Madrid - The Don'ts of Visiting Madrid, Spain

What NOT to do in Madrid, and what you should DO in Madrid. Travel and tourist information on visiting the capital of Spain Madrid. From the food to the sights to the cultural differences tourists need to take into account. Whether you are visiting the Prado or Reina Sofia or the Plaza Mayor you will have a fun time in Madrid, but there are a few things tourists shouldn't do in Madrid, here is our list.
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[@akgolfpro]

Directions for best Paella spot in Madrid... First go to the train station, buy a ticket for Valencia, get on train, get off. You should be good. 😄

[@queenchiomaofficial]

I went to Valencia last year and I had the best holiday!! It was so amazing& so much fun.

[@Roogalt]

I gotta disagree. Im from madrid and there are amazing paella places but they arent aimed towards tourists, they are aimed towards locals. If you want an easily accessible paella go to Valencia but Ive had better than Valencia paellas in Madrid

[@joseluisluque449]

​@@RoogaltYo también

[@kvall4088]

In fairness, for those of us who eat Paella once every 10 years, any Paella in Spain is probably fine and better than we’d get anywhere else. 😀👍🏼

[@vinyalonde]

I just got back from Madrid and I agree with everything you said. The nightlife here was incredible and the food was absolutely delicious. The Spanish take great pride in regional food and we are all the beneficiaries. I found that by staying in the city centre, I was able to walk everywhere, from the Prado to the Royal Palace. Taxis were cheap and readily available and while I like to try transit systems wherever I go, because of where I was staying it would often take almost as much time to use transit as it was to walk. To your point about pickpockets, in the three weeks I was there, I never felt that my safety was compromised and I only saw a few possible pick pockets. As long as I kept my phone and wallet secure on my person, in zippered pockets, I had nothing to fear. I found the Market of San Miguel to be a bit over hyped. It was expensive and very crowded but still worth a visit. Another thing I really enjoyed in Madrid was the vermouth, so many varieties and in some of the tapas bars and taverns, the vermouth was drawn from a tapped cask. Overall, I loved Madrid and I look forward to returning. I took two day trips (Toledo and Segovia) which I also greatly enjoyed.

[@coscorrodrift]

I'm from Madrid, I don't know why I always end up watching these tourist advice videos for my own city LOL Good tips, I'm not actually from the city but from a town in la Sierra and I agree with the daytrip thing hahaha! Especially for americans who are used to driving long distances, you have some really nice stuff less than a 2 hour drive from the city. Not necessary to rent a car tho, there's always buses or trains. Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial as you said, but also some beautiful nature in the mountains, lots of Embalses (Valmayor, Pantano de San Juan, La Jarosa) and hiking routes around there, in winter time if it snows you can have some fun in the snow in Navacerrada. Expect even less English though! And the quality of the food can have more variance. Rare to find a place that really sucks in the city but also rare to find a "mega deal" but in these smaller towns both can happen Tapas can be hit or miss, there are places that renowned for having good tapas and you can basically have dinner just barhopping and having a drink at several different places and you end up full after all the tapas, but in some other places the tapa is just some commercial chips from a bag or a small plate of aceitunas lol.

[@danielleporter1829]

I've been to Spain once in 2008 , my mom and I did a packaged 9 day guided tour ( I'm American from California); and loved every moment of it. We went to Toledo on a stop on our way out of Madrid and on the way sourh to Sevilla, I have pictures of walking by Washington Irving's house while he lived in Tolédo in the 19th century. We saw the El Greco painting in the Cathedral. While in Madrid, we did go to the Prado which we loved but my mom loved museums and so do I. You're not alone in watching videos about Madrid, I watch videos about what do in Southern California and throughout the state and I am a native of Los Angeles. 😁☺️

[@radoskan]

😂

[@mrn13]

I do the same and I am in Paris!

[@takeonetheater]

Pride of origin....

[@ChronicallyAmused]

I love El Escorial. Beautiful town and art. Terrific.

[@Kyyylelax]

Loved seeing this! I lived in Madrid for two years and this made me miss it so much. Definitely get the menu del dia. I did that everyday on the Camino De Santiago and there were some for 8 or 9€ for a 3 course meal, and in smaller places if you order wine they’d leave you the whole bottle, even if you’re eating alone. Spain in general is magical and Madrid is a great home base.

