A small but extremely friendly spa, with staff who work hard to put you at your ease. A favourite is the 'thermal circuit', which offers an hour and a...

Madrid's first giant mall, and still the largest in the city, La Vaguada has around 350 outlets. There's a branch of El Corte Inglés, and the upper floor is...

A welcome addition to one of the city's main transport hubs. Built into the shell of the old train station, the mall manages to pack in a deceptively large...

A sleek, sophisticated space run by the British group David Lloyd. Chi has separate areas for men and women offering specialised body and relaxation...

Factory is the most popular of the city's tattoo parlours, its seedy location no doubt adding to its allure. If your pain threshold is low, it's worth a...

This high-street optician is part of the same group as the UK's Vision Express. Frames are by DKNY, D&G, Christian Dior and Cartier, among others, and...

A good bet if you just want a quick trim or blow-dry. Prices vary but are generally reasonable, and at most branches you don't need an appointment. Waxing,...

Currently the place to get your hair cut in Madrid's trendiest quarter, this innovative place also stocks international style magazines, CDs and even a...

This chain has everything from eyeshadows in every colour to funky make-up bags. Staff are friendly.

That's Masajes for €6 to you and me. While it tries to come up with a new and catchy euro-based name, Masajes a 1,000 (pesetas) continues to rub, knead,...

An instant massage chain that offers a ten-minute workover for the harassed exec using specially designed chairs. It also offers shiatsu, sports and...

This popular Parisian cosmetics and perfume chain offers an A to Z of brands, including its own line.