Madrid has no shortage of things to do, but the area around the Spanish capital is full of places to explore, too.

Malasaña is Madrid’s most bohemian neighborhood, and it has tons to offer by day or night, full of lively bars, casual restaurants, and vintage clothing stores.

Madrid is without a doubt one of Europe’s footballing capitals. The city’s name is synonymous with that of the world’s most successful club, Real Madrid, but it is also home to a variety of clubs both large and small with passionate support and noble histories of their own. Here, you will find a guide to the three first-division clubs within the city limits, each with a unique culture woven into the fabric of the city.

Vermouth is a way of life in Madrid, and you will often see locals having one or two with some tapas for dinner or getting started earlier on a sunny afternoon. Here is a guide to some of the best places in the city to indulge in some crisp, housemade vermouth on tap.

Calle de la Cava Baja, in the heart of the historic barrio La Latina, is one of the oldest streets in Madrid and is well known as an excellent place to tapear––that is, go out for tapas. This traditional way of eating is a must while in Madrid, and there is no better place in the city to hop between bars sampling different small plates than this street.

Madrid is an art lover’s paradise, with an impressive array of museums with works by a wide range of Spanish and other European artists.