| 45 | | Of course, you can take a taxi (35 Euros, fix price), Uber or Cabify. In those cases, it should not take more than 15 minutes. |
| 46 | | |
| 47 | | If you prefer public transport, Cuzco and Plaza de Castilla metro stations are at 5 and 10 minutes walking distance to the hotel, respectively. |
| 48 | | |
| 49 | | The Public Transport Consortium web site offers all the relevant information [https://www.crtm.es/?lang=en]. |
| 50 | | |
| 51 | | It offers maps and real-time apps/alerts at [https://www.crtm.es/muevete-por-madrid.aspx?lang=en]. |
| 52 | | |
| 53 | | You can get the information of different tickets and fares at [https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas.aspx?lang=en]. |
| 54 | | |
| 55 | | There is a public bike services BiciMAD [https://www.bicimad.com/]. |
| 56 | | |
| 57 | | |
| 58 | | == Language |
| 59 | | |
| 60 | | The official language of Spain is Spanish, together with other autonomic languages in some specific regions: |
| 61 | | |
| 62 | | * Catalonian (in Catalonia and Balearic Islands) |
| 63 | | * Aranés (in Arán Valley) |
| 64 | | * Valencian (in Valencia) |
| 65 | | * Galician (Galicia) |
| 66 | | * Basque (Basque Country and Navarra) |
| 67 | | |
| 68 | | |
| 69 | | == Currency and Credit/Debit Cards |
| 70 | | |
| 71 | | |
| 72 | | The currency in Spain is the Euro. The older currency (Peseta) is only accepted for exchange in the National Bank and their offices and only until 31/12/2020 [https://www.bde.es/bde/en/]. |
| 73 | | |
| 74 | | Major Credit and Debit cards, such as VISA and MasterCard are usually accepted everywhere. American Express is often also accepted, but not in smaller shops. |
| 75 | | |
| 76 | | |
| 77 | | |
| 78 | | == VAT Refund |
| 79 | | |
| 80 | | Most of the airports in Spain have offices and electronic machines for requesting tax refunds for non-EU residents. |
| 81 | | |
| 82 | | AENA, the National Airports Authority, offers the relevant information, in the case of the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport, the information is located here [https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/vat-refund.html]. |
| 83 | | |
| 84 | | |
| 85 | | |
| 86 | | == Self-tour - Not to miss while in Madrid |
| | 65 | - Metro (recommented, faster & cheaper, unless you prefer a taxi) |
| | 66 | - Cercanías (Commuter) Train |
| | 67 | - Bus |
| | 68 | - Taxi |
| | 69 | |
| | 70 | The most efficient method to reach the IETF venue from the Madrid Airport is by Taxi or rideshare service. If you are looking for a more immersive and cost-effective travel method, you can take the local Metro, Train, or Bus system. |
| | 71 | |
| | 72 | If you plan to use the public transport around Madrid, it is recommended to purchase 10-trips or a Multi Public Transport Card for 30 days, which can be just Metro, Bus, Cercanías Train, or combinations of them, so you can save more as much as you use it. All the information available at the [Metro web site](https://www.metromadrid.es/en). |
| | 73 | |
| | 74 | In addition to that, there is also a Tourist Card with unlimited traveling, and different options depending on the number of days (can be further recharged afterwards), which can be purchased at any of the airport terminals. [Complete Information](https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/otras-tarjetas/turistica/?lang=en). |
| | 75 | |
| | 76 | ### Transport Card and Personal Transport Card for Madrid Region |
| | 77 | |
| | 78 | If you plan to commute a lot, or stay more than 7 days its interesting instead of the Tourist Card or 10-trips, to consider a Personal Public Transport Card. Also for ages up to 14 or over 65 as then you get free access to all the public transport. |
| | 79 | |
| | 80 | Note that a Tourist Card for 1 week cost 42€, while the [30 days](https://crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/billetes-y-abonos/abono-transportes/abono-treinta-dias/?lang=en) option (Zone A, Madrid) with the Personal Public Transport Card is only 32,7€. In case of people below 26 years old, it is only 10€ (and in this case the complete Madrid region). |
| | 81 | |
| | 82 | You can use the [Virtual Transport Card app](https://www.crtm.es/billetes-y-tarifas/apps/tarjeta-transporte-virtual), either for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=tarjeta%20transporte%20virtual&c=apps) or [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/es/app/tarjeta-transporte/id1619770175), in order to "load" your transport tickets instead of requiring a formal card (waiting for authority confirmation, the formal card may be also required, at least in the case of iOS). |
| | 83 | |
| | 84 | To obtain the formal card (4€) at the airport, you can make an [appointment](https://webttp.comunidad.madrid/CRTM-ABONOS/entrada_cita.aspx) something like 60-120 minutes after your flight arrival (so you have time for immigration, baggage pick-up, customs, etc., much less if you travel from Schengen area). This [map](https://www.crtm.es/media/m22n41g0/oficinasgestionttp.png) shows all the available offices for making an appointment, including the ones in airport (T2. T4 seems not available at the moment, so if you land there, you need to take the [free shuttle](https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/transport-between-terminals.html#fromterminalt4) to T2). If you land outside the working hours of the airport offices, you will not be able to take advantage of the card for the 1st trip from the airport to the hotel, but still you can make the appointment nearby the venue or your hotel. Close (walking distance) to the venue there are two of them: |
| | 85 | - Plaza de Castilla |
| | 86 | - Nuevos Ministerios |
| | 87 | |
| | 88 | In case of flight delay and landing then after the office hours in the airport, you can [modify or cancel the appointment](https://webttp.comunidad.madrid/CRTM-ABONOS/modificar_anular.aspx), for example to re-book the appoointment near to the venue or your hotel, In this case also you will need to pay this trip to the hotel. |
| | 89 | |
| | 90 | You can also [order online](https://webttp.comunidad.madrid/CRTM-ABONOS/entrada.aspx?s=individual) and use your hotel address, at least 1 week before your arrival. Make sure to include your reservation number as part of the address so the hotel properly identify you when the post arrives. This means you will need to pay for the trip from the airport to the hotel. |
| | 91 | |
| | 92 | ### Metro :metro: |
| | 93 | |
| | 94 | The Madrid Airport is connected to the city of Madrid via the [Pink Metro Line 8](https://www.metromadrid.es/en/linea/linea-8). [Alternative map](https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/underground.html). This line ends at the Nuevos Ministerios Station, where you would need to transfer to the [Dark Blue Metro Line 10](https://www.metromadrid.es/en/linea/linea-10), direction "Hospital Infanta Sofia". The closest station to the Meliá Castilla is "Cuzco" (5 minutes walking to the Melíá Castilla), just 2 stations from Nuevos Ministerios. |
| | 95 | |
| | 96 | The total journey is estimated to be about 40-45 minutes in travel time and will cost 4.50€. Along with your regular single or 10-trip ticket, you have to buy a 3€ airport supplement which can be loaded on the same card. |
| | 97 | |
| | 98 | The airport has two metro stations; one at Terminal 2 (T2), floor 1, and the other one at Terminal 4 (T4), floor -1. Both are part of the pink line 8. These lines run from 06:00 to 01:30. |
| | 99 | |
| | 100 | ### Cercanías Train :train: |
| | 101 | |
| | 102 | Madrid Airport is served by the train line C-1 (light blue), located in Aeropuerto Terminal 4 (T4), floor -1. Take the C1 (light blue) line to the Madrid Chamartin Train Station where you will transfer to the Metro dark Blue Line 10 to the venue (direction Puerta del Sur, stop at Cuzco Station). |
| | 103 | |
| | 104 | You can also use at Madrid Chamartin the Metro light Blue Line 1 direction Valdecarros, stop just at the next Station Plaza de Castilla and walk to Meliá Castilla (10 minutes). |
| | 105 | |
| | 106 | Cercanias train tickets are about 2.60€ for a one-way trip and 5.20€ for a return one and can be purchased by the station’s automatic vendors. When buying a ticket, you must use it during the next 2 hours, while the return ticket is valid until next day. Expect about 45 minutes of travel time including transfers. |
| | 107 | |
| | 108 | [Complete information about the Cercanias network](https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/suburban-madrid). |
| | 109 | |
| | 110 | ### Bus :bus: |
| | 111 | |
| | 112 | There is a bus service from the airport to Madrid Center, however if you're staying at the Meliá Castilla, is not the best option, even if you will be directly connected to the Metro, or other buses. |
| | 113 | |
| | 114 | Nonetheless, the bus network (EMT) in Madrid is very extensive, and it can be useful specially if you get a Public Transport Card. [Information about the buses](https://www.emtmadrid.es/Bloques-EMT/Aeropuerto.aspx?lang=en-GB). Buses (not Metro) can also be paid directly with cash (up to 5 €) or credit card. |
