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La Latina neighbourhood, Madrid

Plaza de los Carros, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

Description

La Latina is one of Madrid's oldest neighbourhoods, occupying a large part of the "Madrid de los Asturias" (the city centre in the 16-17th century under the Habsburg dynasty), to the south of Segovia street and to the north of Puerta de Toledo. The layout has retained its medieval feel with squares and narrow streets that follow the former course of creeks. Highlights include the San Andrés church, San Isidro Museum, the Real Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, and the Cebada market.

Access & Transport

The barrio is best accessed by metro with line 5 stopping at La Latina and Puerta de Toledo. Bus is also a good option with stops on Calle de Bailén (western side), Calle de Toledo (eastern side) and Carrera de San Francisco (central).

Instructions & Recommendations

We recommend combining an exploration of the neighbourhood with a visit of the Real Basilica of Saint Francis the Great (reviewed separately), of the San Isidro Museum and a trip to the Cebada or El Rastro markets.

Meta review

The area is often featured in travel guides and online blogs as being one of the most interesting in the city and online reviews corroborate that. Visitors highlight the great vibe, multitude of tapas bars and the charming (mostly renovated) buildings and narrow streets.

Environmental & Social

Urban environment with hardly any green spaces. The flow of tourism is increasingly having a negative impact on the community with a marked increase in rentals and over-commercialization

Conclusion

The Barrio La Latina is a must-visit area in Madrid, it is easy to cover walking and even though there is no A-list attraction located there, it has a fantastic mix or architectural and cultural attractions, shops and bars/restaurants in a narrow footprint. A good place to discover during the day and go back to in the evening!

Key positive

Lively atmosphere with plenty of dining out options

Very pleasant streets to meander in with many photo opportunities

Key negative

Getting increasingly commercialized / touristy

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightOk

Pricing
Free

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