Parque de Templo de Debod in Madrid
Egyptian temple in Madrid! A gift to the people of Spain for working to save the temple of Abu Simbel from destruction, it's an impressive artifact in an even more impressive location!
CaixaForum Madrid in Madrid
Features an ever changing round of contemporary art exhibitions from the Caixa collection, worth a stop, if only to take a peek at the vertical garden. Free entry.
Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid
One of Madrid's "must see" art museums. Seriously good collection and Picasso's Guernica will leave you speechless.
Palacio Real de Madrid in Madrid
The Spanish Royal Family are rarely in residence in this 18thC palace that just shrieks "my palace is bigger than your palace" Apparently size does matter.
Almudena Cathedral in Madrid
Madrid's cathedral is located directly in front of the royal palace, it was completed in the 1990s after over 100 years in construction.
Atocha Railway Station
It's not every day you walk into a train station and find a tropical garden inside.. With a pond stacked full of turtles!
El Brillante in Madrid
They say they serve the best calamari bocadillos in Madrid! Hard to find standing room during lunchtime rush, but the efficiency of the waiters amongst the chaos is an amazing sight.
Lavapies in Madrid
This immigrants' bario a short hop from the main drag is where I go to eat in Madrid. Turkish, Indian, Kurdish, and Moroccan restaurants abound here.
Kebapchi Jalo in Madrid
Kurdish kebabs (jalos) and a good selection of mixed plates and salads. One of my favourite places in Madrid, I make sure I visit every time I'm in town!
Alhambra Restaurant in Madrid
It's nothing to look at from the outside, and the decor is pretty awful, but this is seriously good, authentic Moroccan food at a good price. No alcohol served.
Bombay Palace in Madrid
Lavapies is full of Indian restaurants, but this one is the best and favoured by the locals. Good, standard North Indian fare at reasonable prices. Always busy!
Parque del Buen Retiro in Madrid
Every big city needs a good park and El Retiro is one of the best. Join the locals strolling, relaxing and playing in this beautiful stretch of green.
Museo Nacional Del Prado in Madrid
Set aside several hours to take in all El Prado has to offer. Don't miss the Goyas nor Bosch's "Garden of Earthly Delights"
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid
Works on from the extensive Thyssen-Bornemisza collection, stretching from medieval to 20thC. Worth the visit just to see the stunning medieval religious paintings, but there's plenty of other nice pieces as well.
Palacio de Communications in Madrid
It's big, it's over the top and it's the most ridiculous post office i've ever seen in my life!
Gran Via in Madrid
Take a stroll along Madrid's busiest (and noisiest) street showcasing an astonishing collection of early 20thC architecture, grand hotels, shops and cinemas.
Calle Fuencarral in Madrid
Forget Calle Preciados, this is the street for shopping in Madrid, funky designer boutiques, known brands, alternative labels, cafes, restaurants & etc...
Mac Shop in Madrid
OK, so the North Americans might think this is old hat, but I can't describe to you how excited I was to discover my favourite lipsticks here in Spain!
Calle de Augusto Figueroa in Madrid
If you're looking for shoes, go here! This street is wall to wall shoe shops!
Puerta del Sol in Madrid
The centre of Madrid, even if it's not on your list you'll still find yourself passing through. Madrid celebrates NYE here, which can get a little crowded!
Museo Del Jamón in Madrid
This one is definitely for the tourists, but it will give you some idea of just how much jamón iberico is revered in Spain!
Iglesia De San Gines in Madrid
Madrid's oldest church, unfortunately it seems to be only open for services, so I've never been able to see inside.
Cat´s Hostel in Madrid
For the budget traveller, this is the best hostel in Madrid and one of the best i've ever stayed in anywhere. Friendly staff and lovely common patio to relax.
Supermercado Oriental in Madrid
The excuse for regular visits to Madrid, the best Asian supermarket in Spain (I should know, I've been searching a long time). A must for spice starved expats!
Castillo de Manzanares el Real in Manzanares el Real
A beautifully restored castle/palace in Manzanares el Real to the north of Madrid. It still belongs to the Duke of Infantado, who has ceded it to Madrid as a museum.
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sharon said 2 months, 1 week ago:
Thanks Alexandra!
comradekitsch said 3 weeks, 3 days ago:
Taking this with me next week! Thanks, Sharon! (p.s. we're still figuring out how to rent a car and find some of your Basque recommendations. It's in the works!)
sharon said 3 weeks, 2 days ago:
Hope you find it useful! And hope you enjoy Madrid! And get hold of that car!!
comradekitsch said 5 days, 10 hours ago:
Sharon, I just got back from Madrid and can say with confidence that your guide didn't lead me astray once. My compadres and I were in search of non-Spanish food and went to Bombay Palace on Friday and it blew our socks off. The best palak paneer any of us had ever had, and the friendliest service in possibly all of Europe... Gracias!
sharon said 5 days, 10 hours ago:
comradekitsch: I'm so glad you found it useful... and especially glad you liked Bombay Palace... I'm sad to say I'm currently in mourning for the recent demise of an Indian Restaurant closer to home (in Vitoria) that closed due to lack of interest... It was the best i've eaten in Spain, but that being said Bombay Palace does hit the spot!
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Alexandrasfavourites said 2 months, 1 week ago:
Nice guide as always :)