| | 115 | |
| | 116 | The most complete information of all the coordinated transports is offered by the CRTM [(Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid)](https://www.crtm.es/tu-transporte-publico/?lang=en). |
| | 117 | |
| | 118 | ### Taxi & Rideshare :taxi: |
| | 119 | |
| | 120 | Madrid airport taxis are white taxi vehicles, with a red stripe and the city’s emblem on their sides. They are lined up at the airport taxi ranks, no matter the time or day. Each terminal is equipped with two taxi ranks, one at the departures and one at the arrivals level, while passengers are highly advised to hire their cabs exclusively from the official ranks to avoid getting overcharged. |
| | 121 | |
| | 122 | Madrid taxis are metered. However, the ride from the airport to the Hotel or City Center is set at 35€, even if the transfer takes place during the night or on public holidays. Additionally, luggage isn’t an extra charge. The travel time is about 20-30 minutes, however, could spike up to 40-50 during peak traffic hours. |
| | 123 | |
| | 124 | Uber, Cabify and Bolt are rideshare services offered in Madrid. The rideshare station at the Madrid Airport is located in the designated passenger pick-up area outside the airport labeled, "VTC/Rideshares.". |
| | 125 | |
| | 126 | ### Sim/eSim Cards |
| | 127 | - [SimLocal InMotion](https://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-adolfo-suarez/airport-services/shops-and-restaurants/simlocal-inmotion.html), Available in T1 and T4. |
| | 128 | - [Airalo](https://www.airalo.com/), |
| | 129 | - [O2](https://o2online.es/movil). |
| | 130 | - [Simyo](https://www.simyo.es/tarifas-movil.html). |
| | 131 | - [PepePhone](https://www.pepephone.com/tarifas-moviles). |
| | 132 | - [Lowi](https://www.lowi.es/tarifas-internet-movil/). |
| | 133 | - [Masmovil](https://www.masmovil.es/tarifas-moviles). |
| | 134 | - [Vodafone](https://www.vodafone.es/c/particulares/es/productos-y-servicios/movil/prepago-y-recargas/tarifas-de-prepago/), |
| | 135 | |
| | 136 | ### IBERIA Airlines |
| | 137 | |
| | 138 | Iberia Airlines is the [featured air carrier for IETF 123](https://www.ietf.org/meeting/123/featured-airline/), offering IETF attendees a discount on flights to Madrid for IETF 123. |
| | 139 | |
| | 140 | ### Immigration, Baggage Claim and Customs |
| | 141 | |
| | 142 | Usually inmigration is very fast in Madrid airport. If you're traveling from a country outside the Schengen area and your hold an European Union passport (also if you're citizen of Iceland, Norway or Switzerland), you will be able to use the ABC system (Automatic Border Control). No need for any previous registration. |
| | 143 | |
| | 144 | All the information regarding passport control, baggage claim and customs is available at [AENA](https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/arrivals-area.html#passportcontrol). |
| | 145 | |
| | 146 | ## Arrival Coordination :flight_arrival: |
| | 147 | [Arrival Coordination](/meeting/123/ArrivalCoordination) |
| | 148 | |
| | 149 | ## Departure Coordination :flight_departure: |
| | 150 | [Departure Coordination](/meeting/123/DepartureCoordination) |
| | 151 | |
| | 152 | ## Fast Track, Lounges and Air Room :hotel: |
| | 153 | All the Barajas terminals offer Fast Track and Lounges, which can be also acquired by means of the [AENA Club](https://clubcliente.aena.es/AenaClub/en/) service. |
| | 154 | |
| | 155 | There is not a in-airport hotel, but an equivalent service is offered by means of the [Air Room](https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/air-rooms.html). |
| | 156 | |
| | 157 | ## Language :globe_with_meridians: |
| | 158 | Spain's official language: **Spanish**, together with other autonomic languages in some specific regions: |
| | 159 | |
| | 160 | - Catalonian (in Catalonia and Balearic Islands) |
| | 161 | - Aranés (in Arán Valley) |
| | 162 | - Valencian (in Valencia) |
| | 163 | - Galician (in Galicia) |
| | 164 | - Basque (in Basque Country and Navarra) |
| | 165 | - Bable (in Asturias) |
| | 166 | There are few more, but rarely used. |
| | 167 | |
| | 168 | [IETF Language Buttons](/meeting/buttons) |
| | 169 | |
| | 170 | ## Money Conversion € |
| | 171 | The official (cash) currency of Spain is the **Euro** (international abbreviation EUR€). |
| | 172 | |
| | 173 | All the airport terminals offer [currency exchange services](https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/currency-exchange.html). Note that exchange rates at currency exchanges and ATMs in most airports are not as good as ATMs at banks in town. |
| | 174 | |
| | 175 | [XE Currency Conversion Website](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=EUR) |
| | 176 | |
| | 177 | The older currency (Peseta) is only accepted for exchange in the [National Bank](https://www.bde.es/bde/en/). |
| | 178 | |
| | 179 | ## Credit Cards :bank: |
| | 180 | Major Credit and Debit cards, such as VISA and MasterCard are usually accepted everywhere. American Express and other cards are often also accepted, but not in smaller shops. |
| | 181 | |
| | 182 | ## ATM :atm: |
| | 183 | There are many banks in the area around the Meliá which have ATMs. Check the [map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=102JuLhlShMRQjo64ygpH223ifcjkyXc&usp=sharing) for them. |
| | 184 | |
| | 185 | ## VAT Refund |
| | 186 | Most of the airports in Spain have "electronic kiosk" (DIVA) for requesting tax refunds for non-EU residents, and offices for support in case the validation through the machine could not get achieved. |
| | 187 | |
| | 188 | AENA offers the relevant information for each airport. [Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport](https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/vat-refund.html). |
| | 189 | |
| | 190 | ## Electrical Plug / Outlet :electric_plug: |
| | 191 | [Electrical Plug and Voltage Information for Spain](https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/when-travelling/travel-adaptor-for-spain/) |
| | 192 | In Spain, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type C and F are used. The standard voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. |
| | 193 | |
| | 194 | ## Weather :sunny: |
| | 195 | [Current weather conditions in Madrid, Spain](https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/madrid/308526/weather-forecast/308526). |
| | 196 | - [Madrid's Climate](https://www.esmadrid.com/en/madrid-climate). |
| | 197 | - Stay hydrated. |
| | 198 | - Avoid outside activities (especially exercise) in the central hours of the day. If you want to go outside, then wear sunblock, hat/cap, sunglasses, extra water even with electrolytes. |
| | 199 | |
| | 200 | ## Tap Water & Fountains :fountain: |
| | 201 | The tap water in Spain is normally drinkable, and this is specially true in Madrid region. |
| | 202 | - [Quality of the water and measurements](https://www.canaldeisabelsegunda.es/en/water_quality), For the Meliá area, select Madrid-Tetuan or Madrid-Chamartin. |
| | 203 | - [public fountains with tap water across the city](https://datos.madrid.es/portal/site/egob/menuitem.c05c1f754a33a9fbe4b2e4b284f1a5a0/?vgnextoid=b8b2e44003b95510VgnVCM1000001d4a900aRCRD&vgnextchannel=374512b9ace9f310VgnVCM100000171f5a0aRCRD). |
| | 204 | |
| | 205 | ## Parks and Gardens |
| | 206 | Madrid has many green areas. [Information and map](https://www.esmadrid.com/en/parks-gardens-madrid). |
| | 207 | |
| | 208 | ## Safety |
| | 209 | In general Spain is safe. Madrid and its extensive public transport are not an exception. |
| | 210 | |
| | 211 | Madrid is a big city, so usual recommendations about pickpockets, especially in busy shopping and tourist areas, apply. |
| | 212 | |
| | 213 | Of course, as in any other big city, there are some more remote suburbs, which I will not recommend to visit. |
| | 214 | |
| | 215 | ## Emergency Assistance :ambulance: :cop: |
| | 216 | In case of an emergency situation, the emergency number in Spain is **112**. |
| | 217 | |
| | 218 | In addition to that, you have the "SATE" or [Foreign Tourist Assistance Service](https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/sate). |
| | 219 | |
| | 220 | There is a closer [police station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ly7UyHVBKZ3r7Usy8) to the Meliá (12m walk). |
| | 221 | |
| | 222 | There are several Hospitals very close to the hotel. A selection of them are pinned in the above map. |
| | 223 | |
| | 224 | ## Pharmacies |
| | 225 | Several in the area. You can search them [here](https://www.farmacias.es/madrid/28046). |
| | 226 | |
| | 227 | ## Laundry |
| | 228 | - [Lavazum](https://openvend.lavazum.com/pwa/?name=SQ.G.Margallo). |
| | 229 | - [EB2](https://www.facebook.com/eb2tintorerialavanderia/). |
| | 230 | - [Washrocks](https://washrocks.com/). |
| | 231 | - [DVmantenlimpio](https://lavenderiacerca.com/lavanderia-autoservicio-dvmantenlimpio-madrid-madrid/). |
| | 232 | - [Lavalux Pinox Alta](https://lavalux.es/lavanderias-cerca-de-mi/). |
