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Plans in Madrid to escape the cold and rain
There are days when it is pouring outside and you do not feel like leaving the house at all. But those days are no reason to lose heart. There are many activities that will lift your spirits at such times. And there are even more places to hide if the rain catches you unawares.
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- Go to a museum
Madrid is a city of museums and galleries. No matter how many you visit, there’s always something to see. And when it’s raining outside, it’s also a great plan to enjoy the collections and treasures. Plus, entry is free on certain days of the week.
- Have chocolate with churros
What better way to warm up on a cold, rainy day than with hot chocolate and churros? Sweets always lift your spirits, and hot chocolate is a great way to get cosy. Plus, this traditional treat is never in short supply in Madrid.
- Go to the theatre
Rain isn’t exactly the best time to be out on the street. But it’s a great time if you’ve been putting off going to the theatre. Also, the theatre season starts in autumn, so you’re sure to find something for you.
- Visit the markets
Markets stopped being just grocery stores a long time ago. Now they’re true epicentres of cultural life with their own spaces. Spending a rainy day here is a great way to take part in local activities and wander among the stalls of goods or products.
- Enjoy a coffee
A rainy, cold day will absolutely be warmed up with a hot tea or coffee. Also, cafés have long since become co-working spaces, where people come with their laptops to work. It’s the perfect time to focus on work or meet up with friends over coffee.
- Play board games
Rainy days are meant to be spent having fun. Madrid has plenty of bars where you can play board games with friends. It’s also a great place to make new friends. Team games always bring people together and create a friendly atmosphere.
- Go shopping
When it’s raining, you can head to the shopping centre to update your wardrobe or buy some cosy home décor. Shopping always lifts your mood. Plus, shopping centres are now like their own little worlds, with shops, food, and entertainment.
- Go to an exhibition
Madrid hosts unique temporary exhibitions every month. And if you don’t want to come here when the weather’s nice, it’s a good plan for a rainy day. Among others, there’s an exhibition for all Taylor Swift fans in the capital, where you can see her beautiful dresses, posters, and records.
- Visit the Palacio Real
Why not dive into history and take a stroll through the most important palace in Madrid? It’s the perfect place to hide from the rain and immerse yourself in an exquisite historical era. Plus, it has a historic kitchen open to the public for visits and tours.
- Enjoy the most beautiful restaurants
- Explore the Planetarium
Rain is the perfect time to try an exciting and unusual experience. It’s worth going to the Planetarium to see curiosities about the history of space exploration, Mars exploration, or black holes. There are also exhibitions and masterclasses, and the dome transforms into an amazing projection.
- Read
Modern bookshops have gone beyond what you’d expect from a simple shop. Now you can relax and have a coffee here, and sometimes there are masterclasses and talks with writers. It’s well worth taking shelter here from the rain.
- Have a movie marathon at the cinema
- Relax at the spa
A rainy day is made for taking a day off and relaxing. And there’s no better place to do that than a spa. Madrid has no shortage of spas, so pick the nearest one and go enjoy a massage and some thermal waters.
