15 UNIQUE Madrid Instagram Spots | Places to visit in Madrid for photography lovers

Madrid is beautiful at any time of the year, with its own charm that makes everyone feel welcome and happy. This is tailor-made Madrid Instagram spots itinerary for everybody. We have been exploring the Spanish capital several times, so we decided to put together our personal list of the best Madrid photo spots. Along with the many things to do in Madrid, you can add a couple of extra stops to do during your itinerary.

Madrid is not only the top tourist attraction and classic landmark but there is also much more to discover within the city and surrounding areas. From the hidden gems to the best Madrid photo spots, you will leave the Spanish capital with remarkable memories.

Palacio de Cristal

We can’t talk about the best Madrid Instagram spots without including Crystal Palace.
One of the most iconic and photogenic places is Palacio de Cristal, located in the heart of Retiro Park. If you don’t know the exact location, don’t worry because you will find it just random walking in the park. 

If you really want to get the best shot in Palacio de Cristal, when planning your visit think about what to wear before so you already have an idea of what you wish to archive. The scenario might change depending on the time of the day you are visiting this spot.

In the morning, the lights filtered by the trees are amazing, but at night you will need a more accurate lens for your camera to capture all the details. Every time we are shooting around any city in the world, Alessia has the same problem. She never knows what kind of picture she wants, and so what to wear.

Closest tube station: Ibiza (Line 9)

Paseo de la República Dominicana | Retiro Park

If you are looking for other instagrammable spots in Retiro Park, you should consider the path of Paseo de la República Dominicana. If you enter from the Ibiza metro station, you will lead to the Alfonso XII monument. It’s the right spot for your instagrammable Madrid itinerary.

If you are visiting Madrid in Spring, even better as the trees around will make your picture amazing.

TopTips: We suggest you go and shoot on a Sunday morning around 8.30 AM ish so you won’t find many people and you have time to take all the pictures you want.

Closest tube station: Ibiza (Line 9)

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Royal Palace of Madrid

From the Royal Palace, you are able to see the Almudena Cathedral perfectly. If in your list of the most instagrammable places in Madrid, there is the Almudena Cathedral, you can’t miss the Royal Palace either. This beautiful palace, which is the official residence of the Royal Family, is one of the best spots in Madrid to consider.

If you have time, after your shooting, spend some time and visit the Palace as it’s really worth visiting. There is the option to visit the Intern of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Check the online ticket in advance.

Closest tube station: Ópera (Line 2 and 5) Plaza de España

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Add to your visit to the Royal Palace the Prado Museum and save some money.
You can book your ticket here to skip the queue and enjoy the tour.

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Temple of Debod | Madrid Instagram Spots

An often skipped monument in Madrid. Definitely, the Temple of Debod is an off the beaten path experience in the Spanish Capital, and you should place in your Spain bucket list. The ruins of an ancient Egyptian Temple rebuilt in the centre of Madrid.

The Temple of Debod is in the Parque de la Montaña, nearby Plaza de Espana, where you can get off from the metro. Not so far from the Tempel of Debod, there is another incredible sight of Madrid, the Palacio Real and the Catedral de Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena.

But let’s talk a bit about the Temple of Debod; this was donated by the Egyptian state to Spain in 1968. Originally located 15 Km south of Aswan in Egypt and close to the Nile, the ruins were threatened by the construction of the Aswan High Dam and donated to be preserved by Spain. The temple is today one of the rarest examples of Egyptian architecture that can be seen outside Egypt. You might understand why this is for us one of the insta-worthy places in Madrid.

Plaza Mayor

This is the major space in the Spanish Capital. Plaza Mayor is where all the important event happens in Madrid, from concerts to protests. In old times Plaza Mayor was still the centre of the city, and you can understand that circumstances didn’t change today’s shape. Built away a few metres from Plaza Mayor, this is the area where concentrate at sunset. The amazing game of lights when the sun start to go down is just incredible.

Plaza Mayor is not just a huge square but is the place where is safely guarded the history of the capital. The centrepiece of the square is the bronze statue of King Philip III, made by the Italian artist, Giambologna and gifted by the Duke of Florence to the King.

However, this square gets many names through the époques. In fact, the square was known as Plaza Real, but in 1873 the name changed to Plaza de la Republica, and again a new change at the end of the Spanish Civil War. Don’t miss one of the most significant places in the Capital, and definitely an incredible photo spot in Madrid.

Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid

The Botanic Garden in Madrid is a must-do during your itinerary. The colours, flowers and green are all concentrated in one place. For the ideal spot in Madrid, you should think about what to wear in advance, as the colours around the Botanic Garden are strong, you should wear something simple with a unique colour.

