Guidebook for Madrid

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Guidebook for Madrid

Food Scene

It is a restaurant that later in the evening turns into a eclectic, interesting bar.
24 habitants recommandent
MATUTE
12 Pl. de Matute
24 habitants recommandent
It is a restaurant that later in the evening turns into a eclectic, interesting bar.
My favourite restaurant in Madrid. Small (about 10 tables or so), romantic, cosy and the food is excellent. A bit pricey maybe.
24 habitants recommandent
Moratin
36 C. de Moratín
24 habitants recommandent
My favourite restaurant in Madrid. Small (about 10 tables or so), romantic, cosy and the food is excellent. A bit pricey maybe.
This place is many things in one space. A book shop, a coffee shop or a restaurant. Well decorated and with good food. Several TV ads have been filmed there.
8 habitants recommandent
Restaurante la ferreteria
57 C. de Atocha
8 habitants recommandent
This place is many things in one space. A book shop, a coffee shop or a restaurant. Well decorated and with good food. Several TV ads have been filmed there.
One of my favourite restaurants in one of the busiest and trendiest streets of Madrid nowadays. Very nice atmosphere and good prices.
54 habitants recommandent
Maricastaña
12 Corre. Baja de San Pablo
54 habitants recommandent
One of my favourite restaurants in one of the busiest and trendiest streets of Madrid nowadays. Very nice atmosphere and good prices.
A extremely nice restaurant which is restaurant upstairs and a bar/club downstairs. For Madrid standards it is relatively expensive but it is well worth it...
16 habitants recommandent
Sexto
6 C. de Fernando VI
16 habitants recommandent
A extremely nice restaurant which is restaurant upstairs and a bar/club downstairs. For Madrid standards it is relatively expensive but it is well worth it...
One of the trendiest restaurants in Madrid. Quite posh and expensive. If you don't mind spending more than what's usual for Madrid this is the place to be and to be seen!
76 habitants recommandent
Restaurante Ten Con Ten
6 Cl. de Ayala
76 habitants recommandent
One of the trendiest restaurants in Madrid. Quite posh and expensive. If you don't mind spending more than what's usual for Madrid this is the place to be and to be seen!
The best ice creams in Madrid are definately tasted here. Right next to the Real Madrid´s stadium, Santiago Bernabeú.
9 habitants recommandent
Gelateria La Romana
96 C. de San Bernardo
9 habitants recommandent
The best ice creams in Madrid are definately tasted here. Right next to the Real Madrid´s stadium, Santiago Bernabeú.
The best boulangerie/patisserie, with a provencal décor, reminiscence of the French countryside that manages to be pleasant, cozy and comfortable. French pastries, cookies, cakes, quiches, etc.
78 habitants recommandent
Mamá Framboise
2 Calle del Marqués de la Ensenada
78 habitants recommandent
The best boulangerie/patisserie, with a provencal décor, reminiscence of the French countryside that manages to be pleasant, cozy and comfortable. French pastries, cookies, cakes, quiches, etc.
Casa Mira is a super traditional bakery located near the Puerta del Sol. The shop, despite selling other confectionery products, is famous for the elaboration and sale of handmade nougat.
6 habitants recommandent
Casa Mira
30 Carrera de S. Jerónimo
6 habitants recommandent
Casa Mira is a super traditional bakery located near the Puerta del Sol. The shop, despite selling other confectionery products, is famous for the elaboration and sale of handmade nougat.
Porbably on the top 3 restaurants to have a paella in Madrid. Only problem is that it´s a bit far away from the old city centre.
10 habitants recommandent
Restaurante Samm
3 C. Carlos Caamaño
10 habitants recommandent
Porbably on the top 3 restaurants to have a paella in Madrid. Only problem is that it´s a bit far away from the old city centre.
It is THE place to eat "churros con chocolate". A churro is a fried-dough pastry—predominantly choux—based snack that is eaten with thick chocolate at breakfast.
321 habitants recommandent
Chocolat chaud et churros à la Chocolatería San Ginés
5 Pasadizo de San Ginés
321 habitants recommandent
It is THE place to eat "churros con chocolate". A churro is a fried-dough pastry—predominantly choux—based snack that is eaten with thick chocolate at breakfast.
Grilled meats, fish and rices, accompanied by a menu of assorted sides. In the meantime, oysters and other things… Drinks and music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
19 habitants recommandent
Luzi Bombón
35 P.º de la Castellana
19 habitants recommandent
Grilled meats, fish and rices, accompanied by a menu of assorted sides. In the meantime, oysters and other things… Drinks and music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Under its imposing Roman aqueduct sits family-owned restaurant Mesón de Cándido. House speciality cochinillo (roast suckling pig) cooked in vast, traditional ovens, the pork is a delight.
17 habitants recommandent
Mesón De Cándido
5 Pl. Azoguejo
17 habitants recommandent
Under its imposing Roman aqueduct sits family-owned restaurant Mesón de Cándido. House speciality cochinillo (roast suckling pig) cooked in vast, traditional ovens, the pork is a delight.
Without a shadow of a doubt this is the place where you eat the best burguers in Madrid. Onion rings are also excellent. 100% guaranteed satisfaction!
13 habitants recommandent
Goiko Grill
157 Calle de Sta Engracia
13 habitants recommandent
Without a shadow of a doubt this is the place where you eat the best burguers in Madrid. Onion rings are also excellent. 100% guaranteed satisfaction!
This restaurant is very very good for what it costs (with a glass or two of wine it is aprox. €35/person). Very high quality food. Must book in advance as it is nearly always full.
67 habitants recommandent
Restaurante TriCiclo
28 Calle de Sta. María
67 habitants recommandent
This restaurant is very very good for what it costs (with a glass or two of wine it is aprox. €35/person). Very high quality food. Must book in advance as it is nearly always full.

