Wine and tapas tour Madrid. Enjoy Madrid like a local!

Some tourists observe the Spanish way of eating with curiosity, while others absolutely love it. But there’s one word that describes the most popular Spanish foods: Mediterranean.

The Mediterranean cuisine is known for its many ingredients. Typical meals feature fruit, vegetables, bread, pasta, nuts, rice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fish, seafood, various types of meat, yogurt, cheese, and, of course, wine. This varied diet is considered one of the healthiest in the world.

Few European capitals can compare to Madrid when attracting visitors. With its great vibe, lively culture, and delicious cuisine, few cities can compare to the things that you can live and do in Madrid. Places like the Museo del Prado, Plaza de Sol or the Royal Palace are usually on top visitors’ bucket list, but oftentimes it’s the lesser-known spots that create the richest experiences, don´t you agree?

Aside from its collection of European art that can be found in museums such as The Prado, Reina Sofia or the Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid is praised for having some of the best food and wines in Spain.

When in Madrid, tasting tapas and wines are a must. Test the delicious hams and the various kinds of cheese to pair with a glass of something divine. Head into the traditional bustling bars and indulge in the rich flavors of the garlic shrimp, olives and chicken.

You will enjoy feasting at gourmet restaurants, wondering through flea markets and drinking the best of Madrid’s wines. Let your holidays take you to new heights as you sample Vermouth (Vermu), sangria or other Spanish wine.

Madrid is great place to eat. The sheer number of good restaurants, gastro bars, tapas bars and food markets is confusing. A stroll around one of the numerous food markets such as the Mercado de San Miguel, or the Mercado de San Anton in Chueca is evidence of the great gastronomy. In some stylish modern restaurants, classic dishes such as roast suckling pig with almonds, squid in its own ink with rice, quails with chickpeas and smoked red peppers are successfully reinterpreted. Are you hungry yet?

Located in the heart of the tourist center of Madrid, this emblematic building is a traditional market which has been reinvented. It offers a lot of options: do your daily shopping, take part in activities and exhibitions, taste the products, browse, enjoy a snack or a drink…

The San Miguel Market has a stylish decoration and it aims to reflect the multifaceted nature of Spanish gastronomy, and to assume the role of a Centre for Culinary Culture, also hosting courses, launches or fairs.

Thanks to its long opening hours, this market is an ideal place for leisure both during the day and the night, as it has wine bars serving delicious tapas. Other venues here include a gastronomic library, a florist’s shop and a design shop.

Chueca is the place of the gay community in Madrid and also the symbol of modernity and open-minded tolerance. The streets in this neighborhood are the perfect place for anyone who is looking for fun and atmosphere.

This area of the town is the illustration of freedom and home to numerous places that are popular with the LGBT community.

Here you can stroll with friends by night because it has a large number of clubs where you can enjoy a drink or dance all night long. Moreover, in Chueca you can find different gastronomic options with some traditional restaurants or enjoy the international cuisine.

And last but not least, Chueca is the center of the Gay Pride Festival which takes place in Madrid every year between June and July and it fills the streets here with music, colour and high spirits.