Located close to Estacion del Arte, with line 1, you can reach the Botanic Garden by walking from the station into the park. If during your Madrid itinerary, the temperature is moderate or high, we suggest you lay down and enjoy the sun.

Closest tube station: Estación del Arte (Line 1)

Malasaña street art

Who doesn’t love street art? Malasaña quarter is known for its beautiful street art and vibes.

Malasagna is one of the hippest neighbourhoods in the city with its lovely restaurants, bars and vintage markets. In your Madrid Instagram spots, it should be definitely in your list as the colours, vibes and people are a remarkable souvenir of your trip to Madrid.

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Círculo de Bellas Artes Rooftop

One of the most beautiful things about the rooftop is that you can catch the perfect moment without being so patience. The ideal place to capture a gorgeous sunset over Madrid is Circulo de Bellas Artes rooftop as it offers a remarkable glimpse of the city.

What’s the best part of this rooftop? For us, it was enjoying a fresh Cerveza while admiring the beauty of the Spanish Capital. 
After spending the first half an hour shooting this wonderful panorama for your Instagrammable Madrid, don’t forget to put back your camera or phone and actually appreciate the view.

Closest tube station: Banco de España (line 2)

Start the day at Habanera with a delicious breakfast

One of the most instagrammable places where we had breakfast was close to the Colon tube station in this restaurant called Habanera. The inside is gorgeous and it gives a special atmosphere when having breakfast or brunch. It’s a jungle Tropicana restaurant located in the heart of Madrid, with its particular leafy palm wallpaper, flowers chairs and lush plants. If you are looking for the most instagrammable cafes in Madrid this is what you want to look for.

Closest tube station: Colón (Line 4)

Mercado de San Miguel

The San Miguel Market is one of our favourite places in Madrid. Vibrant, unique, full of colours, flavours and smells. This original market is right in the centre of action of Madrid. Right outside Plaza Mayor, is the place where locals and tourists stop by to take a break from sightseeing.

Believe us, we have been in Madrid with over 40 degrees celsius, and you couldn’t stand in the street. This market was our way to escape from the fan over our heads.

Unfortunately, this market is touristy, and we found it very expensive. Way too much. If you want just a cold beer and a few sides, there are many bars and shops around for a good price. This is a guide for the best photo spots in Madrid, and Mercado de San Miguel definitely is one of the best places to snap pictures of Madrid.

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Museo Cerralbo

It is one of the most important museums in Madrid, but also the less popular one. This instagrammable spot in Madrid is going straight in the list of most hidden gems of Madrid.

It is the most authentic example of the typical aristocratic life in Madrid of the latest XIX. The Museo Cerralbo, in classicist style, decorated with neo-baroque and rococo elements, was home of Marqés de Cerralbo. Take an amazing photo on the rich in a detailed staircase. This is a hidden gem of Madrid and will be a unique photo to take absolutely.

Closest tube station: Plaza de España (Line 3 and 10)

Things to know before visiting Madrid

There are a couple of things that we suggest you do while exploring Madrid:

• Plan your itinerary with the minimal details as you don’t want to miss anything
• If you are thinking to visit Madrid from May to early September be ready for high temperatures
• Carry with you a water bottle as between one location and another you might walk a bit
• The tube can be your best friend, it’s easy and not expensive to use
• Be proactive and show interest in what you see, book free walking tours to get to know the city
• Pack accordingly to your Instagram itinerary and if you miss something don’t worry, Gran Via has got many shops
• Have fun and enjoy every single moment in the Spanish Capital
• Spanish people are friendly and even if you don’t understand they will help you to feel welcome
• You can reach the city centre from the airport with the tube. From Madrid Nuevo Ministerios with line 8, you can reach Madrid airport. The journey will take you around 15 minutes. Amazing isn’t it?

What to pack for a Madrid photo spots itinerary

Madrid is beautiful any time of the year and sometimes it’s hard to decide the right time to visit the city. For us, the right time to explore and shoot around Madrid was during spring. It is when the weather was warm but not too much and the days are longer than winter.

• Always have with you something colourful to contrast with the surrounding
• Plan in advance where you want to go and shoot to have everything ready
• A tripod is highly recommend
• Have backup clothes with you if you want to change during one location and another
• Backup memory and battery it will save your life in case you haven’t charge your camera the night before
• Have fun while taking Instagram pictures as it will help you to personalize better that unique moment

Madrid photo spots | An itinerary of Madrid Instagram Spots

The Spanish capital has got so many gorgeous places to visit. If you are an Instagram fan and you are always looking for the right spot, Madrid will like a playground for you.

We always try to make the most of our trips. Our itinerary of Madrid Instagram spots needs to be helpful as much as we can. So if you have any other suggestion to make this guide even more helpful, please comment below.

We have been to Madrid so many times and we can’t stop coming back even if it is for a short weekend or for a day conference.

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