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EVENTS • FOOD • ART • CULTURE Welcome to our newly styled latest edition ... he darling buds of May heralds the new style Tof the Madrid Metropolitan – ably brought together by our new team member and designer Piers, whose work we hope you enjoy as much as we do. In this, our 19th printed edition we have an exclusive interview and ticketing offer for the Jim Gaffigan show coming to Madrid in July. We take a peek at Madrid's newest craft ale pub, take a tour of the Bernabéu and single out the best children's books at the Retiro Book Fair. That and a whole lot else. We do hope you enjoy it. Olaf Clayton Olaf Clayton, Publisher
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6-7 8-9 Who’s writing this month? BornCatalina in Madrid, Brennan a true acuarian and tireless traveler. I have trained in the kitchens of the world and in the Basque Culi- nary Center. My cooking is international and full of contrasts and flavours. I love the closeness of dealing with the client and the instant feedback offered by cookery workshops, showcookings and working as a personal Chef. My life philosophy is that of Japa- nese “Kaizen”, (continuous improvement) which makes me unable to keep still
Katharine has Cannings spent the last 15 years developing teaching projects and program- mes for encouraging 20-22 reading in English in schools and libraries all over Spain. She is the founder of La Hora del Cuento, a storytelling and theatre company specialised in English activities in schools. She is also the director of Glow Learning, a book distributor which provides a consultancy service to the education sector for English language books and resources. She is passionate about children’s literature, travel and tapas, and is the mum of two 12-13 11 bilingual children.
2 Welcome from the Publisher 18 Wine report: The native grapes Amy Shia An “Alice” in Won- 5 My Madrid making a comeback in León derland in Madrid. 6-7 Events: See Yola play live. 19 Business: The economic woes of Contributing to Madrid 8-9 A Bluffer’s Guide to the Bullfight millennials Metropolitan about the 10 Party Pics 20-22 Health and Wellbeing: A 5-minute incredible sights and meditation; plus childbirth options; delights; have a cat, met 11 Food & Love?: A blind date at Malafemmina a Tai chi makeover; Filipino workers’ some queens, still in self defence club and a new hospital search of my Madhatter. 12-13 Craft beer: Oso Brew Co.’s new bar 23 Eating & Drinking Top Picks 14 Jim Gaffigan interview 24-25 Property sales and lettings 16 Gastro Experiences with Catalina Brennan 26 Mad for Merengue: Real Madrid Tours 17 Top 10 kids’ books 27-29 Classified section
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JACOB, from Poland ALEJANDRA, from The Netherlands 1. What inspiredIt happened you to sort make of organicallythe move to 1. What inspiredAs unoriginal you to asmake it may the movebe ... the to andMadrid? I’m not sure how much thinking went weatherMadrid? and the lifestyle were no doubt into it. To cut a long story short, I was the final factors. But being half Spanish enamoured with Spain from an early age, was the initial reason to try it out 3 years endeavoured to learn the language and I ago, just to get to know my roots a little got proficient enough to enter University better. in Spain. Initially the South was my first chance, but I chose Madrid because it’s Having2. What amakes Spanish Madrid mother “Home” thus beingfor you? the capital and the perfect place for an familiar with customs has helped me feel right at home very 18-year-old. I got my plane ticket and never looked back. quickly, but more so, after moving around a lot I have finally They say that home is whe- settled in a nice apartment with my boyfriend. 2. What makes Madrid “Home” for you? re your heart is. For me though finding home is a bit like finding I would definitely like there to out whether a relationship works for you or not – whether it stands be3. What more could parks, the or citygreen have areas more in general.of? Also, my Dutch side can’t the test or time. I arrived in Spain at the onset of the crisis but I help but ask for the city to be a bit more bicycle friendly. managed to keep my head above water. I’ve been here through Pollution no doubt! thick and thin now for 11 years. 4. What could the city have less of? Employment 3. What could the city have more of? 5. What pieceIf you’re of advice in Madrid would youto stay give longer a foreigner term, whilsttry your they best are to Pollution and mass tourism. in Madrid? 4. What could the city have less of? make friends with some locals to avoid the typical tourist traps. Learning the language as quickly as possible will certainly help, 5. What pieceTry some of advice volunteering would you work give to a meetforeigner the locals. whilst they are in but don’t be disappointed if it may result difficult as generally Madrid? I love my first coffee in the morning with the Madrid locals aren’t as open to include new people as one may Polish6. What Sunday gives you paper. joy? A cruasán a la plancha also hits the spot. think and more so if they don’t speak Spanish. The sun and no-sweater weather ... which It tears my heart out how insensitive 6. What gives you joy? people7. What can bothers be and you how the money-orientedmost? our day-to-day lives are. brings me back to my decision to move from Amsterdam to Madrid. It was a great move! Rebel with a Cause 8. If your life was a film, what’d be the title? Inconsiderate people. Being kind to James Dean – if he had a cause. 7. What bothers you the most? 9. And finally, who would play you? one another will just make life a little nicer for us all
dog waste on the street as you shouldn’t have to run a constant ELLIOT, from the UK assault course especially at night. 1. What inspiredI had been you workingto make aroundthe move Europe to a 5. What piece of advice would you give a foreigner whilst they are forMadrid? a couple of years and I wanted to live I would just say don’t get worked up by the pace of in Madrid? in one place for a bit. A friend of mine everything- one of the reasons I live in Madrid is that you have suggested I come to Madrid as it was the everything you need from a capital city but the pace is a lot slower- best place to find teaching work and that so don’t get too stressed if certain things take longer than they was 4 years ago! would in another city. I have recently got my own bike so one of 6. What gives you joy? My2. What local makes area Conde Madrid Duque “Home” makes for you?Madrid the things recently that gives me the most joy is riding around the home for me. When I tell people where I live a lot of people do not city especially Retiro and Caso de Campo – although I have realised know about and for me it feels like I am living in a little village in Spanish drivers aren’t that concerned about cyclists! the middle of a capital city. I like walking around and bumping into The thing that bothers me the most people I know in the area and it is also home to best bar in Madrid are7. What people bothers who judgeyou the other most? people before they really get to know – Macanudo bar. them and also jobsworths – use some common sense. Having grown up by the sea I would just call the the3. What one thingcould Ithe would city lovehave Madrid more of? to have more of is beaches. Film8. If your – “Live life inwas the a film,moment” what would be the title? I think the city could have less Lawrence Fox 4. What could the city have less of? 9. And finally, who would play you?
