The Temple of Debod is a relocated Nubian sanctuary given to Spain in 1968. It stands in a reflecting pool above Parque del Oeste with clear west views toward Casa de Campo. Free outdoor access; the interior opens on a shorter schedule. Walk this order. Park approach and reflecting pool → Egyptian temple facade → Inner gateway view → West terrace toward Casa de Campo → Sunset plaza exit toward Plaza de España

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and one of Europe's largest palaces. Plaza de Oriente and the Sabatini gardens frame the west facade; Almudena Cathedral sits opposite. Timed tickets are advised. Walk this order. Plaza de Oriente approach → Sabatini facade → Main courtyard / armory edge → Royal collections exterior courts → Almudena Cathedral pairing view → Exit toward historic centre

Plaza Mayor is Madrid's main arcaded square, rebuilt after fires and still anchored by Casa de la Panaderia. Arcades hold cafes and shops around the equestrian statue of Philip III. Easy links run east toward Sol. Walk this order. Arched entry into the square → Casa de la Panadería facade → Arcades and equestrian statue → Café arcades mid-plaza → Exit toward Sol

Puerta del Sol is Spain's Kilometre Zero and the city's busiest meeting point. Casa de Correos keeps the New Year clock; the Bear and the Strawberry Tree stands on the east edge. Metro Sol sits under the plaza. Walk this order. Kilometre Zero plaque → Casa de Correos clock facade → Bear and strawberry tree statue → Crowd plaza mid-square → Exit toward San Ginés lane

Chocolateria San Gines has served chocolate con churros since 1894 in a narrow lane between Sol and Opera. The mirrored counter and neon sign are the classic look. Open late most nights. Walk this order. Lane approach and neon/signage → Historic shopfront → Interior counter and mirrors → Chocolate con churros service → Exit toward Gran Vía

Gran Via is Madrid's theatre and shopping boulevard, lined with early-20th-century towers from Callao to Cibeles. Neon and classic Telefonica facades define the mid-stretch. Best walked after dusk for lights. Walk this order. West end towers / Callao edge → Mid-avenue theatres and neon → Telefónica / classic facades → Shopping frontages → Night lights stretch → Exit toward museum mile

The Prado holds Spain's national painting collection, from Velazquez to Goya, in a neoclassical museum on the Paseo del Prado. Book timed entry; Mondays can be quieter. Pair with nearby museum mile stops. Walk this order. Exterior neo-classical facade → Velázquez entrance → Gallery of honour approach → Goya rooms edge → Cloister / sculpture court → Exit toward Reina Sofía

Museo Reina Sofia focuses on 20th-century Spanish art, including Picasso's Guernica. Glass elevators climb the Sabatini building's courts. Free evening slots are often available—check the day's hours. Walk this order. Exterior and glass elevators → Sabatini building courts → Guernica gallery approach (exterior/hall) → Contemporary wing → Exit toward Retiro

Retiro Park is Madrid's central green lung, with the Great Pond, Crystal Palace, and rose gardens inside the former royal grounds. Enter from Puerta de Alcala or Atocha edges. Boats and shade make an easy midday pause. Walk this order. Puerta de Alcalá / park gate edge → Great Pond and monument → Crystal Palace → Rose garden / parterre → Tree avenues → East exit toward the north

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is Real Madrid's home on Paseo de la Castellana. The renovated bowl and cladding dominate the plaza; the club store sits at street level. Tours run on non-match days when scheduled. Walk this order. Paseo de la Castellana approach → Stadium bowl exterior → Tower and cladding detail → Plaza / club store edge → Exit plaza