Life on High: Madrid from a Birds-Eye View

Because sometimes you just need a little perspective on things.

Board the Teleférico cable car that will whisk you from the Parque del Oeste to the Casa de Campo. On the 11 minute ride you will see the western side of Madrid, the Manzanares River, and the woodlands of the Casa de Campo, which is a great place for a weekend picnic or hike.

Then when night falls, mosey on down to the The Penthouse. It’s a super sleek rooftop bar that attracts a rather posh crowd, features a sweeping view of Plaza Santa Ana and Madrid, and makes for an unforgettable night.

[Photo: Sarah E. Rogers]