Fantastic penthouse on Castello Street, Recoletos, Salamanca

The Salamanca district is one of the 21 districts that make up the municipality of Madrid. Commissioned by José de Salamanca y Mayol, Marquis of Salamanca, a native of Málaga, in the late 19th century, it is an exclusive neighborhood where the country’s most luxurious brands coexist with impressive mansions, dreamlike buildings, embassies, and all kinds of services traditionally intended to delight the aristocracy and leading figures from every corner of the world. Its streets showcase the latest top-tier fashion trends in striking boutiques that bring together the most exclusive names: Loewe, Prada, Valentino, Miu Miu, and Cartier, among others, are located along the carefully maintained avenues of the so-called Golden Mile. This exclusive fashion promenade is also an ideal place to satisfy the most discerning palates. Here are some of the city’s most notable venues, offering the chance to sample creations by some of the most renowned chefs in Spain. Luxury and glamour in dining at their purest coexist in this area with traditional eateries—places where you can enjoy Madrid’s finest tapas. Also noteworthy are the gourmet food shops where you can admire and buy all kinds of premium products, such as the Mercado de la Paz or the exclusive Vázquez fruit shop on Ayala Street. A luxury for all the senses.