Timeline
17:27
Grab a book and a coffee at El Dragón Lector. It is open until 20:00 on weekdays, so you have time to settle in before the light shifts. The shop is a 9-minute walk from the station.
17:52
Tienda ILUNION - Estación Nuevos Ministerios
Walk 4 minutes northeast to Tienda ILUNION - Estación Nuevos Ministerios. This café is the perfect vantage point. It is inside the station complex, so you can wait out the wind while watching the sky change.
18:12
Tienda ILUNION - Estación Nuevos Ministerios
Sit by the window or near the glass facade. The sun sets toward the WSW at 18:12. From this NE-facing spot, you will see the light fade across the plaza and the concrete skyline. The golden light starts around 17:30, so the hour leading up to sunset is particularly beautiful.
18:42
El Corte Inglés Nuevos Ministerios
Walk 5 minutes north to El Corte Inglés Nuevos Ministerios. It is an 8-storey sprawling department store. Use the time to browse the floors or find a spot in the food hall for a late dinner. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
Local tip
The area is a modern government complex, so it can feel quiet after work hours. The El Corte Inglés provides a lively end to the evening with plenty of options.
Check before you go
- El Dragón Lector is closed on Sundays. On weekdays it closes at 20:00.
- El Corte Inglés is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- El Dragón Lector is open at 17:27 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Madrid (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).