[@no_soy_rubio]

I lived there for 2 years as well, 2006-8. Absolutely a great city

[@oa8945]

How can someone from the us move there

[@benmacmillan1323]

how did you do this?

[@oa8945]

@@benmacmillan1323 I heard it's way cheaper in Spain but harder to find work

[@keiram.2287]

We loved this city, such beautiful sceneries and food👏🏽💯💃🔥. Great tips!

[@Roogalt]

As a Spanish person living here most of my life, this stuff is something I wouldnt even think about on a day-to-day basis. Its super cool to see the perspective of a tourist in madrid! Have fun everyone! If i had a piece of advice dont go to las bravas because I want to go!! Jajaja

[@timmmahhhh]

Thanks Mark, España is definitely on my bucket list.

[@etherdog]

Spain Revealed is a GREAT channel for learning about Spain and the food!

[@catherinemori4496]

I agree! James and Yoly!

[@juliorojo6536]

Going there this summer, 1st time. Thank you!

[@gerardodanielvillegastrevi7058]

I am traveling around Europe for 3 months and your videos are the first thing I look for to know the places and what to do hahaha I really like all the help you provide to all of us!

[@sianjasper2153]

Wolters videos are great advice

[@pennywhitaker7092]

Thanks Mark for another great video , going to Madrid and Valencia as part of a European trip in May . I’ve watched/listened too all your videos for any country I’m wanting to visit many times . Merry Christmas to you and the family !

[@Lacteagalaxia]

No tpurism

[@tobiojo6469]

I really enjoy watching these types of videos.

[@digbytaylor1030]

Great tips Mark! There is amazing nature very close by unlike many other major European cities too, although the landscape might just feel like home to people from some southern/western parts of the US. Also that's not sopa de mariscos, it's boquerones (anchovies in vinegar) but still delicious!

[@Nooneneedsthis]

This is really useful thank you

[@condecajr]

I just visited Madrid a month ago. I had a wonderful time. Would love to go again!!!

[@walkalong2811]

Never been in Spain. It is definitely on my bucket list. Meanwhile I enjoy it through your videos. You just got a new subscriber!!!!

[@thomascook578]

Sharing is good, we do that all the time. Madrid is on our visit list, probably go by train as we both hate flying. Glasgow to London, London to Paris, Paris to Barcelona, Barcelona to Madrid

[@sedgefordsharp8248]

Madrid my favourite city in Europe by faaaarrrr a little bit Paris and a little bit New York ...the architecture is amazing, the food, people...and the gay zone Chueca and Malasaña incredibleeeee

[@intrepidadesdekatty3483]

Que hermoso Madrid y su cultura

[@no_soy_rubio]

Great video, as someone who lived in Madrid for 2 years I agree with all of it. I would also add, don't visit in August. It's 40 degrees and everything is closed for summer holiday 😁

[@oa8945]

40 degrees is cold bro 😂

[@no_soy_rubio]

@@oa8945 40°Celsius bro 😂

[@oa8945]

@@no_soy_rubio I know I'm just playing 😂

[@kyran333]

@@oa8945 I melt in 40 degrees 🤣

[@oa8945]

@@kyran333 that's a normal day in the California summer 😂

[@lizcoleman5229]

Hello Walter, l stumbled across your video. I moved to Madrid in November. It is a wonderful city. Even though I've been living here for a few months now and grew up here (and later moved to the states) l learned a lot from this video so thank you!

[@johnspinelli9396]

Loved every minute of madrid

[@daviddomp2656]

Nice video!!

[@tobiojo6469]

Awesome video

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

i do love their late dinners even as an american it sort of matches my families lifestyle here, daughter is in sports and activities so most nights dont even get her home till 8, wife works 12's as a nurse so ditto i work till 3;30 and sometimes do side jobs after work and also have boxing a few nights a week so we usually dont eat dinner till 9;30-10

[@kimberlysmith5273]

Thanks!

[@dawnk163]

It’s very likely that I will never get to Madrid, but great tips for many places. Thanks.

[@christopherpaul7588]

That's so funny you mention the language thing. I had the opposite experience last time. I've lived in Madrid on and off for about 5 years. Last time I was there I really was looking forward to practicing my Spanish, but every time I went out to eat the server, noticing I was American, immediately spoke English to me. haha!

