As a madrileño myself, I couldn't agree more with this video's tips. I wish every tourist would watch this video and enjoy Madrid at its fullest. Great job guys, this work is much more beneficial for Spain's tourism than all the official government promotions

@nick.caffrey

3 жыл бұрын

I was in Madrid nearly half a century ago. I wish I had never left.

@spainrevealed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Alejandro!

@elisabethnimmerrichter3951

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@theodoresmith5272

3 жыл бұрын

That is true of 80% of the squares in the world..

@miguimau

3 жыл бұрын

Get out my mind. :D I was about to write very much the same.

Oh that was hilarious clip of James crying because the topas guys don't love him...you guys are the best.

@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi

3 жыл бұрын

I loved the vignettes! Also, we need to have worldwide restaurant reform where all items used must reveal the source and whether it is fresh, frozen, dried, etc. 🍽 If I want to reheat Cisco food, I’ll do it at home.

@rumidude

3 жыл бұрын

That was the BEST! I laughed so hard.

@camilamorales1065

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same feeling when I went to certain restaurants. Now it all makes sense! the waiters are efficient, they care without needing to pamper the customers.

@agnes-propertybuyers2501

3 жыл бұрын

I know, right?? I was just going to comment the same thing. :-D

@jimtalor7971

3 жыл бұрын

Very funny clip!! But it's the norm in the US not just in the food service....

"Relaxing cup" 😂😂 iconic!

So agree on the feeling safe walking through Madrid at night. People are everywhere. Families are out late, kids are playing 3 or 4 hours later than they would be at home.

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same feeling when I visited Madrid 😅 I was there with my parents when I was 13 and everyone was going out 10pm in summer when we were going back to the hotel! Btw if you’re interested I also a channel with content from London, Greece and Italy ☺️

Absolutely agree about waking everywhere. Everytime we are in Spain we always walk everywhere. This way we get to see more of the cities and eat more.

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

3 жыл бұрын

I think that’s a great tip for whole Europe actually! Btw if you’re interested I also a channel with content from London, Greece and Italy ☺️

I was in Madrid with my father and brother. Loved the city and the food was perfect! This was pre-covid, and the atmosphere was awesome. So many people out enjoying the city. Watching your videos takes me back, it really makes me want to visit again!

Thank you for continuing to produce new videos under the challenging circumstances. We were on two tours with Spain Revealed in September 2019 (Madrid and Sevilla) and have been itching to go back. Stay strong and we'll see you guys soon!

Pretty good advice. I try to avoid restaurants near any popular tourist attraction. The best findings have been very modest looking places populated with lots of locals.

@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! I think in big tourist places like Madrid, it’s always good to do a little research before! I actually just posted a video on my channel I give advice on how to avoid tourist scams in Italy if you want to check it out ☺️

These two are KZread's best. If you care to watch half a dozen of their vids you'll enjoy the visit twice as much. & U won't get ripped off. Greetings from Madrid

I’m heading to Madrid in a few months and your videos and guides have been incredible. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into every single one!

The crying scene was SO Fellini. It moved me.

Hace años que dejé Madrid y tu canal es el mejor para recordarlo. Perfecto conocimiento de la ciudad y sus gastronomía, felicidades :-)

Honestly guys you ve helped to improve my Madrid experience and you continue doing so. Thanks Yoli and James

Love your Madrid videos, tested out your bravas recipe too! Love the city of Madrid, makes my heart happy to see someone love the city and share it.

I' m a "Madrileña" and all I can say is that your tips are truly genuine and well advised. People that come to Madrid should follow these tips and you'll get a 100% of good time, good cuisine and beautiful sights. Your channel is great!👍

This was lots of fun and I'll agree with what everyone has said about the transit in the comments too. I think a lot of Americans are shy about navigating by metro since very few cities here have good metro systems. It's unfamiliar. It's really awesome in Madrid, though, so it's definitely worth a go and it's not as hard to navigate as it may seem. Metro and walking are my preferred way to move about the city too. So much gorgeous architecture to appreciate along the journey and always something new to see.