4 MAY/JUNE 2019 THE MADRID METROPOLITAN THE MADRID METROPOLITAN MAY/JUNE 2019 5 The best of what's on in Madrid ... THEATRE Take in a Lloyd Webber classic Jesus Christ Super Star. 22nd May to 9rd June. Teatro EDP, Gran Vía. Info: www.letsgocompany.com Legendary rock opera byWhat Andrew is it? Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice This global phenomenon setWhy against go? the backdrop of an ex- traordinary and universally-known series of events is unusually seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. ART THEATRE Ted Neeley's extremely Don't miss: wide vocal range. See an art show by Laugh at the a unique and con- Crazy Crazy MULTIDISCIPLINARY ART troversial painter Tale of Ben-Hur Balthus Exhibition. Until 26th May. La loca, loca historia de Ben-Hur, Explore the inner Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Info: until 2nd June. Teatro La Latina. www.museothyssen.org Info/book at www.teatrolalatina.es workings of an Baltus was a Poli- Spanish play with artist's mind sh-FrenchWho was he? painter – a figurative anWhat anarchically is it? funny take on master in an age of abstraction. the legendary character. And, oh, he also had an inordina- To experience tea- te fixation on girls who'd just hit Why go? puberty. He is undoubtedly one tromascope: the set up that of the most unique painters of his blends cinematography and time and his diverse, ambiguous theatre, so none of the gran- work, has been equally admired diose epicness is lost. and reviled. His painting of 1933, Corps Noir. 30th May to 1st June. entitledDon't miss: The Street. Matadero. Information: www.matade- LIVE MUSIC romadrid.org A mind-bending phan- LEGO tasmagoric,What is it? mixed-media self-por- Get down to an trait by Stéphane Gladyszewski. amazing line-up "To invoke the subcons- UntilI LOVE 26th May. LEGO Palacio Gaviria. Info: Festival Tomavistas. 24th & 25th May. Why go? cious. The artist uses a himself as www.arthemisia.it Enrique Tierno Galván Park. Info: www. a Rorschach test in which he pro- Yes. a showcase of six ama- tomavistasfestival.com jects the uncertain puzzle of his zingLego? and enormous “Legoramas” Innovative internatio- What is it? life." Well, obviously. depicting various scenes. nal and latino music festival.
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Chueca-based BlackYola is Back perform Festival of Music, 21stat & 22nd open-air June, Cultural Center gig of Conde LGBT celebration Duque. Info and bookings at www.blackisback.es. Madrid Pride, 28th June to 7th July. Bristol born singer-songwriter. With vocals like Dusty Who is she? Info: www.madridorgullo.com Springfield and the dreamy folky feel of Laurel Canyon her songs Festival with shows, also give a nod to British Invasion pop and rock. concerts,What is it? workshops and parades that draws nearly two million visi- Because what could be better than chilling on the grass Why go? tors from across the globe. with a few friends, icy drink in hand and drifting away to some of Enjoyed by people of the best music around? Who goes? all ages, genders, sexualities, races Yola singing 'Walk Through Fire' – her powerful song and faiths – living proof of Ma- aboutDon’t miss:surviving a house fire that left scars on her body but left her drid's openness and diversity. feeling stronger.
VARIOUS EVENTS ELECTRO-ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL INDOOR MARKET Celebrate a Hear dj Carl Cox Buy artisan crafts Patron Saint A Summer Story, 21st & 22nd June. Mercadillo de Gato, 23rd May to 26th At San Isidro Festival. 10th to 15th May. Rock in Arganda del Rey. Info: www. May / 7th to 9th June. Westin Palace Info: www.sanisidro.madrid.es asummerstory.com Hotel. Info: www.mercadillodelgato.es
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Las Ventas bullring; Juan Jose Padilla (middle)
The month of May sees Madrid celebrate the Feria de San Isidro which brings together someA of the bestbluffer's bullfighters and most respected breeders to theguide great bullring of Las Ventas. to the bullfight BY OLAF CLAYTON the death of the bull. The matador, now alo- or those budding afficionados of the co- ne engages the bull with passes leading to Frrida we have put together a simple rough killing by his sword. guide to help you understand and appreciate What is the crowd looking for? the fight. The rules on bullfighting are defined The audience are highly influential in the out- in exacting detail as to the structure and pro- come of a bullfight as they are the ones who cedure so hopefully this will shed some light. judge the matador’s performance by waving The bullfighting season in Spain is from their white handkerchiefs in approval and to March until October and the festivals of San persuade the ‘President’ or ‘Judge’ to award Isidro (Madrid), San Fermin (Pamplona) and trophies being the award of ears (one or both) – ears and tail – and very occasionally carried Abril (Sevilla) are some of the most important The Paseíllo – a parade of all the on the shoulders of his Cuadrilla through the but there are countless more in towns and vi- participants in the corrida including Puerta Grande. The bullfight is a spectacle llages across the country. In fact by some es- the Matadors and their teams. timates there are close to 17,000 bullfighting with enthusiasm and desire to prove them- testing strength, skill and courage. As the old festivals each year. selves to the ever critical Madrid crowd. saying goes it takes two to tango and it's no different in a bullfight. In general bullfights are from 7pm to 9pm • Novillada sin Picadores – same but without with a fightcard (cartel) that consists of 6 bulls the mounted Picadores. The Toro Bravo bull (fighting bull) – is bred and 3 matadors. Each fight last for approxi- for aggression and the crowd expect (and are mately 20 minutes. paying) to the see the bull live up to his name Structure of a bullfight The bullfight is divided into three stages (ter- and breed by charging and responding to the Types of bullfight cios or thirds) each announced with a trum- bullfighter as well as having the endurance • Corrida de Toros is a fully licensed and pro- pet call. The start is the parade of the partici- for the fight. If the bull doesn't want to fight a fessional bullfight with seasoned matadors pants who salute the crowd and the President. herd of oxen (buey) are brought into the ring and full-size bulls of at least 4 years old and • and the bull will generally follow them as they up to 700 kg. This is divided into three parts Tercio de varas. This is the first stage of the are herded out. It is a black mark against the (tercios) for the Picadores, Banderillas and bullfight and first contact of bull and ma- breeder and expect catcalls and insults from the Matador. tador and where the bull engages the Pica- dores (mounted on horseback with lances) the crowd. • Corrida de Rejones is bullfighting on hor- whose job is to weaken the bull by lancing The bullfighter will need to show great skill seback. Mounted bullfighters battling fully the animal in his neck muscles and draw and courage and engage the bull with elegant grown bulls. A wholly different fight with first blood. and skillful passes. The crowd will be looking tremendous skill. • Tercio de banderillas. The second stage sees to see how he does this in relation to how he • Novillada con Picadores – A grade below the three banderilleros try to stab the bull understands the character and movements of the Matador de Toros and with younger and in the neck with their banderillas (sharpe- the bull. These passes build to the point of the smaller bulls. Same fight structure of the ned wooden skewers) – one in each hand. kill where he should kill the bull cleanly, with Corrida de Toros. The fighters ( Novilleros) • one accurate thrust. make up lack of professional experience Tercio de muerte. The final act finishes with
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The mounted Picadores await their turn at the opening of the corrida
tal. Recently Juan Jose Padilla (pictured) was cos). The closer to the ring the more expen- Does the bull always die? Overwhelmingly yes, however very occasio- gored through the eye – remarkably retur- sive is the rule. Barrera, Contrabarrera, then nally a particularly brave and strong bull will ning to the ring to continue out his years as as numbered rows (Filas) from 1 to the gods up A bluffer's guide tobe spared. For the thisthe the President of the one-eyed bullfight matador – and more goring. Young above. This reviewer spent his formative bu- proceedings will take heed from the crowd. Matador Victor Barrio was tragically killed in llfighting watching years at the top – brandy The bull then retires to a life of Riley and bre- 2016 and Iván Fandiño the Basque-born to- and cigar in hand to get an appreciation and eding. rero slipped and fell to the ground during a understanding from the old boys up there! bullfight in France in 2017 and subsequently Are there ever injuries to the fighter? suffered a fatal goring. Buying tickets Yes and bullfighting is a dangerous activity – The best way of buying your bullfight tickets is the bulls are aggressive and feel under threat. simply to head to the Ticket Office – Taquilla What tickets should I buy? They remain potent killers to the end. There Sol y Sombra – sun or shade. The cheaper be- – at the bullring itself . You can also buy them are frequent injuries including to some of ing the former (think of that late afternoon online www.las-ventas.com or for the most the leading fighters and occasionally deaths. sun in your eyes). Sombra is the side where popular days there are plenty of reventa ticket Goring is a particular danger and can be fa- the dignitaries and guests will be seated (pal- sellers around the stadium on fight days.
