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Madrid - The Don'ts of Visiting Madrid, Spain

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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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20 Comments

@olivertaylor9755 2 years ago

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.

@akgolfpro 3 years ago

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. 😄

@vinyalonde 3 years ago

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.

@Roogalt 3 years ago

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

@ChronicallyAmused 3 years ago

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

@Kyyylelax 3 years ago

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.

@nellyalib4560 1 year ago

I just got home yesterday from a wonderful Spain trip. Your recommendation were on point. thanks for the great tips 😉

@Alexlinnk 3 years ago

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.

@subparnaturedocumentary 3 years ago

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

@daniel_villet 3 years ago

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!

@timmmahhhh 3 years ago

Thanks Mark, España is definitely on my bucket list.

@veterantraveler 1 year ago

Sitting here in Madrid enjoying some tinto de veranos and reflecting on how informative your video was. Thanks from one small town Illinoisan to another.

@thomascook578 3 years ago

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

@theabsoluteranker 3 years ago

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 😁

@jmonrealst 2 years ago

I’m a “madrileño” and I think your video is pretty good. Thank you very much.

@intrepidadesdekatty3483 3 years ago

Que hermoso Madrid y su cultura

@digbytaylor1030 3 years ago

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!

@condecajr 3 years ago

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

@lizcoleman5229 3 years ago

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!