Spain is close to our hearts because my husband is half Spanish by blood. His mother was born & raised in Madrid & it’s so nice to discover his heritage, especially now that we have our son so he gets to learn not just about his Filipino side but also his Spanish side.
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MADRID
Good to Know
- 7 Day Trip Itinerary
- Value for Money Tips in Madrid
- Flying from Geneva to Madrid with a Dog
- What to do if your Rimowa Luggage Won’t Open
Where We Ate
- Patatas Fritas they have the best homemade potato chips in Spain! I always bring home some
- Havana Blues Tapas 2014 delicious neighborhood tapas bar
- Havana Blues Cuban Restaurant & Bar April 2022/23 delicious Cuban food & drinks
- El Brillante Bocadillo de Calamares a Madrid institution
- Museo del Jamon another Madrid institution
- Rodilla Sandwiches sandwiches I dream about
- The best places to eat Churros: Valor vs San Gines
- Chocolates Valor two locations for churros con chocolate
- Serrano 80 for unforgettable steaks
- MasQmenos a quick break & people watching in the touristy area
- Órale Burrito hole in the wall with authentic yummy Mexican
- Bar Pulpo for good, fresh seafood
- Chök Goya the chocolate kitchen for delicious sweet treats
- La Maruca fine dining yet affordable Spanish food | listed in the Michellin Guide
- Casa Mortero Yummy rustic food | listed in the Michellin Guide
- Chirusa Experimental churreria & chocolateria
- El Roble a place locals love
Things to Do
- Sightseeing in Madrid
- Real Madrid Bernabéu Stadium Tour
- Free Museum Entry at the Prado, Reina Sofia & Lazaro Galdiano
- Madrid Zoo on a Sunday
- Watching a Real Madrid game live at the Bernabeu Stadium
- Museo del Prado A fantastic collection of art
- Why we get haircuts in Madrid
Shopping
- Tax Free Shopping Tips
- Shopping for Spanish Products
- Stores we regularly visit in Madrid El Corte Ingles, Salvador Bachiller & a Uniqlo run
- Mercadona shopping for groceries & supplies
BARCELONA
Accommodations
Where We Ate
- Restaurant Gut
- Xurreria Trebol
- Bar Mut – the best pulpo
- Lost Caracoles
I hope you find these posts useful! If you have any questions, please feel free to message me on my Instagram!
