F E AT U RE SEE MADRID IN STYLE Experience the culture, witness the sights, enjoy the food. Your guide to what to do, see and eat in Madrid, by FIDI Affiliates SITs Ines Tabuenca: Expats, business travellers and tourists should not miss: A squid sandwich at Plaza Mayor; eating churros with chocolate at San Gines (near Plaza Mayor); dine at any of the Michelin-starred restaurants; a pleasant and relaxing walk at Parque del Retiro; a visit to the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia museums. Or any of the Broadway musical performances at Madrids theatres. CHRISTIAN MOERICKE, DIRECTORAT TRANSPORTES FLUITERS Fluiters crew members prepare to pack FEDERICO MONTILLA, SOUTHERN EUROPE AND LATIN AMERICAN DIRECTOR FOR SANTA FE RELOCATION SERVICES base has allowed it to create functional and comfortable work areas with industry-leading levels of security, logistics and technology, which will allow us to face the exciting future ahead, says Tabuenca. Whatever the challenges of working as an international mover in Madrid, FIDI Affiliates think the market in the city is well placed for expansion and see a bright future ahead. BE POSITIVE OR GO HOME! Transportes Fluitiers Moericke says: The truth is that many of our competitors no longer exist. We have started to become a service provider with multiple services as this is the only way to survive you cannot survive just by doing international moves. He adds: What makes me positive is the people [of Madrid]. I strongly believe that the people and Spain will continue to grow. Besides, if you run a company you must be positive, otherwise you had better go home! Over at Santa Fe, Federico Montilla says he is already witnessing improvements with the digitalisation of Santa Fe outside the Gate of Europe towers in Madrid Christian Moericke, of Transportes Fluiters, said: As a Real Madrid fan, I recommend a visit to the stadium where you get to see everything thats interesting. There is also a beautiful restaurant called Puerta 57, which serves excellent food. There are small cities around Madrid such as Toledo, Segovia and Avila which you can visit, too. DLF Internationals Cristina Mesonerosaid: If I could spend only one day in Madrid, I would visit the Prado Museum to see the Goya paintings. At midday, go for a walk to the Plaza Mayor and eat the popular bocadillo de calamares (squid sandwich). After that, I would have a coffee in the famous Caf Oriente just opposite the Royal Palace. In the afternoon, go to watch a bullfight in Las Ventas Bullring during the San Isidro festival in May, then eat some tapas in the Las Letras area near the Prado Museum. Hasenkamp Spains Alberto Galasso said: Madrid is a vibrant city with spectacular nightlife. No visitor to Madrid can miss the Prado Museum or the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Just strolling through the Madrid of the Austrias and enjoying a typical local stew in the Lhardy restaurant is a real pleasure for the senses. At Santa Fe Relocation Services Spain, Federico Montilla says: I particularly love the parks and gardens. Retiro Park and Casa de Campo is unique for walking. But if it is one of our few rainy days, Madrid has essential alternatives such as the Casa Museo Sorolla that shows the unique light of this country. Try a romantic dinner in the surroundings of the Plaza Mayor with the Meson del Champinon or the Tortilla de Patatas, where you can still see some historical character in the surroundings. 86 FF290 pp78-89 City on the Move.indd 86 WWW. F I D I . OR G 13/03/2019 12:55