Madrid – A B B Y N S T A . C O M

Hammam in Madrid 🛀💆🏻‍♀️

May 10, 2023 No Comments

Knowing how much I enjoy some Hammam self-care, I thought, ‘Why not share the love?’

So, I’m like, ‘T, darling, you deserve some pampering!’ 😄 Because honestly, nothing beats pampering the ones you cherish! It’s like my way of showing some extra love and care! ♥️

So, after the sightseeing around the Palacio Real de Madrid, we quickly went to our hotel to get some rest, and then had some yummyness at Cafe&Té (in the opposite of our hotel), before going to Hammam.

My choice was Hammam al Andalus, that is located a few minutes away from the hotel, and because I’ve tried Hammam al Andalus in Málaga, and loved it.

We had this combination of massage and baths, called Mimma30, which has 30 minutes of massage and 1 hour in the baths. Once again, highly recommendable. Remember to take care and pamper yourself 😉🤗

Hereafter, we went to La Tagliatella at C. de Preciados, nearby Puerta de Sol – as we both like italian food, and felt like trying this after plenty of spanish food 😉 I got a gargenelli neapoletano, and it was yummy as I remebered it from the same chain in Málaga 😌😍😋

So, post-delicious dinner, we set out on a wild goose chase for this San Miguel Fresca. Apparently, it’s the unicorn of beverages because nobody seemed to be in on the selling game! Well, ain’t that just perfect? 😒 😅Anyway, no luck there, but hey, on the bright side, we took a scenic tour of Puerta del Sol and Plaza del Callao. I mean, who needs that elusive drink when you’ve got charming vibes to soak in, right? 🤭 Madrid, you’re so good at playing hard to get – guess that’s why I’m gonna miss you, right? 🥹

Guess where the adventure ended? At Ginos, right around the corner from our hotel, sipping on some drinks.

And voila, cue the unforgettable vibes! I’m talking top-notch, unforgettable days that’ll be lodged in my memory bank forever! Seriously, one of those trips that gets a triple heart rating from me! ♥️♥️♥️

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More sightseeing and Fuente de Cibeles ⚽️♥️

May 9, 2023 No Comments

Post-Segway adventure, we hit up the Mercado de San Miguel, the OG indoor market of Madrid! Built way back in 1916—talk about vintage vibes! But today? It’s a tapas wonderland, a gourmet feast waiting to happen. Our mission? Lunch, of course! 😋😍

But let me tell you, I had my eyes on those delectable treats like a kid in a candy store… until Ryan Air crashed the foodie party 🤣 The woes of airline rules – can’t take the taste of Spain home with me 🤣🤪

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🇪🇹 Etiopian food in Madrid 🇪🇸

May 8, 2023 No Comments

Not to get too much of boring food, and just to try something new (for T), I asked her if she would like to try some Etiopian food. She was a bit nervous, but gave it a try, and ended up liking it, as it reminds of tamil food 😉 So this was what we were going to eat, after our trip to Toledo. We were pretty much exhausted, but that didn’t stop us from eating 😆

I had reserved a table at Restaurante Gonder Etiope in Madrid. Again pretty much close to our hotel. As they have a sharing menu, we got to share a vegetarian plate. I was a bit nervous thinking if T would like vegetarian food, but that was not a problem at all 😃🥰

If you ask me, Etiopian food is SO underrated in this world! This was the 2nd time I tried Etiopian food, the first time in Berlin. I love their Injera, that is made of teff flour, that only grows in Etiopia. However, Injera reminds of our tamil appam, and their curries remind of tamil curries too. Maybe I should try making etiopian food one day 🤗

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Toledo, the beautiful city of 3 cultures ✝️☪️✡️

May 7, 2023 No Comments

The 2nd day was spent in an ancient town located about 75 km from Madrid, and has a wide span of history starting from 193 CE.

T had booked a guided tour to Toledo via Get Your Guide, and we had to meet the guide (and the other travellers) at Las Ventas in Madrid. As it was early in the morning, we therefore decided to take the metro to Las Ventas early, and eat the breakfast there. Las Ventas is actually the largest bullfighting ring in Spain. We had plans about going inside Las Ventas after returning from Toledo, but sadly no tickets were available 🙁

Back to Toledo! It is indeed a very beautiful city, and has been influenced by 3 religions; christianity, judaism and islam. In 1986 Toledo was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to its immeasurable cultural and monumental heritage.

Visiting Toledo was indeed an unforgettable moment. I was literally stunned by its beauty and history. If you ever go to Madrid, visting Toledo is highly recommendable ☺️

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Puerta del Sol and more mandatory Madrid things 🤩

May 7, 2023 No Comments

Madrid’s plazas are like hidden gems scattered across the city, and Puerta del Sol? It’s the cherry on top! Picture this: evening vibes, chilling at the plaza, soaking in that delightful atmosphere. I mean, it’s like sitting in the heart of a Spanish telenovela – laughter, and all-around good vibes! Trust me, you’ll be swooning over Puerta del Sol faster than you can say ‘¡Olé!’ Check out more below and get ready for some serious love at first plaza sight! 🤗

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Santiago Bernabéu ⚽️ & Museum of Illusions, Madrid 🎭

May 6, 2023 No Comments

As a die-hard Real Madrid fanatic, hitting up the Santiago Bernabéu is like a pilgrimage, renovation or not! We marched in there, all hyped, only to find it wrapped up in renovation tape like a gift waiting to be unwrapped. Talk about timing! But hey, even under construction, seeing the home turf of your beloved team? That’s like a fan’s heartfelt ‘I was here!’ moment ⚽️♥️🥰