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Jonatan Armengol the presenter Ana Rubio of el Despacho L to R photographer Olga Vallejo Monica Ibanez and Ana Guerrero of radio show Comer a Ciegas Clandestino
Ana Belen Gonzalez Pinos Enologist Ignacio Soto Chef Catalina Brennon
Gastro Experiences with El Club MadridBabel’s International de Foodies Viajeros at el Despacho Meeting at Larios Café, Calle de Clandestino. Photos by Olga PARTY PICS Silva, 4 Vallejo People on the town
LtoR Fran Rodriguez Veiga Eva Ortiz Agustin Traba L to R Paula Munoz Stefano DAlessio Galo Chuquirima Guillermo Revilla Stefano DAlessio Patrick Brito Patrick Brito Marge Simpson
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Blind dates at Madrid's most romantic restaurants BY AMY SHIA Food & Love? n this first edition of our series, we have Daniel, aged 26, Web Marketer who meets Ava, aged 30, Language Assistant. Will they hit it off over a bowl of pasta at our star restaurant for Ithis month: Malafemmena? Jonatan Armengol the presenter of radio show Comer a Ciegas
“The Polenta Tartufata was tasty and the texture perfect.”
Daniel, 26. Ava, 30. Web marketer Language Assistant
HE SAYS: SHE SAYS: PARTY PICS I was wondering what I was hoping for a fun 1 What were you hoping for on the date? 1 What were you hoping for on the date? People on the town it would be like to go on a blind date. I don’t think it’s that common conversation, no awkward moments, just enjoying the night. in Spain. I guess just being willing to try it out is already a trait of a That he was a shy guy. particular kind of person. 2 What was your first Impression? We talked about the food, and our It was interesting. I can see 3 What did you talk about? 2 What was your first Impression? jobs and hobbies. I asked him about stuff on the internet that I got how we could have ran into each other just being out in town, but curious about. We also talked about culture and friends. also how easy it could have been to walk past each other. Yes, especially when the Classic topics: what do you do, what 4 Were there any awkward moments? 3 What did you talk about? waiter set the table. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like “dead kind of food do you like etc. On top of that, a bit of politics from air” so I always like to think of topics to make the conversation flow. our home countries, learning languages and some family stories. 5 How did you find the restaurant and the food during the Wow! a great place. Quite smart and The food was absolutely lovely. The waiters were friendly – 5 How was Malafemmena? date? stylish but not overly. My polenta tartufata was tasty and the texture they took the time to explain the food and recommend dishes. The perfect. The tagliolini con trufa fresca was yummy! tagliolini was excellent and the milhojas dessert exquisite – so soft Her diplomatic selection and not overly sweet. Just how I like it! 4 Were there any awkward moments? of dishes and dessert. She was very polite about it, haha. adventurous, risk-taker, simple. 6 Describe Daniel in 3 words. Polite, friendly, driven. Shy, funny, adventurous. 5 Describe Ava in 3 words. 7 How might he have described you? With some of them, Yes, he’s the kind of 6 Would she get along with your friends? 8 Would he get along with your friends? probably not most though. person who is opinionated and can engage with any topic. Easy to talk to. So patient with my Spanish! 7 What is the best thing about Ava? 9 The best thing about Daniel? Let’s play safe with “taller” 7.5; 8 How might she have described you? 10. Marks out of 10? And finally, would you meet again? 7 & Yes. Yes, I would but he just left to stay in Morocco for a few months! 9 Marks out of 10? And finally, would you meet again? Ava and Daniel ate at Malafemmena Restaurant, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 13, 28028 Madrid. Reserve: 913 36 94 20 or online www.malafemmena.com. If you would like to participate on a blind date at a fancy restaurant, please email: [email protected].