I just moved to Madrid and been mostly doing apartment hunting and walking around the city to get a feel of all the neighborhoods. I only walk and sometimes take the metro if I am in a hurry. Even out of the historic center, the city is very walkable, the distances are super short. Yesterday I walked from 4caminos all the way to Lavapiés and along the river promenade. What a great way to feel the pulse of the city and get the daily steps in! Great tips by the way, very useful for a newcomer.

I think this was one of your best episodes! My husband is from New York, I am from Callosa de Segura near Alicante. We'll be coming to Spain when and if this COVID ever goes away, and using your tips for good out of the way tapas bars, etc. We are completely like that - finding the hidden gems just like you two! ¡Bravo!, ¡Olé! Maybe we'll run into you if the timing is right.

Great video as always! Can't wait to visit Spain one day. Very excited about your new guide.

I really enjoy your videos. I’ve been following y’all for a while now. Keep it up! Always entertaining and informative.

I Love Madrid...I Miss Madrid - I've had a hell of a time in the late 80's and memories that live with me forever. I also recommend to be a discreet tourist particularly in places like Plaza del Sol where pickpockets seem to be everywhere at busy times. That said every corner of this beautiful city has a special memory to me. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for your amazing videos. Tbf you're one of the main reasons I chose to do my Erasmus in Madrid! Can't wait for next year!!!

We’ve just had a fantastic week in Madrid following a lot of help and advice from your vlogs. One piece of advice we might of missed is when travelling from madrid to sagovia by train we didn’t realise we needed passports to buy train tickets and we didn’t have them with us so couldn’t do the trip maybe it’s one thing to make clear to other travellers but on a brighter note it means we will be back to do the trip again another time 😎

One of the best videos about Madrid! Thank you for the great content.

This is a great channel, always interesting and you can see the professional quality content and editing. Great couple who work so well together. I think they could make a video on a empty plate and it would still be interesting.

You’re the one of the best resources for Spain on KZread. Thanks for all your hard work in educating us travelers. ¡Gracias! By the way, have you ever considered doing a podcast?

@willk5216

3 жыл бұрын

@Bob el Silencioso Good point.

This is a great vid 👏 One of my favourites ❤ A lot of good advice, and, as always, honest. It's a difficult time for a lot of people, but your videos allow us to travel (and escape) from our sofa's!

@spainrevealed

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers David!

"Don't do all the wrong things and do all the right things"....I'm up for it! Gracias - good to see you guys and I look forward to the trip to Madrid when we can. Tony

I had already been warned not to bother eating at Plaza Mayor due to potentially being ripped off so I was pleasantly surprised when we had a lovely family meal experience there last month. It was a real quick stop off between arriving in Madrid for Parque Warner and Parque de Atracciones and moving on to Alicante to family and, outside of the theme parks, was the ONLY place I knew I had to visit before I left as my last name is Mayor!

Excellent vlog here! Really practical and helpful information packed into this piece! Keep up the great work!

A taxi driver saved me in Madrid when I immediately needed medical attention in the evening and drove me to a good hospital with open emergency admission. I agree that everybody should walk in Madrid. But if you need help, ask them and pay what they deserve.

@juanasenjo8515

3 жыл бұрын

Excuse me, but, what is "open" emergency admission.? Just wondering.

@GerdCastan

3 жыл бұрын

@@juanasenjo8515 Might be the wrong term, English is not my primary language. They were open and took immediately care of me. The department of the hospital that takes care if you have an emergency.

@pedromartinojeda

3 жыл бұрын

I think he talks about 'urgencias'

@juanasenjo8515

3 жыл бұрын

@@GerdCastan Sorry it's just that it stroke me a little odd as all major hospitals have emergency services and are never "closed". Just being a little anal, never mind.

@spainrevealed

3 жыл бұрын

True!

We had to travel to Madrid for some business and we stayed at Posada del Leon de Oro on Cava Baja street and used your videos for guidance. Even with the closures, we had a fabulous meal at Casa Lucas. Because it was the middle of the week, most of the restaurants and bars were closed, but we saw a lot of the places you highlighted on your history tour. I look forward to being able to take one of your tours when we next travel to Madrid. Saludos desde Asturias.

