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TRAVELLER
Spain
Dialling Code
+34
Currency
¤
Time Zone
GMT+1
Vadebaco Prado
€30
(4 Calle del Prado,
tel: 913 691 783) Take your time and savour
as many of the delicious tapas as you can at this
happening new restaurant near Plaza SantaAna.
Highlights include fresh anchovies, battered cod,
tuna-rich potato salad and shaved Iberian ham.Toast
themeal with some excellent Spanish wines,many
of which are available by the glass.
Pan de Lujo
€50
(20 Calle Jorge Juan, tel: 914 361 100) Dine in style
in this modern restaurant surrounded by a tranquil
water garden.The highly creativemenu includes
salmorejo
soup, foie gras with caramelised carrot
and seafood-rich rice dishes.Tomake the experience
perfect, enjoy some excellent Spanish wines.
Nikkei
225
€70
(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 Peru.The decor is as exciting as the cuisine
from the hands of renowned chef LuisArévalo. Indulge
in sashimi, sushi, teriyaki with truffles and cool, fruity
desserts, all prepared with a creative twist.
Cien Llaves Garden Terrace
(2 Paseo
Recoletos, tel: 915 775 955) Grab a table
Madrid
under the trees in this trendy garden terrace where
a cool crowd chills out while listening to laid-back
beats. Indulge in perfectly mixed G&Ts or cool
mojitos.
Siroco
(3 Calle San Dimas, tel: 915 933 070)
A lively programme of local funk and rock bands is
on offer at Siroco, which opens its doors to the city’s
young around 10pm for gigs, before turning into a top
nightclub after midnight.
Take a stroll along the length of
Calle
Atocha
to discover fashion boutiques
offering glam party gear and striking daywear at
surprisingly affordable prices. Victoria at 28, Gabalca
at 33 and Koko at 66 always impress.
Álcala de Henares
Catch the train at
Atocha Station and, in just 35 minutes,
you’ll arrive in the UNESCOWorld Heritage town
of Álcala de Henares. Visit one of Europe’s oldest
universities, dating back to 1499, sit in the pretty
squares or just wander the cobblestoned streets.
Retiro Park
Escape the heat and go for a wander
around the lush Retiro Park. Hire a row boat on
the lake or enjoy a cold drink in one of the many
open-air cafés.
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Manchester, Menorca, Milan
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FromtheAirport
Visit the Europcar desk
for special car hire rates.
Taxi
Pre-book your taxi at
easyJet.com.A journey to the city
centre costs about €30.
Bus
Number 200 connects to
Avenida deAmerica Metro and bus
station.The airport Express goes
toAtocha Train Station.Tickets €5.
Train
Metro line 8 connects to
many other lines and suburban
trains.Tickets €4–5, depending
on stops.
TRAVEL INFO
@
writer’s tip
“
Inside the Palacio
de Velazquez inside
the Retiro Park
this month, you’ll
find a exhibition of
stunning sculptures
by Nacho Criado.
”
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