A great way to explore any new destination is to taste the food (taste a lot more than that too if you like ;)). It can get you diving headfirst into the culture and lifestyle of a place and hell, what's a holiday without treating yourself?!

Mamá Inés is a beautiful spot in Chueca for a spot of lunch, though small, it's always bustling with locals and tourists alike. Like almost everywhere in Spain, most bars double as a late-night eatery too, so some of the great cocktail bars like D'Mystic are also brilliant for your evening meal. Tapas and paella are a must to try. Luckily, you'll never be more than a stone's throw away from somewhere you can try it!

Spain as a whole is marvelled for its stunning art and architecture and the Prado is the absolute peak, the museum itself is over 200 years old and homes wanders older from all over Europe. It's not the only museum to explore in Madrid, but don't forget to check out the Royal Palace and the many parks too.

If you want to feel like a local, make sure you head on over to the beautifully situated market near Plaza Mayor - Mercado San Miguel. Madrid is also an excellent place to find some of the best Flamenco dancers in the world, so they're definitely an attraction to look out for!