[@colegreen1291]

At the start of Chueca on the Calle de Las infantas is the El Tigre Sidra Bar and great collage bar with a plate of tapas to fill the belly of every young student or young at heart person to accompany each glass of beer or cider. After two or three beers you will be screaming no mas! Yes Madrid is a magical place and great to walk all hours of night and day from La Latina to the Duca d'Alba to the Puerta del Sol , the Gran Via to the park to the Prada and Chueca and the metro system is fabulous too. You seem like a great guide, teacher and friend to show off a great city.

[@Starfish2145]

All hours of the day and night? Yeah if you want to get robbed.

[@ioulton9861]

So good man

[@teachermike1947]

Awesome!

[@yutubetom]

Just booked my flights/hotel!

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

I'll be in Madrid late October, early November😊Thanks for your tips.

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

Thanks going in May for aa 2 day layover!

[@PeeGeeThirteen]

I loved Madrid. It felt like a living breathing city without the over-tourism of other cities

[@TravelwithPavel]

Yeah, its not so touristy and its great city to live at. I've been living here for past year and half and I like it here.

[@bravoninetyseven]

Tinto de verano reminds me of Fanschop in Chile.

[@andeeharry]

6:51 Dinner at 9pm? well now, that must be difficult. I know that if I eat dinner at 7 or half past, I struggle with it.....also once again, great share, Spacious, gracious

[@goldvideo]

Lunch is the main meal of the day and many have a menu del dia eating out. Dinner is much lighter than in the US.

[@mikedickerson1978]

Starting at 6:58 in the video, it mentions about how late people in Spain eat their meals and about how kids play with their grandparents at midnight. Well, I think I can explain why that is. It's because Spain operates in completely the wrong time zone. For example, during the March equinox, the sun doesn't rise until at least 7:15 in the morning, then doesn't set until 7:30 in the evening. It's even worse in the summer during DST when the sun times are even later. During June and July, the sun doesn't set until well past 9:30 in the evening, meaning it doesn't get dark until past 11:00 pm, then doesn't rise again until closer to 7:00 am. In Tokyo, Japan, during June and July, the sun sets at a much more reasonable 7:00 in the evening, then rises around 4:30 in the morning. This "midnight" in Madrid, when the kids play with their grandparents, isn't really midnight at all. It's more like 10:00 in the evening. I hope I'm not the only one seeing how out of sync the clocks are over in Spain.

[@oa8945]

Here in California it's basically like Spain

[@Marrow9000]

Yes, you are right. Look at the time zones of Europe, and you will notice that Spain is in the wrong one for its longitude....thus making the sun in the sky at a much later time on the local clock.

[@93Boadilla]

Hi @mike Dickerson thank you for noticing technically we should be using around London time but we are following the same time that Mid Europ (aka Amsterdam. This was done during the dictatorship in Spain around the 1940s. So as our dictator liked the Germans, I am not getting into politics in this comment I am putting facts out there, we switched our timezone to match Germany/Poland and similar. There are some people saying we should go back to our original timezone, but on the other hand in our culture, we belive in "if it is not broken why fix it" kind of mentality :)

[@93Boadilla]

I love Madrid I am originally from the city, now living in the Netherlands. I consider myself a madrileño local person, and I agree with all your points. Do not despair though if you do not speak Spanish, the situation is getting better over time younger people have been learning more English in schools and such and the city is more focused on tourism so you will see more people understand English. I agree that you should learn some Spanish, as indeed we are super friendly and help a lot. It really cracked me up the thing with the gestures that you explained I did not realize we did that, we are really expressive in that way. Thank you Walter for promoting my city it definitely pulled on my heartstrings seeing my hometown you do not know how much I miss it. Btw if you are low on cash there are many cheap and even free activities around the city, Prado is free after 17-18h during the week so you can check it without paying, also the menu of the day is a must, I rarely go "a la carta" going out of the menu. It is not really worth it unless you really want a specific dish. I loved this video it was like it was made by a local, Walter you seem to be a proper "gato" from Madrid.

[@christopherpaul7588]

I went to Paella Real with my Spanish friends near Opera and it was very good. I don't think it was microwaved. Also, I love the tinto de verano!

