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The picnic is one of those plans that always works. Surrounding yourself with loved ones outdoors to eat and drink with good views simply can’t go wrong. But there’s always room to improve things and, for that, we need to keep a few details in mind — which we’ll share with you below.
Choose a suitable spot
It’s not just the views and the surrounding scenery that matter — we also need to look at other aspects. With that in mind, we recommend choosing a spot with trees that give good shade. We love the sun, but in excess it can be a nuisance. Make sure you have some shade available.
If you can set up near a source of drinking water, even better. It will help you cool down when temperatures are higher and will be key for picnics in summer or during the hottest hours.
A picnic at the best time
Picnics, as we keep saying, work better in daylight, so it’s best to schedule them for lunch or the afternoon snack. Midday is ideal because we’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the pleasant temperature and natural light to take photos and immortalise our picnic. But the afternoon snack is also an appealing time, because watching the sunset in Madrid with a good wine and an even better companion is unbeatable.
Varied, quality food
It’s important that the food is of good quality and suited to outdoor conditions. Ideally, it should be products designed for sharing, with a variety of sweet and savoury options. If we want our picnic to go on for a while so we can enjoy it in all its glory, it’s important to treat our palate to as many flavours as possible.
The drinks are best kept nice and cool to refresh us during the hot hours of midday or the afternoon. Whether it’s water, soft drinks, wine or beer, the ideal is for it to be cold so it’s more enjoyable.
The picnic: a plan winning more and more fans
It’s no secret to anyone that the picnic is on the rise — and no wonder! Madrid is a splendid place for a picnic thanks to the number of green areas we have. And not only that — on top of it, we have numerous beautiful monuments that turn the picnic into a leisure event but also a cultural one.
Tourists are joining the picnic wave to enjoy Madrid. It’s a plan that offers you a different way to discover the city’s wonderful spots. If you fancy trying this new leisure plan, get in touch with us for more information.
