00:00I am David Moralejo, a travel expert and Madrid local.
00:03I'm taking on the internet suggestions for what to do in Madrid.
00:05I'll tell you if these spots are worthy of time or where I would go instead.
00:16Markets are an essential part of everyday life in Madrid.
00:20The most famous on Google Yelp and TripAdvisor is, of course, Mercado de San Miguel.
00:24This is the market that all the people go to.
00:27It's expensive, crowded, it's more like a postcard.
00:30But the food is great. This is Spain at all.
00:32But my recommendation is Mercado de Vallehermoso.
00:35This is the more authentic spot, very local,
00:38full of international cuisine and very, very gorgeous spots.
00:42Come on. Let's go.
00:46We are in a place in the neighborhood where live a lot of students
00:50because the main University of Madrid is very close here.
00:53Market is, as you see, a mix of shops, spots, a traditional food corner
00:58and international cuisine.
01:00They are all preparing the day.
01:02This is completely crowded on the weekends.
01:06If you listen, you can find just Spanish language.
01:09There's no tourists here. It's very, very local.
01:14Look at the t-shirts of the team in that corner.
01:16I can't say the word in English because it's like a bad word,
01:20but it's very fun in Spanish.
01:22Just search in Google.
01:29Thirty-eight years old.
01:30My daughters like to come, for example,
01:32because they love this roll and we have to come.
01:36And in the end, there is a very different variety.
01:39There is a super different gastronomy.
01:41Each country is represented within the market.
01:44Even a Senegalese making snails.
01:46Oh, that's good. And where is it?
01:47Below, as you go down.
01:51Hello. How are you?
01:53Very good.
01:54A colleague of yours from above told us to come and meet you.
01:58Ah, very good.
01:59You make snails.
02:00Yes, we make snails here.
02:01My dad has a snail farm.
02:04A snail cap.
02:05You're a good cook.
02:07That's what it looks like.
02:11Look, these are snails from Madrid.
02:13And it's a traditional recipe with chorizo.
02:16With a very, very good sauce.
02:18You always need lots of bread to do.
02:22We say in Spanish, barquitos, like chips.
02:27Oh, it's hot.
02:28Good.
02:37You must explore Madrid's historic squares and plazas.
02:40These are spots where people gather, stop, eat.
02:43What's the top recommendation?
02:46TripAdvisor says, of course, Plaza Mayor.
02:49The reviews are saying it's a misfit place for tapas, beer, coffee.
02:53And I have to say, paellas.
02:55Fake paellas.
02:56This will not be my recommendation.
02:58I find it's crowded and full of mediocre cafes and tourist trap shops.
03:03For sure, my recommendation is Olavide Square.
03:08Here you can find a local's neighborhood with authentic restaurants, shops, and cafes.
03:14Let me show you some of my favorites.
03:17I love the name of this bookstore.
03:19It's called Bar de Libros, Books Bar, because you can have a drink, a coffee, while you enjoy a book.
03:46It's the perfect carry-on.
04:16This is Ruara House.
04:24It's one of my favorite spots to buy special souvenirs, handmade pieces.
04:29Artisan and local pieces are so, so nice.
04:46Almost everything I'm showing you is in Madrid, Spain, Benidorm.
04:50Ah, it's from Benidorm.
04:51Yes, this girl is from Benidorm.
04:53From Benidorm to Madrid.
04:55It's like our grandma's style.
04:57Yes, yes.
05:13Time for tapas.
05:14It's a must in Madrid.
05:16So, where are the most popular places to try it?
05:18Okay, let's see.
05:20I'm seeing lots of recommendations in the Huertas Area.
05:24It's a really popular neighborhood.
05:25Lots of bars and restaurants crammed together.
05:28I want to take you to the spot that I love for tapas.
05:30We are in Malasaña, a very popular neighborhood, and the name is Josefita Bar.
05:35With authentic comfort food, it's very cozy, and it's so fun.
05:40Come check it out with me.
