Close to Madrid, there´s a small towns known as Chinchon. The town is famous for it´s main square, Plaza Mayor in Spanish. The unique thing about Chinchon is the wooden balconies in the square. The restaurants on the ground floor also feature the particularity of tables and chairs literally in the earth...no paving as this was a former bullring.
Madrid to Chinchon by Bus:
It is easy to get from Madrid to Chinchon by bus. Buses leave each day of the week after every half an hour or hour from Conde de Casal metro stop. It takes only 45-minutes and drops you inside of Chinchon town.
What to do and see in Chinchon?
Chinchon is also a nice destination for pastry, liquor (anis), and food. The narrow stone-paved streets give a charming look and enable you to enjoy your visit to Chinchon.
You will also notice some saint medallion adorning some doors. Other curious sights include the Chinchon Clock tower, Chinchon traditional shops and artisan shops.
· Cafe de la Iberia:
It is one of the best home-style restaurants on plaza mayor you will taste dishes like a succulent roast lamb served by friendly staff who will give you tips about the city.
· Fiesta en Chinchon:
There is a festival is held in the middle of August in Chinchon. It attracts a lot of people, sometimes even the square hosts live transmissions of Opera while the city has festivities and gatherings of all sorts!
What & where to eat in Chinchon
Chinchon is full of beautiful, adorable and with beautiful restaurants in the main plaza. In addition, Chinchon is famous for traditional Spanish food. Another restaurant of note in Chinchon is Recua del Pelicano and while in Chincho do try anis or buy it as a sourvenier. Anis is the flavored liquor that is famously produced in Chinchon for centuries. At any time and it is typical among locals to enjoy anis in a small glass of while sitting in Plaza Mayor and contemplating Spanish life.
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IMAGE CREDITS:
Cover Image: madrid-experience.com
Madrid to Chincho by bus: sitiosdeespana.com
Cafe de la Iberia: verpueblos.com
Fiesta in Chinchon: lagraja.com
What and where to eat in Chinchon: restaurantguru.com
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