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Spain
and seafood cooked
Andalusian style.
Feast on fried squid,
octopus, clams and
chunks of tender fish.
The wines by the glass
are all delightful, as
are the small tapas
served at the bar.
UP TO €30
La
Barriga Llena
(31
Calle Libertad, tel: 915
226 346) Perfect for
a fun night out with
friends.This lively
Mexican restaurant,
with quirky decor and
helpful staff, serves
up some of the best
south-of-the-border
cuisine in Madrid.All
your old favourites are
on themenu, as well
as a number of more
unusual dishes such
as pork with chocolate
and tamarind sauce.
UP TO €50
Sanxenxo
(40Calle de
JoséOrtega yGasset,
tel: 915 778 272)The
flavours of the ocean,
in all their wonderful
forms, arewhat you’ll
find in one of Madrid’s
best seafood and fish
restaurants. Feast on
oysters, crabs,mussels
and the freshest fish
around.Complete the
experiencewithwines
fromthe extensive
cellar, including some
interesting varieties,
such asAlbariño, from
northernGalicia.
EXCLUSIVE
Nikkei 225
(15 Paseo
Castellana, tel: 913 190
390) If you love new
experiences, youmust
try this fabulous fusion
restaurant,which
brings together the
flavours of Japan and
DIALLING CODE
+34
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
Amsterdam,
Basel-Mulhouse,Berlin,
Bilbao,Bordeaux,
Bristol,Copenhagen,
Crete (Heraklion),
Dubrovnik,Edinburgh,
Geneva, Ibiza, La
Coruña, Lanzarote,
Lisbon, Liverpool,
London (LGW, LTN),
Lyon,Manchester,
Menorca,Milan (MXP),
Naples,Olbia,Paris
(CDG),Rome,Tangier,
Toulouse,Venice
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
Alocal taxi costs€30.
A three-day
travel card gives
you unlimited use
within zoneA. Buy
onboard, tickets: €13.
Metro line 8
connects to the
city centre.Tickets €2.
Visit the Europcar
desk for special
easyJet rates.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €15
La
Caleta
(21 Calle
Tres Peces, tel: 645
388 077) This small,
unpretentious taberna
has been garlanded
for its excellent fish
TAXI
Peru.The decor is as
exciting as the cuisine
of renowned chef Luis
Arévalo. Indulge in
sashimi, sushi, teriyaki
with truffles and fruity
desserts, all prepared
with a creative twist.
AFTER DARK
LOW KEY
Westin
Palace Bar
(The
Westin Palace, 7 Plaza
de las Cortes, tel:
913 608 000) Food
is the theme of the
stunning photography
exhibition in the bar
of theWestin Palace
Hotel. Enjoy it as you
discover the exciting
world of cocktails and
Spanish wines. Guests
can now choose from
eight top red and
white wines served
by the glass.
LIVE MUSIC
Café
El Despertar
(18 Calle
Torrecilla del Leal, tel:
915 308 095) The
interior of this jazz
clubmay be old-world
with polished wood,
marble and bevelled
mirrors, but the live
music is as cool and
up-to-date as you can
get.Top groups take to
the stage Thursday to
Sunday and entertain
a discerning crowd.
Relax before and after
the gigs with amixed
drink or cocktail.
LATE & LIVELY
Stromboli
(96 Calle
Hortaleza, tel: 691
555 302) Recently
redecorated, the
interior is oh-so-cool
with white sofas,
ottomans and
colourful backlit
walls. Guest DJs play
low-level jazz and
house onWednesdays
andmore animated
sounds fromFriday
to Sundays.
THIS MONTH
SHOP
In Las
Rozas Village, just
40minutes by bus
from the city centre,
you’ll find over 100
top labels with outlet
stores offering clothes
at unbeatable prices.
SEE
Don’t miss the
stellar, world-premier
production of the
opera
The Life and
Death of Marina
Abramovic
at Madrid’s
opera house,Teatro
Real. Featuring Marina
Abramovic andWillem
Dafoe. Music is sung
byAntony of Antony
and the Johnsons
(teatro-real.com).
GO
Do as the locals
do and take a stroll
through the verdant
Retiro Park. Sundays
see dozens of buskers
and performers
adding to the
lively atmosphere.
ESCAPE
Catch
the bus to the pretty
village of Chinchon.
Famous for its historic
square, garlic, hand-
painted ceramics and
restaurants with roast
meat, a day trip there
provides a delightful
escape. Relax with an
afternoon coffee in
the Parador hotel.
NOWAY!
Madrid has, according
to the last official
count, 350,000 bars
dotted around the city.
Scott Adams
Palma, tel: 871 804
455)Averywelcoming
and friendly restaurant
with impeccable
service.An open
kitchenmeans
you canwatch the
chefs preparing
theirmasterpieces,
including a truly
delicious starter of
prawns and leeks.They
also offer an excellent-
value, three-course
lunch-timemenu.
UP TO €50
Flanigan’s
(Puerto
Portals, tel: 971 679
191)Whenmembers
of the Spanish Royal
family spend their
summer holidays in
Majorca, they always
spend one or two
nights at Flanigan’s,
which is famed for its
relaxed atmosphere
and simply prepared
Mediterranean
cuisine. Classic dishes
and fresh fish feature
heavily on themenu.
EXCLUSIVE
Quatre
Restaurant
(Melia de
Mar Hotel, 7Paseo
Majorca
Spain
DIALLING CODE
+34
CURRENCY
€
FLY FROM
Basel, Belfast
(BFS), Berlin, Bristol,
Dortmund, Edinburgh,
Geneva, Glasgow,
Liverpool, London
(LGW, LTN, SEN,
STN),Manchester,
Milan (MXP), Naples,
Newcastle, Paris
(CDG), Rome
FROM THE
AIRPORT
Pre-bookyour taxi
at easyJet.com.
A local taxi costs €20.
Route 1 goes to
central Palma.
Tickets: €2. For Arenal
take bus No.21.
BON APPETIT
UP TO €15
Sambal
(15 Plaza Progreso,
Palma, tel: 971 220
122) This very popular
restaurant serves
up authenticThai
cuisine using only
fresh ingredients and
spices.The extensive
lunchtimemenu is
€9.90, which includes
Thai favourites such as
Por PiaTod (vegetarian
spring rolls) or Tom
Kha Gai (chicken soup
with coconut milk).
UP TO €30
Origenes Restaurant
(50Calle SanMagin,
TAXI
Right on the beach,
this hotel enjoys a
range of features
since its recent
refurbishment.
Half board, from
€90, book at
hotels.easyJet.com.
IBEROSTAR
CALA BARCA
★★★★
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