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Located on the southern edge of historical Madrid just a few blocks from the Royal Palace, La Latina and neighboring Lavapiés are easily some of the most authentic and traditional neighborhoods in the city.
The medieval walls and cobblestone streets form a charming labyrinth that confuses even lifelong residents – but of course, getting lost in La Latina is part of the fun. The area contains a maze of narrow, winding streets that lead to dark and noisy taverns where life-loving Spaniards indulge in copious amounts of wine, beer, and tapas – especially on Sunday evenings when they gather in clamorous defiance of the work week ahead.
Just across Calle Toledo is the old Jewish Quarter of Lavapiés, home to a significant portion of Madrid’s immigrant population. Here, a wide variety of small ethnic restaurants and bars are full of friendly, working-class people chattering away in whatever language they manage to find in common.
What to Do in La Latina / Lavapiés
Party Earth Review On the southeast side of the historical center of Madrid lies the former Jewish quarter of Lavapiés, a neighborhood that has been transformed over hundreds of years into a vibrant multicultural ... more
Calle Argumosa
28012 Madrid
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Reviewed by Sara G.
"Cafe Molar, located in La Latina, is the perfect mix between a bookshop, a disc shop and a cafe. At the front of the cafe there are two huge bookshelv ..." more
Calle de la Ruda 19
28005 Madrid
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Party Earth Review Hidden away in a maze of cobblestone streets in what was the original center of Madrid is Plaza de la Paja, which, centuries ago, was one of the city’s most important cultural and commercial ... more
Plaza de la Paja
28005 Madrid
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Party Earth Review Tapas bars are a dime a dozen in Madrid, but La Chilostra offers a truly authentic atmosphere where patrons can find an amiable mix of bohemian and no-frills locals from the Lavapi ... more
Calle de la Cabeza, 1
28012 Madrid
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Party Earth Review Situated on the top floor of an old building is Casa Granada, a former apartment converted into a laid-back bar where a diverse clientele gathers for drinks, tapas, and a pleasant view ... more
Calle del Doctor Cortezo, 17
28012 Madrid
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Bar / Café / Restaurant
Party Earth Review Located in the heart of the historical neighborhood of La Latina, El Viajero is a three-story bar and restaurant that attracts a predominantly stylish young crowd. The first two floors ... more
Plaza de la Cebada, 11
28005 Madrid
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Party Earth Review One of the most famous flea markets in the world, El Rastro sells everything from clothes, jewelry, and antiques to music, DVDs, and vintage 1970s Playboy magazines. Every Sunday, multitudes ... more
Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores
28005 Madrid
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Reviewed by Sara G.
"Txakolina Pintxoteca Madrileña, located in La Latina, serves some of the best Basque style pinchos (tiny elaborate sandwiches), all at around three eu ..." more
Calle de la Cava Baja, 26
28005 Madrid
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Asian Restaurant / Club / Lounge
Party Earth Review A swanky Japanese restaurant by day, Shoko transforms by night into a sexy dance club that offers a unique and upper scale alternative in the otherwise rustic and old-fashioned neighborhood ... more
Calle de Toledo, 86
28005 Madrid
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Bar / Café / Spanish Restaurant
Party Earth Review Most of the historical center of Madrid was built on a high plateau amid a network of lush green gardens and parks – and situated on a corner in the southern part of that plateau, far ... more
Calle de Bailén, 14
28005 Madrid
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Reviewed by Shylean J.
"My take: La Tabacalera is the most unique space in Madrid. It is also hands down my favorite spot in the city! It is an old tobacco factory turned in ..." more
Calle de Embajadores, 53
28012 Madrid
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More things to do in La Latina / Lavapiés:
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- → Good for Groups
- → Restaurants
- → Tapas Bars
- → Cafés
Where to Go in La Latina / Lavapiés
- Café Molar Café
- * Calle Argumosa Nightlife Area
- * Casa Granada Bar / Restaurant
- * El Rastro Flea Market / Outdoor Activity
- * El Ventorrillo Bar / Café / Spanish Restaurant
- * El Viajero Bar / Café / Restaurant
- * La Chilostra Spanish Restaurant / Tapas Bar
- La Tabacalera Venue / Café
- Madrid Arena Arena
- * Plaza de la Paja Landmark / Outdoor Activity / Plaza
- * Shoko Asian Restaurant / Club
- Txakolina Tapas Bar
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