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Evening

Golden Hour at La Tabacalera

Start your evening at the city’s most vibrant alternative art space, catching the last warm light before the neighborhood comes alive.

Best time: 17:30About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:00

    Mercado de San Fernando

    Grab a quick bite or drink at the lively Mercado de San Fernando. The wide range of food and drink options lets you find something to taste while the light is still good.

  2. 17:30

    La Tabacalera

    Walk to La Tabacalera. Arrive just as the golden light hits the old tobacco factory’s outdoor terrace. It is a huge alternative art space driven by the diverse locals of Lavapies, and the terrace offers a nice view of the day ending.

  3. 18:30

    Café Ziryab Tablao Flamenco

    Head to Café Ziryab Tablao Flamenco for an intimate evening of live flamenco. The daily shows start at 21:30, featuring first line artists in a cozy setting with nice drinks and tapas.

Local tip

Check the website for La Tabacalera's current situation, as it is hoped that the closure is temporary and that it will return in a reduced form after works.

Check before you go

  • Mercado de San Fernando closes at 18:00, so arrive early in the golden hour.
  • Café Ziryab Tablao Flamenco shows start at 21:30; plan to arrive a few minutes before then.
  • La Tabacalera is currently closed in 2024; verify if it is open before visiting.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Madrid (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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