Tetuán in Madrid: a working-class district, the Cuatro Torres and where to eat
Tetuán is a district in northern Madrid, beyond Chamberí, which mixes working-class neighbourhood life, big markets and the business towers of the Paseo de la Castellana. Its name recalls the Spanish victory at Tetuán in 1860. It is not touristy: it is a place to see everyday Madrid, eat cheaply and sleep for less than in the centre. Allow half a day.
Highlights
Calle de Bravo Murillo
The district's shopping artery, lined with shops and popular restaurants, with a population of very varied origins. This is where you feel everyday Madrid.
The Maravillas market
One of Madrid's largest municipal markets, on calle de Bravo Murillo: fish, meat, fruit and produce from around the world. Morning is the best time.
The Cuatro Torres
The four business towers on the Paseo de la Castellana dominate northern Madrid; they can be seen from afar and are a landmark of the city's modern skyline. They are office buildings: you look at them from outside.
The Plaza de Castilla
The big northern junction, with its leaning towers (Puerta de Europa), is the gateway to the district.
Practical info
Tips
- The district is mostly residential: do not expect monuments. It is as safe by day as the city's other working-class districts; usual caution is enough in the evening (see safety at night in Madrid). To eat, go to the market or the restaurants of calle de Bravo Murillo, which are cheaper than those in the centre. For a budget hotel near the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, see where to stay in Madrid on a budget.
How to get there
Tetuán, 28020 Madrid (north of the city). Tetuán, Estrecho, Alvarado or Cuatro Caminos metro (line 1), Plaza de Castilla (lines 1, 9, 10). From the Puerta del Sol, allow 20 to 25 minutes.
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