Classic Madrid start with churros and hot chocolate in an iconic café — a quick, energising way to feel the city. Check opening hours (usually early morning to late night).
See Velázquez, Goya and European masters; one of Madrid’s can’t-miss museums — buy tickets in advance and check current opening times (typically 10:00–20:00).
Tapas market with many stalls — sample jamón, seafood and local wines; great for variety and quick tasting. Market hours often from late morning to late evening.
Relax in Madrid’s main park and visit the photogenic Palacio de Cristal — ideal for a leisurely walk after the museum. Park usually open early morning until late evening.
Historic restaurant (claimed to be the world’s oldest) serving roast suckling pig and traditional cuisine — reserve ahead, open evenings typically until late.
Eat a quick hotel breakfast and arrive 90 minutes before your domestic flight; Madrid–Ibiza flights take about 1h15m. Confirm flight check-in and baggage rules.
Late-afternoon boat tours show dramatic cliffs and sunset angles — tours typically run 2–3 hours and leave from Ibiza Town or San Antonio; check availability.
World-famous collection including the Mona Lisa; book timed entry in advance and plan at least 2–3 hours for highlights (opening hours vary, often from 9:00/10:00).
Impressionist masterpieces in a converted railway station — ideal for a last cultural stop; verify opening hours (commonly mid-morning to early evening).