Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, has 3.2 million inhabitants and it is a great place to visit for a small taste of Spanish culture! Check out our insider tips about great places to visit!
While staying in Madrid, you should definitely visit Buen Retiro Park. It is one of the largest parks in Madrid and belonged to the Spanish Monarchy. A lot of beautiful sculptures and monuments can be discovered as well as a nice lake, which is located right in the middle of the park where you can have a pick-nick.
La Casa del Abuelo is a traditional tavern worth a visit for your culinary enjoyment. Believe it or not, this tavern is already over 110 years old and is still a place well known for traditional Spanish seafood dishes.
Visiting Museo del Jamon gives you the total Spanish food experience for an affordable snack in between. It's a place to meet locals among all age groups and promises a special Spanish atmosphere. Don't get confused by all the napkins on the floor, Spanish people do it to express their satisfaction.
If you are a sweets lover, you need to go to Chocolateria San Gines. The traditional dish is a hot chocolate with churros, which is worth dying for.
La Casa del Abuelo is a traditional tavern worth a visit for your culinary enjoyment. Believe it or not, this tavern is already over 110 years old and is still a place well known for traditional Spanish seafood dishes.
Visiting Museo del Jamon gives you the total Spanish food experience for an affordable snack in between. It's a place to meet locals among all age groups and promises a special Spanish atmosphere. Don't get confused by all the napkins on the floor, Spanish people do it to express their satisfaction.
If you are a sweets lover, you need to go to Chocolateria San Gines. The traditional dish is a hot chocolate with churros, which is worth dying for.
What to pack
Madrid gets really hot in the Summer, so make sure you bring some short, loose clothes that are big enough to hide your belly after having eaten tons of tapas. Europe Travelfriends suggest: Don't forget your sunglasses and bring a water spray to stay fresh!