Timeline
13:30
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Hugo Boss Store's nearby café area. It is open from 10:00, so it is quiet and ready for you by 13:30.
14:00
El Perro y La Galleta - Restaurante Retiro
Walk 10 minutes to El Perro y La Galleta - Restaurante Retiro for a late lunch. The space is cozy and stylish, perfect for digesting your coffee and settling in before the walk. It opens at 13:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends.
15:00
Walk 5 minutes to the Monument to General Martínez Campos in the centre of Plaza de Guatemala. Spend 15 minutes observing the equestrian statue by Mariano Benlliure. The light is soft in the late afternoon, highlighting the bronze details without the harsh glare of midday sun.
15:20
End your walk with a sweet treat at La Mallorquina. It is a famous pastry shop with a peaceful upstairs room. Order a café con leche and a napolitana de chocolate. It is open until 21:00.
Local tip
La Mallorquina is a Madrid fixture. If you want to linger, take the stairs to the upstairs room for a quieter experience.
Check before you go
- El Perro y La Galleta - Restaurante Retiro opens at 13:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends.
- La Mallorquina is open daily from 08:30 to 21:00.
- Hugo Boss Store is open from 10:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and 12:00 to 20:00 on Sundays.
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