In León they have this concept of "corto" (half of a "caña"; aka: around 15 CL of beer), and the tapa they give you with a corto is decent. The way you go out in León is by getting 5-6 cortos (essentially, 3 beers split into 6), and eat your 6 free tapas. So you have the full package on a budget, and because this isn't Madrid, but a smaller province, the food is good. Each bar has their own tapa, too (usually, their "single/trademark" tapa that kind of defines that bar), so the whole experience is awesome and varied. Totally recommend León!

I can’t wait to be able to travel! And your on the Top of our List! Last Spanish trip was Oct. 2019 to Seville.

never experienced “surely service”, lived here for a while and everyone is super nice. I always hear please and thank you’s from everyone even if I don’t say it first

I stumbled upon one of your videos in the youtube feed and just kept watching more and more videos together with my wife. You guys are amazing - I love your content.

I´m an expat who´s lived on and off in Madrid for the past 16 yrs and I must say that you´re spot on with all of these recommendations and insights. Your knowledge of the city cannot be questioned. I´d STRONGLY suggest that anyone visiting Madrid who is not familiar with the city heed this video´s advice. Bravo!

So true ! Very well done guys !

We never get tired of seeing your videos about Madrid and España. Even though we somewhat consider ourselves as our own experts, we always seem to pick up a tip or two from your videos. We hope to see you both in Madrid again some day. Gracias de nuevo James y Yoly. ¡sed seguro y saluable!

@spainrevealed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're still finding tips Robert :)

@mukeshmandal5333

2 жыл бұрын

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😁😄😆😂🤣this was a great video. We were in Madrid before leaving Europe bc of covid. Every advice you guys gave is so true. Love Spain, praying that you guys are doing well 💕

I wish I had watched this video before I went to Mercado San Miguel haha definitely can’t wait to come visit again, people in Madrid are definitely more welcoming than many other places in Europe!

You've created something amazing here. Great videos all around. Congrats and thanks a lot!

I have never thought about visiting madrid in my life but thanks to your video i am at the moment in Madrid watching again your videos to visit the restaurants and the bars, i already went to the CHOCOLAT bar and i had the best churros and porras with the best chocolate ever this morning, tomorrow i'll visit a little bit of restaurants that you have mentioned in the videos to try! Thank you mate for all the advices and congrats for the princess! I'm so happy for the both of you!

I did eat in the plaza mayor and it was very expensive, I will learn next time...Beautiful city..

Love your information. Good to know. Great video ❤️

A couple years ago, before I knew of you, we went on an Airbnb guided tapas tour our first night in Madrid. While there were some definite hits he introduced us to, but there were some misses too with regard to the churros y chocolate and paella. I sometimes think guides may think we want the tourist trap type of food. 🤷🏻‍♀️ We did have a very fun night regardless. I love that you keep is real 100%. Cant wait to go back and hopefully book something with your company.

Gracias por vuestros videos. Soy una española en California que añora su tierra y vuestro canal me recuerda tradiciones y comidas que deje hace mucho años. Os encontre hace poco y pienso seguiros. Keep up the good work!

Very entertaining and informative video. Love your channel. Had no inclination whatsoever to visit Madrid until watching your channel. Your insight has turned my viewpoint upside down. Thank you so much for sharing your insider view to a wonderful city.

Love your channel! I was in Madrid, Toledo and Barcelona in 2017. But Madrid is special and I would love to come back. Greetings from Manila, Philippines.

I really like the way you both explain, very detailed information.

Great info!

Good video. I can’t remember how many times I’ve been to La Campaña and said “uno de calamar y una caña”

9:50 - Wow, Academy Award! Wow, this episode was worth it for acting alone!

Great video! Absolutely agree! As a madrileña, La Campana is one of the best place in Madrid to eat "Bocadillo de calamares" I love it.

You guy’s are amazing 🤩!!! Love y’all videos and all the wonderful information about Spanish culture 🤗🤗🤗🌷

Great video ❤

I've only been twice in Madrid and on my second visit noticed this kind of efficient but not too friendly service. It works for me. They do like to be efficient and always do the right thing even for non Spanish speakers . The €10 menu del dia is always a life saver for any visitor. Not sure if this is still the price now though.

