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No Borders

An alternative guide to Madrid

Index

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By Nikki Simmons

Introduction Pg. 3 Transport Pg. 4

By Anne Stone

Language Pg. 7 Customs Pg. 9

By Naomi Whittaker

By Marianna Krause

Museums Pg.12 Food Pg. 20

By Reema Joshi + Sharon Nahal

By Esha Chaman

By Esha Chaman + Anne Stone

Markets Pg. 25

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Entertainment Pg. 30
By Jessica Martin

Nightlife Pg. 34

By Adam Termote

By Sofiane Ziad

Street Art Pg. 38 Fashion Pg. 43

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By Naomi Whittaker

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By Jean Sellar

Green Spaces Pg. 48 Sport Pg. 56

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By David Josephs

By David Josephs

CTR Team Pg. 59

Hola! Welcome to the city of Madrid.


In this guide you will find tips and advice on a range of interesting things to do and see in Madrid, including where to eat, shop, party and explore. Madrid is a very lively city that has something for everyone to enjoy. It is said that the Spanish consider the most beautiful thing in their country to be their 'solidarity', and indeed the Madrileo live up to this in every sense. And don't be afraid to practice your spanish with the locals. Madrid is a large city made up of a number of barrios or zones, so it almost feels like lots of smaller towns clustered together as the different areas all have their own distinctive character. It's a place where there is so much to see and do that it is impossible to run out of things to explore and discover.

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2. Transport
Madrids numerous attractions are spread out a little far across the map to travel everywhere on foot, and so to make the most of your time in the city its a good idea to get to know the various modes of transportation available. The most common way to get around is the Metro; however buses do also run, notably after 1:30am when the Metro closes. Alternatively, taxis are fairly reasonably priced, however it is sensible to take them from a central area like Sol.

Train
The most economical way for tourists to get around is to buy the 10 Trip MetroBus Ticket. It costs 12.20E and is usable in Metro Zone A and the EMT buses, except Plaza de Colon- Airport route. However, if you only need to make a few journeys, a single metro ticket in Zone A costs 1.50- 2E Pass the ticket through the turnstile on entering the station to validate the journey. The metro runs every day from 6am 1:30am *Except Pitus station in Line 7 and the section between Puerta de Arganda and Arganda del Rey stations in Line 9 which have restricted opening times. Tickets are available at ticket booths or using the automatic machines at any of the Metro network stations (Metro Zona A, MetroSur, MetroNorte, MetroEste and TFM) EMT ticket booths. Official tobacco shops and newsstands in the municipality of Madrid.

You can also choose to buy a Tourist Travel Pass if you would like to take more than 10 trips in one day or are planning on using the metro very frequently. The fares from February 1st. 2013 are as follows:

Madrid by bus:
Main Madrid Bus Stations Estacin Sur Menendez lvaro Tel: 914 684 200 (customer service from 06:30-00:00) Metro stop: Menendez lvaro (circular line 6) Metropolitan-area trains: Menendez lvaro buses 113-141-8 Avenida de Amrica Transfer Station Tel: 902 302 010 Metro stop: Avenida de Amrica Empresa Ruiz Station Tel: 914 680 850 Metro stop: Atocha La Sepulveda Station Tel: 915 304 800 Metro stop: Principe Po There is also night bus service: Nocturno Madrid EMT El Bho (The Owl). Click this link to find the routes and schedules of thedifferent networks of night buses: Bhos urbanos (EMT), Metrobhos and Bhos Interurbanos http://ecomovilidad.net/madrid/situacion-autobuses-nocturnos-madrid [map of bus lines] http://www.madrid.es/UnidadesDescentralizadas/UDCMedios/noticias/2009/05Mayo/18Lunes/NotasdePrensa/Buhos/ ficheros/EMT%20Noct7aMy09s3%20remarcado.pdf

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Click the link for more information on transport in Madrid: http://www.ctm-madrid.es/servlet/IdiomaServlet?xh_IDIOMA=2

Estoy Perdida (I'm Lost)


iso! Perum se Me!)
(Exc
POLICA

Como te pudeo
(How can I help

you?)

ayudar?