05:41It's too soon for lunch in Spain, it's 1.30, and this is Sol, the owner.
05:46¿Qué te apetece tomar?
05:47A beer.
05:48¿La barra?
05:49La barra.
05:49Venga.
05:50¿Tu caña?
05:50Mi caña.
05:51Caña is the most famous drink in Madrid.
05:56It's typically the serve with the foam, and Sol serves the beer.
06:05It's typically the serve with the foam, and Sol serves always perfect.
06:15This is finger food.
06:17It's not easy, but let's try it.
06:20This is salad with mayonnaise and potato and anchovies.
06:29Me encanta.
06:30And Sol always uses a lot of olive oil.
06:35There's no joy here.
06:37Green gold.
06:38Green gold.
06:38Green gold for everything.
06:41Well, over here, this skinless pink tomato.
06:43Wow.
06:45With Basque peppers, fresh onion, and Córdoba olive oil, of course.
06:51It tastes like tomato.
06:54Real tomato.
06:55Well, and a beer that never lacks a gilda.
06:58You have to eat, try to eat completely, but it's difficult.
07:07Salud.
07:12Madrid has some of the best art of the world.
07:15So which museum should you visit?
07:17Okay, this is very easy.
07:18Prado is number one on every list.
07:21TripAdvisor, Yelp, Google.
07:23I agree, you have to see Prado.
07:24It's part of the heritage of Madrid,
07:26and of the world.
07:27But you should also visit the Museum of Romanticism.
07:39I love this kind of museums,
07:41because you can feel how the people live in different ages.
07:46You can feel the rise of Madrid in the 19th century.
07:51The rise of culture, art, and economy.
07:55And the bourgeoisie.
07:58We are in the room of all the artists of those years.
08:03Since Teodoro de la Madrid, it's like the Penelope Cruz of the Romanticism.
08:08This house, this small palace, reflects how was the life of a typical family of the 19th century.
08:16And it reflects all the areas of a typical house.
08:26Madrid is a beautiful city, so where do we go for the best views?
08:30Let's see the recommendations.
08:33TripAdvisor and Yelp say Círculo de Bellas Artes has the best view of the city.
08:37This is one of the trendiest rooftop terraces with great views of Madrid, for sure.
08:43You won't find a single local there.
08:46We prefer the Devote Temple.
08:56You will find lots of couples on first dates,
08:59and it's so historic, romantic, it's so Madrid.
09:04Come with me, let's see the views.
09:09I told you, the perfect spot for sunsets.
09:17And this is the Devote Temple.
09:19It's an unexpected monument.
09:21It was a gift from Egypt to Spain, and I love this place.
09:26And after sunset, time to dress up.
09:30We have to find a good restaurant.
09:33It's very difficult in Madrid.
09:36We have lots of good restaurants, but what are the top recommendations on the internet?
09:42Okay, typical, the area of Jorge Juana Street.
09:46It's very cool, but perhaps too so off.
09:51I would recommend instead La Buena Vida, The Good Life.
09:54It's one of my favorite restaurants in Madrid.
09:56They have the best product, classic recipes, and an excellent wine cellar.
10:25This is a puff pastry with anchovies, homemade of course, and it's like a snack.
10:41You can't imagine how it smells.
10:54Here comes the second one.
10:56Wow, the black butter.
10:58How many years have you been trying this dish?
11:00Since we opened, 23 years ago.
11:02And it's the king of the menu.
11:03Well, it's famous.
11:05I know it's famous, I know it, but...
11:07Yes, yes, yes.
11:08Well, I hope you like it.
11:09I'm sure you do.
11:11This is maybe my favorite souvenir of Madrid.
11:18Now, after this spectacular dinner, let's go to perhaps the last place.
11:22But in Madrid, you never know.
11:27To end the day or start the night, this is the place to be.
11:32Because as you know, all in Madrid is about nightlife.
11:47Salud.
11:48Salud.
11:51These are my favorite spots in Madrid.
11:53Do you agree with my suggestions?
11:55Let us know what you think.
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