We know that women have unique characteristics. According to a University of Pennsylvania study published in 2009 in the US, they have more agile memory. According to another analysis, from the Public Library of Science One, they show greater sensitivity and apprehension. By linking the uniqueness of women to their historical past in the struggle for recognition of national, ethical, cultural, economic and political achievements, one can easily understand how special the feminine being is.
Who knows Madrid, knows how simple it is to make a woman happy in this city marked by elegance, culture and cosmopolitan environment.
Here are four reasons why the Spanish capital should be your next destination:
The “recuerdo”
The Spanish capital offers a wide range of shopping, from street shops to closed commercial spaces:
- Gran Vía: It is the main avenue of the city and has all kinds of commerce. There are shops for clothes, shoes and souvenirs, many of which are open on Sunday.
- Salamanca: This is the right neighborhood for those who enjoy more exclusive shopping. Prestigious and luxurious brands can be found at this location.
- El Rastro: Take advantage of something more local and visit the fair held in the neighborhood of La Latina on Sundays and holidays, with more than 400 years of history. Here you can purchase antiques and traditional relics.
- San Miguel Market, La Paz Market and Maravillas Market: For the fans of traditional gastronomy products, these are the markets they should opt. The offer is extensive in quality fresh, and you can also enjoy tapas and drinks in the Castilian style.
- Shopping malls: Madrid has dozens of enclosed spaces where you can do your shopping. Among the best known are El Corte Inglês, a reference in the city and in the country, Madrid Xanadu, modern and innovative, and ABC Serrano, recognized by the imposing building where it is inserted.
Enjoy the city
Madrid is home to a unique and equally modern and cosmopolitan culture, renowned for its exquisite restaurants, bars and nightlife.
To get around the city easily, check out the best transportation suggestions:
- Tuk Tuk Tour: Tuk Tuk are motorized vehicles scattered throughout the city and accessible to all. They are a great way to get to know the streets and the most emblematic places of the Spanish capital. Embark on a journey full of adventure, in one of the most fun means of transport.
- Boat trip in El Retiro: In the heart of the beautiful El Retiro park, there is a lake that you can cross through a pleasant boat trip. Considered one of the best experiences to relax, take the time to savor more than 8,000 fish during your trip and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty.
Visits with art and culture
The beauty of Madrid is in the streets themselves, from where you can see the medieval mansions and the royal palaces of the city, but also a contemporary architecture inspired by the artistic side of the capital.
- Royal Palace of Madrid: In the Spanish capital, the Royal Palace is one of the places of obligatory stop. Visit it and get acquainted with the history of the country through the architecture, art and wealth of the monument.
- Prado Museum and Reina Sofia Museum: Art lovers will have to book some moments of the trip to see the true masterpieces from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Velázquez, Goya, Picasso and Salvador Dalí are some of the artists of the main museums in Madrid.
Eat well
In Madrid, as in any part of the world, good food in excellent company makes everyone happy. So you can spend a great evening, we have some proposals:
- Flamenco dinner: In Madrid, it is possible to enjoy traditional gastronomy and, at the same time, to watch a live flamenco show. Las Carboneras and Torres Bermejas are some of the best known restaurants for this purpose.
- Tapas route: Tapear is the term used by the Spanish to taste different snacks. We recommend that you make the tapas experience an itinerant experience, that is, you get to know different flavors in different places of the city.
