Templo de Debod at Sunset
About
This 2,000-year-old temple was gifted to Spain and reassembled on a hillside. Its reflecting pool doubles the view at sunset, when locals gather with drinks on the surrounding lawns.
Why visit
- A completely unexpected sight
- One of the best sunset spots in the city
- Free to visit from the outside
Good to know
- The interior has limited opening days and queues
- Arrive early for a sunset spot
- It is a short walk from the Royal Palace
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Templo de Debod at Sunset with San Antonio de la Florida (Goya’s Tomb), Royal Palace of Madrid and Malasaña After Dark for a full day around Parque del Oeste.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Gran Vía Atelier Hotel (Gran Vía), about 1.1 km away. Sample listing.
- Malasaña Loft Rooms (Malasaña), about 1.1 km away. Sample listing.
- Plaza Mayor Boutique (Centro), about 1.3 km away. Sample listing.