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For our full route map visit www.ryanair.com TEXT BY OWAIN THOMAS Ryanair Two-Minute Guides SPAIN NUMBER CRUNCHER The year Castilian was declared the formal language of Spain. 1714 Barcelona STAY: THE PRAKTIK In the heart of a well-heeled residential district, away from tourist areas of the port and old town, this laid-back hotel (pictured) punches well above its two-star rating with a host of comfortable and super-stylish rooms starting from €50. 325 DIPUTACIO, TEL: +34 934 673115, WWW.PRAKTIKHOTELS.COM DRINK: LA TERRRAZZA This open-air club set into the side of Montjuïc has been throwing the best parties and attracting top international DJs since it opened 15 years ago. AVINGUDA MARQUES DE COMILLAS, PUEBLO ESPANOL, TEL: +34 687 969 825, WWW.LATERRRAZZA.COM HEAR: LUZ DE GAS This sultry, red live music hall has seen enough decent bands over the last decade to ensure that this month’s roster is top draw. While the Electric Light Orchestra and Simple Minds won’t be returning, they set the standard high. 246 MUNTANER, TEL: +34 932 097711, WWW.LUZDEGAS.COM BUY: NAVARRO Whether you’ve upset the hotel receptionist or have an important meeting with your future mother-in-law, this 24-hour fl orist in L’Eixample could help save the day/night. Just steer clear of the chrysanthemums as they’re used for funerals in Spain. 320 VALENCIA, TEL: +34 625 153 666, WWW.FLORESNAVARRO.COM FLY TO BARCELONA (EL PRAT, GIRONA AND REUS) FROM 69 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING FEZ Madrid EAT: HAKKASAN Found in the north of the city, this smart, refi ned restaurant (pictured) specialises in Asian fusion (the best of Chinese and Japanese) cuisine. Decorated by Luis Galliussi and boasting spectacular views from its summer terrace, it is the perfect place to take clients or the one you love. CALLE DE LA ESTAFETA, 2 PLAZA NUEVA DE LA MORALEJA, TEL: +34 916 508480, WWW.HAKKASAN.ES DRINK: REALCAFE BERNABEU Have a coffee and a croissant overlooking the hallowed home turf of Real Madrid at this pitch-side cafeteria. With the season about to kick off you might see a few of the players milling around, too. ESTADIO SANTIAGO BERNABEU, 30 PUERTA, TEL: +34 914 583667, WWW.REALCAFEBERNABEU.ES DANCE: COSTELLO CLUB This café and late-night music venue is fast becoming a regular haunt for Madrid’s notoriously nocturnal locals. Head down early for a €5 mojito in the Golden Lounge or late for a gig in the cavernous club. 10 CALLE CABALLERO DE GRACIA, WWW.COSTELLOCLUB.COM STAY: HOTEL PUERTA AMERICA Each mind-blowing fl oor is individually designed by a top architect (including Zaha Hadid and Norman Forster) and every one of them is out of this world. 41 AVENIDA DE AMERICA, TEL: +34 917 445400, WWW.HOTELES-SILKEN.COM FLY TO MADRID FROM 38 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING BARI, JEREZ AND LANZAROTE Reus EAT: VIENA Part of a successful chain of Alpinethemed eateries that have been around for nearly half a century, this branch (pictured) is one of the fi rst and the most atmospheric. Try a famous Jamon Serrano fl auta, or grab a croissant if you’re passing. 4 PLACA DE PRIM, WWW.VIENA.ES DRINK: CELLER DEL PADRI This is a well-established restaurant in the centre of town where you’ll fi nd an abundance of fi ne Catalonian and international wines and regional specialities. Menu highlights include fl ambéed sea snails, and baked cod with roasted red peppers and aubergines. 35 CALLE ROGER DE BELFORT, TEL: +34 977 331599, WWW.CELLERDELPADRI.COM DANCE: L’ABSENTA It may be small and it may be grungy, but this place is always welcoming and packed to the brim with a loyal crowd of music lovers. Local artists and DJs play their own selection most nights until late. CARRER D’ALEUS, WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ABSENTAREUS STAY: QUALITY HOTEL REUS If you look past this hotel’s rather cynical ploy to top your internet search results, you’ll fi nd a good selection of smart, clean and comfortable rooms that will leave you with enough change to go and do what the Catalans do best: eat, drink and party. 129 CARRETERA SALOU, TEL: +34 977 752146, WWW.QUALITYREUS.COM FLY TO REUS (BARCELONA) FROM 28 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING KNOCK CURRENCY EURO POPULATION 46 MILLION LANGUAGE SPANISH Un café con leche A COFFEE WITH MILK Me pone de mala leche IT REALLY ANNOYS ME Say this… not this. RYANAIRMAGAZINE 117
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