Frommers® Madrid

Enjoy live music and tasty dishes at La Recoba, one of Madrid′s most popular tabernas. See chapter 10. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip–planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors

List of Maps. 1 THE BEST OF MADRID. 2 MADRID IN DEPTH. 3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO MADRID. 4 SUGGESTED MADRID ITINERARIES. 5 WHERE TO STAY. 6 WHERE TO DINE. 7 EXPLORING MADRID. 8 STROLLING AROUND MADRID. 9 SHOPPING IN MADRID. 10 MADRID AFTER DARK. 11 SIDE TRIPS FROM MADRID. 12 FAST FACTS. 13 USEFUL TERMS & PHRASES. Index.

A contributor to a variety of European magazines, guidebooks, and travel brochures, Peter Stone has lived in Madrid since 1998. Born in London, he started his working life in the Foreign Office in Downing Street before moving on to translating and journalism. He previously resided in Greece, North Africa, and in various other Spanish cities, including Málaga, Barcelona, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A lifelong lover of Hispanic culture, history, and language, his publications include a book on Madrid province called Madrid Escapes. He has contributed to Time Out and Insight and is the author of Frommer′s Barcelona and co–author of Pauline Frommer′s Spain.