[@mariagraciamorenovegas7722]

When it comes to the food, Madrid is quite an impressive place when it comes to gastronomy, you have millions of choices, specially in the city, and it's very inexpensive (specially in the case of free tapas with your drink). Also our food culture is very much based around sharing and eating together (we call it picoteo, you order many plates and share so everyone takes a taste). And honestly, paella or sangría are not typically from Madrid, and it's best to avoid them, sure some Spanish people can recommend nice places for those, but try to have a taste of what is typically from the city (and is way better bc it's local, so waaay more fresh). If you want paella go to Valencia, if you want sangría, go to Andalucía, it's like asking for Chicago deep dish pizza in Kansas, makes no sense.

[@carloscrod_]

What are some typical dishes from Madrid? Genuinely interested to know because I’ll be going Oct 26- Nov 6 with my friend. Would love to know the local dishes :)

[@swissfoodie3542]

Thanks Walter for this great video. I love Madrid. I was there many years ago for 4 weeks to learn basic spanish, and in september 2022 for one week on a holiday. I love the city for the food, the museums, the people, the wonderful retiro park, the markets and much more. I was however quite shocked to see that there are so many homeless people, living and surviving on the streets. I dont know how the can survive in winter.

[@ramencurry6672]

Walter rocks. He’s the man

[@piloto88ed]

WTF? Madrid has not homeless compared with another big cities of Europe...

[@swissfoodie3542]

I dont understand your reaction. As I said, I love Madrid and it has a very dear place in my heart. It is not a critism at all to Madrid, it just made me sad to see so many homeless persons and to think of them in winter. Thats all. Empathy and no harm intended.

[@piloto88ed]

@@swissfoodie3542 So, are you rtrdd? is easy, Madrid has not more homeless than some another european cities, and almost all are romanians or magrebians... so, whats your point talking about homeless in a Madrid video?

[@swissfoodie3542]

@@piloto88ed forget it, you are just looking for trouble. Dont bother answering me again.

[@andrewsmoresyt1275]

Wolter what’s the name of the restaurant you got the meal of the day at? With the bread, beer, steak, and seafood soup! Can’t wait to visit next summer

[@Alexlinnk]

As a local from Madrid I confirm I love helping tourist and giving them directios. I feel grateful they chose Madrid as their tourist destination. Also try asking the younger poeple they know more english.

[@johnh5660]

Hey Alex . I hope you don't mind me picking your brains . Planning on booking a birthday trip for my partner with our 4 year old . Madrid is totally new to me . Any suggestions on areas to book ?. We love to explore, walk and eat and drink 😅 Many thanks in advance for any tips and advice

[@catherinemori4496]

Could I suggest Aránjuez for a day trip?

[@advisevo2153]

There is a saying; de Madrid al cielo ! 🥂🥂🎵🎵

[@tdannyh]

Hello. New subscriber. Saw some of your Ireland ones before I visited and thank you. Question, not sure if you’ve answered in other videos. I’m a big guy. Is this place “big guy” friendly? 😅

[@KalebRodriguezmma]

0:09 this plaza is where i stayed i was literally staying right outside the plaza

[@woltersworld]

Thats cool

[@euroschmau]

Madrid is a magnificent city, I loved it so much, I went this and last year 🤩 As for day trips, Toledo is doable, but you'll be rushed. Segovia also is doable, but again, there is a lot to see. The perfect trip plan would be Madrid for 5 days, Toledo for 2 and Segovia for 2, and Make El Escorial a day trip. By the way, Toledo and Segovia cathedrals are incredible!!! In Madrid, do not do a museum cram day, you'll be so sick of art, you'll never want to look at another painting again. There are three main museums, do one per day. The Prado does not allow photos, so if you feel like you can only do two museums, do the Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza only, where they do allow photos (though the RS bans photos of Picasso's work). Call me a typical tourist, but I want those photographic memories after I visit a place and often a no photo policy means I'll skip it.

[@mariagraciamorenovegas7722]

As a Madrid resident I agree with most of what you said except for the museum suggestions. Honestly, I get that you want pictures but missing out on El Prado just for that reason seems ilogical for me. It hosts some of Spain's best artworks and some of the world's most beautiful yet overlooked pieces (mainly bc of the mainstream notoriety of the Louvre's, the Neuer's and others' collections). If you are into classical art El Prado is almost obligatory, and for sure you could never be done with it in a single day. Also they offer discounts for uni students (national and international) and they offer a free pass after 6 p.m. (just before the museum closes) for EU citizens (for those interested in only planning a trip to look at the better known pieces).

