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Tapas route 5 min from Sol: the 12 essential stops.
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Gastronomy·8 min read

Tapas route 5 min from Sol: the 12 essential stops.

From Cava Baja to San Miguel Market, a walking tour through the taverns and bars that best tell the story of traditional Madrid.

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