Lifestyle and Shopping in Madrid
Madrid has a fantastic lifestyle for expats, offering everything from cafés and restaurants to bars and nightclubs, annual events, as well as excellent shopping and a number of cinemas and theatres to enjoy.
Shopping in Madrid offers a wide variety of quality goods from various speciality stores, boutiques, antique shops, department stores and markets. Salamanca is referred to as 'the golden mile' and is a very trendy shopping location, as is Chueca. For high-street fashions and regional foods try El Corte Ingles, and the Rastro market is good for antiques and jewellery. Most shops are closed for siesta after lunch and open again from 4.30pm till late.
There’s a vibrant nightlife for expats in Madrid with a host of cafés, bars, theatres and nightclubs to explore. Some of the most popular nightlife venues include the Viva Madrid and Los Gabrieles bars, as well as traditional tavernas in Los Austrias. Lope de Vega theatre has some great shows, and expats can see flamenco performances at Casa Patas. The Room, Joy Eslava Disco and Lavapiés are some of the good Madrid nightclubs.