| | 233 | - [Redlimpio](https://www.redlimpio.es/tienda/). |
| | 234 | |
| | 235 | |
| | 236 | ## Dry Cleaner |
| | 237 | - [Tintorerias Castellana](https://www.tintoreriascastellana.es/). |
| | 238 | - [EB2](https://www.facebook.com/eb2tintorerialavanderia/). |
| | 239 | - [Washrocks](https://washrocks.com/). |
| | 240 | |
| | 241 | |
| | 242 | ## Information Points for Visitors |
| | 243 | Oficial Regional & Municipal Government Services |
| | 244 | - [Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tourist Information Point](https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/santiago-bernabeu-stadium-tourist-information-point). Walking distance from the Melíá Castilla. |
| | 245 | - [Tourist Information Centres](https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information-centres). |
| | 246 | - [Madrid Visitor Services](https://www.esmadrid.com/en/madrid-visitor-services). |
| | 247 | |
| | 248 | ## Tipping Culture |
| | 249 | Tipping is not a must in Spain, typically if you pay with cash, you round up the bill, or add up to a 10%. |
| | 250 | |
| | 251 | ## Nearby Grocery, Supermarkets and Convenience Stores |
| | 252 | There are several types of supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores at walking distance of the venue. Look for them in our [map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=102JuLhlShMRQjo64ygpH223ifcjkyXc&usp=sharing). |
| | 253 | - Cheaper options: Alcampo, Carrefour, Día, Mercadona, Lidl and SuperCOR. |
| | 254 | - More expensive, probably if you want to bring some Spanish food back home: [Sanchez Romero](https://sanchez-romero.com/tiendas/castellana/). |
| | 255 | - [Open25](https://open25market.com/en/home/). Multiple locations open 24x365 around 15m walk from the Melíá Castilla. Look for them using Google Maps, as their web site doesn't list all them. |
| | 256 | - [Tokyo-Ya](https://www.tokyo-ya.es/) offers food from Japan and other Asian countries. Similar alternative Asian supermarket is [Wenzhou](https://wenzhousupermercados.com/). |
| | 257 | |
| | 258 | ## Apple and electronics nearby the Meliá Hotel :apple: :computer: |
| | 259 | - [eComputer](https://www.ecomputer.es/tienda-informatica/). Poeta Joan Maragall, 24 (very close to Meliá). Not just Apple. |
| | 260 | - [MediaMarkt](https://www.mediamarkt.es/es/store/castellana-1216), |
| | 261 | - [K-Tuin Madrid-Orense](https://www.k-tuin.com/). |
| | 262 | - [Rossellimac Caleido](https://rossellimac.es/pages/caleido?srsltid=AfmBOop0LNl4zaJHDuW5cnKzfhLE3Di5nAkH60wYNiY5UgLiAtSauhaQ). |
| | 263 | - [Reparaciones El Experto](https://www.facebook.com/p/Reparaciones-el-Experto-100063623410560/?locale=es_ES) Phone repairs nearby the venue. |
| | 264 | - Repair Apple Products urgently: [iFixRapid](https://www.ifixrapid.com/en). |
| | 265 | |
| | 266 | ## Shopping :shopping: |
| | 267 | Nearby, even walking distance (25m) |
| | 268 | - Shopping mall [“El Corte Inglés Castellana"](https://www.elcorteingles.es/centroscomerciales/es/eci/centros/centro-comercial-castellana). |
| | 269 | - [Caleido](https://www.caleido.es/en). |
| | 270 | - Nearby Traditional Market [“La Remonta"](https://www.mercadolaremonta.com/). |
| | 271 | |
| | 272 | Ouside the Meliá Castilla area |
| | 273 | - The main shopping area downtown are [Gran Vía](https://www.esmadrid.com/en/gran-via-compras), the so called ["Golden Mile"](https://molinsdesign.com/en/the-golden-mile-of-madrid-what-shops-are/) and Callao-Puerta del Sol area (next to Gran Vía). |
| | 274 | - [Las Rozas Village](https://www.tbvsc.com/las-rozas-village/en), a cozy, elegant, outlet with the very best brands some 12 miles from downtown Madrid. Dedicated buses over and back leave from the heart of the city. |
| | 275 | |
| | 276 | Bookstores |
| | 277 | - El Corte Inglés Castellana has a large bookstore. |
| | 278 | - [Lé](https://www.libreriale.es/index.php) is very close to the Meliá. |
| | 279 | - [Libros Alcaná](https://www.libros-antiguos-alcana.com/), They also have antique books. |
| | 280 | - [TikBooks](https://www.tikbooks.com/). Used books. |
| | 281 | - [Casa del Libro](https://www.casadellibro.com/nosotros/tienda/orense-11/21). One of the bigger bookstore chains in Madrid. |
| | 282 | - [Librería del Prado](https://www.libreriadelprado.com/). Antique books, not in the Meliá area, next to Plaza Santa Ana. |
| | 283 | |
| | 284 | Printing and related |
| | 285 | - [Workcenter](https://www.workcenter.es/workcenter-castellana). DHL office as well. |
| | 286 | |
| | 287 | |
| | 288 | TAX-FREE SHOPPING |
| | 289 | |
| | 290 | Madrid is a great destination for shopping tourism. Non-EU visitors can also take advantage of the tax refund to save extra money on their travel expenses. |
| | 291 | |
| | 292 | Remember that, to be elegible, you must present your original passport in the shop. |
| | 293 | |
| | 294 | To obtain a tax refund before leaving the country through airport customs, non-EU residents can apply for an early refund by completing the procedures at major shopping centers, at offices in the city center, or even from their smartphone using an [app](https://www.globalblue.com/en/shoppers/mobile-customer-care). |
| | 295 | |
| | 296 | Regardless, as indicated above in the VAT Refund section, visitors must validate their purchases at the airport's DIVA kiosk by presenting the forms provided by the shop. |
| | 297 | |
| | 298 | There are several tax-free operators on the market. [Global Blue](https://www.globalblue.com/en/shoppers/how-to-shop-tax-free/destinations/spain), one of the main international tax-free operators, offers all the methods for early refund options in Madrid and they have multiple [locations in Madrid](https://www.globalblue.com/en/refund-points-map?country=Spain&category=Refunding%20point%20only&unit=km). |
| | 299 | |
| | 300 | ## Food recommendations, not to miss while you're in Spain |
| | 301 | Included links to recipes, so you can have a look to the ingredients. Please note that there maybe differences depending on each chef, so double check with the restaurant in case you have any dietary restrictions or intolerances. |
| | 302 | |
| | 303 | ### Cold Soups |
| | 304 | - [Gazpacho](https://spanishsabores.com/recipe-gazpacho-andaluz/#ingredients). Refreshing and only vegetable (mainly tomato). There are unlimited variations with melon, watermelon, strawberry, mango, cherry, roasted vegetables, ... |
| | 305 | - [Salmorejo](https://spanishsabores.com/antonias-salmorejo-recipe/). Very similar to gazpacho, however it may have non-vegetable ingredients, such as boiled eggs and iberian ham. There are some variations, for example using [beet](https://spanishsabores.com/cold-beet-soup-recipe-beet-salmorejo/). |
| | 306 | - [Ajo Blanco](https://spanishsabores.com/ajo-blanco-recipe-chilled-almond-soup/). Mainly almonds, garlic and bread. |
| | 307 | |
| | 308 | ### Warm Soups |
| | 309 | You will be able to find many offering for warm soups, not just vegetables, but also fish and seafood soups. A must try is [Sopa de ajo o sopa Castellana](https://www.bascofinefoods.com/spanish-recipes/sopa-de-ajo/), for instance to recharge your batteries after a night of partying. |
| | 310 | |
| | 311 | ### Salads or so ... |
| | 312 | Not sure if everybody will considered them as a salad. They can be a dish on their own, or tapas, better order several of them and share! |
| | 313 | Some of them can have only vegetables, check with the chef. |
| | 314 | Some can be served warm or hot, even as side of a main dish. |
| | 315 | - [Ensaladilla rusa](https://spanishsabores.com/ensaladilla-rusa-recipe-russian-potato-salad/). Russian Potato (aka Olivier) Salad. It can have tuna or belly (not just from tuna). Some times they can have also shrimps. |
| | 316 | - [Ensalada campera](https://bake-street.com/en/ensalada-campera-country-salad/). Country Salad (potato, tomato, pepper, olives, boiled egg, tuna). |
| | 317 | - [Ensalada de alubias](https://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes_spanish_white_bean_salad.htm). White bean salad (beans, pepper, black olives). |
| | 318 | - [Ensalada de judias verdes y patatas](https://www.food.com/recipe/spanish-green-beans-with-potatoes-342589). Mainly green beans and potatoes. |
| | 319 | - [Pipirrana](https://chefhdelgado.com/post/one-of-the-most-famous-salads-in-spain-pipirrana-with-shrimps). It can be prepared with just vegetables but also with tuna, shrimps or other ingredients (fish, seafood or meat). |
| | 320 | - [Samfaina](https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/2615298). Commonly served with fried eggs. Mainly peppers, aubergine and tomatoes. |
| | 321 | - [Pisto](https://spanishsabores.com/traditional-spanish-pisto-recipe/). Commonly served with fried eggs as well. Similar to the previous one, adding zucchini. |
| | 322 | - [Escalivada](https://www.carolinescooking.com/escalivada-catalan-roasted-vegetables/). Roasted vegetables such as aubergine, pepper, onion, tomato, ... |
| | 323 | - [Patatas bravas](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/the-ultimate-patatas-bravas). Potatoes with a spicy sauce. So many variations of the recipe, almost every restaurant, bar or chef has its own! |
