Plaza del Carmen: a corner between two faces of Madrid
Petit Palace Plaza Del Carmen
Between Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol, Plaza del Carmen offers you a serene unexpected pause in the very center of Madrid. The terraces, restaurants, and nearby streets bring you the most everyday Madrid while you experience a central experience in Madrid with a pause point.
Teatro Muñoz Seca is a historic performance space in the center of Madrid, perfect for discovering a closer facet of Madrid's theatrical tradition. Its location next to Gran Vía allows for easy combination of a show with dinner or an evening stroll.
Preciados is one of the most lively shopping streets in Madrid, connecting Sol with Callao among big brands, shop windows, and a lot of movement. It is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe. In any case, Preciados invites you to enter shops, observe the hustle and bustle of the crowds, and let yourself be carried away by the urban rhythm of the center.
A space of worship and tranquility that contains a surprising art gallery. The Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is one of the great historical secrets of the center of Madrid. Behind an apparently discreet facade lies an ancient palace converted into a convent, with numerous works of art and various spaces that allow for a not-so-publicized experience of the center of Madrid.
In addition to a always lively atmosphere, Casa Parrondo is an Asturian cider house of the traditional kind. Cider, traditional cuisine, and not too many protocols. Its appeal lies in being authentically true: a place to eat and drink, chat, and toast in Madrid as if you were in Asturias.