Plaza de España: visitor guide

Argüelles / Gran Vía · Square · Green space

Finish a Gran Vía walk here and slow the pace. Notice the contrast between surrounding towers and planted space. Continue towards Debod or the palace if you wish; hotel rooftops have separate access conditions from the public square.

Plaza de España, Madrid

Outdoor space; park gates, events and weather may affect access.

Free outdoor space

No booking for the square or street walk; businesses and special spaces are separate.

Suggested: cooler morning hours

Suggested: 30–45 minutes

What to do here

• Look at the square’s monuments and the silhouette of Edificio España.

Getting there

• Use the Plaza de España metro exits.

Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0