Exploring Madrid with Michelle Vaz, Coming Along?

Retiro Park

STEP BY STEP

Madrid has pockets of places that are best discovered on foot. I love the Parque del Retiro because there are so many pretty spots to explore inside, like the Palacio de Cristal, the lake, and the peacock garden. I also love taking visitors to the Templo de Debod, Palacio Real (Royal Palace of Madrid), Almudena Cathedral, and the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas (the bull ring).There are also a few neighborhoods that one must visit – Chueca for boutique shopping and shoes, Malasaña for the nightlife and art, Salamanca for high street fashion and Gran Via Street which is sort of the ‘main street’ of Madrid.

LOCAL STORIES

I’d recommend heading to ViCool for a set menu dinner. Here, you’ll get to experience Spanish delicacies with a contemporary twist and for a price that doesn’t break the bank! Another good option is the Mercado de San Anton which is a gourmet food court with a buzzing ambience. It’s a great place to try many different types of Spanish food. For the best churros and chocolate in town, go to Chocolateria Valor.

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At Las Uvas Dulces, try the Berenjana con Miel (fried egg plant with honey, trust me – it’s delicious!), croquetas, and crispy shrimp. They serve a mean hamburger too.

Go to La Tagliatella for hearty Italian food and to Twin Pizza for when you’re tired of Spanish food and just want some good ol’ pizza!

Also, no matter where you go, don’t ask for a sangria. Order a Tinto de Verano instead. It’s the same thing but if you say sangria, you’ll get some overpriced version of the drink.

FLAMENCO AND MORE

1) See a Flamenco show

2) Eat tapas and go pub hopping (these two go together)

SOUVENIRS