[@CarmenFatima]

I visited Madrid two weeks ago for the first time. I stayed at a hotel righ in the center of Madrid on Gran Via. If you stay in the center, please note that it will be very crowded and very noisy till 3:00 AM pretty much every day. Also, I found the food in the city center quite greasy with fried food (fried potatoes, crockets, fried pork or meat, fried eggs). I did enjoy my day trip to Toledo and Seville.

[@joseluisluque449]

Quedarse en el centro no es una buena idea.

[@CarmenFatima]

Gracias Jose! Que area de Madrid aconsejas que no sea tan turistica y tan ruidosa? @@joseluisluque449

[@user-wc2oi9cu2h]

Thank you~! Very very nice video. I wanna visit there once in my life. ¿E Donde Estudiaste Espanol? Eso es marvillioso

[@woltersworld]

In school and college. Lived in Argentina too.

[@93Boadilla]

@@woltersworld Enhorabuena por tu Español tienes muy buen control del idioma, enhorabuena por un video tan interesante sobre mi ciudad natal. Se echa mucho de menos Madrid.

[@RJones-mx2oi]

I enjoyed Spain once I got past the glares of repulsion. I watched Walter's videos and got a lot of insight on traveling. But, as earth goes, I watched videos of what to expect as a person of color. The reality was I got there and was going to enjoy it. AND I DID!!!! I actually plan on going back.

[@unsilencednation6036]

Man the glares was the most annoying part of my Spain trip. Me and my friend made it into a game. Whenever someone was glaring, we both stare at them until they looked away 🤣🤣

[@RJones-mx2oi]

@@unsilencednation6036 the first night at a mall in Alcala, the head of a clerk just about exploded that we were there. By the next morning, I was over it and started giving the Wendy Williams "how you doing?" There was quite a bit of ruffling that was amusing. My daughter's friends from South America told her that there's a lot of racism and prejudice. Maybe from the Moorish occupation. It really doesn't matter. Anywhere there's soil, we have been there. No matter where the deeper they dig, the blacker it gets. It is what it is.....

[@danielleporter1829]

Sorry that you both had less than positive experiences when in Spain/ Madrid. My experience was totally different, my mom and I did a tour of Spain in 2008 and started the tour in Madrid. And we got nothing but smiles from elderly couples walking near the Temple of Debod. The first night, we went to the Plaza Mayor and my mom thought it was so sweet how the older men would hold their wives' arms as they took their evening 🌆 paseos( walks,); in the Plaza. As we continued our tour, we were met with smiles and we and some of the women in our tour group ( international some from US and Canada, and Australia ) got flirted with as we started to return to the tour coach from seeing the Plaza de España in Seville

[@RJones-mx2oi]

@@danielleporter1829 do you blend in? ..congrats.

[@danielleporter1829]

@@RJones-mx2oi I'm a little lost, what do you mean blend in? I'm African American

[@Solo-vh9fm]

Does anyone know if there are particular bus/tram routes that take you to most of the attractions like in Berlin’s bus 100 or Warsaws Tram 23? We’re only going for the day so we’re looking for something fast paced

[@wondellsanchez3542]

I loved Madrid

[@mialovestravel]

The cops there are also very attractive 😅

[@woltersworld]

Yes they are. My students kept wanting to get arrested to meet them

[@qwmx]

@@woltersworld I was about to say that if they are handsome, I wanna get arrested.

[@1966bluemax]

Merienda and eating 5 times a day. Those are some things we inherited in the Philippines

[@gloxton]

I didn't realise the menu del dia wasn't compulsory by law anymore. It was repealed in 2010 apparently. Still yet to see anywhere that doesn't do it though. Worth pointing out that free tapas is only served with alcohol. You won't get any if you have a coke. Also I've noticed fewer and fewer places actually doing it these days. Surprised you didn't mention the bocadillo de calamares since its the unofficial "dish" of Madrid (never understood that since there isn't a port and it's literally as far away from the sea as you can get in Spain). Love the jacket by the way 👍

[@nicholasphelps3872]

It's a criminally underrated city IMO.

