Madrid
in Spain

Chic and inviting, Aarde is a beautiful fine dining restaurant with a menu of precise dishes with an African twist. Be prepared to splurge if you come here for dinner.

This minimalist café serves great coffee and breakfast options. We love their cardamom bun the most. A huge plus is the beautiful welcoming interior and kind service.

This upmarket trendy dining spot is very popular with celebrities. Chi-chi Madrileños are also fans, so we wouldn't recommend coming here if you want something authentic. The menu is inspired by tropical Asian, Mediterranean, and Brazilian cuisines.

A quaint shoe store handmaking high-quality espadrilles, since 1863. The best spot to buy a unique souvenir you'll wear forever. 

A sleek, minimalist gallery located in the heart of up-and-coming Retiro. Pop in to check out one of their wonderfully creative contemporary art shows. 

We don't just love BiBo for the delicious food, but also for the amazing, lively atmosphere. Come here for a dinner well spent.

An über-casual eatery located in the market de la Paz serves fuss-free, delicious traditional Spanish food. Our favourite? The tortilla española.

This beautiful homeware shop is filled with well-crafted, handmade, and functional goods. A gem of a store in Chueca. 

Hands down the best nougat shop in Madrid. The desserts and cakes from Casa Mira are a favourite from locals, which is how you now it's good. 

Former home of Marquis of Cerralbo, this museum houses more than 50,000 pieces of art, including paintings, jewellery, furniture, ornaments, sculptures, coins, ceramics, and more. Be prepred to be amazed. 

A café dedicated to churros with chocolate. Sounds like a dream to us. Open 24 hours on Thursday through Sunday - how amazing is that?!

For a peak at some of Spain's greatest and most-renowned masterpieces, head to COLNAGHI. If you're wanting to deep dive into works of art dating back from antiquity through to the modern era, book an appointment in advance. 

Whether you're in the mood for a hearty brunch, a pastry and coffee, or a healthy salad, Cristina Oria's restaurant come shop is always a good bet. With a few spots dotted around Madrid be sure to drop by, even if just for a peruse around the store.