Thank you for the tips and great commentary. I also appreciate the reasoning behind why I see a lot of cold customer service in the videos from many providers. Waiters/Waitresses do seem less than friendly when serving customers. I hope they realize that in the America's we value customer service and their wages are dependant on that.So we tip accordingly if they service tourists.

Awesome tips as always James, Olly. Agree completely!

This may be your best video. Very helpful and the little skit was absolutely hilarious! :)

I loved the humor and editing in this vid. Also as always, great info.

You two are hysterical. Love your videos and sound advice. I feel in good company. I have never had good paella in Spain. (It wasn't my imagination). It will become my mission in 2022.

I want to congrats you two for your channel, wich its wanderfull, And for giving all those nice tips and guides to the turist when they come so they have the best experience in our beautifull country thanks!

It's so true! We went to a place with a lakeside view in Tahoe, and my meal was very average. Paella scares me a bit. It reminds me of overcooked risotto. Great video ☺️, gracias!

Looking forward to seeing/receiving your latest update on Madrid. Many thanks.

I actually liked "El Tigre" for what it is! I went in because it was full with locals and didn't know what to expect. I ordered a beer for 5€ and was surprised to get a plate with it that was a full meal. As I was more hungry than thirsty, I finished the plate way before the beer and they offered me a second one (I was a bit embarrassed and refused because I couldn't eat more). Yes, the food is nothing special, but still a way better option than some other fast food places, tapas chains or tourist traps at the hot spots. It's not a culinary highlight, but you get stuffed with a good amount of decent food for a very good price. I definitely didn't regret going there and I guess no one will knowing what to expect.

I love your videos especially this one, keep the good work

Great content your channel makes me want to visit Spain post Covid .

Loved this!!

That black-and-white Grapes of Wrath crying scene is just completely freaking hysterically funny - so good. And the info & tips were great prep for a future visit. Make room on the shelf for your Oscar...

Hi James and Yoly:) Thanks a lot for the very useful video! And the guide is superb! An instant buy!

@spainrevealed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for grabbing it Volodymyr! I'm glad you liked the video! See you soon on the live stream

Was on one of your tours in Seville in 2019. It was really good - entertaining facts and great tapas. Would recommend.

Thanks for all the tips! I find all of it (your other videos as well) very useful. Hopefully I'll get to go to Madrid in Autumn and I'm already planning to join a Devour tour. 😉

We visited Sevilla years ago and asked someone where we should go to get good paella. He thought for a moment and said "Valencia". So a few years later we were in Valencia and went to a paella restaurant on the beach that was recommended. No one there spoke English, so I summoned my high school Spanish and placed an order. They told us to go for a walk on the beach and come back two hours later. We did, and the paella was amazing, flavourful and crusty and well worth the wait.

Great video. When normal times are back I look forward to visiting Madrid

Had me laughing when El Tigre was brought-up. As a poor study-abroad student in 2014 & 2015, my classmates and I frequented it on multiple occasions.

I love Madrid , can’t wait to start traveling again ,

Nice!!! Thank you for the tips!! Wanting to be back and try this!!

Amazing content as always. The production values are excellent. The Lena you are using now gives great bokeh and the cut away was ace... “they don’t love me” 🤣

I can’t wait!

Been following you for a while and love the videos! I have just recently moved to Madrid and it’d be really great if you could share some tips on travelling in and around Madrid during the pandemic! Anyway, hope I’ll bump into you two some day! :)

We travel a lot, watch a lot of You Tube videos before visiting. Yours is much better than most, well done! Will be in Madrid next week, sure this will help. Looking forward to that calamari sandwich

Nice Video! thanks for the free tour!

Thanks for your help, Cheers from Calgary. Looking forward to a Madrid trip after Covid.

You guys are amazing! I am going to Madrid next month and I really like all the tips that you guys shared.

Haha, the Paella,good tip! Reminds me of the movie " European Vacation" where Chevy Chase was telling his family about awesome French cuisine while they were in a restaurant in Paris, back in the kitchen,the "chefs" were microwaving frozen tv dinners!! Only the best for American tourists!

