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6 Performances in Palacio That You Shouldn't Miss
So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
Restaurants in Madrid
1. El Tablaito La Gloria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
2. Corral De La Moreria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,957 reviews
Special Award: "WORLD'S BEST TABLAO FLAMENCO AWARD" in Las Minas International Festival (Spain's most prestigious flamenco festival) Selected by the book: "1000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE" the New York Times #1 best seller. CITY OF MADRID TOURIST AWARD 2012: Awarded by the City of Madrid, along with the Prado Museum, Thyssen Museum, Reina Sofia Museum and Lhardy Restaurant.
Reviewed By zainabf_13 - Manama, Bahrain
CAUTION: This review is going to be super detailed because all smart travellers struggle when it comes to choosing the right things to ensure they get the best experience possible for the amount of money they're investing. Okay. It was established that we had to go to a flamenco show while in Madrid. Needless to say, I spent hours upon hours searching and reading about the different shows and venues on offer. Blogs, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide, more blogs- you name it, I probably went through it. It really was hard to decide, but if you get down a few things in mind, the process could get a bit less challenging. First, a real flamenco show should have all 4 elements of a real flamenco show: Cante (or voice), Baile (or dance), Toque (or guitar), and Jaleo (or clapping and stomping). Second, you have to prioritise other things in the experience (i.e. do I just go in for show? a show and drinks? a show and dinner?) That will significantly determine how much you will pay especially in reputable places like Corral de la Moreria. Third, you have to determine how long will you be willing to sit and watch a show. Most will specify the duration of the show online. I was between two venues, but I eventually went with Corral de la Moreria because it felt just right. It was the most expensive of all the ones I looked up (we paid €250 for 3 adults and 2 kids) for show and drinks only, but it was well-worth it. The show had all 4 components and was very balanced out. The performers spoke art and excellence and the show just came together to be wondrous- a real high class experience. It lasted for an hour which was just right for us. Some other venues had shows that could last up to 1 hour and 45 minutes and I felt that was too much for the kids even if a good show is pulled out at the end. Our experience here was lovely. We had an unforgettable night and it should come as no surprise. After all, this is (1) the oldest tablao in Madrid, (2) the place where renowned international artists performed for years, and (3) the place where celebrities come to flamenco shows. I had very high expectations and the folks here delivered and simply didn't disappoint. I would like to take this review as an opportunity to salute the waiters too. One of them graciously greeted us from the moment we exited our taxi, started small talk with my little sister and kept going until we were seated at our table. When I ordered an extra drink for grandpa and requested the bill later, they said keep it on the house. I found this small gesture very generous and it definitely made our day. Highly recommended.
3. El Rey Leon
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4.5 based on 3,315 reviews
Reviewed By _guedav
The orchestra, the scenography, and the singers-actors did it all excellent The attraction have a lot of jokes andaluzas interpreted by Timón The Theater have a lot of plays of art and a shop
4. OFF de La Latina
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
OFF de la Latina is an independent centre for theater, dance and music, especially Jazz-Flamenco, which aims to contribute to the unstoppable process of cultural transformation being experienced by the La Latina neighborhood. The center presents a diverse programme of theatre plays, concerts and festivals of Flamenco-Jazz. It also counts with an exclusive and regulary scheduled on weekends at 21h30 Flamenco Show "Flamenquerias" created by Luis Ortega, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer with more than 30 years of experience on the professional flamenco stage.
5. Changing of the Guard
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By patagoniac57 - Orange, United States
We were fortunate to be in Madrid on the first Wednesday of March, when they have a more elaborate Solemn Changing of the guard at noon.The ceremony was quite large, with many ceremonial uniformed soldiers on horseback, royal marching bands, and marching units. They enter via the square in front of the Palacio Real and in front of the Cathedral de la Almudena. Then they enter the Palacio Real square. If you want to watch it from inside the Palacio Real square, you have to pay for admission to the palace. When we went, there was a huge line to get in. We just stayed outside. We preferred this to the Buckingham Palace guard changing. The crowds are not as intense as at Buckingham Palace.
6. Soho Teatro
A new and spectacular space where you can enjoy the best performances to suit all taste and ages. You would be able to enjoy children's plays, musicals, dramas, comedies, even an amazing exclusive flamenco show, which will make you feel like you’re in Andalusia.
