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Shopping in Madrid: A Comprehensive Guide Madrid’s Shopping Districts Flea Markets in Madrid Claiming Back Tax From Goods Bought in Spain Madrid is renowned as the best city in Spain for shopping, offering an extensive range of options to satisfy every taste. This guide will provide you with information on the most popular shopping malls…
Summary Valencia: Your Best & Fastest Bet Catalonia: Beach Fun Further Afield Costa del Sol: Spain’s Most Emblematic Beaches Alberche Beach: A Hidden Gem Along the River Madrid Rio: Fun in the Sun Within City Limits Madrid, while being one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is decidedly landlocked. In fact, it’s over 300…
Get a feel for Madrid at these favorite hangouts: Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de Oriente Gran Via Calle Huertas Plaza San Andres Plaza Santa Ana Plaza de la Paja Plaza España Calle de Segovia For an authentic look at how locals live, stop at one of these plazas in Madrid for coffee, window…
Summary Cocido Madrileño Chocolate con Churros Cochinillo Asado Bocadillo de Calamares Callos a la Madrileña What to Eat in the Spanish Capital Madrid didn’t invent paella, it doesn’t have the sea right there for Spain’s famous fresh fish and it doesn’t have as many three-Michelin-star restaurants as San Sebastian. However, Madrid is still one of…
Summary From Barcelona to Tarragona by Train Getting from Reus Airport to Tarragona Getting from Barcelona Airport to Tarragona Getting from Madrid to Tarragona Accommodations What to See and Do in Tarragona Frequently Asked Questions Tarragona, located on the Costa Dorada, 60 miles from Barcelona, is a popular day trip destination known for its remarkable…
Summary Madrid to Valencia by Train Madrid to Valencia by Bus Madrid to Valencia by Car Madrid to Valencia by Plane Frequently Asked Questions Madrid—Spain’s largest city and capital—and Valencia (the third largest) are among the nation’s most popular destinations. Valencia offers the additional allure of being the nearest beach city to Madrid, making it…
Summary Museo del Prado Centro de Arte Reina Sofía Museo Taurino Madrid Blind Museum (Museo Tiflológico) Panteon de Goya (Goya’s Tomb) Museo Arqueológico Nacional Museo de la Ciudad Madrid History Museum Museo de San Isidro Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporáneo Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales Palacio Real Museo Lazaro Galdiano Museo del Traje (Garment Museum)…
Explore Central Madrid’s Iconic Areas Gran Via Shopping on Carmen and Preciados Puerta del Sol Cocido Madrileño Convento de las Descalzas Casa Labra Templo de Debod Madrid Post Office Plaza España Museo de las Telecomunicaciones When you visit Madrid, Sol and Gran Via are totally impossible to avoid—not that you’d want to. These two of…
Summary Discover Contemporary Art at the Reina Sofia Party All Night While Experiencing Madrid Nightlife Pack a Bag and Take a Day Trip Gaze at the Architecture at Plaza Mayor Cheer for Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Explore Lavapies, Huertas, and La Latina Eat Plenty of Chocolate con Churros Discover Historical Artistic Masterpieces at El…
Summary Madrid Bullfighting Season Where to Buy Tickets to See a Bullfight in Madrid How to Get to the Bullring in Madrid Madrid Bullfighting Festivals Bullfighting is deeply rooted within global historic traditions. However, modern public opinion often leans against this practice. While the site offers useful information for tourists interested in attending events, iBestTravel…
Summary History How to Get There What to See at Plaza de Cibeles What to Do Nearby Exploring Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid As one of Madrid’s most emblematic and iconic squares, Plaza de Cibeles has become as much a symbol of the city as Puerta del Sol. The neoclassical square in central Madrid serves…
Quick Overview History & Background How to Visit What to See Facilities What to Do Nearby C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain Get directions Phone: +34 917 74 10 00 Visit website Together with the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía forms Madrid’s prestigious “Golden Triangle”…
Summary of the Temple of Debod Experience History Temple of Debod Today Location & Getting There Other Noteworthy Sights Nearby C. de Ferraz, 1, Moncloa – Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain Get directions Phone +34 913 66 74 15 Visit website History What’s an authentic ancient Egyptian temple doing 2,000 miles outside of Egypt? The Temple…
Guide to Traveling in Spain 1. Bus and Train Travel in Spain 2. How to Spend 3 Days in San Sebastian 3. Travel from Barcelona to Cordoba 4. Travel from Toledo to Seville 5. Routes of the Camino de Santiago 6. Best Time to Visit the Camino de Santiago 1. Bus and Train Travel in…
Best Hotels Things to Do Best Shopping Best Restaurants Best Time to Go How to Get There Neighborhoods to Know How to Get Around Photo: Rory Fuller/iBestTravel There’s far more to Madrid than bullfighting, flamenco, and tapas, although you will certainly find all three in the Spanish capital. Named one of the best cities to…
Best Hotels in Madrid According to iBestTravel Readers Rosewood Villa Magna Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid Four Seasons Hotel Madrid The best hotels in Madrid, according to iBestTravel readers, are found in the Spanish capital’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Spain’s capital city is waiting to ignite the souls of its visitors. Be it through art, architecture, cultural…
Summary of The Madrid EDITION Location and Concept Design and Aesthetics Culinary Offerings Location and Concept Central Madrid—steps away from Plaza Mayor—is now home to the newest pearl in the collection of Edition Hotels; a necklace of sophisticated, party-prone properties that wraps around the planet from New York to Shanghai. Its Spanish-capital location is the…
Discover Madrid’s Las Salesas Neighbourhood Madrid’s Las Salesas neighbourhood – named for the nearby Plaza de las Salesas – has sprung to life in recent years thanks to a new wave of pioneering business owners. Nestled between the iconic Gran Vía, party-loving Chueca, and stately Colón, Las Salesas is especially well-known for its variety of…
iBestTravel Local Cassandra Gambill moved to Madrid in 2010 to make her millions teaching English. Instead, she discovered a golden city that is vibrant, good-humored, and fast-paced yet leisurely; one in which you can just as easily while away your time sampling blood sausage in a traditional taberna as you can taking a boat out…
Experience the Vibrant Malasaña Neighborhood in Madrid Bubbling with life at any time of day – and often long into the night – Malasaña is Madrid’s hippest neighborhood. Surrounding Plaza del 2 de Mayo and near the Tribunal Metro stop, this trendy barrio is just minutes from Sol and a short walk to the most…