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One of the most romantic cities in the world is the city of Madrid.  Just walking through the narrow streets and the incredible architecture is a romantic way to spend the evening, however what can be as fun as a night out with a bit of dinner, and then a bit of dancing.  Madrid is the capital city of Spain, and as such offers a wide variety of cuisine that will be suitable for even the most discerning of palates.  This is a city that caters to visitors, from the cafes and the restaurants, to the fine service offered in one of the many hotels.  To find accommodations in the city, look here, and then let your journey begin.

I was traveling with a friend who happens to be a strict vegetarian.  For many years it was very difficult for the two of us to agree on a restaurant, but in Madrid his choices were just about limitless.  We found many options, from those that were inexpensive and quaint, to those that were a bit more extravagant and expensive.  We were told that unless we had quite a bit of money to spend, our best bet would be to stay off of the plaza and look along the side streets, which we did.  We found ourselves wandering along the Cava Baja, and here is where it all opened up, our world as our oyster, for we found a wealth of tapas bars.  This is the perfect way to dine, for two people of varied tastes, as the small plates gave us the chance to sample a variety of the dishes and the flavors of Spain.

We asked our waiter for his suggestion on places to go dancing, and he directed us to the Palacio Gaviria.  He said that on the weekends it becomes filled with people dancing to the trendy pop beats, but as it was the middle of the week we would be in for some Salsa dancing.  I mentioned much to my friend’s embarrassment, that he really did not know how to dance, but the waiter stated that that was no problem as if we got there soon, the dance classes would still be in session.  So off we headed, but I do think my friend was a little apprehensive at the thought of taking an unexpected dance class.  He had nothing to worry about however, and the night of dinner and dancing was a great success and a perfect way to spend our first night in Madrid.