# Madrid with kids: a day out

> Madrid with kids means a park, squares and an ancient temple. In the morning, Retiro Park: rowing boats on the Great Pond, the Crystal Palace and puppeteers at weekends. Then Puerta del Sol and its bronze bear, and Plaza Mayor for a calamari sandwich. In the evening, the Egyptian Temple of Debod, mirrored in its pool at sunset.

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## Plan

1. [Temple of Debod](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/temple-of-debod.md) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
2. [Puerta del Sol](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/puerta-del-sol.md) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 25 min · Free
   ↓ 6 min on foot
3. [Plaza Mayor](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/plaza-mayor-madrid.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 40 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 21 min by transport
4. [Retiro Park](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/retiro-park.md) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 45 min · Free

Total with walks: 5 h 16 min

## How the family day works

Children are freshest in the morning, perfect for the Retiro: hire a boat, feed the ducks and fish, visit the Crystal Palace. Then it's two metro stops to Sol, where everyone takes a photo with the bear, and a walk to Plaza Mayor for lunch.

After lunch, rest at the hotel, then head to the Temple of Debod towards evening: children love the stone gateways and the animal-headed gods, and at sunset the temple is reflected in the water.

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## Eating with kids

Around Plaza Mayor, children love calamari sandwiches and patatas bravas, and churros with hot chocolate make a great breakfast or afternoon treat. The Retiro has cafés by the pond and lawns for a picnic.

Spaniards lunch late and dine after 9pm, but central kitchens open earlier. High chairs are almost everywhere, and cafés are warm with little guests.

## Tips for a family trip

Madrid gets very hot in summer, so rest at the hotel or in the Retiro's shade from midday to five and walk in the morning and evening. Bring hats, sunscreen and water; parks and many squares have drinking fountains. Most metro stations have lifts, but rush hour is crowded, so travel with a pushchair at midday.

Spaniards adore children, and little ones stay out late with their parents, so don't be surprised to see kids on the squares at ten at night.

## More for kids

Children also enjoy [Plaza de España](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/plaza-de-espana-madrid) with Don Quixote and its new playgrounds, the [Bernabéu](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/santiago-bernabeu) stadium tour and a trip to [Segovia](https://yesgo.io/spain/madrid/segovia) and its fairy-tale castle.

## Tips

- The Retiro in the morning.
- Boats on weekdays.
- The Temple of Debod at sunset.
- Spain uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gaudí houses ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.

## Questions

### What is there to do in Madrid with kids?

Retiro Park and its boats, Sol and Plaza Mayor, the Temple of Debod, Plaza de España and the Bernabéu.

### Is Madrid pushchair-friendly?

Yes, the centre is mostly level and many metro stations have lifts.

### Is there a theme park in Madrid?

Yes, outside the city; in the centre, the Retiro and Plaza de España suit children best.

### Where can we eat with kids in Madrid?

Around Plaza Mayor, at the San Miguel market and in the Retiro's cafés.

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