All this you see: Vallecas
The answer: in a more than positive way. The neighborhood diversity of Vallecas (with a census of 800,000 people) has made this a richer place, since has managed to embrace the richness of being a multicultural neighborhood without losing the essence of its origins and raising a pride that new and old show off. For this reason, it is not difficult to drink a tap vermouth listening to flamenco and end up dancing in a Latin bar after having eaten in an Arab restaurant, because if something characterizes Vallecas it is the fraternity between its neighbors, cultivated for years with a important activity in associations and social centers. So much so that, if you get lost, you can end up soaked in the naval battle organized by the seafaring brotherhood. Yes, the only inland seafaring brotherhood.
Illustrious neighbors such as Poli Díaz, Los Chichos, Fortu, by Howitzer , Father Llanos, Pablo Iglesias and Cristina Pedroche, institutions such as Rayo Vallecano and films such as those of eloy of the church They have taken it upon themselves to draw in everyone's head an image of what is one of the best known districts in Spain . And everything you imagine is true, but It is much more cool to live it than to be told about it. Therefore, when you feel like doing it, these are our recommendations:
WINDS
A piece of Ibiza in the heart of Vallecas. Its artificial grass, its tattooed waiters who kiss you when you enter, its piped music with an overdose of Kenny G-style saxes and its wonderful terrace (outdoors in summer, covered in winter) make the Vientos a perfect place to spend a night of beers and burgers , which you can extend until three in the morning. For the entire family.
FERNANDO HOUSE
The our father of Vallecano bars. You can distinguish this authentic landmark opened in 1936 in the middle of Albufera Avenue by its Mirinda soft drink poster at the door. Know that if you go in and ask about his history, any good parishioner would have to send you out for some gildas and a siphon vermouth before continuing to speak. Living history.
JOY BAR
If you get nostalgic with the songs of Jero from Los Chichos, Nothing better than taking a walk around your neighborhood. On San Diego Avenue you will find the Alegría and you will see that there is no better marketing than cook basin-style zarajos that make you cry with... joy. There is no bar that better represents the most traditional Vallecas, a working-class neighborhood proud to be.
'Chilling out' in Vallecas
BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
You who are very fond of breakfast, photograph it and post it on Instagram, you must go through the Bella Luz and leave the calorie calculator at home to get behind freshly made batons accompanied by good coffee in an environment that transports you to the Post-transition Spain. There are no missing bow ties, jacket suits, family treatment and a pleasant atmosphere. If you have a few euros left over, also buy a lottery ticket, because it is the typical bar where they then walk out the door with champagne. What else do you want?
THE COTOS - THE EAGLES
Blessed is the day when two bars came together to create the Los Cotos - Las Águilas empire. A Andalusian with a very good hand for fried foods and a man from Madrid who knows that by inviting good grilled meat he bonds more easily and better, they decided to unite and open an establishment with one of the largest terraces that I remember seeing. Serrano quality at a Vallecano price.
HEBE
The temple of urban rock leads in the neighborhood for 30 years: There have already been many artists who have passed through there and continue to pass by every night. after every concert , dance floor with hits from yesterday and today until six in the morning.
Total Sinister giving it all in the Hebe
HEIDI
We have already said that this is a multicultural neighborhood, with all its consequences. That is why it is not uncommon for the Puente de Vallecas food market to have a lot of small latin food kiosks , among which Heidi's stands out. This Bolivian tanned in a thousand battles has a excellent hand for ceviche, that we can try at a ridiculous price as long as someone does not come and take it to a haute cuisine restaurant.
OUHUA
One of the few authentic Chinese restaurants from Madrid is on Tomás García street. If you sneak in you will realize that it is full of natives, that Nobody speaks in Spanish and that the decor is hideous. Yes indeed, eat like an emperor on holiday at a very affordable price dishes as genuine as jellyfish salad, strips of eel , blood of intestines, lamb with leek or jie cai rice Delicate.
VALLEKAOS
On Vallecas boulevard there is a statue of Ángeles Rodríguez, "rock granny" , making the horns. She, who became fond of music while taking care of her grandchildren, could be seen in the front row of AC/DC concerts. She was the true intergenerational leader of Vallecano heavy rock, which has given bands like Howitzer, Mole or Wall, and Vallekaos is perhaps the club that best preserves this essence. There are fewer and fewer hairs left, but the ones that remain are just as long. Live.
The rocker grandmother, a symbol in Vallecas
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