| | 324 | - [Patatas alioli](https://spanishsabores.com/patatas-alioli-recipe/). Potatos with a garlic mayo. |
| | 325 | - [Tumbet](https://spanishsabores.com/mallorcan-tumbet-recipe/). Peppers, zucchini, aubergine, onion and tomato sauce. |
| | 326 | - [Esqueixada](https://treurer.com/en/codfish-esqueixada-recipe/?srsltid=AfmBOopnMAmTgJCCvtZtxMUw0_koCm5RYCSBwI9b86s5mOrYKkSMmEwz). With raw (previously salted) cod, tomatos, onion and black olives. Very refreshing!. |
| | 327 | |
| | 328 | |
| | 329 | ### Paella, Rice, others |
| | 330 | Instead of [paella](https://spanishsabores.com/what-is-paella/) I prefer to talk about "spanish rice (arroz) dishes" as there are many versions or the paella. Note that a good rice dish, may require up to 40 minutes cooking. My recommendation is to try: |
| | 331 | - [Arroz negro (black rice)](https://spanishsabores.com/black-paella-recipe/). Mainly rice, squid (including a small portion of its ink) and prawns. A must to have it with "all i oli" (Garlic and Oil mayonnaise, no egg). |
| | 332 | - [Paella del senyoret](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/arroz-senoret). All the shellfish is peeled so you avoid getting your hands dirty. |
| | 333 | - [Arroz abanda](https://spainonafork.com/spanish-seafood-rice-arroz-a-banda-recipe/). Seafood and fish rice with the seafood and fish served on the side. |
| | 334 | - [Arroz meloso](https://spanishsabores.com/seafood-rice-recipe/). This rice is similar to a paella but a bit soupy. |
| | 335 | |
| | 336 | If instead of rice you prefer pasta, try the [fideuá](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/how-to-make-fideua). Similar cookings as the rice dishes, replacing the rice with cut vermicelli. |
| | 337 | |
| | 338 | ### Meat |
| | 339 | In Spain there is a big variety of high quality meat and all kind of preparations, some of them are specialities from different regions. You will find beef, pork, lamb, poultry and game meats in most of the restaurants. |
| | 340 | |
| | 341 | ### Fish and Sea Food |
| | 342 | Similarly, commonly available high quality fish are tuna, cod, seabass, turbot, monkfish, hake and sole. As in the case of the meat, there are many specialities in each Spanish region. |
| | 343 | |
| | 344 | Tuna from the south of Spain, captured using ancient techniques [Almadraba](https://genuineandalusia.com/almadraba-barbate-red-tuna-spain/) is especially appreciated (whether raw or cooked recipes). A very common preparation is [mojama](https://www.anchoasdeluxe.com/en/blog/1078_the-3-best-tapas-recipes-with-mojama-from-barbate-the-taste-of-the-sea-on-your-palate.html), which basically is wind dryed salted tuna. |
| | 345 | |
| | 346 | You could also try fish roe, from different fish varieties and cookings, even in [salads](https://www.conservasortiz.com/en/recipes/hake-roe-salad/). |
| | 347 | |
| | 348 | ### Tapas, pintxos or complete dishes? |
| | 349 | All the dishes in this section can be just a simple tapa or pintxo, but also a very complete dish on their own. Of couse, you want to try them all, so better order as tapas to share and enjoy tasting them with your colleagues! |
| | 350 | |
| | 351 | - [Tortilla de patatas con cebolla](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/tortilla-de-patatas). Very common for breakfast, but good at any time, cold, warm or hot. Mainly potatoes, eggs and onion. |
| | 352 | - [Empanada de atun](https://spanishsabores.com/baked-tuna-empanada-recipe-empanada-de-atun/). Baked pastry filled with tomato, pepper, onion, tuna. Note that there are other recipes that replace the tuna with meat, fish or seafood. |
| | 353 | - [Croquetas](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/ham-bechamel-croquettes). Deep-fried roll, often shaped like a cylinder or oval, with a creamy/bechamel filling and a crispy breadcrumb coating. Of course, they can be of many ingredients, not just ham (chicken, vegetables, ...). Commonly you can order dishes with a mix of different ones. |
| | 354 | - [Boquerones fritos](https://spanishsabores.com/spanish-fried-anchovies/). Fried Anchovies. |
| | 355 | - [Boquerones en vinagre](https://spanishsabores.com/the-most-malagueno-of-tapas-recipe-boquerones-en-vinagre/). Vinegar (with garlic and parsley) cured marinated anchovies. |
| | 356 | - [Gilda](https://spanishsabores.com/gilda-recipe/). Pepper, olive, and anchovy skewer. |
| | 357 | - [Chistorra](https://www.bascofinefoods.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-chistorra-sausage). Baked sausage. |
| | 358 | - [Lacón a la Gallega](https://thespanishradish.com/recipes/tapas-recipes/lacon-a-la-gallega/). Cured ham. |
| | 359 | - [Pinchos Morunos](https://spanishsabores.com/spanish-pork-skewers-recipe-pinchos-morunos/). Typically pork skewers, but they can be from other meats and combined with vegetables and different seasonings. You can even find fish and seafood ones. |
| | 360 | - [Morcilla](https://www.bascofinefoods.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-morcilla). Similar to british black pudding, with rice or onion. |
| | 361 | - [Pimientos del piquillo rellenos de bacalao](https://thehealthyspanishfoodie.wordpress.com/2020/08/26/stuffed-piquillo-peppers-pimientos-de-piquillo-rellenos/). Peppers filled with cod, however there are other recipes such as seafood, black pudding, etc. |
| | 362 | - [Calamares o chipirones a la andaluza](https://theworldinrecipes.com/recipe/calamari-andalusian-style-calamares-a-la-andaluza). Squid rings coated in a light and airy batter and fried. |
| | 363 | - [Pulpo a feira](https://www.bascofinefoods.com/spanish-recipes/pulpo-a-la-gallega/). Cooked octopus with paprika and olive oil. |
| | 364 | - [Gambas al ajillo](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/gambas-al-ajillo). Garlic prawns. |
| | 365 | - [Sepia al ajillo](https://recetas.kuken.es/en/recipe/recipe-from-sepia-al-ajillo/). Cuttlefish with garlic. |
| | 366 | - [Guisantes salteados](https://cookingwithruthie.com/2017/07/05/guisantes-ahogados). Stirfried peas with iberian ham, they may have other ingredients as well. |
| | 367 | - [Alcachofas salteadas](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/artichoke-jamon). Stirfried artichokes with iberian ham. |
| | 368 | - [Mongetas amb butifarra](https://www.tastingdrops.com/en/151129/botifarra-amb-seques-catalan-sausage-with-beans.htm). White beans with catalonian sausage. |
| | 369 | - [Judias verdes con patatas](https://recetas.kuken.es/en/recipe/recipe-green-beans-with-potatoes/). Green beans with steamed potatoes. |
| | 370 | - [Huevos revueltos](https://chicaandaluza.com/2012/02/18/huevos-revueltos-con-gambas-y-setas-scrambled-eggs-with-prawns-and-mushrooms/). Scrambled eggs with tons of choices, only with vegetables (revuelto de ajetes for instance), or with some sea food or meat. |
| | 371 | - [Albondigas](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/spanish-meatballs-recipe). Meatballs. |
| | 372 | - [Callos a la madrileña](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/callos). Madrid-style beef tripe stew. |
| | 373 | - [Cocido madrileño](https://www.chefhdelgado.com/post/where-does-the-cocido-madrileno-recipe-come-from). Combines chickpeas, vegetables, and different types of meat and bones, simmered to achieve a tender texture and a unique flavour. This is one of the more typical Madrid dishes, it is a complete meal, served in 3 times. Two good choices are [La bola](https://labola.es/) and [Malacatín](https://malacatin.com/cocido/). |
| | 374 | - [Fabada asturiana](https://spanishsabores.com/quick-spanish-fabada-recipe-delicious-white-bean-chorizo-stew/). White bean and chorizo stew. |
| | 375 | - [Rabo de toro](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/spanish-oxtail-stew). Oxtail stew. |
| | 376 | - [Cochinillo asado](https://www.thespruceeats.com/roast-suckling-pig-recipe-cochinillo-asado-3083329). Roast suckling pig. |
| | 377 | - [Salchichas al vino](https://www.spain.info/en/recipe/sausages-wine/). Sausages in red or white wine, also similar recipe with chorizo. |
| | 378 | - [Carrilleras](https://spanishsabores.com/recipe-carrillada-braised-iberian-pork-cheek-with-port-wine-and-honey/). Braised pork cheek. |
| | 379 | - [Oreja a la plancha](https://www.euroclub-schools.org/oreja-de-cerdo). Grilled pig's ear. |
| | 380 | - [Manitas en salsa](https://nathanscomida.blogspot.com/2010/11/manitas-de-cerdo-en-salsa-pigs-feet-in.html). Pigs feet in sauce. |
| | 381 | - [Riñones al Jerez](http://www.spanishrecipesbynuria.com/meat-poultry/rinones-al-jerez-jerez-kidneys). Jerez kidneys. |
| | 382 | - Still hungry? Go for a [cachopo!](https://thespanishapron.com/perfect-beef-cachopo/). Two large beef fillets, stuffed with melted cheese and savory iberian ham, perfectly breaded and fried until golden. |
| | 383 | |
| | 384 | ### Vegan tapas |
| | 385 | - [Pan con tomate](https://spanishsabores.com/super-simple-pan-con-tomate-recipe/). Toasted bread topped with juicy tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. |