Everything Else

A must see if you like walking. Very romantic.
390 habitants recommandent
Jardin botanique royal
2 Plaza de Murillo
390 habitants recommandent
A must see if you like walking. Very romantic.
Gigantic open air bazaar were you can find anything. It is probably Europe´s biggest flea market. Only on Sunday mornings!
535 habitants recommandent
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Rey
535 habitants recommandent
Gigantic open air bazaar were you can find anything. It is probably Europe´s biggest flea market. Only on Sunday mornings!

Shopping

Europe´s biggest Apple store located in a 14th-century site.
27 habitants recommandent
Apple Puerta del Sol
1 Prta del Sol
27 habitants recommandent
Europe´s biggest Apple store located in a 14th-century site.
Zara's flagship store in Madrid. The store occupies six floors of the entire building and has a showroom on the top floor for catwalk shows.
165 habitants recommandent
Zara
34 C/ Gran Vía
165 habitants recommandent
Zara's flagship store in Madrid. The store occupies six floors of the entire building and has a showroom on the top floor for catwalk shows.

Sightseeing

Chinchón is a small Spanish town that makes a perfect day trip from Madrid. Explore its cuisine, anisette liquor, and gorgeous Plaza Mayor. Well worth it.
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Chinchón
11 habitants recommandent
Chinchón is a small Spanish town that makes a perfect day trip from Madrid. Explore its cuisine, anisette liquor, and gorgeous Plaza Mayor. Well worth it.
Very close from Segovia, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, set in unique natural surroundings stands the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, a grand and impressive complex.
56 habitants recommandent
Real Sitio de San Ildefonso
56 habitants recommandent
Very close from Segovia, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, set in unique natural surroundings stands the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, a grand and impressive complex.
A World Heritage Site. In this monastery is were all the Spanish kings since Philip II have been buried. Impressive scenery and ideal for a day trip from Madrid.
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San Lorenzo del Escorial
98 habitants recommandent
A World Heritage Site. In this monastery is were all the Spanish kings since Philip II have been buried. Impressive scenery and ideal for a day trip from Madrid.
Ávila, is located north-west of Madrid, about 1,5 hrs drive. Speciality of the restaurants is cordero asado (roast lamb). Walk through the fantastic medieval city walls which are World Heritage Site.
80 habitants recommandent
Ávila‎
80 habitants recommandent
Ávila, is located north-west of Madrid, about 1,5 hrs drive. Speciality of the restaurants is cordero asado (roast lamb). Walk through the fantastic medieval city walls which are World Heritage Site.
The old ancient capital located in the Tagus river is a must. Get away from the crowds and meander through quiet little streets, as good as any in Tuscany. El Greco came here in 1577 and didn't leave.
189 habitants recommandent
Toledo
189 habitants recommandent
The old ancient capital located in the Tagus river is a must. Get away from the crowds and meander through quiet little streets, as good as any in Tuscany. El Greco came here in 1577 and didn't leave.
Alcalá de Henares, north-east of Madrid, is an alternative to religious Spain but with plenty of culture. It is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes and home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
47 habitants recommandent
Alcala de Henares
47 habitants recommandent
Alcalá de Henares, north-east of Madrid, is an alternative to religious Spain but with plenty of culture. It is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes and home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
From the castle of Mendoza to the stunning La Pedriza hills. Located 55km north of Madrid, has a lot to offer. It combines magnificent 16th-century architecture with breathtaking mountain&lake scenery
19 habitants recommandent
Manzanares el Real
19 habitants recommandent
From the castle of Mendoza to the stunning La Pedriza hills. Located 55km north of Madrid, has a lot to offer. It combines magnificent 16th-century architecture with breathtaking mountain&lake scenery