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LondonBY PATRICK TUCK craft ale brewers on opening a tap room in La Latina PHOTOS BY MATTHEW CURTIS t was almost a year ago that David and I left our jobs and lives in London and made the move to Madrid to set up Oso IBrew Co. We came with a clear idea of the beers we wanted to make – light, refreshing and balanced – but we were interested in finding out more about the spanish beer drinker too and that meant delving into history. It turns out Spain has a fascinating brewing heritage. Traces of early brews were disco- vered around Barcelona from as far back as 5000BC. The arrival of the Romans, howe- ver, like with so many European countries brought vinification. Romans drank wine – Pliny the Elder wrote disparagingly of beer from Hispania – and that the locals drank far too much of it. David (left) and Patrick Then, half a millennia ago, Spain started to of Oso Brew Co. enjoy a beer revival. In 1517 Emperor Char- les V – Carlos I of Spain – took the throne. from the UK, US, Belgium, Scandinavia, house beers that you keep coming back to. A renowned gourmand, Charles could not Germany and France (to name a few) along Our two core beers: a table beer Cerveza de live without his favourite beverage, the Fle- with of course the excellent homegrown ta- Mesa and a Citrus Cream Ale both fit the mish style beers he’d been drinking during lent, are testing the Spanish palate and cha- build. We think these light, smooth beers his formative years in Ghent, Flanders. He llenging the notion that a bar or restaurant with gentle bitterness and hop character brought two ‘Master Brewers’ from Flan- need offer only one beer. offer the perfect alternative to the standard ders to the Spanish court in Valladolid, and caña or clara. The Citrus Cream Ale has an OUR BEER MISSION extra focus on smoothness (hence the word historic tasting notes from the period note, David and I have a similar story to many cream, referring to the mouthfeel – there’s ‘a greater hop flavour and bitterness’. The brewers – brewing at home, tweaking reci- no dairy involved!) and is brewed with le- nobles soon followed the lead of the king; pes, sharing bottles with friends before mo- mon and orange peel. and before long ‘beer of quality (usually ving onto larger professional equipment. I with ice) was common at most banquets of spent five years at a London microbrewery THE MADRID BEER BOOM the upper classes’. When Carlos abdicated learning everything I could about beer. Our Madrid is rapidly becoming one of the he ritired to Yuste in Extremadura he brou- focus is on balance and drinkability. We most exciting cities for beer. Spaniards, just ght a brewer with him to build a brewery in grew up drinking beer in pubs – we even like in Pliny’s day, still drink a lot of beer the monastery. met in a pub here in Madrid more than and with such a sophisticated sense of tas- 10 years ago – and our mission is to make te coming from their legendary food and SPAIN'S DIVERSE BEER SCENE So where are we now? The current beer drink culture, it's not surprising that they renaissance focuses more on ‘craft beer’ or are crazy about artisan beers and all the va- cerveza artesanal – a loose term generally riety the scene here has to offer. referring to brewing methods respecting At La Osita, our Madrid tap room, we serve the natural process and fermentation, wi- our own beers, as well as guest beers from thout the use of enzymes and other ad- Madrid, Spain and across the world. We juncts to speed up the process. Brewers of are fascinated about beer and love talking all nationalities can be found across Spain’s about it so why not come down for a glass. rapidly growing craft beer landscape, crea- Patrick is the co-founder of Oso Brew Co. ting one of the most interesting and diver- Visit their tap room bar La Osita, at Cava se environments for drinkers. Influences Baja 10 – in the heart of La Latina.
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The Table Beer and the Citrus Cream Ale Our British beer from Oso Brew co. served at La Osita for madrileños London craft ale brewers on opening a tap room in La Latina
Demystifying Beer: A guide by David Ross, Co-founder of Oso Brew Co. STYLES BEER TRENDS • India Pale Ale (IPA): A Pale Ale, but with greater hop charac- • Back to tradition: While I don’t think we’ve seen the end of ter and usually with higher alcohol. IPAs can vary considera- the ‘pastry stout’ ie. dark beers with marshmallows, peanut bly in flavour depending on the malt used, the brewing style butter and the like or the New England IPA (a fruity, sweet, and type of hops. low bitterness but hoppy IPA) – I think that brewers are now • Porter: A traditional dark beer style from London. Roasted, looking back into history for inspiration. We’ll see a return to dark malts often provide coffee and chocolate flavours. These traditional styles all about balance and drinkability, but still a beers tend to be dry and full of flavour. Best to start with a more interesting alternative to industrial brewed beer. classic London Porter like Fuller’s or Anspach & Hobday. • Lower alcohol: People now often prefer drinking more glasses • Lager: Mainly refers to pale, Pilsner style beers but there is at 3,5% instead of less at 5 or 6%. This then is a tough test great variation within the style. At La Osita we have Augus- for brewers to be able to provide the flavour and body but tiner Helles as our house lager – its low bitterness, very pale with a lower alcohol content or to even brew good beers with colour, and full-bodied character make it a winning brew. no alcohol at all.
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Gastro Experienceswith Catalina Brennan
Hello all and welcome back to our meeting place for gastro experiences! ecipes, places to go, where to buy ingre- Rdients, and a tribe of similar minded people who’ll meet every so often to discov- er Madrid and it’s gastronomy. We are now in Spring! I love going to mar- kets during this season, there’s an infinite display of vegetables and fruits. For this number, I visited a small market in my area, Canillejas, at the end of our very looong calle Alcalá (11 km starting in Puerta del Sol!) These markets are smaller than the usual Ventas, Maravillas, Chamberí etc and are usually called “Galerías de ali- mentación”. Pretty sure you have one close Clockwise from top: The Taberna el Clásico; Executive Chef Joaquín Felipe Peira; to your house, great fresh produce. Spring vegetables with a mellow base, poached egg & Ibérico ham; Jesús from Hnos. González Sanz, stall number 51 in calle Boltaña market, Canillejas. This is Jesús (pictured, right), from Hnos. González Sanz, veggie stall number 51 in calle Boltaña market.
So here’s our spring recipe: Spring vegetables with a mellow base, punched up with a poached egg and Ibérico ham. Fresh peas, white & green asparagus, celery root, butter, egg(s), Ibérico ham, extra virgin oil My first tip for you is that all these veggies have different cooking times and techniques–all very easy–but it’s important to bear this in mind, or you will get vegetable mash :-D AS A CHEF AND FOODIE, I like to discover new restaurants, talk to chefs and try out Celery root (celeriac): Chop the root new dishes and ingredients. Take your taste and boil until tender, blend with little boiling water, butter and salt (we need My recommendation for this issue is a buds on tour with a puree, consistent, not liquid) beautiful new place, which opened in March of this year and is located in the very the Travelling Asparagus: peel thoroughly white, and centre or Madrid, in between Puerta del Sol just the tip for green (as seen in photo) and Plaza Mayor: Taberna el Clásico at calle Foodies’ Club We’ll steam both tips or cook in boiling Marqués Viudo de Pontejos, 9. water for aprox 7 minutes, then stick in We are like-minded people that try ice bath so they will maintain all their El Clásico is a traditional place, exquisitely out new places, meet Chefs both from colour and texture. Slice the rest of as- decorated, with 3 different gastronomical Madrid and elsewhere, and cook with paragus in 3cms thick pieces and sautee atmospheres: There’s the informal tapas them, shopping in their markets and for another 7 mins. area on the ground floor; the arrocería (rice generally indulging in great wines dishes) and selected products area upstairs. and food. Our last meeting was a Boil fresh peas aprox 9 mins (depend- All the gastronomic creations are from ing on size) and ice bath. wine, cheese & tapas tasting (go to Executive Chef Joaquín Felipe Peira, an our social pages and you will see the Poach egg(s) tips: Crack the egg into outstanding cook who really knows his way amazing pics!) a bowl, add some vinegar to the water, around Spanish cuisine and how to source make a whirlpool and poach the egg for great produce. Join us on our next trip aprox 4 mins. You will find traditional tapas and cooking ... on 4th to 6th October: To Granada! Let’s plate! techniques from Madrid, such as home- For moreinformation on this and made pickled mussels, “salazones” (tuna, cookery workshops, corporate events, Celery root puree (great earthy and mullet roes, incredible anchovies, cured in showcookings, or personal Chef expe- nutty flavour), veggies on top, and salt), great cheese and ibérico assortments, riences, visit my website crown with eggs and ibérico ham (the but also heavenly rice dishes! www.chefinhousecatalina.com or more volume, the prettier!) Finish with contact me at [email protected]. After dinner you can have an exclusive some maldon salt and beautiful olive Tel: + 34 606 99 1073 oil. Eat with a spoon! cocktail in the basement, check out this amazing space (see main photo).
