Guidebook for Madrid

Silvia & George
Guidebook for Madrid

Food Scene

Traditional wine and tapas (delicious cheese) bar. Do not except a fancy bar; traditional Madrilenian bar are not.
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Casa Gerardo
21 C. de Calatrava
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Traditional wine and tapas (delicious cheese) bar. Do not except a fancy bar; traditional Madrilenian bar are not.
Enjoy traditional food from Galicia, a northern region in Spain. Try the "pulpo", "pimientos de padron" or a piece of delicious beef. You will love it! Take into account this is a familiar place; do not expect design decoration; it is very simple.
Restaurante Los Ángeles
8 C. del Ángel
Enjoy traditional food from Galicia, a northern region in Spain. Try the "pulpo", "pimientos de padron" or a piece of delicious beef. You will love it! Take into account this is a familiar place; do not expect design decoration; it is very simple.
Traditional food from Asturias. Small, very familiar, no fancy... Is it cold? Try the traditional plate "Fabada"!
12 helybéli ajánlásával
La Copita Asturiana
13 C. de Tabernillas
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Traditional food from Asturias. Small, very familiar, no fancy... Is it cold? Try the traditional plate "Fabada"!
Best mushrooms ever! If you like mushrooms, you cannot leave Madrid without trying the delicate and original plates are prepared here.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
El Brote
14 C. de la Ruda
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Best mushrooms ever! If you like mushrooms, you cannot leave Madrid without trying the delicate and original plates are prepared here.
This a shop selling Argentinian food. You will find delicious empanadas and other Argentinian traditional food. The shop is owned and managed by our wonderful friend Patricia. If you do not want to cook, go there and buy your meal.
Pecados Argentinos
11 Pl. de Cascorro
This a shop selling Argentinian food. You will find delicious empanadas and other Argentinian traditional food. The shop is owned and managed by our wonderful friend Patricia. If you do not want to cook, go there and buy your meal.
This is a delicious restaurant. It is more expensive than other recommendations in this map, but it is also more elaborated and elegant.
112 helybéli ajánlásával
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de Alba
112 helybéli ajánlásával
This is a delicious restaurant. It is more expensive than other recommendations in this map, but it is also more elaborated and elegant.
Great place to eat and have cocktails. Cute and cozy. Open late!
37 helybéli ajánlásával
La China Mandarina
17 Pl. de Cascorro
37 helybéli ajánlásával
Great place to eat and have cocktails. Cute and cozy. Open late!
At Cafe Pavon you can have traditional Spanish breakfast (bread with olive oil and tomato), you can have a coffee after lunch or have a glass of wine at night up to 2 a.m.
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Bar Pavon
9 C. de Embajadores
36 helybéli ajánlásával
At Cafe Pavon you can have traditional Spanish breakfast (bread with olive oil and tomato), you can have a coffee after lunch or have a glass of wine at night up to 2 a.m.
One of our favourite places in summer. Take a seat at the terrace with stunning views; you can even see the mountains in the horizon. Great tapas! Try the "pollo al ajillo".
Vistillas
15 C. de la Moreria
One of our favourite places in summer. Take a seat at the terrace with stunning views; you can even see the mountains in the horizon. Great tapas! Try the "pollo al ajillo".
Come here to try the typical fried fish from Cadiz. It is absolutely delicious! Do not miss "Cazón en adobo".
41 helybéli ajánlásával
La Caleta Taberna Gaditana
38 C. de Sta. Isabel
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Come here to try the typical fried fish from Cadiz. It is absolutely delicious! Do not miss "Cazón en adobo".
Do you want to try the typical paella and other type of Spanish rice? Do not look anywhere else. Go to AlliOli; it has tables and take away
11 helybéli ajánlásával
AlliOli Valencian Food
14 C. de Carlos Arniches
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Do you want to try the typical paella and other type of Spanish rice? Do not look anywhere else. Go to AlliOli; it has tables and take away

