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If you're thinking of visiting Spain to sample some authentic and delicious cuisine, consider booking into Madrid hotels for your break. The Spanish capital is as well known for its exquisite art and architecture as it is for its wonderful tapas and you're sure to discover this if you plan a break in the city. After settling into your hotel accommodation you might like to set about exploring your surroundings and find a bite to eat. And you're likely to discover eateries are in vast supply in this bustling city. Madrid has its own tapas culture that you're likely to discover as soon as you place an order in one of the many bars. When you pay for a drink, the majority of restaurants will give you a titbit called a tapa. This could be anything from a few olives to a sandwich and you'll find the more drinks you buy, the more tapas you receive. The custom may seem overly generous but it can save you money if you like what you sample. It's wise to visit a few different tapas bars to figure out which produces the food you most like. Common tapas in Madrid include Tortilla de patata - potato omelette that can be served with cheese, onions or ham and sometimes on bread - as well as Jamon, a cured Spanish ham often dished up with olive oil, bread or tomatoes. Other typical tapas comprise of salchicha (sausages) in different varieties often sliced and served on pieces of baguette with a cocktail stick through the centre, while Revuelto - which translates literally to stirred - is also common and consists of fried eggs, bacon and potatoes mixed together. Once you've munched your way through the delicious nibbles, you might like to explore the city's many attractions, such as the stunning Royal Palace, which was built in 1734, and the famous Golden Triangle consisting of the three galleries of Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornomisza where you can see - among other things - many of Picasso's works. Be sure to wander through the city centre's Puerta del Sol main square too, where you can catch sight of landmarks such as a statue of King Carlos III and El Oso y El Madrono - a 20-tonne sculpture of a bear eating fruit from a Madrono tree. After all that walking you're likely to have built up an appetite so call in at some of the tapas bars on the way back to your accommodation for another authentic taste of Spain. Why not take advantage of some of the Madrid hotels available for breaks in the city this year? There is all kinds of hotel accommodation on offer, whether you plan to stay at trendy boutiques, cosy B&Bs or luxury hotels.
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