Areas to avoid in Madrid city center
- Gran Vía. While Gran Via is a bustling hub of shops and theaters, it is also a hotspot for pickpockets. …
- Lavapiés. …
- Puerta del Sol. …
- El Rastro Market. …
- Villaverde. …
- Usera. …
- Orcasur. …
- Pan Bendito.
How many days in Madrid is ideal?
A satisfactory first-time visit might take four days, ideally five. That should be enough to help you have a good idea of what Madrid is all about. There will probably be something you have not got around to yet. But remember, you simply can't see everything on your first visit.