Good to know
- Tickets
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid crowds
- Getting there
- Metro lines 1, 2 or 3 to Sol station
Itineraries with Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is on day 1
Puerta del Sol is on day 1
Puerta del Sol is on day 1
Puerta del Sol is on day 1
Day 1 of Madrid: Weekend Escape
Habsburg Madrid
How Puerta del Sol fits into a day.- 10:00Royal Palace of MadridPalacio
- 12:00Almudena CathedralPalacio
- 13:30Plaza MayorCentro
- 14:30Mercado de San MiguelCentro
- 17:00Puerta del SolCentro
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Puerta del Sol questions
What is Puerta del Sol?
It is the central square in Madrid and the official starting point for road distances across Spain.
Is Puerta del Sol free?
Yes. The square is a public space with no entry fee.
When does the clock strike at Puerta del Sol?
The clock is used for the New Year's Eve countdown each December 31.