16 MAY/JUNE 2019 THE MADRID METROPOLITAN KIDS Top 10 kids’ books
What to look out for at Retiro’s Feria del Libro BY KATHARINE CANNINGS he Feria del Libro, held in the Retiro Park in Madrid from 31st May to 16th June, is an ideal Tplace to browse and buy children’s books in English. It has all the ingredients of a perfect family day out, with the beautiful surroundings of the park, many workshops, storytelling sessions and author signings as well as stands from hundreds of booksellers and publishers. We’ve made a selection of a few English language classic books and new titles to look out for, all of which deser- ve a place on your child’s bookshelves!
1. Where’s Spot by Eric Hill 5. The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones by Will Mabbitt This lift the flap picture book is perfect for 0-3 year olds. Toddlers The first book of the clever and comical Mabel Jones trilogy, love searching for Spot dog and will want to read it again (and suitable for readers aged eight upwards. Mabel is kidnapped by again!) strange pirates in this fantasy adventure. Will Mabbitt has also just 2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle published a hilarious picture book entitled I can only draw worms. A classic! This simple story is one of the most famous picture 6. I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen books of all time but Eric Carle has many more titles to look out A bear has lost his hat and asks various animals if they have seen for such as The Mixed Up Chameleon, The Very Busy Spider and it. A picture book to make both adults and children laugh out Slowly Slowly Said the Sloth. loud, with a very unexpected ending...Look out for the sequel too, 3. Press Here by Herve Tullet called This is Not My Hat. A clever interactive picture book which will be enjoyed by young 7. The Hate U Give by Angie and older children alike. Press here to start the story and find out Thomas what happens to the yellow dot... Winner of several Young Adult 4. How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers book of the year awards, this is an “Once there was a boy, and the boy loved stars very much” . A pic- outstanding novel inspired by the ture book about waiting and following your dreams, with beautiful Black Lives Matter movement. A writing and illustrations, ideal for 3 - 6 year olds. Also highly re- powerful and moving story of be- commended are other titles written or illustrated by Oliver Jeffers ing caught between two worlds, such as Lost and Found or The Day the Crayons Quit. it has now also been made into a
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BY LUKE DARRACOTT have a nice flourish of minerality. It can therefore blend quite nicely with its more his month we wanted to leave the big famous neighbour Mencía. famous denominaciones of Rioja, Ri- Tbera and Rueda alone and focus on UP-AND-COMING ALBARÍN a smaller region with unique native grapes Albarín is another very fragrant grape va- that is rather up and coming and which has riety. If Albariño, Gewürztraminer and recently undergone an important change: Sauvignon Blanc all hooked up and had a DO Tierra de León. lovechild, you’d end up with something akin to Albarín. Limes, lychee and mint jostle But before that, some breaking news! Last with fresh grassy and herby aromas. month we spoke about DO Vinos de Ma- drid and its three sub-zones Navalcarnero, Both grapes really are quite brilliant but, like Arganda del Rey and San Martín de Valdei- many native varieties, are planted on small- glesias. We here at Madrid & Darracott are er-scale vineyards and are never going to be both happy and proud to announce that a able to reach the fame of Verdejo, Garna- fourth zone has been added to the family! cha and Tempranillo. But the more we drink The newest member is north of the city to- them, the more the market will demand wards the Sierra; El Molar. Unsurprisingly it them and love them, and the more they will centres around the town of the same name; spread! a place of great meat restaurants and under- "Limes, lychee & ground bodega spaces. We have wine from DO León wines aren’t anywhere near as this newest area if anyone is interested! widespread as neighbouring DO Bierzo mint jostle with wines at the moment. There are only 40 TIERRA DE LEÓN GETS A REBRAND wineries in the region. There are 50 in Ma- Speaking of changing up zones and names, drid for example! But if you can find them this month we also wanted to put a spot- fresh grassy & they are usually very good value and rather light on DO Tierra de León, which has re- yummy. cently been rebranded, possibly because herby aromas." the name is a bit of a mouthful. You will now One of our favourite wineries that we start to see DO León on the back of bottles. work with, and arguably the bodega that It’s so new that most of the websites, in- helped put the DO on the map so to speak, cluding Wikipedia, have yet to change their was Pardevalles. They have reds, a truly information! mind-blowing strawberry bomb rosado, whites and semi-dulces. But we wanted Winemaking was kicked off in the area to highlight one particular wine from their south of the gorgeous city of León by the range. A white wine that is served in the Mi- Romans, was taken over by the monas- chelin-star restaurant Cocinandos in León teries from the 10th century onwards and and is an absolute steal. Carroleón Blanco got a much needed boost from the Camino 2017 (10.50€) is 100% Albarín and is fer- de Santiago. Sadly, as with many areas in mented and aged in French oak barrels for Spain, and the rest of Europe, the area was 4 months. Nose is honey and melons and a struck by phylloxera in 1887, an aphid that gentle touch of oak. Palate is soft, smooth came across from America on the back of and, in a word, sexy. American rootstock and proceeded to dec- imate European vineyards. There’s nothing LIVELY RED FOR WARM WEATHER tastier than European vines! The newest member to our DO León family is a winery whose friendliness was matched It wasn’t until the 1920s that winemaking with their passion for mixing tradition with started to bounce back and increase in modernity: Bodegas Belote and their ‘vinos scale. Two things then really helped the de cueva’. They age their wines in 500 year- area. The first was the realisation that old underground caves where the barrels there were two native grapes in the area sleep in constant cool temperatures. The that hadn’t really been promoted in Spain wine that piqued our interest was Calandria and also, thankfully, were really rather 2016 (9.80€). Light, bouncy, only 3 months good in wine-form. Indeed many people to in oak, we swear we got citric fruits and this day still haven’t heard of them. For red tropical notes on a red wine! Such a fun wines the superstar is Prieto Picudo and little number and great for the upcoming for white wines the Albarín variety. The warm weather. So why wait, start hunting second bit of help came from the establish- for León wines and, as always, if you need ment of the DO in 1985. This automatically a place to start, look no further than Madrid put in the same regulatory rankings as your & Darracott! Riberas and your Jumillas. Luke is the owner of wine shop and tasting INTENSE DARK PRIETO PICUDO space Madrid & Darracott, Calle del Duque Prieto Picudo is a dark-skinned grape de Rivas, 8. Tel: 912191975. Metro: Tirso de which produces deeply pigmented reds Molina and some of Spain’s best rosés. It is an ar- omatic little beast, with big hits of black- They have daily tastings at 12:30 and 19:00 berry, redcurrant and liquorice. They also and arrange bespoke tastings and events.
