Timeline
16:57
Grab a warm, award-winning torrija (Spanish-style French toast) at Pastelería Mifer. This unassuming bakery in Ciudad Lineal is best known for these pastries, which are sold only during the run-up to Lent. The 9-minute walk from the landmark is short and pleasant.
17:27
Walk to the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas. Spend the next hour exploring this arguably the most important bullfighting site in Spain. Unless you find this spectacle distasteful, this is a must see if you visit Madrid during the bullfighting season (May, during San Isidro). Tickets may nevertheless be expensive and hard to get for the more important corridas. Anyway, it usually is used as a venue for shows and concerts. Use the time to appreciate the architecture before the evening crowds arrive.
18:12
Stand at the edge of the arena as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light from 17:30 fades into the sunset at 18:12, casting long shadows across the historic structure. This is the perfect moment to capture the atmosphere of the venue.
18:42
End your evening at Chocolatería San Ginés. Specializing in chocolate con churros, this Madrid fixture is the perfect place to top off a night on the town. Also offers the usual assortment of coffees and teas. It is open 24/7, so you can stay as long as you like.
Local tip
Check the route from Pastelería Mifer to Las Ventas as walking directions are not provided in the context.
Check before you go
- Pastelería Mifer is open Tu-Fr 09:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa,Su 09:00-20:30. Ensure you arrive before it closes if visiting on a weekday evening.
Worth knowing
- Pastelería Mifer is open at 16:57 only on Sa, Su
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