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As the capital city of Spain, Madrid is a beautiful and lively city that has a range of different activities and places to see. MADbudget offers some insider’s guides to the lifestyle of Madrid and essential information for anyone planning a visit to the city.
SALAMANCA, MADRID. Located in the northeast corner of Madrid’s historical centre sits the Salamanca, the notoriously up-market and stylish district of the city. Situated just out of the centre of Madrid, the area boasts wide tree-lined boulevards and a variety of designer shops and restaurants.
Vistas al Barrio de Salamanca, Madrid | Turismo Madrid
Calle Serrano, famous for being one the most expensive roads in Spain, offers brands such as Dior, Chanel, and Gucci alongside the country’s most famous department store El Corte Inglés, which has a large selection of all types of good, from designer clothing, to kitchenware.
A shop in Salamanca
Whilst a leisurely stroll from Gran Via will take roughly 30 minutes, there are also three metro lines – the 4, 5, and 6 – to the Diego de Leon metro in Madrid’s Salamanca district. There are a wide variety of amenities close to the Metro, such as low-cost supermarkets, fast food chains, including McDonalds and Dominos, and cafés at every intersection. A particularly popular pork restaurant – ‘Happig’ – is also located nearby and offers a high quality lunch menu for a reasonable price. Other popular sites are also a short distance away from Salamanca. Madrid’s famous El Parque Retiro is only 20 minutes’ walk into the city. However, closer than Retiro are Los Jardines del Descubrimiento, just 5 minutes from the Diego de Leon Metro metro, where city residents and tourists alike can find a place to relax under the warm Madrid sun.
Retiro Park
More so, if looking for a bit of history, the renowned Las Ventas bullring is situated just outside of the Salamanca district, another five minutes’ walk from the metro. As one of the wealthiest districts in Madrid, Salamanca has some of the most expensive real estate prices. And yet, the district is home to many foreign missions, including the United States, Swiss, French, and Italian embassies in Madrid. Those looking to experience traditional Spanish culture, shopping, and cuisine, will not be disappointed by what Salamanca has to offer.
Bullring
The streets of Salamanca