| The nightlife in Madrid is the real reason the city is | | | | from metro stop Atocha, and Palacio Real (near |
| so popular with young people. During the day the | | | | Sol). Kapitol claims to be the biggest club in |
| city can be a little dry- with all the museums, | | | | Europe. Both charge a cover of 12-15 euros and |
| parks, etc. Most nightlife gets going really late | | | | get busy at around 2 AM. |
| compared to that in the States. Here are a couple | | | | Hit the bars: |
| recommendations: | | | | Madrid is full of good bars. Some of the best bars |
| Go to a Flamenco dinner show | | | | for young people are in the Moncloa, Tribunal, |
| A Flamenco dinner show is a great cultural | | | | Bilbao, and Malasana neighborhoods. Here are a |
| nighttime option. If you are traveling to the South | | | | couple of bars that are normally flooded with |
| of Spain, particularly Granada or Seville, it's best to | | | | American and Spanish college students, as well as |
| find a Flamenco show in these cities. It will | | | | others:o El Chapandaz, "The cave bar" - (Calle |
| undoubtedly be cheaper and more authentic. | | | | Fernando El Catolico 77, Moncloa) Cool looking bar |
| However, Flamenco shows in Madrid are still a | | | | decorated like a cave. Some drinks are poured |
| good option if you won't be traveling outside of | | | | from a tap in the form of a rock formation |
| the capital. | | | | hanging down from the ceiling. Good Thurs. |
| Try a few tapas bars | | | | through Sat.o Casa de la Cerveza (Metro Bilbao) - |
| A tapas crawl can be fun if you find the right | | | | This bar is normally packed on off nights because |
| places. Avoid some of the tourist traps in the Sol | | | | of its all-you-can-drink for 10 euro deal (from |
| area, which are overpriced. Ask your hotel for | | | | 11-1:30 I believe). You can try Sangria, beer, or |
| suggestions. Vinoteca, in Plaza Santa Ana, is a one | | | | red wine and coke (called calimocho- popular with |
| good option. | | | | the young Spanish crowd). |
| Check out some of Madrid's big night clubs | | | | Note: Avoid the bars that promote around the Sol |
| Madrid's night clubs are a fun experience. None | | | | area. Some of the Irish bars are OK, as are |
| card, and as long as you look about 18, you won't | | | | many of the bars located in underground caves. |
| have any problems getting in. Try Kapitol, across | | | | |