POLICA

Mapa

El parque? Ah, si, necesita cojer el metro.

POLICA
Como se llega Estoy perdida. a Retiro? iro?)
(I'm lost. How do you get to Ret

(The park? Oh, yes, you need to take the metro.)

POLICA

obus? Puedo cojer el aut ?) (Can I take the bus

el metro es mas (Well, the rapido. metro is much fa ster.)

Bueno,

sa ea do r la ln e coje Retiro. , u q s Tiene llegar a take line 2 to


tiro.) have (You get to Re to

METRO

POLICA

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(You're w

o? el metr e esta the metro?) d n o d Y here is


(And, w

(There.)

Alli.

POLICA

s! Gracia you!)
(Thank

! Denada lcome!)
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Common Phrases
Oye! Hey, oi Vale Ok Claro Used similarly to Vale. Used a lot to show you understand or agree with what someone is saying, or to show that you are listening. Literally translates as clear A ver lets see. (Use when you are thinking, deciding or looking for something) Venga! Come on! (You can also use Anda when you want someone to hurry up with something) Venga va! Youre on! Date prisa! Hurry yourself up! No pasa nada no problem, no big deal Dios mio/Por Dios Oh my god/ For gods sake Y Qu? So what? Pibe Guy Vaya Haha, or oh dear. Used as an emotional expression Sin duda/No cabe duda No doubt, without a doubt

3. Language

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El lenguaje de las calles If youre feeling brave, why not use some more advanced words? If you really want to communicate in more depth and make friends, then you need to know more phrases than the ones you learn in textbooks or language dictionaries. Learn how to talk like a proper Madrileo (Madridian), and try some slang! NB: For words with o/a after them, the o ending refers to boys (or masculine objects), and ending the word in a turns it into a word to describe or talk to girls (or about feminine objects).

Arguing and getting feroz (fierce)


Vete a la porra! Go away, bug off Qu mandn/a This describes a bossy person, it means how bossy! Ni hablar, ni de broma/coa Both mean No way!, as in you dont want to do something, or dont like something. The last one means "no even joking" Me da igual I dont care, its all the same to me Bobo A tamer version of idiot Pesado/a Someone who is a pain, a party pooper or a bore Petardo/a A jerk or bore Era un decir It was just a saying/manner of speaking. This is a good way of getting out of trouble if you accidently say something offensive Qu Peligro! Uh oh, oh dear Para Ya! Stop it! Basta Ya! Enough already! (You can also use Anda Ya), which means come on already Qu dices! Are you joking? Use No me digas when someone is saying something shocking or unfortunate, it translates as dont tell me that!

Signs of affection
Qu pasa/ A qu andas? Whats up? (Very informal!) Nena Babe, Darling (for female friends) Tio/a A affectionate term, similar to babe or mate Tronco Dude Cachas Describes a hunky guy Hermosa, Guapa Pretty (Tener) un lio/rollo To have a fling or affair Me molas Im hung up on you, or fancy you Le molo He/she is a bit hung up on me (Ella) es una buena ta She is a pretty ok girl (El) es un buen to He is a pretty ok guy El/ella est (muy) bueno/a he/she is hot

Shopping
(es/est) Chulo/a A cute or cool object. Watch out because if you use it about a person, it means a smug, someone that feels hes really cool, and in some contexts, it means a pimp! Un Chollo A good deal Me encanta I love it Eso es un robo! That is a rip off! Es una ganga Its a bargain

Eating

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Tengo un hambre de lobo Im as hungry as a wolf Oiga! A way of calling waiters over

Out at Night
Una Copa A cup, glass (you will hear it a lot when club promoters offer you free drinks when you pay for entry to a club!) Asombroso Amazing Quiero salir de juerga I want to go out clubbing Borracho/a, (estar) pedo - Drunk

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