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BY ROGER PIKE rent (for women that rises to 73%). They have first step should be for politicians of all co- n most western countries the idea is beco- no chance of saving for the future. lours to be honest about the challenges. Then Aming widespreadbad that the young enteringdeal for thethey needyoung to encourage a dynamic economy PENSION PROBLEMS where companies actually have to attract ta- the workforce now will be the first genera- Spain has among the most generous pension Ition to be poorer than their parents. In Spain lent and sell themselves to employees rather payments in Europe. If between you and than rely on an endless supply of bright and it’s certainly looking that way. your employer you have paid in in the top cheap labour. Schools could do a little more rate for a minimum of 37 years, you can ex- to encourage skills which employers look for. SALARIES DOWN 15 PERCENT pect a monthly pension of around €2,500 (in Salaries in Spain are lower than in the richer Drop-out rates should be reduced drastically. UK you won’t get more than €800). But that European economies. But the young are even Universities should partner up more with in- generosity comes at a cost: an employee who worse off – while the 60-64 year old age group dustry. saw their wages rise a modest 11% between earns €40,000 gross will cost the company a On wider economic measures, Governments 2008 and 2016, the pay of 20-24 years olds further €11,500 in National Insurance, while need to make it easier for small companies to actually went down 15%. Not surprising the- the worker will have to cough up another get bigger by not strangling them with regu- refore that many choose to stay in education. €2,500 a year. As a result Spain one of the most expensive countries for hiring workers. lations and taxes. Large companies have a bad When I graduated in the UK in the late 80s, Which is almost certainly part of the reason press, but the reality is that they generally pay every university student I knew went into a for its chronically high unemployment. more, invest more in training and offer better job at the end of their degree. These day Spa- opportunities for growth to their employees The number of over 65s here is likely to dou- nish students feel that in such a competitive than smaller companies. market place, they need a masters degree to ble by 2050, while now there are just 4.8 mi- Ensuring that the retired can live comfortably stand out. llion 20-29 year olds, down from 6.7 million just 12 years ago. Spain’s pension payments should be the aim of any decent society, but it’s up to us to ensure that in pursuing it, we PROPERTY PROBLEMS take up 41% of the budget, and will only grow. A precarious labour market and low wages The UK pays out just 20.5% of its budget in are not condemning our children to a life on contribute to one of the biggest problems fa- pensions. To understand the magnitude of the breadline – they deserve as much a right ced by the young: not being able to afford a Spain’s problem, the sum of UK pensions and to enjoy their old age as we do. place to live. In 2017 only 19.3% of Spanish the NHS still don’t cost 40% of Government Roger Pike is founder of under 30 had managed to move out of their spending. parents’ home, down from 26% in 2008. On WH Advisers which helps international businesses average, Spanish under 35’s who live in ren- SO WHAT CAN BE DONE? ted flats pay a whopping 64% of their salary in Needless to say, there’s no easy solution. The understand Spain.
18 MAY/JUNE 2019 THE MADRID METROPOLITAN THE MADRID METROPOLITAN MAY/JUNE 2019 19 HEALTH & WELLBEING Childbirth options The pros & cons of public, private & at home re you pregnant and living in Spain? The doctor that takes care of your ABe reassured: not only is Spanish pregnancy will also be there to deliver healthcare famous for being one of the your baby, typically with a team of four best, but its doctors and nurses are also other people: a midwife, an assistant, renowned worldwide for their training an anaesthetist, and a neonatologist. and expertise. You can expect a shorter wait for re- A 5-minute sults and appointments, and visits are IfNATIONAL you are HEALTHCAREa legal resident SYSTEM working in usually allowed at any time. You will BY EVELYN KLAMER Spain, then you are entitled to public be able to have your own room, some- meditation healthcare. times even a suite. Private hospitals re you feeling a bit stressed? A bit You will get three ultrasounds du- usually offer other services like a pho- worn out? Or maybe you're not rea- A ringPros: the pregnancy. Public hospitals are tographer, religious services, and even lly feeling that much of anything? Try usually is better equipped, and the re- hairdressers. this easy 5-minute mindful meditation. sources are better. They usually have They may have the need to redi- Notice an anaesthetist and a gynaecologist no rectCons: you to a public hospital for special yourself.Step 1: Connect How are with you yourself doing? Notice matter what tests, since they can have better equi- how nice it is to have a little 'me-time'. Attention will not be as perso- pment. Feel your feet's connection to the floor nalCons: – you will mainly be with the mid- You will have to bring with you a suitca- and become aware of your whole body. wife, and the doctor will come if there se with anything the baby might need Just breathe. Tune into are complications or special methods (diapers, clothes, toiletries, etc.) yourStep 2:breath. Breathe Feel the natural flow of are needed. The staff, although highly professional will probably not speak breath—in, out. You don’t need to do HOME BIRTH Having your baby at home is English. The protocols are stricter con- anything to your breath. Not long, not quiteTop Tips: rare in Spain, and it is not cove- cerning procedures, visits, special re- short, just natural. When one breath red by the public system. Its approxi- quests, your own birth plan, etc. You ends, the next breath begins. mate cost can be of around 2000€, but will probably have to share a room. Now as you do there are options of finding midwifes Step 3: Clear your mind that will help you through this if you this, you might notice that your mind PRIVATE HEALTHCARE may start to wander. You may start If you have a private insurance or pre- really want to do it. thinking about other things. If this fer to pay for a private hospital, there Even if your Spanish is very good, and happens, it is not a problem. It’s very are also many factors to consider. even if you consider yourself bilingual, natural. Just notice that your mind has You can choose the hospital you having a native by your side to help you wandered. You can say “thinking” or wantPros: to go to. You will also get three ul- communicate with the hospital staff is “wandering” in your head softly. And trasounds, with the possibility of asking highly recommendable. then gently redirect your attention for a 3D one. Private hospitals have This is Spain so there will be paperwork. right back to the breathing. a wider range of professionals to choo- Get information on the paperwork you se from, and you can ask for an Engli- will need when your baby is born. Stay here sh-speaking doctor, and even change Step 4: Gratitude and love Talk to other mothers and listen to their for five minutes. Notice your breath, in specialists if you are not comfortable or recommendations for good doctors. silence. From time to time, you’ll get want a second opinion. lost in thought, then return to your breath. Then offer yourself some love and appreciation for doing this practi- ce today.