Everything discussed is exactly my own experience and observation of Madrid (mainly, eating below-par paella, which was utterly disappointing). I will especially highlight what Yoly said, which is to walk to places, rather than to take a taxi or an Uber. That’s what I did when I was there and it really felt like I was immersed in the environment. The night strolls are extra beautiful. I sure miss being there.

@mortadelovlc

3 жыл бұрын

Paella is an issue here in Spain. Somehow, all tourists want to eat it, but only visit Madrid or Barcelona. So tourist restaurants will offer this meal without any knowledge of how important Paella is to Valencian people. So they will serve what tourists aim, even if it is not eatable. I fill frustrated when restaurants in Madrid or Barcelona mix meat and fish with pees or any other strange combination, but then I remember that most of the tourists are searching for that and end up thinkng "It's the free market my friend". I recomend you to visit Valencia (Castellón, Valencia or Alicante) and enjoy the difference. Surely you'll understand why such a traditional dish has such an international interest.

@mizginavale22

3 жыл бұрын

@@mortadelovlc I did not conduct previous research about paella before visiting Madrid and learned more after the fact. I had the pleasure of having a very good paella at a Spanish restaurant in Miami so I knew what it is supposed to taste like, therefore, quite stunned by the poor level of taste that was served in the city. I do plan to be in Valencia this year and I have every intention of enjoying an authentic paella experience.

@spainrevealed

3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful on a warm summer evening!

@spainrevealed

3 жыл бұрын

Casa Carmela is apparently good in Valencia (I haven't eaten there myself)

@aftp6646

2 жыл бұрын

@@mortadelovlc Catalonia has a large tradition of rice dishes with rice production since ages in some of its wetlands. I prefer a good Arroz over an authentic paella. But any place selling an Arroz as a Paella is a tourist trap.

What a great video guys! I completely agree with all of these! I laughed a lot when it was Yoly who said that about walking everywhere: so Madrilenian to say "that's close!" and walk for 30 mins, I love it 🤣 also, I didn't know the meaning of "surly" but I agree. Honestly, I much prefer a serious and efficient Madrid waiter than those overly and fake friendly waiters that would interrupt your meal every 5 minutes asking if everything was alright 😑 (talking about England here)

very helpful video as always! really good content! we are going with my wife for the first time to Madrid at the end of March!

Great advice thanks!

Hope we will be able see Spain again.❤️

I love the coffee in Spain, and the best I ever had was on the island of Tenerife. The wine was always good as well. I never had a bad glass.

@catherinemori4539

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t like Spanish coffee, myself. It tastes very strange! Except over ice....

@machikokyokyosan8104

2 жыл бұрын

@@aislingsibeallyons3416 You don't know what coffee is!

thanks for useful tips.

Cafe Varela at Hotel Preciados serves one of the best paellas I've ever had! And I've had it twice now.

Wow, what a great video, great advice. I plan to visit Madrid next year and I will surely use your helpful tips!

Some great advice and we can't wait to be come into the city again.

You guys are a hoot!! When (thinking positively here!) we get to Madrid would love to meet you all for a cana (?). Thanks for the links also!!

The over-the-thumb rule would be, never eat at a restaurant that has pictures of the dishes hanging. By the way, James and Yoli, you’re some of the best damn food connoisseurs that I’ve seen on KZread, your food videos are legendary. Keep it up! Un abrazo desde Barcelona.

Only visited Madrid a long time ago, so unable to offer recent and relevant experiences to compare. Visited other cities and regions like San Sebastian, Santiago de Compostela, Sevilla, Cadiz, Valencia, Ibiza, Granada, Malaga etc., which I liked a lot. My favourite is oddly enough, Fuerteventura las Canarias. Just have a love of that volcanic island and really nice people I met there. Great, great sea food too! I think I've been lucky, so I'll go back there again. Spain is wonderful and always surprising. Fell in live with the language and culture and a New Age is dawning.

We hired a private guide to tour the Prado & Reina-Sofia. It’s not inexpensive but WOW do you understand the art and the history which inspired it. We did one museum per day. After 4-5 hours of art touring we were fried. I cannot imagine trying to do more than 1 each day.