Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Welcome to the gastronomic mile in Madrid. Eat like a local.
Incredible tapas. Best quality & price place. The partridge rice is delicious (arroz con perdiz) and my favorite dish is Oxtail (rabo de toro). Great cold beers too and wines to celebrate.
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Restaurante La Monteria
35 C. de Lope de RuedaIncredible tapas. Best quality & price place. The partridge rice is delicious (arroz con perdiz) and my favorite dish is Oxtail (rabo de toro). Great cold beers too and wines to celebrate.
Fantastic food at the most traditional tavern. It is always full and it is quite noisy, but their calamari ("chipirones") are fantastic. All is great in this place.
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La Castela
22 Calle del Dr. CasteloFantastic food at the most traditional tavern. It is always full and it is quite noisy, but their calamari ("chipirones") are fantastic. All is great in this place.
Contemporary cuisine. They are famous for their gourmet bacon (torreznos). Also, the Spanish traditional "huevos rotos" (eggs with perfect fries and Iberia ham) are a true delight. The Oxtail (rabo de toro con curry) with a touch of curry is delicious too.
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La Raquetista
19 Calle del Dr. CasteloContemporary cuisine. They are famous for their gourmet bacon (torreznos). Also, the Spanish traditional "huevos rotos" (eggs with perfect fries and Iberia ham) are a true delight. The Oxtail (rabo de toro con curry) with a touch of curry is delicious too.
Great fusion food... I love how they have transformed a simple sandwich into an out of this world delight. Ask for the "pepito del kulto". I also love the fusion with Asian food, for example, their Tuna Satay is super light, healthy and with a rich flavor.
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KultO
4 C. de IbizaGreat fusion food... I love how they have transformed a simple sandwich into an out of this world delight. Ask for the "pepito del kulto". I also love the fusion with Asian food, for example, their Tuna Satay is super light, healthy and with a rich flavor.
Sara's favorite. Best sea food place. Order the "coquinas" (small shells in white wine sauce) and the "Garbanzos con langostino" (chickpeas with shrimps). It's wonderful. Just bear in mind this place is always full. Reserve with enough time or arrive early.
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Restaurante Castelados
18 C. de Antonio AcuñaSara's favorite. Best sea food place. Order the "coquinas" (small shells in white wine sauce) and the "Garbanzos con langostino" (chickpeas with shrimps). It's wonderful. Just bear in mind this place is always full. Reserve with enough time or arrive early.
Fantastic bar, tapas and restaurant. The Bloody Mary Oysters are spectacular. We love everything in the menu here. Ask for the daily specials, they will blow your mind.
SALINO
4 C. de MenorcaFantastic bar, tapas and restaurant. The Bloody Mary Oysters are spectacular. We love everything in the menu here. Ask for the daily specials, they will blow your mind.
Parks & Nature
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaThe Central park of Madrid; the city's clean air lung.
Arts & Culture
Þjóðminjasafn Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónInternationally famous
A large private collection from all periods with very significant pieces.
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Thyssen-Bornemisza safnið
8 P.º del PradoA large private collection from all periods with very significant pieces.
Þjóðminjasafn Miðstöð listamanna Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelModern art: Picasso and Dali
Shopping
Serrano station
The golden mile of Madrid: designer's shops. Simply the best.
A large Department Store. There are many branded shops around El Corte Ingles in Goya. Relaxed and easy.
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El Corte Inglés (Edificio Hogar)
76 Calle de GoyaA large Department Store. There are many branded shops around El Corte Ingles in Goya. Relaxed and easy.
Supermarkets
For all the essentials that you might need.
Supercor Exprés
18 Calle de O'DonnellJust around the corner. Small supermarket open all days till 23,00h
Bio c' Bon
8 Calle de O'DonnellBiological products.
Mercado de Ibiza
8 Calle de IbizaLocal market: fresh fish, meat, vegetables and fruits
The closest big supermarket, all you could need with reasonable prices. Open from monday to saturday till 21,30h
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DIA
41 C. de Sta. IsabelThe closest big supermarket, all you could need with reasonable prices. Open from monday to saturday till 21,30h
Entertainment & Activities
Nuevo Teatro Alcalá
62 C. de Jorge JuanMusicals
Cines Renoir Retiro
42 C. de NarváezMovies in English.
Wizink miðstöðin
s/n Av. Felipe IIGetting Around
Goya station
Metro. Line 2 and line 4
Metro. Line 9.
