TRADITIONAL TAVERNS IN MADRID´S MOST BOOKISH DISTRICT

The Literary Quarter was once home to Spain’s illustrious writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, the charming pedestrian district is a popular area teeming with interesting bars, cafes, pastry shops and the best old taverns. According to tradition, Madrid is the place to taste Tapas, drink wine or small beers accompainied by calamari  sandwich, mojama with toasted almond, olives and wine  indeed ! These traditional establishments have been in operation for more than 100 years. This tour focuses in the time period of the famous writer Cervantes! On this walking tour of Old Madrid, you will discover an area

500 YEARS AGO IN SEPHARAT

The Spanish culture is much indebted to its Jewish and Arabic ancestry. It will be our pleasure in this tour to introduce you to this rich heritage through two vivid and emotional elements: food and dance. Do you feel like accompanying us on a journey through the flavors and sounds of Spain five centuries ago? We will sit in a centennial hidden cave in order to start with an olive oil  tasting, the golden liquid of Andalusia, sampling different olive varieties. Then, a great ‘bailaora’ (dancer)  will explain to us the roots of Flamenco and how the different ‘palos’ express