Day 8: Madrid Awaits! 🇪🇸

📅 Date: July 1, 2025
🏙️ Event Title: High-Speed to Madrid & A Taste of Spain
📍 Location: Barcelona → Madrid, Spain
⏰ Time: All Day

📝 Description:
Today, we say adiós to Barcelona and hola to Madrid! 🇪🇸 We’ll take the AVE high-speed train, savor a classic paella lunch, admire masterpieces at the Prado Museum, and explore Madrid’s lively streets on a walking tour.

🌍 Day’s Itinerary:

🚄 AVE Train to Madrid – Travel in comfort at speeds of up to 190 mph through the Spanish countryside.

🍽️ Paella Lunch – Enjoy Spain’s most famous dish, a flavorful mix of saffron-infused rice, seafood, and meats, cooked to perfection.

🎨 The Prado Museum – Discover one of Europe’s greatest art museums, home to works by Goya, Velázquez, Titian, and more.

🚶 Madrid Walking Tour – Stroll through the heart of the capital, visiting:
🔹 Puerta del Sol – Madrid’s bustling central square.
🔹 Plaza Mayor – A stunning historic plaza, perfect for photos!
🔹 Market of San Miguel – A paradise for food lovers, filled with authentic Spanish tapas & treats.

📸 Pro Tip: The Prado Museum is home to Las Meninas, one of the most famous paintings in the world—keep an eye out for it!