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Vermeer's View of Delft and 25 Mauritshuis masterpieces at the Thyssen
9 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 · Source:
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Pre-Raphaelite women artists + Minor White at Fundación MAPFRE
24 Sept 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 · Source:
Fundación MAPFRE
Cine en el Jardín: October outdoor films at the Real Jardín Botánico, Madrid
6 – 27 Oct · Source:
Real Jardín Botánico CSIC
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“Founded 1894 at Pasadizo de San Ginés; huge queue but it moves fast, tiny inside. The chocolate is so thick it's for dipping, not drinking.”
Adi à Paris
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Chocolatería San Ginés
“The best churros in Madrid with thick hot chocolate for dipping; historic spot with a queue outside.”
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Chocolatería San Ginés
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Parque del Buen Retiro
Madrid's green lung: rent a rowboat on the big lake, catch open-air art shows and living statues, and picnic with market food.
Ten con Ten
She came for the risotto — 'I needed my risotto'. English menu available.
Chocolatería San Ginés
Founded 1894 at Pasadizo de San Ginés; huge queue but it moves fast, tiny inside. The chocolate is so thick it's for dipping, not drinking.
Mercado de la Paz
Cute local food market in Salamanca (near C/ Serrano 50) — stalls with wines and manchego cheese.
Plaza Mayor
Arcaded square lined with terrace cafés under white umbrellas.
Catedral de la Almudena
The plaza in front of the cathedral is a good photo spot next to the Royal Palace.
Gran Vía
Look up at the ornate domed corner buildings along Gran Vía — endless beauty.
Palacio de Cristal
Inside Retiro park; was closed to visitors that day but beautiful from outside, with a turtle pond in front.
Puerta del Sol
The Casa de Correos clock tower is right behind you for photos.
Bar Trafalgar
The most recommended spot and it delivers: best Bloody Mary ever, chistorra in egg-yolk cream, anchovy-and-butter toast, ventresca tataki.
Casa Gerardo
Old-school taberna at C/ Calatrava 21: wines from €2.70-3.90, a top cheese plate and the deceptively simple tomato-tuna salad.
Fratelli Figurato
One of the best burratas he's ever eaten; the pizza ranked 3rd in Europe in 2021 — also try oven mushrooms and chestnut-ricotta ravioli.
Hangy Korean BBQ
Grill-your-own at the table; order the couples' set and don't miss the kimchi — popular, worth booking.
Mercado de San Fernando
Market full of bars on Calle de Embajadores 41 where locals drink afternoon vermouth — it comes with a free aperitivo; order torreznos (€8).
Mercado de San Miguel
Cool market with a young vibe: grab sangria with tapas, cheese-and-fried-onion empanadas, tuna tataki; great for an evening aperitivo.
Palacio Real de Madrid
Right next to Almudena Cathedral — easy to combine the two.
Plaza del Callao
Flower planters on Gran Vía by Plaza Callao make a good photo stop.
Rosi La Loca Taberna
He calls it the coolest bar in Europe: flower ceiling, Alice in Wonderland glasses, cocktails €12-13 and tuna tataki served in dry-ice smoke.
SSSTUFFF
Clothing store built like a bakery — plastic bread display but real bread hangers; buy 2+ pieces get 10% off.
Thai Sol Foot Massage
Thai foot massage near Puerta del Sol — she calls it perfect and says to write the name down.
Colón Tours
Fashion, food, market, history and Toledo tours; meeting point at Plaza del Callao, and there's a free intro tour.
Numa Pompilio
Calle Velázquez 18; sit in the garden terrace and order the cacio e pepe finished in a pecorino wheel or the artichoke pasta.
Templo de Debod
Climb the hill by the temple for a panoramic sunset view of the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral; crowds gather at sunset.
El Corte Inglés Callao
Free rooftop: buy food at the gourmet floor of the Callao department store, sit down and look out over all of Madrid.
Hotel Regina
On Calle de Alcalá 19, right next to Puerta del Sol; beautiful lobby, lounge and restaurant.
Mercado de San Miguel
A must — historic iron-and-glass market with vermouth, cheese, pickles and sweet treats.
Primark Gran Vía
Worth saving your shopping for: a grand historic building with several floors and a glass dome; Christmas decor from €3.
Chamberí
One of her favourite Madrid neighbourhoods to wander.