| | 386 | - [Alcachofas confitadas](https://claudiaandjulia.com/en/blogs/claudia-julias-blog/candied-artichokes-in-olive-oil). Candied artichokes in olive oil. |
| | 387 | - [Esparragos a la plancha](https://simplespanishfood.typepad.com/simple-spanish-food/2011/06/simple-spanish-grilled-asparagus-esp%C3%A1rragos-a-la-brasa.html). Grilled asparagus. |
| | 388 | - [Pimientos del padrón](https://spanishsabores.com/best-padron-peppers-recipe-how-to-prepare-spanish-pimientos-de-padron/). Little green peppers. |
| | 389 | - [Espinacas a la catalana](https://spanishsabores.com/spinach-with-pine-nuts-and-raisins/). Spinach with pine nuts and raisins. |
| | 390 | - [Setas al ajillo](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/setas-al-ajillo). Mushrooms with garlic. |
| | 391 | - [Berenjenas con miel](https://spanishsabores.com/recipe-fried-eggplant-with-honey-spanish-food/). Fried aubergine with honey. |
| | 392 | - [Espinacas con garbanzos](https://spanishsabores.com/espinacas-con-garbanzos-spinach-chickpeas/). Spinach and chickpeas. |
| | 393 | - [Zanahoras aliñadas](https://spanishsabores.com/marinated-carrots-zanahorias-alinadas/) y [zanahorias asadas](https://spanishsabores.com/spanish-style-roasted-carrots-with-cumin-and-paprika-recipe/). Marinated or roasted carrots. |
| | 394 | - [Parrillada de verduras](https://spanishsabores.com/mediterranean-roast-vegetables/). Roasted vegetables. |
| | 395 | - [Patatas a lo pobre](https://spanishsabores.com/recipe-poor-mans-potatoes-papas-a-lo-pobre/). Sliced potatoes cooked with onion and green pepper. |
| | 396 | - [Calçots](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/calcots-romesco). Grilled spring onions with roasted tomatoes and nuts sauce. |
| | 397 | |
| | 398 | ### Ham and cold cuts, deserve their own section |
| | 399 | No doubt, the king is the ham, but Spain is rich for many high quality and tasty cold cuts. |
| | 400 | - [Jamón](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM3m33moAjY). iberian ham, often served with "pan con tomate" (toasted bread with tomato, a pin of salt and olive oil, sometimes also garlic). There are several varieties depending on the pork race and the proporcion of foods they eat. For example, the most expensive one are from iberian porks feed only with acorns. |
| | 401 | - [Huevos rotos](https://spanishsabores.com/huevos-rotos-spanish-broken-eggs-recipe/). Potatoes with fried eggs and iberian ham. |
| | 402 | - [Melon con jamón](https://www.bascofinefoods.com/spanish-recipes/melon-con-jamon/). Sweet and juicy melon with iberian ham. |
| | 403 | - [Alcachofas con jamón](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/artichoke-jamon). Stirfried artichokes with garlic and iberian ham. |
| | 404 | - [Sobrasada](https://www.spain-recipes.com/sobrasada.html). Red sausage from black pigs meat with paprika. Originally from Balearic Islands, can be eat alone over some bread, in a hot sanwdwich, or as and ingredient in many dishes. Really a must try!. |
| | 405 | - [Fuet](https://honest-food.net/fuet-recipe/) (long, thin, dry-cured salami-style sausage that is lightly seasoned with garlic, white pepper and white wine), [chorizo](https://thethingswellmake.com/make-spanish-chorizo-dried-cured-fresh-varieties/), [salchichón](https://www.meatsandsausages.com/sausage-recipes/fermented/spanish/salchichon)(similar to Italian salami), [lomo embuchado](https://www.localfoodheroes.com/lomo-embuchado/)(dry-cured eye of a pork loin with smoked paprika, black pepper and garlic). Those are common Spanish cold cuts, of course there are many more. Some of them, like chorizo, is a very frequent ingredient in many dishes. |
| | 406 | |
| | 407 | ### Desserts and sweet treats, some as drinks |
| | 408 | - [Horchata](https://simpleveganblog.com/spanish-horchata/). Originally from Valencia region, drink made with tiger nuts, often served with [fartons](https://bake-street.com/en/homemade-horchata-and-fartons/), pastry with a tender, soft and very spongy texture. |
| | 409 | - [Leche merengada](https://thespanishapron.com/leche-merengada-recipe/). Milk, sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel, egg whites. |
| | 410 | - [Arroz con Leche](https://spanishsabores.com/antonias-arroz-con-leche-recipe/). Rice pudding. |
| | 411 | - [Crema catalana](https://spanishsabores.com/homemade-spanish-crema-catalana-recipe/). Milk, lemon peel, egg yolks. |
| | 412 | - [Mel i Mató](https://www.shbarcelona.com/blog/en/traditional-catalan-recipe-mel-i-mato/). Unsalted fresh cheese, milder taste than ricotta, drizzled with honey and nuts. |
| | 413 | - [Tarta de santiago](https://spanishsabores.com/tarta-de-santiago-recipe-spanish-almond-cake/). Almond cake. |
| | 414 | - [Peras al vino](https://www.chefhdelgado.com/post/red-wine-poached-pears-peras-al-vino-tinto). Red Wine Poached Pears. |
| | 415 | - [Leche frita](https://spanishsabores.com/leche-frita-recipe-spanish-fried-milk/). Concoction of milk, flour, and sugar, coated in eggs and fried in olive oil. Can be flavored by cinnamon sugar or lemon peel. |
| | 416 | - [Tocino de cielo](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/tocinillo-de-cielo). Baked egg yolk and caramel. |
| | 417 | - [Torrijas](https://spanishsabores.com/torrijas-spanish-style-french-toast-recipe-with-cinnamon-and-honey/). A cross between french toast and bread pudding, with milk. There is a variation with red wine. |
| | 418 | - [Ensaimada](https://spanishsabores.com/ensaimada-recipe/). Traditional sweet pastry from Mallorca. Its distinctive coiled shape and heavy dusting of powdered sugar give it a beautifully unique appearance. Is filled with pumkin jam (cabello de angel), but also with cream, other sweets, however is common to find savory variations, for example sobrasada. |
| | 419 | - [Turrón](https://thespanishapron.com/almond-nougat/). Spanish almond nougat, known as “Turrón de Jijona”. Not so common in summer, however, you can find drinks, desserts, and ice creams based on this delicious flavour. |
| | 420 | - [Churros con chocolate](https://cookingtheglobe.com/churros-con-chocolate/). Made with water, flour, sugar, salt and eggs. If you want to taste them in a traditional place, next to Puerta del Sol, you can visit [San Ginés](https://chocolateriasangines.com/). |
| | 421 | - [Roscón de reyes](https://www.thespanishchef.com/recipes/roscon-reyes-kings-cake). Brioche-like pastry, very aromatic because the orange blossom water. Common in Xmas but some times you can find it all around the year, it can be filled with cream, chocolate, etc. |
| | 422 | - [Buñuelos](https://spanishsabores.com/spanish-bunuelos-recipe/). Pastry made from flour, eggs, sugar, milk and butter. |
| | 423 | - [Panellets](https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/panellets-recipe/). Almond flour, potato, sugar, eggs and pine nuts. |
| | 424 | - [Huesos de Santo](https://thespanishapron.com/irresistible-huesos-de-santo-recipe/). Almonds, sugar and water, then different fillings. |
| | 425 | - [Ice Creams](https://honestcooking.com/spanish-turron-ice-cream/). Try to find spanish flavours, such as olive oil, leche merengada, turrón, arroz con leche, horchata, etc. |
| | 426 | - You want all them? We also have that: [Pijama](https://bake-street.com/en/how-to-make-pijama-dessert/). Each restaurante make their own version, basically a mix of several desserts to share. |
| | 427 | |
| | 428 | |
| | 429 | ### Drinks and cocktails |
| | 430 | There are many good red, white and rose wines in Spain, from the different regions. In general, no need to pay for expensive ones. In addition to that, follow some recomendations for local drinks that you could try. |
| | 431 | - [Sidra](https://www.thespruceeats.com/asturian-cider-sidra-asturiana-3083087). Apple cider. |
| | 432 | - [Vermouth](https://spanishsabores.com/spanish-vermouth-101-the-ultimate-guide-to-spains-most-popular-fortified-wine/). Fortified wine, but not tasting as wine. |
| | 433 | - [Sangria](https://spanishsabores.com/traditional-spanish-sangria-recipe/). Combination of red wine, sweet soda and multiple fruits with sugar. |
| | 434 | - [Tinto de verano](https://spanishsabores.com/best-spanish-tinto-de-verano-recipe/). Red wine and lemon soda. |
| | 435 | - [Cava](https://www.spain.info/en/discover-spain/what-is-cava-learn-about-catalonian-sparkling-wine/). High-quality sparkling wine. The name comes from the old underground stores in which the wine was originally stored, known as cavas. |
| | 436 | - [Traditional Digestive liqueurs](https://degrados.es/en/traditional-spanish-liqueurs-for-after-dinner-drinks/). Often a "chupito" glass (30-45 ml) is offered for free after lunch or dinner in many restaurants. Most local ones are: Pacharán (from Navarra, maceration of sloes - a wild fruit similar to the plum - in aniseed-flavored brandy), Orujo (remains of grapes pressed after winemaking, including skins, seeds and stems) and Hierbas (from Galicia like Orujo, similar to it and infused of a wide variety of herbs and spices), Madroño and Anis (from Madrid). |
