Many visitors to Madrid come for the world-class art palaces but find themselves seduced by the ramshackle and idiosyncratic museums that pepper the city. Others come in search of old-school tapas bars and are surprised to find a gastronome’s paradise. Some will be drawn to the late-night buzz and find that mooching around cafés in the afternoon can be just as enjoyable. One thing’s for sure – most leave surprised and few leave disappointed.
[Madrid guide]