CheckStep 5: in Connect before youback check with theout. world After a few minutes, once again notice your body, your whole body, seated here. Then take this relaxed loving feeling into the rest of your day! Evelyn runs retreats and workshops to nourish your soul. For info about her weekly AbunDance workshop, or her other residential beach retreats and adventures go to www.facebook.com/ evelyn.klamer or evelynklamer.com. Join the love tribe! LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE LOVE THE LIFE YOU LIVE
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20 MAY/JUNE 2019 THE MADRID METROPOLITAN HEALTH & WELLBEING AD FEATURE New hospital HM Delfos is born HM Hospitales set in a different model of private healthcare in Barcelona, that promotes a welfare large project based on a state-of-the-art technology.
octor Juan Abarca Cidón, President Dof HM Hospitales, confirms that “in Cataluña there is a great private health system with high tradition and excellent results, but we want to bring a new way of focusing the sanitary sector thanks to a translational investigation, teaching and a state-of- the art technology, which are the axes of our model. Besides, we support a hierarchical structure in the organizing plan, which allows to cover all professional expectations of our team inside the hospital”. HM Hospitales will invest more than 30 million euros with the purpose of “offering a new way of practicing medicine inside of the Catalan health private system”, according to Doctor Juan Abarca Cidón. This equipment raises the hospital with capacity to respond to all necessities a major precision and absolute project based on three pillars: in terms of any therapeutic area. In control to the surgeon to know the welfare part, the medical, the fact, this new Surgical Block make what is happening in real time. This investigative and the teaching one. possible the realization with the technology rebounds directly to the better guarantees of surgical process benefice of the patients because it More technology than ever in Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, allows an approach less invasive that HM Hospitales is an avant-garde Thoracic Surgery and Oncological make easier the recovery and minimize hospital for the technological sanitary Surgery. the risks derived from the post- adoption and HM Delfos has converted operative period. Barcelona in a reference in the field of diagnosis imaging. One of this The best specialists in technological novelty is the X-ray Oncology, Cardiology and EOS Vertical Diagnosis System which is capable of getting imaging of the Neurosciences entire body. It is very quick, doesn’t The medical excellence in Hospital HM cause claustrophobia and the radiation Delfos arrives with the reinforcement is reduced to 85% less than other of three therapeutic areas with special modern systems. interest for HM Hospitales: Oncology, It is also worth noting that Cardiology and Neurosciences. For The hospital also has an innovative Neurosciences has been equipped with that, the Group has brought the best 160 multislice CT-Scan that creates an “integrated operational theatre” local talent of each specialty: Doctor high quality imaging in a very reduced with a state-of-the-art equipment such Joan Albanell for Oncology, Doctor time and allows a reconstruction with as an intraoperative mobile CT-Scan Angel Cequier for Cardiology and 3D functions. HM Delfos also have a with high versatility, unique in the Doctor Gerardo Conesa Bertrán for mammogram with 3D tomosynthesis Catalan healthcare and the first in Neuroscience. that contributes to the early detection Spain with these characteristics. of breast cancer and in the next weeks Doctor Conesa assures that it might In this way, the technology a 3T MRI will be implemented. probably be “the only private center incorporated in the “integrated with hierarchy and unified protocols”. More information: operational theatre” will allow the The prestigious neurosurgeon insists [email protected]; specialists to develop the surgical on the importance of an ambitious www.hmhospitales.com procedures in 3D, and will bring
20 MAY/JUNE 2019 THE MADRID METROPOLITAN THE MADRID METROPOLITAN MAY/JUNE 2019 21 HEALTH & WELLBEING Taichi gets a makeover Is this easy office-friendly take on Tai chi the next big thing in 'employee wellness'? e've all seen them. These pos- can practise yourself, or continue with ters and ads for Tai Chi or Chi a group at work. WKung pinned to the notice Since it's creation, TMW has rapidly be- board at your polideportivo or in the come a popular part of corporate we- gym usually with a man in shiny silk llness programs in the UK. Employees pyjamas looking wise and buddhalike. find alleviation of chronic pain, have re- There'll be the ying yang symbol and duced stress, and take fewer sick days, perhaps some Chinese characters or and so companies are realizing that dragon. On the face of it, of course the- what is good for the employee is good re's absolutely nothing wrong with this, for the bottom line as well. but it's fairly obvious that these discipli- Was it Albert Einstein who said imagi- nes have a bit of an image problem: Peo- sible to Westerners: Something as easy nation is more important than knowle- ple tend to think that learning Tai chi and simple as a ten minute routine, dge? Well, TMW helps people let go of is a bit weird and daunting – like you'd learned at work as part of a corporate physical, emotional, and mental ten- have to go up a mountain for years and wellness program. Something that had sion, so it helps to expand their ima- practice medititively in a cave – in a the essence of Tai chi but without all gination 'muscle'. And letting go of old pair of pyjamas. It just doesnt seem re- the complications of form, history and patterns, allows an opening up to new levent or appealing. tradition that you could learn in weeks instead of years. concepts that tense bodies and minds However, what is the actual deal with couldn't comprehend. In short, your Tai chi? Millions, or actually more like Well now there is. It's called TMW (Tai- employees will learn more easily and be billions, of people in China swear by chi Movements for Wellbeing). It was more creative. this moving meditation. It's foundatio- originally commissioned by the NHS in Britain from renowned Tai chi master Revolution Health teaches TMW in a nal to the concept of health over there. corporate setting. This simple 10-20 minute Surely, there must be something to it. Richard Farmer, and its sequence of 14 tool for an authentic and stress-free life If only there was a way to translate this simple movements can be learned over really is a revolution in health. Learn more stuff into a form that was more acces- 6 weekly hour-long sessions. After you at: www.revolutionhealth.es
knew that the probability of him landing in an office job in Spain was small, it didn’t Filipino Workers’ discourage him from trying his luck in and beginning his journey as an OFW in Spain. After many ups and downs here, Lyndon organized the self-defense club. It wasn’t Self-defence Club just his passion for martial arts, or just be- cause he needed company or the need to be Homesickness and exten- with his fellow Filipinos. It was that he saw ded work hours cannot stop his compatiots had this vision to be “more” than who they had been when they left for OFWs from making better Spain. They wanted to show to the world versions of themselves that despite the hardships, the loneliness, the frequent desperations, they had what it BY GEMMA MINDA ISO takes to survive. . very Saturday at around 5:00 in the af- The Madrid OFW Self-Defense Club is ac- Eternoon, 25 Philippine nationals come tually not just about learning how to defend together at Plaza Remonta Metro Valdeace- one’s self. It isn’t just about knowing how to deras. Donning simple T-shirts and jogging kick and deflect, how to dodge the enemy, pants, they sweat it out until around 7pm at or when to give the lethal blow. It is more night, trying to master mind and body te- about sharing one’s expertise even when chniques, and at the same time, infusing in one’s heart is hurting. It is about listening themselves the discipline and the strategies to another worker’s frustration even when necessary for real life combat situations. it may stir up personal pain to do so. The group is tentatively named The Madrid of the TRACMA Chapter in Spain. Everyone in the club is a novice to martial Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Self-De- In 2015, Lyndon left his government post arts techniques. It is certain that most of fense Club, awaiting official registration. in the Philippines to join his wife who had them are struggling with the moves and the The club was initiated and is organized by been working in Spain for several years. discipline, yet, everyone is determined to Lyndon Moral Elemia, a licensed and certi- Equipped with a Political Science diploma master the art, not just of defending one’s fied instructor of TRACMA (Trovador Ra- and a Master’s degree in Public Manage- self, but the art of confronting life with gra- mos Asian Consolidated Martial Arts), and ment, the uncertainties of living in a foreign ce while they wait for their dreams to be is concurrently one of the chief instructors country somehow terrorized him. While he fulfilled.
