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Only the best spots to shop, wine, dine and get hyped up in the Spanish capital - a modern city that honors its historical heritage. Passionate people from Madrid are all about getting together, enjoying life and art in all its forms. Regardless of the season, Madrid abounds in art venues, cultural manifestations and night life. However, a little bit of shopping won’t hurt either. 😉 💡Tip: go for a day trip to Toledo! It is known as the "City of the Three Cultures" for the cultural influences of Christians, Muslims, and Jews throughout its history. The city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage. Highlights: 🐻 El Oso y el Madroño (the Bear and the Strawberry Tree) - the symbol of the city, is a sculpture from the 2nd half of the 20th century, that represents the coat of arms of Madrid and is found on the east side of the Puerta del Sol, between Calle de Alcalá and Carrera de San Jerónimo, in the historical centre of the capital. 🐂 Corrida de toros - Spanish-style bullfighting, involves a physical contest with humans (and other animals) attempting to publicly subdue, immobilize, or kill a bull. The most common bull used is the Spanish Fighting Bull (Toro Bravo), a type of cattle native to the Iberian Peninsula. This style of bullfighting is seen to be both a sport and performance art. In a traditional corrida, three toreros (or matadores) each "fight" against two out of a total of six "fighting" bulls to death. 💃🏻Flamenco - is an art form (incorporating poetry, singing, guitar playing, dance, polyrhythmic hand-clapping and finger snapping) strongly influenced by the Gitanos, but which has its deeper roots in Moorish musical traditions. Flamenco culture originated in Andalusia, but has since become one of the icons of Spanish music and even Spanish culture in general. 🍖Jamón - is a kind of dry-cured ham that’s at the heart of Spanish culture and cuisine. There exist two great traditions of artisanal cured hams in Spain, both of which are a source of enjoyment and great pride among Spaniards: 1. Jamón Serrano - a cured country ham made from conventional pork. 2. Jamón Ibérico - produced from non-acorn fed pigs (Cerdo Ibérico) or acorn-fed variety which results in Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (considered the world's finest ham). 🥨 Churros - is a type of fried dough, made with choux pastry dough piped into hot oil with a piping bag and large closed star tip or similar shape. They can either be thin (and sometimes knotted) or long and thick, where they are known as porras or jeringos in some regions. Normally eaten for breakfast dipped in champurrado, hot chocolate, dulce de leche or café con leche. 🏟️ Football fans should be very excited about Madrid, as it hosts one of the best teams ever - Real Madrid. Visit Real Madrid’s home by taking a tour on their stadium, Santiago Bernabéu.

Madrid is a home to some of my all time favorite cafes and after two years of thorough research I am bringing you the list of the best places to enjoy your coffee in Spanish capital! I will be focusing on the quality of the beverage, the vibes the place gives out, customer service, food options, the general aesthetics and whether it is vegan\vegetarian friendly, as well as if it is lap-top or pet friendly. I am also including the pricing, information of general coffee culture in Spain, and even how to order in Spanish like a local! Convinient for expats living in Spain or studying abroad, as well as for travelers and locals passionate about coffee. This Guide includes: -28 hand-picked cafes with my personal detailed notes and recommendations -Cafes organized neatly by neighbourhoods -Interactive map of all of the places mentioned -Price range & Budget hacks -Whether they are lap top, pet and vegan friendly -Coffee Vocabulary in Spanish -How to order like a local The guide is mobile friendly and easy to use on-the-go. If you have any questions, feel free to message me! TAP INTO EACH PLACE to directly get directions with google maps and don't forget to download Thatch free app to have easier access. Also make sure to subscribe to get notified when I launch new guides and itineraries!