Madrid, come and visit the capital of Spain
Madrid, a destination with millions of stories to be created; offering a wide range of cultural, leisure and entertainment that caters to millions who visit each year.
What to eat in Madrid?
From the porra to the tortilla, for breakfast, lunch or dinner… all through the day Madridian specialties, with their magic touch, are available from their extremely varied menu.
Tapas
The madridians love breakfast, and above all, their tapas. Grilled shrimp, in their shell, or with garlic; mussels, steamed or in brine; anchovies in vinegar, are typical Madridian tapas, as well as croquettes and casseroles of all varieties can be found in almost every bar.
And at lunch time
The madridian stew and cow tripe are the most traditional dishes by far. Chickpea stew, with spinach and cod or lentils and chorizo, and baked beans are all sturdy dishes full of flavour.
It is worth mentioning that it is said that Madrid offers the best fish in Spain; the sea bream, hake and sea bass are what Madridians eat most. With respect to meat they have the classic steak or pork loins, but game meat is also highly regarded by the locals, such as boar, deer, partridge and pheasant.
Offal also plays an important role in the Madridian diet: chicken-tripe, gizzards, pig intestines etc. are all traditional dishes, as well as pickles, gherkins and olives…
Where to sleep in Madrid
Madrid offers a wide range of hotels of the highest quality for both tourists and those on business.
Hotels in Madrid
A wide variety of hotels with styles to match the tastes of any customer; services and commodities that will make the traveller feel like they are at home.
This offer of hotels is accompanied by a selection of tourist apartments, lodges, campsites on the outskirts and student residences, without forgetting the many possible .
What to do in Madrid
Traditional or modern: the theme parks, the exciting night life of the capital, choose a play or film from it’s extensive and varying programme...
Outdoor shows with the arrival of summer, or the current exhibition. Madrid houses a vast agenda of musical events, stage and film, without forgetting the large selection of bars, cafes and restaurants.
Scarce kilometres from the capital you can find the greener side to Madrid. Places like las lagunas del sur (southern lakes), close to Chinchón, the Hayedo de Montejo and the Natural park of Cumbre, Circo y Lagunas de Peñalara in the Sierra de Guadarrama, are some sites that you just shouldn’t miss.