Shopping

Are you from the US and you are missing peanut butter? This is an American food shop where you can find everything you are missing!
Taste of America El Rastro
39 C. del Casino
Are you from the US and you are missing peanut butter? This is an American food shop where you can find everything you are missing!
Best big supermarket in the area
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Ahorramás
28 C. de Ponzano
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Best big supermarket in the area
Big supermarket, good prices!
177 helybéli ajánlásával
Carrefour Market
158 Calle de Fuencarral
177 helybéli ajánlásával
Big supermarket, good prices!
This is the neighborhood little market. You will find the local fresh fish shop, butcher, cheese and dry meats shop, bakery, etc. If needed, there is also a shoe repair shop. A secret: You can enter through the back door at Calle Arganzuela, just a 1 minute walk from home.
Galería La Paloma
109 C. de Toledo
This is the neighborhood little market. You will find the local fresh fish shop, butcher, cheese and dry meats shop, bakery, etc. If needed, there is also a shoe repair shop. A secret: You can enter through the back door at Calle Arganzuela, just a 1 minute walk from home.
On Sundays, this is a must! El Rastro is the Madrilenian flea market where you can find antiquities, clothes, furniture... On Sunday morning, just open the window of the apartment and you will see the antiquities sellers under your window!
535 helybéli ajánlásával
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Rey
535 helybéli ajánlásával
On Sundays, this is a must! El Rastro is the Madrilenian flea market where you can find antiquities, clothes, furniture... On Sunday morning, just open the window of the apartment and you will see the antiquities sellers under your window!

Arts & Culture

An alternative nd community theatre where you can always find interesting shows, sometimes music. You can also go just for a drink.
35 helybéli ajánlásával
Teatro del Barrio
20 C. de Zurita
35 helybéli ajánlásával
An alternative nd community theatre where you can always find interesting shows, sometimes music. You can also go just for a drink.
Great artistic spot where you can find exhibitions, concerts and all type of art.
335 helybéli ajánlásával
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de Legazpi
335 helybéli ajánlásával
Great artistic spot where you can find exhibitions, concerts and all type of art.
The most famous museum in Madrid. Do not miss it!
2515 helybéli ajánlásával
Prado Nemzeti Múzeum
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
2515 helybéli ajánlásával
The most famous museum in Madrid. Do not miss it!
Do you want to see comtemporary art and the famous Gernika from Picasso. Come here. Just a 20 minute walk from home!
1837 helybéli ajánlásával
Nemzeti Múzeum Központja Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
1837 helybéli ajánlásával
Do you want to see comtemporary art and the famous Gernika from Picasso. Come here. Just a 20 minute walk from home!
Less internationally known, but a wonderful collection!
1498 helybéli ajánlásával
Thyssen-Bornemisza Múzeum
8 P.º del Prado
1498 helybéli ajánlásával
Less internationally known, but a wonderful collection!

Sightseeing

One of the most beautiful squares of Madrid
1659 helybéli ajánlásával
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
1659 helybéli ajánlásával
One of the most beautiful squares of Madrid
The very centre of Madrid. What we called the "Km 0".
1055 helybéli ajánlásával
Puerta del Sol
1055 helybéli ajánlásával
The very centre of Madrid. What we called the "Km 0".
One of our favorite streets and neighborhoods
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Calle de Santiago
Calle de Santiago
10 helybéli ajánlásával
One of our favorite streets and neighborhoods
The Royal Palace
426 helybéli ajánlásával
Palacio Real station
426 helybéli ajánlásával
The Royal Palace
Cute street and neighborhood where you can find art galleries, great restaurants and bars. Also, Cervantes is buried there, at the Convent of Trinitarias.
115 helybéli ajánlásával
Calle de las Huertas
Calle de las Huertas
115 helybéli ajánlásával
Cute street and neighborhood where you can find art galleries, great restaurants and bars. Also, Cervantes is buried there, at the Convent of Trinitarias.

Parks & Nature

Do you want to have a walk, run, bike, have a cold beer by the river? Come to the Rio Manzanares, just a 15-minute walk.
135 helybéli ajánlásával
Toledo híd
Puente de Toledo
135 helybéli ajánlásával
Do you want to have a walk, run, bike, have a cold beer by the river? Come to the Rio Manzanares, just a 15-minute walk.
Beautiful park to walk in Madrid where you can also find exhibitions and concerts. Great place to go on Sundays!
437 helybéli ajánlásával
Retiro
437 helybéli ajánlásával
Beautiful park to walk in Madrid where you can also find exhibitions and concerts. Great place to go on Sundays!
Casa de Campo is the biggest park in Madrid. The best area is around the lake, where you can also seat on a terrace to have some tapas and sangría.
488 helybéli ajánlásával
Casa de Campo Park
1 P.º de la Prta del Ángel
488 helybéli ajánlásával
Casa de Campo is the biggest park in Madrid. The best area is around the lake, where you can also seat on a terrace to have some tapas and sangría.

Drinks & Nightlife

Go to Cava Baja to eat and drink at any hour!
186 helybéli ajánlásával
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava Baja
186 helybéli ajánlásával
Go to Cava Baja to eat and drink at any hour!