MY MADRID

Madrid can be an overwhelming experience, but it turns out that the trick to savouring Spain’s capital is to take it in bite-sized pieces. It took me several visits over the past 30 years to finally warm to what I at first felt was an impersonal, sprawling metropolis.

Then I learnedby , and get to know the very different personalities of each neighbourhood. From trendy Malasaña to upscale Salamanca; from multicultural Lavapiés and hip Barrio de las Letras to traditional La Latina; each has something unique to offer.