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Madrid’s three world-class art museums and two royal palaces alone would set the pulses racing, but there is more to this exciting and diverse capital than its tourist sights. The fashion boutiques of the Salamanca district showcase Europe’s top designers and are just the tip of a shopping iceberg, perfectly complementing the informality of the fascinating El Rastro market, while Madrid’s world-famous tapas bars vie for attention with gourmet restaurants and humble tabernas in a city which never sleeps. To simply watch the world go by, head for the supremely elegant Plaza Mayor.
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This food market’s origins date back to the 16th century.
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The main attraction of this small market is the cheese stalls.
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Salamanca’s best known food market is hidden away on this side street and is worth tracking down for its Spanish delicacies and a good range of international cheese selections.
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Fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cured ham and cheese.
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Flowers, food and wine.
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Cakes, fruit, vegetables, fish and meats, just outside Plaza Mayor.
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Stamp and coin collectors meet Sunday mornings under the arches of Plaza Mayor.
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Old, new and second hand books.
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Another north country favourite is hake fried in bread-crumbs. This versatile fish is equally tasty cooked in a béchamel (white) sauce made with spicy piquillo peppers, then stuffed into red peppers.
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This old olive oil mill with its wine cellar offers traditional sierra cooking. Try the charcoal-grilled chorizo (spicy sausage), the beans, and almond dessert, before rounding off with the local liqueur, anís.
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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