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A little more detail about Madrid

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An urban escape designed to inspire. Get to know the city’s cultural and haute cuisine scene. In Madrid, luxury is found in the details, which are best enjoyed at your own pace. The perfectly-plated morel risotto, the coveted fashion brands that line Serrano Street, the meticulously manicured Royal Botanical Gardens, and the stylish hotels located steps from the world’s most renowned attractions. See it for yourself with the help of your Virtuoso travel advisor and enjoy insider connections, plus the exclusive perks you’ve come to expect.

Surround yourself with centuries of heritage and hundreds of acres of the great outdoors, right in the heart of the city.
 

• Explore the UNESCO-listed Landscape of Light, a more than 450-acre area consisting of museums, galleries, and green spaces
• Enjoy naturally social-distanced parks like the flora-and-fauna-filled Madrid Río in Manzanares and Casa de Campo Park, the city’s largest public open space
• Catch a musical production on the renowned Gran Via Avenue, known as Madrid’s Broadway or Teatro Real for a night at the opera
• Put Corral de la Morería on your must-visit list, the world’s most famous flamenco venue with over sixty years of history
• Find your oasis at lesser-known parks like Quinta de los Molinos and Príncipe de Anglona Garden
• Visit the city’s Golden Triangle of Art, home to the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, Reina Sofía museums, along with lesser-known gems such as the Royal Botanical Gardens
  
  A Focus on Food and FashionFrom prestigious international labels to Michelin-starred eats, Madrid is a must for style-seekers and gastronomes alike.
  
  
  
• Enjoy exclusive Virtuoso privileges at El Corte Inglés in Castellana or Serrano, or visit the three-story Canalejas Gallery for Hermes, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and more
• Follow the route of the New and Old Artisans of Madrid, featuring 34 businesses of past and present trades
• Secure a spot at chef Adolfo Santos’ Michelin-starred restaurant Saddle, the latest addition to the city’s haute cuisine scene
• Spend an evening at the award-winning El Invernadero, serving sustainably sourced dishes or DiverXo headed by Dabiz Muñoz, with three Michelin stars
• Shop for products made locally at exclusive fashion boutiques and studios and support artists like Javier Medina, weaving fanciful animal heads from bamboo
• Dive into Spain’s culinary roots at Botín, the city’s (and the world’s) oldest restaurant founded back in 1725
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​Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Feel the vibrant energy of this newly opened hotel, featuring rooftop dining by celebrity chef Dani García, an expansive four-level spa, and contemporary Spanish art throughout the property. Stay within walking distance of three of the world’s best museums – your travel advisor can even arrange a private tour.

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​Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
With its belle époque rooms and suites, Michelin-starred cuisine, and a chandelier- and marble-clad indoor pool, it’s no wonder guests of this newly renovated hotel have included royalty and dignitaries from around the globe. Make time for an evening in chef Quique Dacosta’s restaurant Deessa, which offers two extensive degustation menus.
Expert TipMadrid has more tapas bars than any other city in Spain. Try the spicy patatas bravas (fried potato wedges) at Bar Manero or grilled octopus with pico de gallo at Barracuda MX, both located near Retiro Park.

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