MADRID
SPAIN
A weekend in Madrid is enough to discover its beauties; picturesque streets, art museums, creative street signs, the sunshine and Spanish food.
Busy streets around Plaza de Espana
Busy streets around Plaza de Espana
Little cute book shops are everywhere in Madrid
Little cute book shops are everywhere in Madrid
What did I enjoy the most out of all these? Definitely the FOOD! So yes, the title of this post could be ‘where to eat in Madrid’.
Streets signs are the most beautiful I have ever seen
Streets signs are the most beautiful I have ever seen
Beautiful street name signs
Beautiful street name signs
If you are a food lover, a weekend in Madrid will satisfy your taste buds. Apart from the traditional well known Spanish dishes, Madrid offers a lot of alternative food combinations and choices.
Beautiful book stores
Beautiful book stores
Wandering around Madrid's streets
Wandering around Madrid's streets
Spend an afternoon at San Miguel Market or Mercado de San Miguel in Spanish. It is touristy but this doesn’t make it less interesting.
Eat fresh seafood and dring sparkling wine at Mariscos Morris which is located inside the famous San Miguel food market
Eat fresh seafood and dring sparkling wine at Mariscos Morris which is located inside the famous San Miguel food market
After a long museum visit at Prado you will definitely feel thirsty so try a freshly squeezed juice at Faborit fresh bar.
At El Señor Martín’s stand which is located inside San Miguel Market, you can try Andalusian fried fish on the go
At El Señor Martín’s stand which is located inside San Miguel Market, you can try Andalusian fried fish on the go
Then head to Navaja restaurant for an evening out. The place is relaxed and ideal to enjoy a few drinks and some Spanish food with a Peruvian touch. The result is super delicious!
Navaja restaurant
Navaja restaurant
If you feel like trying tapas but with a Japanese twist, head to Yakitoro. Interesting combinations such as tomato with ginger, smoked sardines with Iberian bacon or tuna tataki will fascinate you and make you want to go back!
Tomato with pickled ginger and extra-virgin olive oil at Yakitoro restaurant
Tomato with pickled ginger and extra-virgin olive oil at Yakitoro restaurant
Of course it is not all about food. There are drinks too! Try some famous gin & tonic on a roof terrace, or on a local square.
Tapas with a Japanese twist at Yakitoro restaurant
Tapas with a Japanese twist at Yakitoro restaurant
Mingle with Spanish people; they know to seize each day! You will meet them in local stores, little book shops, cute flower shops and on every park bench enjoying the sun!
Madrid is full of small bars serving gin and tonic
Madrid is full of small bars serving gin and tonic