DK Travel : Madrid : Editor's choice

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Congreso de los Diputados

Admire the portico and Renaissance-style sculptures of the congress building from the street, then take a guided tour.
Fabada Asturiana

Asturian farmers swear by this nourishing bean soup as the best way of keeping out the cold. Served piping hot, the other main ingredient is morcilla (black pudding). Ideally, wash it down with a glass of Asturian cider.
Gazpacho

The famous cold soup hails from Andalucia. Gazpacho ’s main ingredients are tomatoes, garlic, cucumber and vinegar, with puréed bread for body.
Hotel Palace

The Palace has been one of Madrid’s most luxurious hotels since opening its doors in 1913. Wander in to admire the fantastic stained-glass ceiling over the Rotunda (see Palace).
Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real

The Castilian parliament, the Cortes, met in this historic church for the first time in 1510.
Jerez

The Andalusian plains just north of Cadiz have been synonymous with sherry production since the 18th century.
La Mancha

Spain’s largest wine growing region produces good-value table wines.
Merluza Rebozada

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.
Muralla Arabe

Remains of the medieval defences are best seen from Parque Emir Mohammad I. The original section is 9th-century.
Museo del Ferrocarril

Romantically housed in a disused station, the railway museum has a wonderful collection of old steam locomotives on display.