Madrid is a city which differs from other regions in Spain, because it has maintained over the years, its culinary traditions, whose are representative from the initial population when Philip II established the capital in the fifteenth century.
However, Madrid has received among its history, an extensive gastronomic influence of other continents and countries. For example, a main ingredient of the Mediterranean cuisine is the tomato, which it is characterized by being of American origin and was first cultivated by the first aboriginal civilizations located in the south of the continent.
It was not until the fifteenth century that Christopher Columbus when arriving to America; he met various vegetables and gastronomical preparations, which today are representative of the Madrid and Spanish cuisine in general. This culinary exchange has meant that today, one of the main attractions of this city are its delicious dishes and its famous restaurants.
Culinary experiences in Madrid
Annually takes place in Madrid, a gastronomic celebration called “Gastrofestival” that brings together more than 400 restaurants and beverage outlets that offer to visitors and local citizens, more than 300 culinary experiences and activities to celebrate the art of cooking in its entire splendor. It’s a tribute to Spanish gastronomy which is characterized by their contrasts between vegetables, wine and red meat. Visit Madrid is an unforgettable sensory experience; where architectural, historical and gastronomical is complemented to provide a cozy and warm environment.
With the help of Iberinbound, an incoming travel agency specialized in travels thought Spain and Portugal; you can visit the best food markets and restaurants in Madrid as the “San Miguel” souk located in the hearth of the city. You can have a gastronomic advisory service of the best dishes from experts in kitchen and wine in the town.
Iberinbound in their touristic services has available wine and gastronomy tours where the idea is to satisfy the taste buds of his assistants with flavors and drinks that only Madrid can offer.