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Reference MM423171 Reference MM423005 4th floor newly refurbished 3 bedroom apartment of this Exclusive home in a classic building. Totally modernished, elegant uptown building a short walk from the Plaza del refurbished and ready to move into. The building is located Marqués de Salamanca. The property benefits from over 120 in the Barrio de Salamanca- Castellana, a step away from square metres of living space with large west facing living Serrano. The 209 m2 Cadastral is distributed with entrance room with integrated diner/kitchen. hall, spacious living-dining room and three bedrooms. € 1.150.000 € 1,750,000
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1. P-3222 (Property Ref: MET AYALA) 3. P-3581 (Property Ref: MET NUÑEZ MORGADO)
Excellent apartment located in the neighborhood of Goya, Spacious apartment unfurnished, situated in the fifth-floor in 3rd floor, building with elevator and concierge. the neighborhood Chamartín, next to the Plaza Castilla. The apartment is fully furnished and has a living room with The apartment has a living room with a terrace, 3 bedrooms, two balconies, fully fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen and 2 bathrooms. One bathroom and a guest toilet. Central heating. Wooden Air conditioning and central heating. West facing. Built-in floors. wardrobes. Wooden floors. Near the College of Pilar and College of Loreto, 2 minutes A garage and a storage space included in the price. from the supermarkets € 1,750 per month (Carrefour, Día, Ahorramás, Mercadona, Corte Inglés). Walking distance to Retiro Park. 4. P-3686 (Property Ref: MET MALDONADO) € 1,800 per month
2. P-957 (Property Ref: MET HERMOSILLA)
Excellent fully furnished studio located in the best neighborhood of Salamanca. 10 minutes walk from IE. Central heating. Building with Luxurious apartment located in Goya district, in the newly elevator and concierge. built estate, with concierge, paddle court and gym. Metro Núñez de Balboa and Diego de León at 1 minute walk. The flat is unfurnished and it has 2 double bedrooms, large Minutes away from all supermarkets, shops, restaurants and living room with a bay window, fully equipped metro and buses. kitchen and two bathrooms. It has an underfloor heating, € 890 per month and automatic blinds.
A garage in the same building.
Excellent location with a traditional Torrijos Market, butchers, fishmonger, good restaurants and bars. € 2,200 per month
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Soak up the atmosphere on the historic Santiago Bernabéo tour MadBY ELLIOT PIGOTT for merengue aving grown up as the son of a Hprofessional cricketer I have ne- ver really been easily impressed when it comes to sports stadiums or tours, having spent much of my childhood in dressing rooms and hospitality areas of various cricket grounds. There is, howe- ver, a big difference between cricket grounds and football stadiums. Then there is the difference between most football stadiums and the Bernabéu. From the moment you start walking up The stadium now (above), and the plans for the stairs of the most prestigious and the €400m renovation (below). well-known stadiums in the footballing and sporting world you realise you are entering somewhere special. Upon reaching the highest point of the 81,044 capacity stadium you are mesmerised by the vastness of one the world’s largest football stadiums whe- re you can take selfies with the unique panoramic view in the background. It is testament to the pull of Real Madrid that the excitement of this moment is not reserved only for those wearing Bale or Ronaldo on their backs, with football fans from all over the world wanting to experience this magic moment.
SEE REAL'S 13 EUROPEAN CUPS And the magic is only just beginning. players on the lockers, and from there ce 1947 making it Madrid’s third most Once inside the start of the exhibition you follow in the footsteps of idols such popular tourist attraction. As if the San- you enter a world of atmospheric ligh- as Zidane, Ronaldo and Beckham up tiago Bernabeu wasn’t impressive enou- ting displaying the ever-growing trophy onto the sidelines. Although you don’t gh already, fans also have the chance to room and prize cabinet of the best club actually get the chance to walk on the see the plans for the €400 million re- in the history of the game, from the re- pitch itself, being so close allows you to novation that club president Florentino cord 33 La Liga titles to the astonishing imagine what it's like to walk on the ha- Perez has promised will make it “The 13 UEFA Champions League titles. The Best Stadium in the World”. club´s history is is evoked through heri- tage kits and memorabilia dating back The moment you start If you had asked me before the tour to the clubs origin in 1902. which of Madrid’s two biggest clubs I walking up the stairs you would lean more towards I would have chosen Athletico, as I have always stee- INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS realise you are entering red away from glory supporting. Howe- There are areas with huge screens that ver even I will admit to having been replay the clubs most famous moments somewhere special ... llowed turf itself. You can almost hear swept up a little by the magic of the and interactive touchscreens where you the cheers inside your head as you sit Bernabeu and next time I’m asked I mi- can find out every stat about current down on the space age seats and expe- ght well change my answer. and legendary players from the clubs rience first hand the view that Zidane The Santiago Bernabéu Tour. Tickets history. Another section has a Willy and Ancelotti have had when leading from €18. Information and bookings at Wonker-esque wall of gold tubes, each Real to their many famous victories www.realmadrid.com/en. Tickets also emitting a different fan chant when you over the years. Many will imagine they available at the stadium at Box Office put your ear closer. Towards the end of have just scored the winning goal as 10, beside Gate 7 (Paseo de la Castella- the tour you also get the opportunity to they sit in the press room and pose for na, entrance at Tower B). enter a simulator offering a virtual jour- photos where many players and mana- ney from Valdebebas to the Santiago gers have given their after match analy- Bernabeu in a replica team bus expe- sis. riencing exactly what players go throu- gh in the lead up to a big game. A €400 MILLION RENOVATION It is easy to see why over a million peo- The changing room has with photos of ple a year visit Real Madrid’s home sin-
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