Plaza Mayor

Visited in August 2024 This place is an Icon of Madrid and should not be missed...we took our time and walked the entire edge enjoying seeing the different restaurants and shops and sampling the foods of many places...were not disappointed with anything...very exciting, vibrant, and lively place! Smells and sounds pull you into cafes and shops sometimes just to experience the spot for a moment! Not to be missed!

Located in the heart of Madrid this is one spot you must visit. Plenty of restaurants and there is always something going on at Plaza Mayor. With multiple points of entrance don't worry about getting in. There are plenty of tourists & locals that visit regularly. With plenty of souvenir shops you are sure to find something to remind you of trip to Madrid Spain.

Good place to roam around in Madrid. Plenty of local businesses around but when I visited there were Xmas markets in the centre which overshadowed other shops. But very symbolic place within Madrid.

Plaza Mayor is a beautiful, historic square with classic Spanish architecture and a lively atmosphere. Perfect for people-watching, grabbing a coffee, and soaking up Madrid’s history!

This is an iconic spot in Madrid. We visited it in September and October, both in the day and at night and it’s always lively with so many restaurants to choose from. One of those sites that you must visit when you’re in Madrid! Beware of the street vendors who will try to approach you and get money out of you by selling you some random items. Try not to entertain any conversations with them!

We loved Madrid and enjoyed so many different places. But we found Plaza Mayor just to be meh. It is super touristy and all of the restaurants our host told us to stay away from. Its definitely worth walking through for a few minutes bit would not advise spending a prolonged period of time. There are better places to buy food and souvenirs.

The area is flooded with sunlight during the day, which warmly illuminates the old buildings and entices people to explore its nooks and busy cafés. While the surrounding tapas bars provide a taste of real Spanish food, street entertainers and musicians lend a lighthearted ambiance. Plaza Mayor changes at night when the arches are softly lit, creating a mystical, almost fairy tale atmosphere. The square is the beating heart of Madrid, a hive of activity, laughing, and glass clinking. Every visitor is filled with amazement and astonishment at this location, which is where the past and present converge.

Beautiful large cobbled square, with a few bars and restaurants around the outside. Cat it while it is sunny in the shoulder season and it is stunning.

Visited in August 2024 This place is an Icon of Madrid and should not be missed...we took our time and walked the entire edge enjoying seeing the different restaurants and shops and sampling the foods of many places...were not disappointed with anything...very exciting, vibrant, and lively place! Smells and sounds pull you into cafes and shops sometimes just to experience the spot for a moment! Not to be missed!

Located in the heart of Madrid this is one spot you must visit. Plenty of restaurants and there is always something going on at Plaza Mayor. With multiple points of entrance don't worry about getting in. There are plenty of tourists & locals that visit regularly. With plenty of souvenir shops you are sure to find something to remind you of trip to Madrid Spain.

Good place to roam around in Madrid. Plenty of local businesses around but when I visited there were Xmas markets in the centre which overshadowed other shops. But very symbolic place within Madrid.

Plaza Mayor is a beautiful, historic square with classic Spanish architecture and a lively atmosphere. Perfect for people-watching, grabbing a coffee, and soaking up Madrid’s history!

This is an iconic spot in Madrid. We visited it in September and October, both in the day and at night and it’s always lively with so many restaurants to choose from. One of those sites that you must visit when you’re in Madrid! Beware of the street vendors who will try to approach you and get money out of you by selling you some random items. Try not to entertain any conversations with them!

We loved Madrid and enjoyed so many different places. But we found Plaza Mayor just to be meh. It is super touristy and all of the restaurants our host told us to stay away from. Its definitely worth walking through for a few minutes bit would not advise spending a prolonged period of time. There are better places to buy food and souvenirs.

The area is flooded with sunlight during the day, which warmly illuminates the old buildings and entices people to explore its nooks and busy cafés. While the surrounding tapas bars provide a taste of real Spanish food, street entertainers and musicians lend a lighthearted ambiance. Plaza Mayor changes at night when the arches are softly lit, creating a mystical, almost fairy tale atmosphere. The square is the beating heart of Madrid, a hive of activity, laughing, and glass clinking. Every visitor is filled with amazement and astonishment at this location, which is where the past and present converge.

Beautiful large cobbled square, with a few bars and restaurants around the outside. Cat it while it is sunny in the shoulder season and it is stunning.