Location: Madrid
Top Things to do in Madrid
10 Shopping in Madrid That You Shouldn't Miss
So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
Restaurants in Madrid
1. Exposicion Pintores Plaza Conde Barajas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Luisaal - Community of Madrid, Spain
A walk with lots of art and without entering a museum. We enjoy seeing the exhibition and getting to know the artists, it is very nice and you can ask and order the painting you want.
2. Casa de America
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By SPAINDOCTOR - Madrid, Spain
This house is very elegant You pay 8 euros But you get to see a lovely palace Is located in front of Cibeles
3. Cava Baja Gallery
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4.5 based on 1,441 reviews
Cava Baja Gallery, Art Gallery in Madrid City. Contemporary Spanish artists. Underground La Latina. Cava Baja Gallery is near the Plaza Mayor, Almudena's Cathedral, The Royal Palace in a fun street with restaurants and oldest hotels in Madrid. Cava Baja Gallery, galeria de arte en la ciudad de Madrid, en La latina, barrio de Palacio, Madrid de los Austrias, en una de las calles mas antiguas de Madrid, de tabernas y posadas centenarias, Cerca de Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real y la Catedral de La Almudena. Trabajamos con artistas contemporáneos consagrados en exposición individual o colectiva. Entre fondas y tabernas, Cava Baja Gallery. Cava Baja, 27 - Horario: Martes - Sabado: De 11 a 21.30 h. Domingos: De 11 a 18 h. Lunes, cerrado por descanso. cavabajagallery.com
Reviewed By Mairwen1
This street was one of the highlights of our trip to Madrid. It might only be a relatively short street but it’s one of the best. It’s a warren of tapas bars, with around 50 or so in the one small area. We started at one end and made our way along them, picking and choosing in a random sort of way. The street follows the curves of the original 12th-century city wall and in some of the bars like Posada del Dragon, you can still see remains of some of the wall. Our top three places were: 1. La Concha 2. Pousada del Dragon 3. Casa Luca La Concha was our absolute favourite. A tiny place full of character that served an amazing vermouth cocktail and complimentary tapas. They make their own vermouth which they sell at €12 a bottle. We left with our backpack clinking because we'd bought two. GETTING THERE: 5 min walk from Plaza Mayor
4. Mercado San Miguel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,056 reviews
High quality culinary adventures abound in this wholesale food market, now one of the most important in Europe. Besides eating on-site, you can buy wrapped and canned food, as well as bottles of wine.
Reviewed By TheMatlockTraveller - Matlock, United Kingdom
One of my favourite places in Madrid (also, one of my favourite European cities!) Just off from Plaza Mayor, this building has been upgraded from the old market hall and is now a modern and buzzing meeting place for locals and tourists alike! Full of small "stalls" that sell all kinds of food, drink and gifts/treats. Tables where you can stand and enjoy your purchases and enjoy this magnificent place. Go and spend a couple of hours there and soak up the incredible atmosphere and its such a great place for people watching. Cannot be beaten for a taste of real Spain!
5. Mercado de Anton Martin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By TrueTexasTraveler - Amarillo, United States
This is not a tourist market, rather a true market for folks living in the area. There is an amazing selection of olives, meats, fruit, vegetables, fish, olive oil and even offal like pig ears and snouts. It's a wonderful experience if you're vising Madrid and want to shop like a local, or just want to go pick out some foods you wouldn't think to get unless you stumbled upon them.
6. Matadero Madrid
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4.5 based on 986 reviews
Reviewed By correaalberto - Puerto Colombia, Colombia
This is a great example or reconverted urban warehouses for the purpose of cultural pastimes for mainstream population. A well located spot for decades used as the main slaughterhouse for the city next to the Manzanares river. Located along the pedestrian walkway and cycling route. This makes it a great day trip since it makes a nice trip to and from. There are a couple of nice restaurants and bars or you can eat along the route back. A good option if you have some free time¡
7. Mercado De La Paz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By 555ya - Saint Louis, United States
This market is where the locals of the Salamanca district come to shop for wonderful foods, There are all sorts of meats, fish, fruits and vegetables, and cheeses that are sold here. You can also buy tapas and the like for a wonderful and tasty lunch. I believe the market has been in operation for well over 100 years. If you are in the neighborhood, then this market is a do not miss site to visit.
8. Mercado San Fernando
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Mercado Municipal de Madrid en el barrio de Lavapiés. Abastos, degustación y restauración de primera calidad. Os esperamos!!
9. Mercado Vallehermoso
10. Casa de Mexico en Espana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Located in a historical building in the heart of Madrid, Casa de México en España (House of Mexico in Spain) brings cultural, culinary and artistic experiences to the city, along with art exhibitions, music, dance, movie projections, cooking classes and children's workshops. Come and greet mexican culture with just a 15 minute walk from the city center.
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