€£$
по-русскиen Español (pronto)
enter
1511things to do
in the world86things to do
in Spain27things to do
in Madrid

Get on the top of the Lighthouse of Moncloain Madrid, Spain

#14of 27 things to doin Madrid

Oddviser

adventure's step-by-step
recipes & lifehacks
How to ride a board on volcano in Nicaragua?How to walk inside the active volcano in Greece?How to feed flying dogs in the jungles of Thailand?How to cycle along the Great Wall of China?How to swim in the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome?How to ride a kayak along the canals of Venice?How to walk on the roofs of skyscrapers in Dubai?
Join usit's more fun together :)
In Madrid you will notice the Lighthouse of Moncloa - TV tower with the best observation deck at the top.
How to get on the top of the Lighthouse of Moncloa in Madrid
In the north-west of Madrid, close to the Arc de Triomphe and the Moncloa bus station, there is the Lighthouse of Moncloa (Faro de Moncloa). It's a very notable TV tower with a perfect observation deck at the top.

While you will be ascending in the elevator, do not forget to shoot a video! The elevator is transparent and you will get interesting dynamic view of the city :)

Where to do?

#10Lighthouse of Moncloa in MadridLighthouse of Moncloa

A notable TV tower is hundred meters high and provides the best views of the city from its observation deck.

Location: Av. Arco de La Victoria, 2
Open hours: from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm

How much?

€3.

Tips and hints

the tower does not work during the rain.
← Walk through the rose garden in the city park#13 of 27
TOP-27things to do
in Madrid
Have a picnic on the Square of Spain →#15 of 27

Reviews

Guest23 January 2025

More things to do in Madrid

DMARC CheckGet instant DMARC check on DmarcDkim.comadvertisement

DMARC allows you to discover, monitor, and fix weak spots in your email setup, prevent email spoofing, and increase email deliverability. Is your domain vulnerable?

#7Drink coffee on the terrace with the best views of Madrid in MadridDrink coffee on the terrace with the best views of MadridMaybe Me

Take the lift to the terrace and you will be amazed of beauty that opens in front of you!

4Tartan Roof Restaurant
#23Ride cable car Teleferico in MadridRide cable car Telefericooddviser

Use the quickest way to see the whole city center of Madrid - ride the Teleferico cable car over the sightseeing places.

4.20Tibidabo mountain
#27Try the jamon in a museum in MadridTry the jamon in a museumAnna Grishina

At the Ham Museum no tours are conducting, but this is a place where you can try unusual ham made of the black pig.

14The Jamon Museum
#15Have a picnic on the Square of Spain in MadridHave a picnic on the Square of SpainKateryna Plakhotna

Go on a picnic in the heart of Madrid, the Square of Spain, which is surrounded by fountains and statues.

FREESquare of Spain
#13Walk through the rose garden in the city park in MadridWalk through the rose garden in the city parkoddviser

Take a walk through one of the largest rosaries that's annually updated with new types of flowers.

FREEParque del Oeste
#22See Puerta de Alcalá in MadridSee Puerta de Alcaláklia balo

In the Independence Square, in the heart of Madrid, you will see the calling card of this city - the monumental gate.

FREEAlcalá Gate
#2See flamenco in a tablao in MadridSee flamenco in a tablaoWALLis

Madrid is the capital of flamenco and you can enjoy this fiery dance in tablao, a restaurant with a stage for flamenco.

35
#1See a bullfight in MadridSee a bullfightJoan Naples

You have a chance to see the cruel bullfighting, which is banned in many countries, from the best places on the arena.

14Las Ventas
#21Try sangria in MadridTry sangriaКристина Нестеренко

The best beverage in Spain is made from wine and fruits. It chills during the heat in summer and can warm you in winter.

1
#11Try gazpacho in MadridTry gazpachooddviser

In the hottest time of the year the only thing can help you against heat - the most famous Spanish cold soup gazpacho!

4
#19Try tapas in MadridTry tapasAbarrane

Pass from one bar in Madrid to another, order in each of them a beer or a glass of wine and try the traditional snack tapas.

Know more things to do?Guest

Share your ideas of what to do in Madrid with other travellers — together we'll make our travellings more interesting!

Photo credit © https://www.flickr.com/photos/alcaide/