Madrid loves to be the centre of attention. A centre for culinary experimentation and revolution. A centre for business in the Spanish-speaking world. And even the literal centre of Spain – geographically speaking. With its diverse barrios, laundry list of art museums, elegant parks, and legendary nightlife, it’s no wonder Madrid is centre stage.
Apart from the namesake railway station that Atocha is famous for, this area of Madrid is a cool, eclectic, and somewhat underrated neighbourhood in the city. This Spanish barrio is buzzing with fascinating museums, trendy sidewalk cafes, and plenty of traditional Spanish restaurants.
There’s no such thing as a boring Tuesday night in Chueca. This super central Madrid neighbourhood is known for its excellent shopping and fun-loving atmosphere. It’s the heart of gay culture in Madrid with lots of bars, drag shows, and one of Europe’s largest pride parades each year.
Chueca was an obvious choice for Bob in Madrid, being extremely central, home to one of Europe’s biggest pride parades, and an overall hip place to be year-round. You’ll find plenty of small shops, restaurants, cafes, and everyday amenities in addition to a vibrant nightlife.