From a Roman colony to the host of the 1992 Olympics, the proud capital of Catalonia is one of Europe’s most dynamic metropolises.
As millions of tourists flood the Spanish city known for charm and authenticity, locals say they are drowning.
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A motorcycle tour of the city’s sights makes visitors feel more like 1950s screen stars than camera-toting tourists.
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Nightlife in the Spanish capital is the stuff of legend – this city really knows how to live, and drink.
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Follow Rafael Estefania through Madrid as he uncovers a Tobacco factory turned artist hideaway, sings along at a piano bar and watches the sunset from a little-known public terrace.
Tapas are a dish meant to foster conversation, and in no place does the quintessential Spanish cuisine make more of a buzz than in the capital of Catalonia.
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