Timeline
16:57
Eat breakfast at Restaurante Casa Benigna. Their paellas are served on custom-made copper pans and the Nordic-Spanish twist is perfect for an early start.
17:42
Walk up to the observation deck at Faro de Moncloa. The elevator takes you to 92 meters up, offering a clear view of the sun setting toward the WSW.
18:27
La Pecera del Círculo de Bellas Artes
End the morning at La Pecera del Círculo de Bellas Artes. This soaring hall serves excellent coffee and food at reasonable prices, a wonderful place to linger after the climb.
Local tip
Your visit to Faro de Moncloa is theoretically limited to 30 minutes, so head up early to secure your spot before the golden light peaks.
Check before you go
- Restaurante Casa Benigna opens at 13:30, which is after the moment. For an early sunrise plan, this step is not feasible unless you shift the plan to late afternoon. If you keep the sunrise theme, skip the food step before the moment and have breakfast elsewhere or after.
- La Pecera del Círculo de Bellas Artes is open from 09:00. On Jan 15, sunrise is 08:36, so it will be open by the time you arrive.
Worth knowing
- Restaurante Casa Benigna is open at 16:57 only on Su
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