travel again and discover all the places you wanted to visit before the pandemic. A golf trip to Madrid is a must, at least once in a golfer’s life.
There are so many things to see and do that when you plan your golf trip to Madrid you will have to take a day to visit the most historical and cultural places, a day to play golf and another day to enjoy Madrid with some shopping. If you have more time to explore and learn about the best experiences in Madrid, great, but if not, this is a plan we suggest you just in case you want to plan a long weekend in Madrid.
Where to stay in Madrid
The Gran Vía is the main access road to Madrid and you will have everything within walking distance. There is a wide variety of theaters, stores, hotels, restaurants… it is very popular, and also very safe. The prices of Madrid hotels are also very reasonable for a big European city, unless they match some important event.
Book a hotel in Madrid CityIf you are going to attend any of the theaters in the area, or you are going to move around the old part of the capital, we recommend you to stay in the old area. This area has been greatly modernized in the last five years and is one of the places you can’t miss on a golf weekend in the capital of Spain.
If you need to be picked up at the airport, you can either take a cab from any of the terminals, or a private transfer.
Golf courses to play in Madrid
Our recommendation for you is to stay in the downtown area. Gran Via, Chamberi, Barrio de Salamanca are very good options, since the access to the exits of Madrid are very fast if you do not go in the rush hour.
From the city center, you have easy access to play the courses of the Centro Nacional, Golf Santander and Retamares Golf.
You can take a look at the Madrid Golf Pass, a special rate for playing 3 golf courses at a very reasonable price. You can’t miss it.
Things to do in Madrid
First, try to plan what to do and what to visit before you arrive. The tourist office in Madrid, Visit Madrid, is the place where you can research all the activities that are taking place. Their website is loaded with current ideas for planning your stay. You can find information about how to get around the city by subway, how to get to the center from the airport or train station, places to stay and places to taste.
We would recommend you the private tours with a private guide, as well as the established tours in program that work very well. Both options list several different types of activities to see and do in Madrid, which you can combine with your greenfee on the golf course you play. Tours can vary from a tour of the city to a local cooking class. And keep in mind that Madrid and Spain are not just summer destinations. You can discover that visiting Spain in winter may be more to your taste and budget.
Get started with a tour through Madrid city
The Madrid Tourist Office will always recommend the BUS tour around the city, organized by Madrid City Tour. You have different routes; another option is to take a private tour. The tourist bus makes a complete tour so you can visit the city completely. Once you get an idea of where you are and what you have visited, you will discover that Madrid is also a very accessible city on foot. Many of the places in the old district are very accessible on foot. Put on some comfortable shoes and discover all its corners!
Different ways to explore Madrid
There are several ways to visit Madrid, but the best and most used is the city pass that will also save you some time. With this purchase you get a discount on museums, attractions, tourist guides and trips including the other two ways to explore Madrid such as Segway and GoCar.
You can use it for entertainment or for touristic activities, according to your preferences.
Visit the ancient Temple of Debod and explore surrounding the Royal Palace
When visiting certain monuments, you have the opportunity to explore many others. Due to the proximity between them, it is very practical, this is the case of the Temple of Debod, just next to the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral.
You can start your visit at the Temple of Debod, as no entrance fee is required and you can walk around and discover it for yourself. Then you can go to the spectacular Royal Palace, known as the official residence of the Royal Family, who do not currently live there, and at the same time it connects with the Almudena Cathedral, which you should not miss.
The San Miguel market, a must
Today, the San Miguel Market is the only market that has been preserved in the city and has consolidated itself as one of the places chosen by tourists, who come to have an aperitif in one of the stalls which have become pleasant bars.
Furthermore, the different restaurants located in the market stalls hire chefs like Jordi Roca, Rodrigo de la Calle or Roberto Ruíz. The San Miguel Market is also a great place to try the tapas of Madrid, although the price is higher than in other areas.
The San Miguel Market is a must during your golf trip to Madrid as well as a good opportunity to try the typical food of other Spanish regions such as Catalonia or the Basque Country.
One of the most beautiful parks in Madrid
One of the largest parks in Madrid is the Botanical Garden and right in front we can find the Prado Museum which is known as the National Art Gallery of the city, both are really famous monuments in Madrid.
El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park is the most important park in Madrid and one of the favorite places for locals and tourists. It is a large green lung of 118 hectares in the heart of Madrid.
This large urban park was built in the mid-seventeenth century for the delight of King Philip IV. Although it was partially destroyed during the War of Independence, it regained all its attraction and distinction and became a park for all the citizents.
In El Retiro Park there are thousands of spots to visit and many attractions to enjoy: puppets, musicians, palm readers, fortune tellers and clairvoyants are just some of the usual attractions.
10 Must see in MadridEnjoy the Bocadillo de Calamares
Madrid is a great city to eat tapas, since most of its typical dishes are prepared in small portions that can be eaten at any time.
Because it is not a coastal area, Madrid is also characterized by its high consumption of fish products. A very famous dish for all the people of Madrid is the squid. In the Plaza Mayor there are many bars where the main attraction are the squid sandwiches.
The best places to dine in MadridShopping in Madrid
Madrid has small stores of great designers, renowned clothing chains and large shopping centers, a real dream for shopping lovers.
In Madrid you will also find many stores selling typical items, such as souvenir figures, paella preparations and exquisite pata negra hams.
Plan your golf trip to Madrid
Despite the fact that now is an uncertain time for the whole travel industry, this situation will pass. And it will be the turn of golf trips, getaways and everything else that you have not been able to do in these months. Remember that both hotels and golf courses work with free cancellation policies up to 24 hours prior to arrival.
Contact us if you need additional information and help on your next golf getaway.
