Madrid
Resources
FT correspondents provide an expert guide on what to see and where to stay in and around the Spanish capital
Winter Travel
Snow and ski special
From ski touring in the Alps to elk watching in the Rockies and dog sledding in Norway
The expert selection
SHORT CUTS
Unexpected pleasures
Victor Mallet finds the Spanish capital wonderfully walkable and says the reward for tackling the city on foot is the promise of breathtaking images – human or architectural – around the next corner
El Mercado de San Miguel
The southern European version of London’s Borough Market has stalls upon stalls of gourmet food, including tapas, fine wines and delicious desserts
The city’s finest hotels
From several fine five-star star and designer boutique hotels to one-of-a-kind B&Bs, the list of exceptional hotels in Madrid runs long
Fun, food and flamenco
Dine at one of the city’s exciting eateries and punctuate your evening by visiting the clubs and bars that line the streets of its older quarters
How to navigate the Golden Art triangle
Due to the sheer size of the three world-class museums in Madrid it would be wise to pick out works, genres and temporary exhibitions in advance
Head for the hills
The snow-capped sierras and green valleys of Madrid’s northern suburbs prove to be some of Europe’s most rewarding country walks, writes Victor Mallet
‘I found my dream descent’
The slopes of Valdesquí may look unchallenging, but learn the right trick and the hidden charm of the powder-coated ski destination is unveiled
Secrets of Salamanca
A writer retraces the footsteps of his father, a British spy during the second world war, in the elegant Madrid neighbourhood where the family lived