| | 437 | |
| | 438 | |
| | 439 | ## Restaurants at the Meliá Hotel |
| | 440 | The Meliá offers an impressive international breakfast buffet [Cervantes](https://www.melia.com/es/hoteles/espana/madrid/melia-castilla/restaurantes/desayunador-cervantes). |
| | 441 | |
| | 442 | If you want to enjoy Spanish rice dishes, you should make sure to visit [L'Albufera](https://www.melia.com/es/hoteles/espana/madrid/melia-castilla/restaurantes/lalbufera). Only open for lunch. |
| | 443 | |
| | 444 | El Pelícano offers international cuisine choices, while "Distrito 798" offers a sushi bar and two dining rooms offering carefully prepared and surprising cuisine, a fusion of Chifa, Nikkei and Mediterranean styles (https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/spain/madrid/melia-castilla/restaurants.htm). |
| | 445 | |
| | 446 | During IETF, the Meliá will offer some saldas, sandwiches, burgers and similar choices in the lobby cafeteria and Pelicano. |
| | 447 | |
| | 448 | ## Dining options nearby the Meliá Hotel |
| | 449 | Mainly listed (in each subsection) upon proximity to the Meliá Castilla. However, may be easier to look at the [map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=102JuLhlShMRQjo64ygpH223ifcjkyXc&ll=40.455566880224524%2C-3.7326607999999872&z=12) if you're in a rush. |
| | 450 | |
| | 451 | ### Sandwiches and Fast Food (with quality!) |
| | 452 | Options meant for a quick meal. They will work very well if you need to ensure making it in the 90 minutes lunch break. Many of them offer online ordering or even delivery, so you don't need to wait. |
| | 453 | |
| | 454 | Please take a look also to the Japanese, Lebanese, Indian, Other Asian, Mexican and El Salvador choices in the sections below. Many of them offer online ordering and even delivery as well. |
| | 455 | |
| | 456 | Note also that for lunch time, most of the restaurans offer what in Spain we call "Menú del día" (daily menu). This is often a set of different options for starter, main and dessert, which should come to your table very fast, even for multiple guests. |
| | 457 | |
| | 458 | Last, but not least, some of the "Espresso, Coffee, Tea, Pastries, Ice Creams" section options, often offer some kind of light quick meal choices. |
| | 459 | |
| | 460 | - [Terra Norte](https://www.nopierdaselnorte.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 461 | - [El Horno](https://elhorno.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 462 | - [La Garriga](https://www.lagarriga.com/es/portfolio/castellana/) €€-€€€. |
| | 463 | - [El Limonero](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d24876078-Reviews-El_Limonero-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 464 | - [Levadura Madre](https://levaduramadre.es/) €€-€€€. Natural Bakery. |
| | 465 | - [Le Pain Quotidien](https://www.lepainquotidien.com/es/en/locations/Capitan%20Haya/Poeta-Joan-Maragall-26/) €€-€€€. |
| | 466 | - [Goiko](https://www.goiko.com/es/restaurante/hamburgueseria-infanta-mercedes-105-madrid/) €€-€€€. |
| | 467 | - [Illinois Sandwiches](https://www.illinoissandwiches.es/) €-€€. |
| | 468 | - [Rodilla Cuzco](https://www.rodilla.es/) €. |
| | 469 | - [Malvón Cuzco](https://www.malvon.es/sucursal/malvon-cuzco#) and [Malvón Bernabeu](https://www.malvon.es/sucursal/malvon-bernabeu) €€-€€€. |
| | 470 | - [Olsen Sandwich](https://olsensandwich.es/tiendas) €€-€€€. |
| | 471 | - [Tasty Poke Bar](https://tastypokebar.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 472 | - [Naked&Sated Estébanez Calderón](https://nakedandsated.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 473 | - [Creperie Cre-cotte](https://www.facebook.com/crecottemadrid/?ref=bookmarks) €. |
| | 474 | - [Comic Planet](https://comicplanet.es/english) €€-€€€. |
| | 475 | - [The Fitzgerald](https://thefitzgerald.es/) €. |
| | 476 | - [Honest Greens](https://www.honestgreens.com/es/menu) €€-€€€. |
| | 477 | - [New York Burger](https://newyorkburger.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 478 | - [VIPS](https://www.vips.es/restaurantes/madrid/vips-rosario-pino) €€-€€€. |
| | 479 | - [Open25](https://open25market.com/en/home/) €-€€. Multiple locations open 24x365 around 15m walk from the Melíá Castilla. Look for them using Google Maps, as their web site doesn't list all them. |
| | 480 | - [El Galope III](https://menuweb.menu/restaurants/madrid-2/el-galope-iii-madrid) €-€€. |
| | 481 | |
| | 482 | |
| | 483 | ### "Traditional" Spanish |
| | 484 | Including restaurants which offer a variety of food (such as "tapas", vegetables, fish, seafood, meat, etc.) typical from different regions of Spain. |
| | 485 | - [La Qchara De Pachi](http://laqcharadepachi.es/carta/) €€-€€€. |
| | 486 | - [Cabo Do Mundo](https://cabodomundo.es/) €€€€. |
| | 487 | - [La Guisandera de Piñera](https://www.laguisanderadepinera.com/en/) €€€€. |
| | 488 | - [Pez Fuego](https://restaurantepezfuego.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 489 | - [La Maruca](https://restaurantelamaruca.com/) €€-€€€. Highly Recommended, don't miss the "tortilla de patatas"! |
| | 490 | - [St. James](https://restaurantestjames.com/en/menu/) €€€€. |
| | 491 | - [La Máquina Original](https://lamaquinaoriginal.es/) €€€€. |
| | 492 | - [Sidrería Don Carlos](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d24978389-Reviews-Bar_Don_Carlos_Sidreria-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 493 | - [El Balandro](https://www.elbalandrorestaurante.es/#) €€-€€€. |
| | 494 | - [Negro Carbón](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d26614532-Reviews-Negro_Carbon_Castellana-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 495 | - [Asador Donostiarra](https://www.asadordonostiarra.com/en/) €€€€. |
| | 496 | - [Restaurante Asador Casa Juan](https://www.casajuanrestaurante.es/en/) €€€€. |
| | 497 | - [Restaurante Mesón Gallego II](https://www.mesongallego.com/meson-gallego-ii) €€-€€€. |
| | 498 | - [El Olvido](https://www.lamision.es/el-olvido-conocenos/) €€-€€€. |
| | 499 | - [Illunbe](https://illunbe.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 500 | - [El Caciquito](https://delcacique.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 501 | - [Vino Y Se Quedó](https://vinoysequedo.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 502 | - [Los Arroces de Segis](https://restaurantemicasa.es/los-arroces-de-segis-madrid/) only at lunch time and [Los Arroces de Segis Rosario Pino](https://restaurantemicasa.es/los-arroces-de-segis-madrid-2/) €€-€€€. |
| | 503 | - [Loureiro](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d8114315-Reviews-Loureiro_Taberna_Cocina_Gallega-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 504 | - [Restaurante De María - Felíx Boix](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d795312-Reviews-Restaurante_De_Maria_Felix_Boix-Madrid.html) €€€€. |
| | 505 | - [La Morena Restaurante](https://lamorenamadrid.com/) €€€€. |
| | 506 | - [Taberna del Volapié](https://www.tabernadelvolapie.com/en) €€-€€€. |
| | 507 | - [Restaurante Asgaya](https://restauranteasgaya.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 508 | - [El Hórreo Asturiano](https://elhorreoasturiano.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 509 | - [El Jamón y El Churrasco](https://jamonychurrasco.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 510 | - [La casa de todos](https://lacasadetodos.vip/carta/) €€-€€€. |
| | 511 | - [Latasia Casa De Comidas](https://latasia.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 512 | - [Doña Tecla](https://www.donatecla.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 513 | - [Aranjuez Steak House](https://www.aranjuezsteakhouse.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 514 | - [Teitu](https://teitusidreria.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 515 | - [PerretxiCo Cuzco](https://perretxico.es/joan-maragall/) €€-€€€. |
| | 516 | - [Tasca La Farmacia](https://tascalafarmacia.com/en/tasca-la-farmacia-en/) €€-€€€. |
| | 517 | - [Las Murallas](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d5796121-Reviews-Las_Murallas-Madrid.html) €-€€. |
| | 518 | - [El Capricho](https://grupoalmendrosyabad.es/elCapricho.html) €-€€. |
| | 519 | - [La Casa de Cristal](http://www.restaurantelacasadecristal.com/menu/) €€-€€€. |
| | 520 | - [Lagarejo](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d8731061-Reviews-Lagarejo_Bar-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 521 | - [Lateral Fleming](https://www.lateral.com/en/restaurants/fleming) €€-€€€. |
| | 522 | - [Fonda de la confianza](https://fondalaconfianza.com/) €€€€. |
| | 523 | - [Saona General Gallegos](https://www.gruposaona.com/en/restaurante/saona-general-gallegos/) €€-€€€. |
| | 524 | - [El Telégrafo](https://wp.grupo-oter.net/cartas/carta-sala-ingles-el-telegrafo/) €€€€. |
| | 525 | - [Sacha](https://www.restaurantesacha.com/) €€€€. |
| | 526 | - [Cazorla](https://www.cazorlarestaurantes.es/reservas.php?restaurante=SAN%20GERM%C3%81N) €€-€€€. |
