This modern, award-winning building houses three immense floors of some of the Crown's most spectacular paintings, sculptures, tapestries and carriages.

The museum is big and every inch of the Museo del Traje is enjoyable, but my favourite part is their magnificent display of traditional Spanish costumes.

For 5 euros, paid at the ground-floor, I received a lift ticket which would carry me up 27 dizzying floors to enjoy some of the best views of the city.

All of the classic favourites are served up here at Masala Darbar – Butter Chicken, Korma and Tikka Masala – with sides of basmati rice and fluffy naan.

Discover Barceló Market in Madrid for a lunch filled with global flavors! Stop by Latino Arepa for Venezuelan delights — arepas, empanadas, and cachapas!

Escape the crowds of Madrid’s famous art museums and explore Serrería Belga, a repurposed sawmill turned vibrant art space with diverse exhibitions!

The real stars of the show are Santa Eulalia's luxurious cakes, cookies and pastries. They use only the best ingredients and traditional wood ovens.

Fresh, seasonal, and healthy is the focus of the food here, and the folks at Naked & Sated have proved that healthy food can be both tasty and affordable.

Librería Santa Bárbara, a charming bookstore in Madrid's Plaza de Santa Bárbara with a unique collection of used books, city maps, and art prints!

La Desayunería in Madrid serves hearty American breakfast classics like pancakes, fried chicken, and grilled cheese with options for all diets.

Nest Boutique specializes in unique greeting cards, stationery, and decorative paper, but also sells a wonderful collection of accessories and home decor.

The po’boys at Trikki are amazing! I tried the po’boy Forrest Gump which was filled with Cajun battered prawns and topped with their delicious spicy aioli.