Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Authentic Mexican takos and more.
Where my mexican friends dragged me after a careful trial error in the area. (price/quality)
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Takos Al Pastor
13 C. de la AbadaAuthentic Mexican takos and more.
Where my mexican friends dragged me after a careful trial error in the area. (price/quality)
My favorite for a nice tapas with style ! Go for the best "tortilla pincho" in Madrid.
Plaza de Puerta de Moros, 4
4 Plaza de Puerta de MorosMy favorite for a nice tapas with style ! Go for the best "tortilla pincho" in Madrid.
Authentic Chinese restaurant.
It looks like a cave but you will be surprised by the dishes
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Restaurante Zhou Yulong
s/n Pl. de EspañaAuthentic Chinese restaurant.
It looks like a cave but you will be surprised by the dishes
Costanilla de San Andrés, 16
16 Costanilla de San AndrésFor the veggies: Try the viva burger menu for lunch during the week :)
Great tavern in front of it's more famous Casa Lucio, a michelin star restaurant
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Los Huevos de Lucio
32 C. de la Cava BajaGreat tavern in front of it's more famous Casa Lucio, a michelin star restaurant
Korgui
terrace, views, gourmet food
Everything Else
Anything you might need from a toothbrush to a post office. Most importantly, go to the top floor and take a peek at the view ;-)
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Viajes El Corte Inglés
2 Pl. del CallaoAnything you might need from a toothbrush to a post office. Most importantly, go to the top floor and take a peek at the view ;-)
It's the largest open air flea market in Europe, in Madrid since the middle ages. So authentically Madrid and right on your doorstep every sunday until 3pm.
Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores, 21
21 Calle de la Ribera de CurtidoresIt's the largest open air flea market in Europe, in Madrid since the middle ages. So authentically Madrid and right on your doorstep every sunday until 3pm.
Sightseeing
An obvious one to visit. Worth going around the place though :)
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The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénAn obvious one to visit. Worth going around the place though :)
Epicenter of Madrid
- New year
- la estatua del oso
- carlos III sobre su cavallo
- el 20 de mayo
- lot of famous buildings
historically, where people and merchants used to go for outside news.
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Puerta del Sol
Epicenter of Madrid
- New year
- la estatua del oso
- carlos III sobre su cavallo
- el 20 de mayo
- lot of famous buildings
historically, where people and merchants used to go for outside news.
The modern museum of Spain, with the famous Picassos or Dalis. Don't go to see everything, just to focus on Guernica of Picasso, and some artist you like !
Calle de Santa Isabel, 52
52 Calle de Santa IsabelThe modern museum of Spain, with the famous Picassos or Dalis. Don't go to see everything, just to focus on Guernica of Picasso, and some artist you like !
A Famous market right next to plaza mayor. A pleasure for the eyes of the foodies
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Markaðurinn San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelA Famous market right next to plaza mayor. A pleasure for the eyes of the foodies
Drinks & Nightlife
La coquette blues bar
14 C. de las HilerasMy favorite place for a little Jazz and Blues in Live
Calle del Pez
Calle del PezPlenty of nice looking bars around :)
Arts & Culture
The cinema of Madrid specialised in movies in their original language - so tons of movies in English !
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Cine Ideal
6 Calle del Doctor CortezoThe cinema of Madrid specialised in movies in their original language - so tons of movies in English !
Essentials
The closest supermarket.
I would recommend walking few minute more for a real spanish market - Plaza Mostense (see above on map)
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Supermercados Dia
The closest supermarket.
I would recommend walking few minute more for a real spanish market - Plaza Mostense (see above on map)
One of the real market in the in the center. Fresher food, better quality than supermarket and often cheaper.
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Plaza Mostenses
Plaza de los MostensesOne of the real market in the in the center. Fresher food, better quality than supermarket and often cheaper.