The Historic Heart of Madrid: Plaza Mayor

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are already in the Salamanca neighborhood, the best way to reach Plaza Mayor is by walking. Start at the corner of Calle de Serrano and Calle de Jorge Juan. Head southwest on Calle de Serrano until you reach the intersection with Calle de Goya. Turn right onto Calle de Goya and continue straight until you reach Plaza de la Independencia. At the plaza, you will see the famous Puerta de Alcalá. From there, continue walking straight to Calle de Alcalá, where you will turn left. Continue on this road for a few blocks until you reach Plaza Mayor. The total walking time is approximately 25 minutes.

• Metro

  If you prefer to use public transportation, you can take the Madrid Metro. From the nearest metro station in Salamanca, the Núñez de Balboa station (Line 5), take the train towards Casa de Campo. Change at the next station, which is the Avenida de América station, and transfer to Line 4 (the light blue line). Travel until you reach the Goya station. At Goya, transfer to Line 2 (the red line) towards Cuatro Caminos. Get off at the next stop, which is Sol. From Sol station, take the exit towards Gran Vía. Walk a few minutes down Gran Vía until you reach Plaza Mayor. The metro ticket costs approximately €1.50.

• Bus

  Another option is to take a bus. From Salamanca, you can catch the bus line 150 at Calle de Príncipe de Vergara. Board the bus and ride until you reach the stop at Gran Vía - Plaza de España. From there, it’s a short walk (about 10 minutes) to Plaza Mayor. Follow the signs directing you towards Plaza Mayor, and enjoy the scenery along the way. The bus fare is around €1.50.