| | 527 | - [La Cantina de la estación](https://lacantinadelaestacion.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 528 | - [El Mesón Gallego](https://www.mesongallego1.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 529 | - [La Goyesca](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d4041622-Reviews-Taberna_La_Goyesca-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 530 | - [El Qüenco de Pepa](https://quencodepepa.com/) €€€€. |
| | 531 | - [El Puchero](https://elpuchero.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 532 | - [Bocaboca](https://www.restaurantebocaboca.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 533 | - [Mesón Txistu](https://www.mesontxistu.com/en/) €€€€. |
| | 534 | - [Ocafú Infanta Mercedes. Taberna Gallega](https://ocafu.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 535 | - [Casa Sotero](https://casasotero.org/) €€-€€€. |
| | 536 | - [L'abbraccio](https://www.labbraccio.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 537 | - [Bar La Cueta](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d12396290-Reviews-La_Cueta-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 538 | - [Paellitas](https://paellitas.es/en/) €. |
| | 539 | - [Gago Restaurante](https://gagorestaurante.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 540 | |
| | 541 | ### Fish and Seafood |
| | 542 | Madrid has the best fish and seafood brought from the coast every morning. You may find speciallized restaurants, which often also offer very good meat, vegetables and "tapas", so almost any of the "Traditional" Spanish above, will be a good choice for looking for fish and seafood. |
| | 543 | |
| | 544 | ### Japanese |
| | 545 | - [Miho Sushi](https://mihosushi.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 546 | - [Sumo Cuzco](https://sumorestaurante.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 547 | - [Matcha](https://matchahouse.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 548 | - [Mikado](https://mikadomadrid.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 549 | - [Ugo Chan](https://ugochan.com/en/) €€€€. |
| | 550 | - [Tropikal Luxury Buffet](https://www.restaurantetropikal.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 551 | - [KO Sushi Bar Padre Damián](https://www.grupo-bambu.com/en/madrid-restaurants/padre-damian/) €€€€. |
| | 552 | - [Naomi](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076342988449) €€-€€€. |
| | 553 | - [Miss Sushi](https://misssushi.es/en/restaurantes-en/miss-sushi-avenida-de-brasil/) €€-€€€. |
| | 554 | |
| | 555 | ### Korean |
| | 556 | - [Kim's BBQ](https://restaurantguru.com/Kims-Barbacoa-Coreana-Madrid) €€-€€€. |
| | 557 | |
| | 558 | ### Peruvian |
| | 559 | - [Lima Nikkei](https://www.limanikkeimadrid.com/) €€€€. |
| | 560 | - [Mítiko](https://mitiko.es/carta/) €€€€. |
| | 561 | - [Inti de Oro](https://intideoro.com/en/) €€-€€€. Recommended, located at 20 minutes walking from the Meliá, however next to one of the shopping malls ([“El Corte Inglés Castellana"](https://www.elcorteingles.es/centroscomerciales/es/eci/centros/centro-comercial-castellana)). |
| | 562 | - [Hoku](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d26711357-Reviews-Hoku_Fusion-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 563 | |
| | 564 | ### Brasilian |
| | 565 | - [Sabor Gaucho](https://www.saborgauchoespana.com/home-en/) €€-€€€. |
| | 566 | - [Rubaiyat](https://gruporubaiyat.com/en/casa/rubaiyat-madrid/) €€€€. |
| | 567 | |
| | 568 | ### Mexican |
| | 569 | - [Tierra Burrito Bar](https://www.tierraburritos.com/) €. |
| | 570 | - [Hijo del Maíz](https://hijodelmaiz.com/carta-hdm-2/) €€-€€€. Recommended. Check special offers for dinner. Live Mariachi Thursday, Friday and Saturday. |
| | 571 | - [La Mordida](https://www.lamordida.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 572 | - [La venganza de Malinche](https://lavenganzademalinche.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 573 | - [La Cochinita Loca](https://www.lacochinitaloca.com/) €€. |
| | 574 | - [Xipe](https://xipe.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 575 | |
| | 576 | ### El Salvador |
| | 577 | - [Pupuseria La Ceiba Plaza de Castilla](https://restaurantguru.com/Pupuseria-La-Ceiba-Plaza-de-Castilla-Madrid) €. |
| | 578 | |
| | 579 | ### Turkish |
| | 580 | - [Aziz Istanbul](https://azizistanbul.es/) €€. |
| | 581 | |
| | 582 | ### Lebanese |
| | 583 | - [Salwa](https://linktr.ee/salwacomidalibanesa) €€-€€€. |
| | 584 | - [Restaurante Libanés Fairuz](https://fairuz.madrid/) €€-€€€. |
| | 585 | - [Fatoush](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d32732278-Reviews-Fatoush_Joan_Maragall-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 586 | - [Chef Michel](https://chezmichel.es/en/chez-michel-madrid/) €€-€€€. |
| | 587 | |
| | 588 | ### Indian |
| | 589 | - [Taj Mahal Chamartín](https://www.restaurantetajmahal.es/en/) €€-€€€. |
| | 590 | - [Byanjan](https://byanjan.es/en/home) €€-€€€. |
| | 591 | - [Lumbini Tandoori](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d15239257-Reviews-Lumbini_Tandoori-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 592 | |
| | 593 | ### Other Asian |
| | 594 | - [Shanghai mama](https://www.shanghaimama.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 595 | - [Yijiangnan Buffet](https://www.yijiangnan.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 596 | |
| | 597 | ### Italian |
| | 598 | - [Manzoni Trattoria](http://manzonitrattoria.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 599 | - [Castelnuovo](https://castelnuovomadrid.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 600 | - [La Tagliatella](https://www.latagliatella.es/en/restaurantes/madrid/cpoeta-joan-maragall-madrid) €€-€€€. |
| | 601 | - [Trattoria Cardellino](https://www.trattoriacardellino.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 602 | - [La Piperna](https://restaurantelapiperna.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 603 | - [Kilometros de Pizza Av. Brasil](https://kilometrosdepizza.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 604 | - [L'Antica Trattoria](https://lanticatrattoria.eatbu.com/?lang=en) €€-€€€. |
| | 605 | - [La Mafia se sienta a la mesa](https://lamafia.es/en/menu/) €€-€€€. |
| | 606 | |
| | 607 | ### Meat Lovers |
| | 608 | - [Asador de Aranda](https://asadordearanda.net/en/restaurante/madrid-plaza-castilla/) €€-€€€. Recommended! |
| | 609 | - [La Dorita](https://www.ladoritamadrid.es/) €€€€. |
| | 610 | - [Sal y Salinas - "all you can eat BBQ"](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=d81613467fe5f619&biw=1674&bih=1318&sxsrf=AHTn8zoQB8UnDEsNdGEUg5bWJeXJHWXEKQ:1742887610549&si=APYL9bs7Hg2KMLB-4tSoTdxuOx8BdRvHbByC_AuVpNyh0x2KzU0pXg2kdnCU85FWXQZypBypekkrykJuq5XAgHBtHRzRzYYE6_6x5BfcUSrjLsNIZVvtVqe_F_ImkvVVV5GZMGy-EFY4dxLKjHVgiW10Io_4yksXFg%3D%3D&q=Sal+y+Salinas+Restaurant) €-€€. |
| | 611 | - [L’entrecote Café de París](https://cafedeparis-sp.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 612 | |
| | 613 | ### Fusion |
| | 614 | - [Horizon](https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/horizon-r836025) €€€€. |
| | 615 | - [Zoquito](https://grupozoquito.com/) €-€€. |
| | 616 | - [La Bonita Restaurante](https://www.restaurantelabonitamadrid.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 617 | - [Tasquita Los Ochoa](https://www.grupotombo.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 618 | - [Bunji](https://bunji.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 619 | - [Carthago](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d21382093-Reviews-Restaurante_Carthago-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 620 | |
| | 621 | ### Mediterranean |
| | 622 | - [Casa Arabe Restaurante](https://restaurantguru.com/Casa-Arabe-Restaurante-Madrid) €-€€. Very short on ambiance, but the food was delicious. I had the beef couscous. -- Tony Li |
| | 623 | |
| | 624 | ## Espresso, Coffee, Tea, Pastries, Ice Creams |
| | 625 | - [Viena Capellanes](https://www.vienacapellanes.com/establecimientos/poetajoanmaragall/29/) €€-€€€. |
| | 626 | - [Emka Coffee](https://www.facebook.com/emka.spain/) €€. |
| | 627 | - [Santagloria](https://www.santagloria.com/en) €. |
| | 628 | - [Juan Valdez Café - Castellana](https://es.juanvaldez.com/) €€. |
| | 629 | - [Starbucks](https://www.starbucks.es/) €€. |
| | 630 | - [Granier](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d9838607-Reviews-Granier-Madrid.html) €. |
| | 631 | - [Gelateria La Romana](https://www.gelateriaromana.com/47-ice-cream-shop-madrid.php) €. |
| | 632 | - [Café Late](https://cafelatemadrid.com/) €€. |
| | 633 | - [Panaria](https://panariapanaderias.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 634 | - [La Cachiterie](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d17346353-Reviews-La_Cachiterie-Madrid.html) €€. |
| | 635 | - [Iciar](https://www.facebook.com/iciarcafe) €. |
| | 636 | - [R'Spiro Juan Hurtado de Mendoza](https://www.rspiro.es/) €. |
| | 637 | - [Faborit](https://www.faborit.com/establecimientos-faborit/faborit-cuzco/) €€. |
