10 TOP Things to Do in San Sebastian de los Reyes (2025 Activity Guide)

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Top places to visit

1. Gran Via

The Gran Via is a shopping hub and a center for nightlife. Like much of Madrid, the strip celebrates the past while embracing the future: boutique stores and international brands are housed in some of Madrid’s most iconic heritage architecture.

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Gran Via featuring street scenes, landscape views and heritage architecture

2. Bernabéu Stadium

Real Madrid is one of the most internationally recognized soccer teams and their Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu) is among the sport’s finest. Watching a match at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a lifetime dream for both long-term Madridistas and soccer enthusiasts. Walk on the hallowed turf of the playing field, browse the clubs impressive trophy hall and relive historical moments via multimedia exhibits.

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Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.

3. Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol began its days as the site of one of Madrid's easternmost gates. The gate was adorned with a figure of the rising sun – hence the name Puerta del Sol, which translates as “Gate of the Sun”. Today, the square is the throbbing heart of the city and provides a backdrop for political marches and public celebrations, while also being a popular place for people to meet.

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4. Plaza Mayor

Once a marketplace, then a bull-ring and even an execution square, Plaza Mayor has transformed and evolved significantly through the ages. Felipe II commissioned a public square to be built here, which was completed according to the designs of the architect Juan Gómez de Mora in 1619. Having been destroyed by a series of enormous fires, it was finally rebuilt in 1790 and has managed to survive in this incarnation until the present day.

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Plaza Mayor which includes a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and an administrative buidling

5. El Retiro Park

El Retiro, or El Parque de Retiro, was once a place of retreat for the Spanish royal family who had a palace in its grounds. Although it was opened up to the public in the 1860s, many of the original features have been retained, making this a remarkable place to visit as a sightseer as well as a nice, quiet spot to relax in. There are all sorts of interesting sites dotted about the grounds here so you’re sure to find plenty to keep you occupied over its 140 hectares.

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6. Royal Palace of Madrid

Madrid’s Royal Palace is no longer where the Spanish royal family resides but one peek inside is enough to tell you that this place has seen its share of royalty over the ages. The enormous palace was built in 1738 after its predecessor was destroyed by fire in 1734. It boasts some 3,400 rooms and is packed with extravagant ornamentation and an impressive collection of furniture, paintings, musical instruments, books and weapons.

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Royal Palace which includes heritage architecture, a park and a castle

What to do in San Sebastian de los Reyes

Popular places to visit

Gran Via

Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.

Bernabéu Stadium

Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.

Puerta del Sol

Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.

Plaza Mayor

Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.

El Retiro Park

Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!

Prado Museum

A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.

IFEMA

Few venues for fairs, exhibitions and conferences can compete with IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Madrid’s trade fair venue, for comfort, amenities and its modern style.

WiZink Center

Catch an event at WiZink Center during your trip to Madrid. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Areas of San Sebastian de los Reyes

Fuente del Fresno

While Fuente del Fresno isn't home to many top sights, Jarama Circuit and Micropolix are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Things to do in San Sebastian de los Reyes

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Top places to visit

1. Gran Via

2. Bernabéu Stadium

3. Puerta del Sol

4. Plaza Mayor

5. El Retiro Park

6. Royal Palace of Madrid

What to do in San Sebastian de los Reyes

Popular places to visit

Gran Via

Bernabéu Stadium

Puerta del Sol

Plaza Mayor

El Retiro Park

Royal Palace of Madrid

Prado Museum

IFEMA

WiZink Center

Areas of San Sebastian de los Reyes

Fuente del Fresno

Madrid

Alcobendas

Colmenar Viejo