MADRID
A DREAMER'S HOLIDAY TRIBUTE
TO SPAIN'S CENTRAL CAPITAL
We are not here to write a comprehensive, expert guide. There are plenty of resources out there. We are just a couple who are passionate about traveling and eating. And we are excited to share our experiences with you.
- Kev and Jackie
Our Features
El aeropuerto -> Centro de
la ciudad
Mercado de San Miguel
ta•pear : /tape'ar/ v
1 to have tapas
Your options from Barajas airport to the city center
A good starting point to sample all the Spanish specialities
A list of our favorite spots to "tapas crawl"
Made "In Spain"
Listen to this playlist while strolling the streets of Madrid
Museo Reina Sofia
If you like Picasso, Dali, Joan Miro and/or Juan Gris, this is the place to be
¡Bebamos!
Our guide to delicious Spanish beverages
Our Top Eats
The food selection changes frequently
Definitely order the sangría
Plaza de San Miguel, s/n, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Order - Avocado caprese, avocado sunny side up egg and pan con tomate
Calle del Pez, 20, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Order - Las croquettas and the pitcher of sangría
Calle Huertas 69, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Txakolina, Pintxoteca Madrileña:
Calle Cava Baja, 26, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Order - Raviolli de calabraza, tortilla de patata, patatas bravas
The "Lingo" of Spain
una caña: smallest size draft beer / great for the summer / Don't order or ask for "una cerveza"
una copa de cava: a glass of sparkling wine from Spain / remember the "v" in cava is pronounced as "b" / you can order blanca (white) or rosado (rosé)
la tortilla de patata: spanish omelette stuffed with potatoes / can be found nearly in every restaurant / typically served cold
tapear: to have tapas / bar crawling / Spainards tend to drink and eat little dishes at one bar and hop to the next one
Salud: cheers
La comida: lunch time is typically 2-4 pm / many restaurants close from 4-8 pm / considered the biggest meal of the day
¡Hola!