| | 638 | - [Lombay](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d3611023-Reviews-Lombay-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 639 | - [Mallorca Alberto Alcocer](https://www.pasteleria-mallorca.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 640 | - [El Almacen Argentino](https://www.facebook.com/almacenargentinoce) €€-€€€. |
| | 641 | - [Llaollao](https://www.llaollaoweb.com/en/tienda/madrid-bravo-murillo-173/) €. |
| | 642 | - [Bibì e Bibò](https://bibiebibo.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 643 | - [Muua Bubble Tea](https://www.ubereats.com/es/store/muua-bubble-tea-gral-margallo/vMu7k2hkTsGiQ15n9zWz5g?srsltid=AfmBOortQTv2Vz4KaCRuXnqfylinTJOuISbj_jT9WnWm-iKHIM5O4C0Z) €€-€€€, |
| | 644 | - [Freddo-Freddo](https://www.freddo-freddo.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 645 | - [Open25](https://open25market.com/en/home/) €€-€€€. Multiple locations open 24x365 around 15m walk from the Melíá Castilla. Look for them using Google Maps, as their web site doesn't list all them. |
| | 646 | - [El 97 Bar - Cafetería](https://barel97.eatbu.com/?lang=en#) €€-€€€. |
| | 647 | |
| | 648 | ## Dining outside the Meliá Castilla area |
| | 649 | Note that this is just a very small set of recommendations, to get you started, you really need to check Madrid guides and even decide which area you want to visit. |
| | 650 | - [Amazónico](https://www.amazonicorestaurant.com/madrid-es/) €€€€. Not precisely cheap but definitely worth the experience. |
| | 651 | - [Angelita](https://madrid-angelita.es/es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 652 | - [Ocafú](http://www.ocafu.com/) €€-€€€. Very reasonable price, Galician typical food. |
| | 653 | - [Taberna La Bola](https://www.minube.net/place/taberna-la-bola--a23155) €€-€€€. The best cocido in Madrid. |
| | 654 | - [AltoBardero](https://bardero.es/altobardero/english/) €€-€€€. |
| | 655 | - [Bammbao](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d23885025-Reviews-BAMMBAO-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 656 | - [Corsario](https://www.corsariomadrid.com/en/) €€€-€€€€. |
| | 657 | - [El Gran Asador Lecanda](https://elgranasadorlecanda.com/) €€€€. |
| | 658 | - [Juana La Loca](https://www.juanalalocaes.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 659 | - [Hevia](https://heviamadrid.com/) €€€€. |
| | 660 | - [Joselito](https://www.joselito.com/en/joselitos-en) €€€-€€€€. |
| | 661 | - [Piantao](https://piantao.es/en/) €€€€. |
| | 662 | - [Taberna La Rox](https://tabernalarox.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 663 | - [Varro](https://varrorestaurante.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 664 | - [Hermanos Vinagre](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d22873420-Reviews-Hermanos_Vinagre_chueca-Madrid.html) €€-€€€. |
| | 665 | - [GranVia18](https://www.granvia18restaurante.com/) €€€€. |
| | 666 | - [Abya](https://abya.es/en/home-abya-eng/) €€€€. Note: Non-stop kitchen from 13:30 to 2AM, Monday to Sunday. |
| | 667 | |
| | 668 | ## Bars and Tapas outside the Meliá Castilla area |
| | 669 | - [La Casa del Abuelo](https://lacasadelabuelo.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 670 | - [Marcano](http://restaurantemarcano.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 671 | - [Mercado de la Reina](https://mercadodelareina.es/en/) €€-€€€. |
| | 672 | - [Mercado de San Miguel](https://mercadodesanmiguel.es/) €€-€€€. |
| | 673 | - [Platea Madrid](https://www.plateamadrid.com/) €€-€€€. |
| | 674 | - [StreetXO](https://streetxo.com/madrid/en) €€-€€€. |
| | 675 | |
| | 676 | You can also choose popular city areas, plenty of dining options, such as: |
| | 677 | - [Cava Alta y Cava Baja](https://maps.app.goo.gl/XJSjNSyYjwM6qU28A). |
| | 678 | - [Plaza de Santa Ana](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ubjYpHQfGUKsQnLc9). |
| | 679 | |
| | 680 | ## Having a Drink after dinner & Rooftops |
| | 681 | - [Cibeles Palace](https://palaciodecibeles.com/terraza-cibeles/). |
| | 682 | - [Circulo de Bellas Artes](https://www.circulobellasartes.com/azotea/). |
| | 683 | - [Ginkgo Restaurant & Sky Bar](https://www.plazaespana-hotel.com/en/sky-bar-rooftop-madrid/). |
| | 684 | - [Rooftop bar of Hotel NH Collection Casa Suecia, where you can enjoy fantastic views of the entire city.](http://casasuecia.es/en/terrace/). |
| | 685 | - [Sky Bar and 360º Terrace](https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/spain/madrid/hotel-riu-plaza-espana/#skybar). |
| | 686 | - [GranVia18 Rooftop](https://www.granvia18restaurante.com/cocteleria-carta). |
| | 687 | - [Sky44](https://sky44madrid.com/). |
| | 688 | - [Capitol](https://en.vinccihoteles.com/hotels/madrid/vincci-capitol/gastronomy/). |
| | 689 | - [40/42](https://www.facebook.com/p/4042rooftop-100092362572119/?locale=be_BY). |
| | 690 | |
| | 691 | ## Night Fun |
| | 692 | - [Calle 365](https://calle365madrid.com/). |
| | 693 | - [BAM Karaoke Box](https://es.bam-karaokebox.com/madrid/). |
| | 694 | - [Sunset 80s](https://www.facebook.com/sunsetenhuertas). |
| | 695 | - [Hoods Dogs by Planet](https://www.planetclub.es/). |
| | 696 | - [La Coquette Blues Bar](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064622233985#). |
| | 697 | - [Bad Company 1920](https://www.facebook.com/badcompany1920/?locale=es_ES). |
| | 698 | - [Kapital](https://teatrokapital.com/). |
| | 699 | - [Barceló](https://teatrobarcelo.com/). |
| | 700 | - [Toni2 Piano Bar](https://toni2.es/). |
| | 701 | - [La Trocha](https://www.facebook.com/p/Trocha-el-lugar-de-la-caipirinha-100057098544310/?locale=es_LA). |
| | 702 | - [Twist and Shout Bar](https://www.facebook.com/twistandshoutbar/?locale=es_ES). |
| | 703 | |
| | 704 | ## For Gourmets |
| | 705 | Madrid offers an incredible set of choices for gourmets, with some of the best Michelin Star Restaurants. Some of them are even at walking distance from the venue. Be aware that very advance reservation may be required! |
| | 706 | - [BIBO](https://www.grupodanigarcia.com/en/booking/bibo-madrid/). Previous reservation required even months in advance. Michelin Stars "Dani Garcia" €€€€. |
| | 707 | - [Corral de la Morería](https://www.corraldelamoreria.com/) €€-€€€. Incredible experience - Flamenco and Gourmet Dinner, not to miss it! |
| | 708 | - [DiverXO](https://diverxo.com/en/) €€€€€. Book in advance, even several months. Michelin Stars. Multi-year Best Chef of the World "Dabiz Muñoz". |
| | 709 | - [RavioXO](https://www.ravioxo.com/en/) €€€€. |
| | 710 | - [La Tasquería](https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/) €€-€€€. Delicious offal specialities - Michelin stars. |
| | 711 | - [Kabuki](https://www.grupokabuki.com/kabuki-presidente-carmona/) €€€€. |
| | 712 | - [Ricardo Sanz - Wellington and Kyoshi](https://www.gruporicardosanz.com/) €€€€. |
| | 713 | |
| | 714 | The following web sites collect information about many other options: |
| | 715 | - (https://guide.michelin.com/en/es/comunidad-de-madrid/restaurants) |
| | 716 | - (https://www.esmadrid.com/en/michelin-starred-restaurants) |
| | 717 | - (https://devourtours.com/blog/mich[]elin-restaurants-in-madrid/) |
| | 718 | |
| | 719 | ## Where to buy cheese, ham, other Spanish delicious foods |
| | 720 | - [Joselito](https://www.joselito.com/en/products). |
| | 721 | - [Sabor Ibérico](https://saboriberico.es/). |
| | 722 | - [Bon Fromage](https://bonfromage.es/). |
| | 723 | - [Formaje](https://formaje.com/). |
| | 724 | - [Los Quesos de L'Amelie](https://losquesosdelamelie.com/). |
| | 725 | - [Qava Quesos](https://www.qavadequesos.com/). |
| | 726 | - [Queseria Cultivo](https://queseriacultivo.com/). |
| | 727 | - [La Queseria](https://laqueseria.es/). |
| | 728 | - [Coalla](https://coallagourmet.com/en/). |
| | 729 | - [Ultramarinos Octavio](https://ultramarinosoctavio.com/). |
| | 730 | - [Jamonia](https://www.jamonia.com/es/). |
| | 731 | - [La Garriga](https://www.lagarriga.com/es/portfolio/castellana/). |
| | 732 | - [Museo del Jamón](https://www.museodeljamon.com/en/museums/poeta-joan-maragall/). |
| | 733 | - [Spanish Taste](https://www.spanishtaste.es/). |
| | 734 | - [Jamonalia](https://jamonalia.es/nuestras-tiendas/). |
| | 735 | |
| | 736 | ## Where to buy Spanish wine |
| | 737 | - [Madrid & Darracott](https://www.madriddarracott.com/catas-de-vino). |
| | 738 | - [Vino & Compañía](https://vinoycompania.com/). |
| | 739 | - [Vinos Baco](https://www.vinosbaco.com/quienes-somos/). |
| | 740 | - [La Bodega de los Reyes](https://labodegadelosreyes.com/). |
| | 741 | - [La Tintoreria](https://latintoreriavinoteca.com/). |
| | 742 | - [Santa Cecilia](https://santacecilia.es/). |
| | 743 | - [En Copa de Balón](https://www.encopadebalon.com/). |
| | 744 | - [Carlota](https://carlotawineshop.com/en/). |
| | 745 | - [Outlet de Vinos](https://www.outletdevinos.com/). |
| | 746 | - [Bodegas Trigo](https://www.facebook.com/BodegasTrigo/?locale=es_ES). |
| | 747 | - [La Caja de Vinos](https://lacajadevinos.com/nuestras-tiendas/). |
| | 748 | - [M. Madrueño](https://marianomadrueno.es/). |
| | 749 | |
| | 750 | ## Self-tour - Not to miss while in Madrid |
