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 quarter's worth of...

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 given over to...

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 amount of shops and...

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

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 visit just to see - and...

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 there's also a wide range...

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, tanning and other...

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 wi-fi connection.

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, pluck and tweeze its...

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

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