6 facts about Malasaña that aren't in the guidebooks
# 6 facts about Malasaña that aren't in the guidebooks
Malasaña is not a place you read about: you walk it. 😊 These six facts come from the walking tour we publish of the neighbourhood, and they are the kind a local guide would tell you along the way, between one stop and the next.
- Century-old taverns, still standing. Malasaña keeps its century-old taverns. The tour stops by some of them. And not just to look: the route includes one tapa at a historic tavern.
- The corners of the movida. The Madrid movida left its corners in the neighbourhood. On the same route, those corners sit next to the century-old taverns. Two Malasañas in one walk.
- A palace on the route. The Palace of the Duchess of Sueca is part of the itinerary. A palace right in the middle of Malasaña, without leaving the neighbourhood.
- A starting point with public transport nearby. The tour sets off from Plaza del Dos de Mayo. It is the official meeting point of the route. There is public transport nearby, so getting there is easy.
- A local guide, stories of old Madrid. The tour is led by a local Madrid guide. Along the way, you hear stories of old Madrid. It is a walk for those who want the real Madrid, away from the tourist trail.
- A flat walk, no rushing. The route lasts around 110 minutes and it is flat. The group is small: no more than 12 people. And there are rest stops along the way.
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