Originally not part of my itinerary. But after talking to a…read morefriend, I decided to book a flamenco show. Perfect timing as it was right after my scheduled dinner. I'd actually never seen one before so this was a great treat. It was a full hour of pure emotions - pa dum psh. There were 2 female dancers and one email. Three other dudes completed the ensemble. One guitar player and 2 singers - all male - completed the ensemble. The venue opened 30 mins before the show started. That was just enough time for the bar to serve drinks to those imbibing. I didn't since I was doing a tasting menu right after. The full hour show was riveting. The male dancer was such a sight. They all had amazing footwork skills. The singers had amazing voices. I would for sure watch this again.

It's a small cozy theater, you get a great view of the show. Important tip - they recommend you…read morearrive 30 minutes before the show as the seating is first come first served. We arrived super early and snagged great seats front and center. That said - being that the venue is small none of the seats are bad. Complimentary drink included with the full priced seats! There are discounted seats for the back.

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Palacio Real de Madrid is probably my favorite palaces we've seen on our travels…read more I loved that they had these massive air purifiers so it didn't smell stale or dusty (it was incredibly comfortable), but I also adored the absolutely gorgeous purple wallpaper and how much care had been taken in the decor inside the building. Absolutely do a tour if you have a chance as ours gave such a clear impression of the space and added such a nice depth to our visit. It was one of my favorite things we did while in Madrid, and I can't recommend visiting Palacio Real de Madrid enough.

It was interesting, lavish, gaudy, historic and decadent. Went in early May so it wasn't peak…read moretourist season, and still fairly busy. Official tickets for the week was sold out, however was able to book with a tour company that wasn't that much more than regular prices. That actually seemed to have worked out better than I planned as it allowed you to skip the line. Plan for a couple of hours, and don't forget the armory on your way out.