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11 of the best things to do in Madrid with kids
23.10.2023 - 19:05 / lonelyplanet.com
Spain is famously child-friendly, and Madrid is no exception.
The passionate capital is one of the biggest cities in Europe and, even amid the explosion of color and culture, little people are not overlooked. Madrileños adore children: they are an important part of the city's fabric and families stay out together well into the evening. In lively squares with graceful architecture, parents and carers sip rioja and nibble jamón while toddlers scale playgrounds and babies sleep in buggies.
One way to make the most of a family trip to Madrid is to get on board with the local schedule. Dinner is late, around 10pm – and that goes for families too. Ever wondered how these children stay up so late? All hail the siesta. It's not just toddlers that take a nap, but carers too. That way everyone is fully charged and ready to explore when the evening swings around.
Getting around Madrid is very straightforward. The Metro is geared up for families and buggies, and the majority of stops have lifts. The bus network has ramps and spaces for buggies (when wheelchair users don't need them).
The downside? In the city's historic areas, older bars and restaurants don't have much in the way of baby facilities. But the good news is that a nappy change in the buggy or breastfeeding is totally run of the mill – it won't turn any heads.
With its spacious squares and sun-soaked streets, the center of Madrid is great for children. They'll love weaving through the stone archways at Plaza Mayor, or spotting the big bear statue in Plaza de la Puerta del Sol. Paseo del Prado is a long, lush path, good for mini bike rides, and Casa de Campo is an enormous park home to a lake, zoo and aquarium. The best way to get there is El Teleférico: a cable car that swoops 40m (131ft) into the air and offers views of the city and the Manzanares river.
This elegant park belonged to the monarchy until the 19th century, and now everyone can walk along regal tree-lined paths, or paddle on the lake in a hired boat. It's spread over 1.4 sq km (0.5 sq miles) and it's an excellent picnic spot for families.
This tiny theater in Lavapiés has the most charming tiled facade and a range of child-friendly performances, including a calming show for babies from three months old.
One of the biggest draws of the Puerta de Hierro sports complex is the huge open-air swimming pool. While adults do laps, babies cool off in the children's pool, which is surrounded by grass lawns for sunbathing. It's open from mid-May to mid-September.
Got picky eaters in your group? This vibrant food market has over 20 stalls to pick and choose from. Try the squidgiest tortilla from Picolisto, burgers by Prrimital, and crispy patatas bravas that the family will fight over.
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