Every May 2 is celebrated on Day of the Community of Madrid. It is an important date for the region in which the uprising of the people of Madrid against the French occupation is commemorated led by Napoleon Bonaparte that took place in 1808. This may be the perfect time to visit the Spanish capital, as you have the option to enjoy activities that you will not find at other times of the year.
Last year, the activities that are usually organized to celebrate Community Day were restricted by the pandemic. This 2022 it seems that the acts will take place more normally after eliminate the use of the mask last April 19.
laSexta offers you 10 plans to enjoy your stay in Madrid with your family. Some of them take you to XIX century to see the setting in which the historic event of 1808 took place and enjoy the related activities to the event. Others of them can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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May 2 Uprising Tour
This bridge is the ideal time to make the May 2 Uprising Tour and discover its mysteries. The tour starts at Elizabeth II Square and ends at Two of May Square.
The activity, which lasts approximately two hoursis done with a guide that tells the story in Spanish and is priced at 15 euros. The reserve can be done up to 15 minutes before of the session, but from the official platform they recommend taking the tickets well in advance so that you do not run out of seats. Also, you can proceed to cancellation up to 6 hours before from the beginning of the activity.
Do not Children under 12 years old are admitted.
Visit the Malasaña neighborhood
For the fact of living the uprising of 1808 in its streets, the malasana neighborhood It is also the protagonist on these dates. Neighbors and merchants prepare their own activities that take place from April 29Sunday, Until May 2monday.
For many years, the Wonders Platform She is in charge of organizing the events. This 2022 has included children’s activities, concerts, dances and recitals, as confirmed by the official website of the Madrid City Council. If you want to get into the atmosphere of the neighborhood, you just have to go to its streets.
Participate in activities in honor of May 2
In addition to the Madrid neighborhood, the City Council organizes cultural and sports interventions in different parts of the city. In the cultural programming we can find the musical street parade of the Music Band of the Amaniel Conservatory of the Singing School or the exhibition of ‘The emergence of contemporary glass’.
Refering to youth and sports programming they have organized workshops, children’s games, gymkhanas and a fast children’s painting contest, among other. These will take place in Two of May Square and in the Conde Duque Basic Sports Facility.
Jump in the largest inflatable park in Europe
Apart from the activities related to the Day of the Community of Madrid, the city offers endless plans that can be carried out throughout the year. One of the most demanded by the smallest are the inflatable parks. Madrid has the largest in Europe, the Big Jump Park.
Children -and not so children- will have fun in this great track with slides, ball pool and in which they can climb and make one obstacle race. the park is open Monday to Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the weekend from 12:00 to 21:00.
The prices vary from 5 to 12 euros depending on age and length of stay inside the park. You can check all the prices on the official website.
Learn about science and technology at the museum
The Museum of Science and Technology of Madrid offers the opportunity to perform different experiments such as electrical loads, meteorological phenomena and renewable energies. This makes it a fun and educational activity perfect to perform in family.
The headquarters of the National Museum of Science and Technology is located in Alcobendas and its schedule is the following:
- From Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The price It varies according to the activities chosen. You can check the rates on the official page of the museum.
peter pan the musical
Another of the activities most demanded by tourists who visit the city are musicals. Among others, ‘Peter Pan: The Musical’ is one of the options available on these dates. The show is offered at Maravillas Melendez Theater of Malasaña and has 10 artists who play nearly 20 characters in a show that includes music, live sound, dance and acrobatics.
The musical stays in Madrid Until the 7th of May with a session Saturdays at 4:30 p.m.. However, this May bridge can be enjoyed both on Saturday, April 30, and May 2, since they have included a special session for Community Day.
The cheapest ticket is priced at 15 euros and children children under two years enter free. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
Show ‘The Pop Wizard’
A plan that can be fun for both adults and children is the Magic show. The capital has Return of the Pop Wizardthe highest-grossing European illusionist in the world, according to Forbes magazine.
The performance will be available until May 14but if you go to the city this bridge, it is recommended buy the ticket well in advance so you don’t miss it. The price oscillates between 31 and 78 eurosdepending on the position of the seat.
Amazon Adventure
From theaters to outdoor activities. We are talking about ‘Amazonia Adventure’, the largest adventure park in Spain and one of the largest in Europe. is located in Cercedilla and it has 114 games and 33 zip lines, among others. It is the perfect place for a Family day.
The entrance, which according to age, varies from 17 to 22 eurosoffers the pass to the circuit that you can enjoy during Three hours. The price includes a Preparation course which takes place in a special learning circuit where families practice before getting on the official tour.
Visit Warner Park
One of the most visited places in Madrid is the Warner Parkwhere families enjoy a funny day. The shows and attractions at the theme park are based on movies from Warner Bros like Bugs Bunny or Tweety, which makes the children have an amazing day.
The price of the ticket changes according to the date and age, but it has a cost around 40 euros. You can select the date and visitors and check prices on the official page.
Ride a boat in the retreat
We are still surrounded by nature with the visit to the Retreat. One of the places most frequented by tourists where, in addition to strolling through the park, it offers the option of ride in their peculiar boats. Touring the gardens and sailing around the pond can turn a visit to the park into a family fun day.
You can reserve your boat through the Madrid Móvil application and thus avoid long queues. The fee is 6 euros on business days and of 8 euros if you go a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday. The boat service has the following schedule:
- In the morning: from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- In the afternoon: from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Source: Lasexta
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