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Sunset

Golden Hour at Plaza Mayor

Grab a sweet treat, watch the light shift over the square, and finish the evening with a classic Madrid nightcap.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:42

    La Mallorquina

    Start at La Mallorquina for a chocolate croissant and café con leche. The peaceful upstairs room is the perfect quiet before the crowd arrives.

  2. 17:27

    Plaza Mayor

    Walk to Plaza Mayor. Find a spot near the Casa de la Panadería to watch the golden light hit the painted façade as the sun begins to set toward the WSW.

  3. 18:42

    Anubis Plaza Mayor Madrid

    Head to Anubis Plaza Mayor Madrid for a cocktail. It is a short walk from the square and offers a place to unwind as the city lights turn on.

Local tip

La Mallorquina opens at 08:30, so you can arrive early. Anubis is open late, ensuring you have a place to stay after sunset.

Check before you go

  • La Mallorquina is open Mo-Su 08:30-21:00.
  • Anubis Plaza Mayor Madrid is open until 03:00 on weekdays and 04:00 on weekends.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Madrid (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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