METRO FROM / TO THE AIRPORT
In order to ride the Metro, you will need to purchase a Public Transport Card, which can be obtained at any station (self-service machines or through a teller).
• From the airport
Price: 5 euros per person.
Time: 35 minutes.
You can take the Metro at any terminal in Madrid airport. Trains leave every 5-10 minutes, from 6:30am to 1:00am. Take Line 8 (pink color), direction Nuevos Ministerios. Change station at Colombia. Take Line 9 (violet color), direction Puerta de Arganda. Get down at Ibiza station; walk towards Lope de Rueda Street and walk 2 blocks to our building in Lope de Rueda 32.
• To the airport
Price: 5 euros (including an airport supplementary charge).
Time: 35 minutes. Trains leave every 5-10 minutes, from 6:30am to 1:00am.
Take Lope de Rueda street and walk two blocks towards Ibiza station (to your right). Take Line 9 (violet color), direction Paco de Lucía. Change at Colombia station; take Line 8 (pink color), direction Aeropuerto. Get down at T1/T2 (for terminals 1 and 2) or T4 (for terminal 4).
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Ibiza station
Metro. Line 9.
METRO FROM / TO THE AIRPORT
In order to ride the Metro, you will need to purchase a Public Transport Card, which can be obtained at any station (self-service machines or through a teller).
• From the airport
Price: 5 euros per person.
Time: 35 minutes.
You can take the Metro at any terminal in Madrid airport. Trains leave every 5-10 minutes, from 6:30am to 1:00am. Take Line 8 (pink color), direction Nuevos Ministerios. Change station at Colombia. Take Line 9 (violet color), direction Puerta de Arganda. Get down at Ibiza station; walk towards Lope de Rueda Street and walk 2 blocks to our building in Lope de Rueda 32.
• To the airport
Price: 5 euros (including an airport supplementary charge).
Time: 35 minutes. Trains leave every 5-10 minutes, from 6:30am to 1:00am.
Take Lope de Rueda street and walk two blocks towards Ibiza station (to your right). Take Line 9 (violet color), direction Paco de Lucía. Change at Colombia station; take Line 8 (pink color), direction Aeropuerto. Get down at T1/T2 (for terminals 1 and 2) or T4 (for terminal 4).
Felipe II station
Main Bus stop, several local buses departs from here to anywhere.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE / EXPRESS BUS
Price: 5 euros
Time: 35 minutes. The Airport Shuttle is a yellow bus that departs every 15-20 minutes during the day and every 35-40 during the night; it’s 24/7. The closest shuttle station is at the intersection of O’Donnell Street and Doctor Esquerdo. It’s within walking distance (5-10 minutes). Each airport terminal has its shuttle stop.
Madrid Airport Shuttle
92 C. de la Infanta MercedesAIRPORT SHUTTLE / EXPRESS BUS
Price: 5 euros
Time: 35 minutes. The Airport Shuttle is a yellow bus that departs every 15-20 minutes during the day and every 35-40 during the night; it’s 24/7. The closest shuttle station is at the intersection of O’Donnell Street and Doctor Esquerdo. It’s within walking distance (5-10 minutes). Each airport terminal has its shuttle stop.
Estación Puerta de Atocha
Trenes de alta velocidad y la mayoría de larga distancia.
• Un taxi desde la estación de Atocha a nuestro piso cuesta 10 euros.
• El autobús C2 se puede tomar desde la estación de autobuses de Atocha, cuesta 2 euros y llega a la parada Calle Narváez – Ibiza, muy cerca de nosotros.
Madrid - Atocha Cercanias
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VEstación Puerta de Atocha
Trenes de alta velocidad y la mayoría de larga distancia.
• Un taxi desde la estación de Atocha a nuestro piso cuesta 10 euros.
• El autobús C2 se puede tomar desde la estación de autobuses de Atocha, cuesta 2 euros y llega a la parada Calle Narváez – Ibiza, muy cerca de nosotros.