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

My very first memory of Madrid when I came first time to Spain was somebody wanting to steal my purse on the metro. But that is nearly normal, in European big city as I later read in statistics about the most petty theft problem towns in the world. Most of them (Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Prague among others) are in Europe, and I wonder about why police is not doing more against it. This problem does not exist in Southeast Asia, f.x. in Bangkok where I stay.

[@fckfck4181]

Parisian here, my reply for u is that thieves don't get enough punishment at all, just 2h in police station and get released, and lot of them are immigrants and pretend to be underage here and they don't carry ID so that's why police don't waste their times they just arrest them and let them go without punishment.

[@piloto88ed]

Yeah, some one from YOUR COUNTRY.

[@steveleal1770]

My wife and I are going to Paris in march.....we keep thinking , do we head to San Sebastián? do we go to Germany Munich? we are really open for a couple weeks....what do you recommend? after Paris in march? been to Italy Prague already.

[@adrilyst5]

Madrid is beautiful. To me it seemed more polished posh clean city versus Paris which was more historic magical romantic vibe to it. Both were great but I don’t think you can’t go wrong with either. The flamenco 💃🏽 & sangria in Madrid top notch!

[@steveleal1770]

@@adrilyst5 Went to spain. From san sebastian to barcelona, segovia...allover....beautiful. did france basque n pyrenees....and portugal. Ill take Portugal over spain ....of all our travels I think we tend to like exotic countries a lot more....europe maybe overexposed...I dnt know....Laos, Guatemala.....magical. a feeling I just dont get from europe...doesnt mean I wont return to other european countries

[@steveleal1770]

@@adrilyst5 By the way, yes the sangria everyday

[@adrilyst5]

@@steveleal1770 ohhhh laos, Guatemala tell me more I’m intrigued!

[@steveleal1770]

@@adrilyst5 Tikal Guatemala....The natural beauty. Classical Maya site. Sitting atop the sun temple above the jungle canopy,seeing for miles, Howler monkeys howling all around you. Just cant explain how beautiful the feeling. They keep the park pristine. Couple commercial shops open, that was it, at least when I went. Area closes at 5 pm to protect wildlife, including Jaguars. Its like the Grand Canyon, take as many pictures as you want..never will you capture the beauty. Of course , one of my desires has always been to see major Maya sites. To have an exotic miniature toucan fly next to you...and im not talking cuz hes in an enclosed setting , but your literally in pristine jungle......no fences...I could go on and on...Flores lake Island was quaint ...everyone is different....I like feeling like im in an ancient time....and culture.

[@olivertaylor9755]

Asking for a photo with the police after they give you directions is SUCH a uniquely American thing that I can’t really get my head around it haha.

[@catherinemori4496]

Trains are supergood! Iryo!

[@angelblasio9350]

How do you ask for a pitcher of water in Spanish?

[@krupaharia]

¿Puedo tener una jarra de agua?

[@user-hh7dg7dg1k]

Ничего не поняя , но интересно! О кей?

[@tinymiamorch.]

❤

[@wendymeulemans708]

Is the tax and tip included in the price of a meal

[@Kakonan]

Yes

[@markofsatan9617]

Don't eat the Paella in Madrid, go to Valencia, good ones take a long to to come after ordering.

[@maxf.7467]

Don't underestimate how big it is

[@ItsGroundhogDay]

That pretty much sounds like my meal schedule, with smaller meals/snacks throughout the day. I don't understand how Americans eat dinner at 6PM. Way too many hours between that and waking up.

[@Tramptraveller]

👍👍👍🌹👍👍👍

[@auburn886]

My wife on her first visit to Spain walking with me on the Gran Via: Why do I hear microwaves dinging everywhere? Me: Paella for tourists.

[@WDH59510]

Paella is a dish from Valencia. You should only ever eat it there. And I agree re the pickpockets, don't skimp on the taxi back to the airport by using the Metro instead (speaking from experience here). And if you're a soccer/football fan the Estadio Bernabéu is awesome (take a well-stocked wallet !).

[@marekck]

Can it be more absurd? So you only have to eat paella in Valencia? What do you eat at home, only family dishes? ridiculous

[@WDH59510]

@Marco Ceca I'm saying that the real deal is in Valencia. Everywhere else paella is a pale copy sold to unsuspecting tourists who don't know any better.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

​@@WDH59510dude paella is not that difficult. You can get great paella using the same ingredients (none of them are particularly exotic even saffron is easy to find) with the same dish with the same process in many parts of the world never mind Spain. I can even cook a very good one myself. With the socarrat or fond at the bottom.