Plaza de Olavide
Cute market in the square with clothes, jewellery and food — jamón carved on the spot, empanada de bonito and liqueur tastings.
Probashi
Tiny authentic spot on Calle del Olivar: excellent lamb stew and the best palak paneer she's had — everything swims in oil.
Rosaleda del Parque del Retiro
Inside Retiro park — roses bloom mid-May to June, best time to visit.
El Boquerón
Calle de Valencia 14 — a window packed with Spanish conservas: Ortiz bonito, anchovies, mackerel.
Fismuler
Famous for its burnt Basque cheesecake — the same one served as dessert at Molino de Pez.
Gran Vía
Madrid's main boulevard with historic buildings and theatres; candy shops here sell chili-pepper shaped gummies that are genuinely spicy.
La Casa Encendida
Art centre at Ronda de Valencia 2 — the video-art show on African culture, 'Chorus in Rememory of Flight', was especially impressive.
Mercado de San Antón
A more modern market — stop for a Spanish tortilla (frittata) with bread and a glass of sangria.
Sakale
Cute sushi spot in the centre at Calle del Molino de Viento 4 — long rolls with nori and pistachio or spicy sauce and sprouts.
360 Rooftop Madrid
On his summary list of Madrid rooftops worth going up to.
Amazónico
Listed in his final Madrid restaurant round-up.
Calle de Fuencarral
Main shopping street for a fitting-room spree between drinks.
Calle de Serrano
One of Madrid's main shopping streets — luxury boutiques, international and upscale Spanish brands.
Casa Maravillas
Charming vintage spot on Calle Manuela Malasaña — head straight to the bar counter.
Chocolatería 1902
Churros with thick hot chocolate — a perfect dessert stop mid-walk.
Daniel Sorlut Ostras
Oysters shucked to order with lemon; the Spéciale de Claire n°3 is €3.10 each. Great midday stop.
El Rastro
Huge famous Sunday flea market but unbearably crowded and a bit disappointing — the surrounding streets are more pleasant.
Espacio Rastro Madrid
Designers' and artists' pop-up with art on the walls and craft stalls, near El Rastro.
Gracias Vieja
Café-bar at Calle Lavapiés 25 serving coffee, drinks and plates.
Matteo Cucina Italiana
Tiny Italian spot inside Mercado de la Paz — good burrata with sun-dried tomatoes and focaccia.
Mercado de Barceló
On his summary list of Madrid markets worth visiting.
Mercado de San Ildefonso
On his summary list of Madrid markets worth visiting.
Nevercrew mural
Big Nevercrew bear mural painted for Urvanity — a street-art stop in Chueca.
Plaza de Oriente
Pose beside the marble statues of the Spanish kings (Wamba) along the tree-lined promenade.
Plaza de San Ildefonso
Streets around the plaza in Malasaña are full of design and stationery shops with illustrated posters and wrapping paper.
Takos al Pastor
The most famous tacos in Madrid with a long queue — arrive at the 13:00 opening to get straight in; try mushroom tacos with cheese.
The Cookie Lab
Small shop with excellent American cookies: Red Velvet, S'mores, Salted Caramel, Double Dark.
Zuma
Listed in his final Madrid restaurant round-up.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
The airport is huge — arrive early, especially if you want to claim Tax Free at the Global Blue desk after check-in.
Carrasco Ibéricos
Iberian ham counter inside the market; jamón de bellota from €25.
CoolRooms Atocha
They lend guests umbrellas — handy on rainy Madrid evenings.
El Capricho Extremeño
Cash only, huge queue on Calle Carlos Arniches: tostas with goat cheese and jam, stew, and Madrid's famous calamari sandwich.
El Perenquén
Canary Islands street-food stall inside Mercado de San Fernando.
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
On a cobbled street with the Hermès boutique on the corner.
Palacio de Cristal
Glass pavilion inside Retiro Park.
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid
Rooftop terrace at Plaza Mayor 2 with views over Madrid.
Plaza de Cibeles
Classic stop on a walk through central Madrid: the Bank of Spain building, the Cibeles fountain and palace.
Teatro Real
Visible on the skyline from the Callao rooftop viewpoints.
Gran Vía
She avoids Gran Vía and everything around Plaza Callao — too touristy; crosses it at most on the way.
Ultramarinos Quintín
Recommended by her hotel but she says it was expensive and totally bland — don't go.
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