Spain was a Madrid-focused trip, and the city had a great balance of grand landmarks and local street movement. I started around Puerta del Sol and moved through Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace of Madrid, and Almudena Cathedral, then later circled back through Plaza Mayor and nearby neighborhoods. The city felt open and easy to navigate, with one iconic place naturally leading to the next.
A big highlight was the Bernabeu area at night, followed by a second day that leaned more cultural and green: Museo del Prado, Prado Museum Park, Real Jardin Botanico, Parque de El Retiro, and stretches near Fuente de Neptuno and Parque Madrid Rio. Finishing through Terminal T4 and Madrid-Barajas made the trip feel very complete, with a clear beginning and end around the same city.