[@WDH59510]

@@jonathanbowen3640 saying that the real thing is made and consumed in Valencia.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

@@WDH59510 tell me one unique paeala ingredient or process that happens only in Valencia. Exactly.

[@iamcrisyo]

Not gonna lie, I ain't sharing...

[@cyrilpiwetz8680]

Thou art such a pro ho, ha. Happy Trails...

[@godiskungen27]

LUNCH is the BIGGEST meal in Spain historicly. The other meals are smaller and social eating also but smaller in portion. /Spaniard

[@deanmolko5892]

Last time I was in madrid I drank tap water about 5 times, got diarrea inmediately after the 5 times :D

[@robert111k]

Don't be ridiculous.

[@lalyrenehan2760]

Madrid’s tap water is excellent

[@marcoac-sx6lq]

That's impossibile

[@egutiguti3337]

Eso no puede ser verdad, precisamente el agua de Madrid es una de las mejores de España y los madrileños se sienten muy orgullosos de su excelente agua que se puede beber sin ningún problema y es de las mejores.

[@JR-yo1fu]

JAJA Sangría is something that we the locals never drink. Its just for tourists.

[@user-yc3yo3rd5t]

Guardia Civil, not guarda Seville, sorry...

[@ljacobs357]

We prefer Madrid over Barcelona.

[@catherinemori4496]

I’m convinced part of the selection process for Spanish cops, male and female, is good looks!

[@peacevkw]

Spain, UK, some parts of France never in my travel list. Dangerous

[@sianjasper2153]

Spain, the UK & France are not dangerous. What you been reading. I’ve been to all 3 many times. Never had any trouble. There are dodgy areas every major city on earth

[@catherinemori4496]

Use Google translate!

[@samanthafox3124]

Gggghhoo

[@Vika-se5mc]

The video is all about food, not useful of otherwise.

[@boosted9863]

More halal foods

[@mariagraciamorenovegas7722]

Hey, I've been living in Madrid for 12 years now and if your interested in visiting there are a huge amount of halal options (believe it or not, despiste the jamón culture). First of all, Spain has a huge migrant population from Morocco and other North African countries, which trasnlates into a good amount of Muslim restaurant owners (and a lot of halal delis, butcheries, and supermarkets). There is a very wide variation of international food as well, specially in the city, and you also have many halal options in the streets just right across Plaza de España, parallell to Gran Vía. There are many vegan/vegetarian friendly places as well (it didn't use to be like this some years ago but the city is going through a culinary expansion), and you can always ask the waiters and hostesses whether the establishment offers halal options or not.

[@Kakonan]

Why?

[@TravelwithPavel]

I've been living here for one and half year and I agree, especially with that English thing, they do not speak English here at all.

[@eqschuster]

¿Porqué tendrían que hablar inglés? Es ESPAÑA, no Reinó Unido. 👀😶🤷‍♂️

[@TravelwithPavel]

@@eqschuster porque ingles es mais important lingua e todos personas quienes terminan la escuela secundaria deberían poder hablar inglés B1 al menos, en mi país ahora también es un estándar, las personas mayores están bien, pero si tienes menos de 40 años y, por ejemplo, tienes un título universitario y no hablas inglés, eres un simplón. para mí.

[@TravelwithPavel]

@@eqschuster y Madrid es capital, no lo espero en algún pueblo pero capital sí, en Praga o Brno no te pasará que tengas problemas con el inglés en restaurantes y etc.

[@Limesbund]

what video is this ?? super non specific ….

[@SeanOLennon]

These formulaic travel videos are getting tiresome. Makes me miss Bourdain even more.....

[@hsugraduation2103]

Are there any problems with Moroccan Immigrants?

[@Kakonan]

Yes, they create many problems.

[@TheTururu83]

Don't go in summer

[@egutiguti3337]

Me encanta Madrid en verano, no tienes que esperar para visitar museos, comer, cenar, comprar etc. en la tarde/ noche, puedes disfrutar de lindos paseos por la Gran Vía y todo el centro, durante el día puedes disfrutar del frescor en El Retiro con sus abundantes árboles, césped y su gran lago,incluso con sus paseos en barquitas.