Madrid City Guide by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet

Time to Shop

If you’re on a shopping expedition and like to have the shops all to yourself, the best time is between 3pm and 4.30pm when any self-respecting local fashionista is lingering over lunch. Before planning your day, check which Salamanca shops (there are only a few of them) close for lunch, but otherwise there’s no better time to explore the barrio (district).

Cuarto de Juegos Toys

Offline map Google map (Calle de Jorge Juan 42; 10am-8.30pm Mon-Fri, 10.30am-2pm & 5-8pm Sat; Velázquez or Príncipe de Vergara) We’re not sure if it’s an official rule, but batteries seem to be outlawed at this traditional toy shop, where all kinds of old-fashioned board games and puzzles are still sold. Yes, there’s ludo, Chinese checkers and backgammon, but there’s so much more here and it’s not just for kids.

Mantequería Bravo Food, Wine

Offline map Google map (www.bravo1931.com; Calle de Ayala 24; 9.30am-2.30pm & 5.30-8.30pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-2.30pm Sat; Serrano) Behind this attractive old facade lies a connoisseur’s paradise, that is filled with local cheeses, sausages, wines and coffees. The products here are great for a gift, but everything’s so good that you won’t want to share. Not that long ago, Mantequería Bravo won the prize for Madrid’s best gourmet food shop or delicatessen – it’s as simple as that.

De Viaje Books

Offline map Google map ( 91 577 98 99; www.deviaje.com; Calle de Serrano 41; 10am-8.30pm Mon-Fri, 10.30am-2.30pm & 5-8pm Sat; Serrano) Whether you’re after a guidebook, a coffee-table tome or travel literature, De Viaje, Madrid’s largest travel bookshop, probably has it. Covering every region of the world, it has mostly Spanish titles, but some in English as well. Staff are helpful and there’s also a travel agency.

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