Salamanca neighbourhood & Golden Mile, Madrid
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Salamanca neighbourhood, Calle de Alcalá - by Luis García (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Description
Salamanca is one of Madrid's wealthiest and expensive districts; its name comes from the Marquis of Salamanca who was involved in the widening of the city past the old defensive walls in 1860. Highlights include the Paseo de la Castellana (acting as its western perimeter), the Arab House, the National Archaeological Museum and the Plaza de Toros Las Ventas. The capital's high-end shopping area nicknamed the Golden Mile is located there and is generally understood to capture the streets concentrated around Calle de Serrano, Calle Claudio Coello and Calle José Ortega y Gasset.
Access & Transport
The neighbourhood is located directly to the northeast of the historical centre (el Centro) and to the north of Retiro Park. The Serrano (4), Velázquez (4) and Goya metro stations (2, 4) provide a good access to the southern side of the district, Lista (4) to the eastern side, and Nuñez De Balboa (5, 9) to the northern one.
Instructions & Recommendations
If you intend to shop, note that most stores open around 10h30/11h00 and close at 19h00/20h00 This activity is well combined with a visit of the National Archaeological Museum, the Plaza de Toros Las Ventas, or the Palacio de Cibeles & Puerta de Alcalá.
Environmental & Social
Urban environment with hardly any green space. Socially neutral
Conclusion
The neighbourhood is worth discovering for those who enjoy exploring cities and with an inclination to enter shops. For tourists whose primary objective is to see the main sights and museums, we would only recommend spending some time there if you have at least 3 days in the city - unlike some of Paris and London high-end districts, it is not really a "destination neighbourhood".
Key positive
Good for luxury fashion shopping
Safe, central and easy to get to by public transport
Key negative
Most shops are expensive
Nothing really impressive to see besides the Plaza de Toros
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but little to interest kids there. Accessible.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo