{"id":35580,"date":"2026-10-29T17:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/?p=35580"},"modified":"2026-10-29T17:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:27:46","slug":"madrid-hidden-gems-local-spots-valeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/en\/madrid-hidden-gems-local-spots-valeria\/","title":{"rendered":"All Day, All Night: Madrid \u2013 Hidden Gems &amp; Local Spots by vaLium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Guided by a true house spirit packed with genres and subtle details, stretching from minimal to nu-jazz and trip-hop, through psychedelic textures, slow tempos, and radio-laced vocals, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/valium?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=artist\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/valium?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=artist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valeria<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s (aka <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/valium?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=artist\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/valium?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=artist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vaLium<\/a><\/strong>) sets wonder on an innate curiosity. It\u2019s this patchwork of sounds that shapes her signature style: dizzying, sensual, and deeply addictive. You\u2019ll find that same energy running through Margarita Electr\u00f3nica, the party she spearheads in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Down below, she shares her personal love letter and secret compass through the city. And if you&#8217;re feeling the curious itch, here&#8217;s one of her recent live sets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Valium x Espora  \/  Cap 3. bloom &amp; thrive\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8Y8W-54dpfs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Handing over to Valeria: <\/strong><br><br>This is my personal love letter to Madrid. Here you will find my go-to routines and the comfort spots I love to visit, whether solo or in good company. It is also an appeal to preserve a threatened identity\u2014the Madrid that took me in, stimulated me, shook me up, and held me tight since the autumn of 2013: a city made for wandering with no set destination, scoping out street-level spots along the way. <br><br>A city where you have profound conversations in the back of a taxi, where you always can (and must) pull up an extra chair on the terrace for someone you haven&#8217;t met yet, but who hit it off with your friend. A city made for flexibility, warm plazas, and green parks that are both numerous and generous if you just know how to let go. <br><br>I stand up for Bicimad and always carrying cash\u2014to slow down the aggression of cars and quietly support local mom-and-pop shops. I\u2019m listing a few places, but rather than treating them as trendy hotspots or must-sees, think of them as an attitude: abundance, generosity, and a curious eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jose-alfredo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/josealfredobar.com\/\"><strong>Jos\u00e9 Alfredo<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124551\/JOSEALFREDO-BARRA-e1793270763325.jpg\" alt=\"Josealfredo Bar Madrid\" class=\"wp-image-35604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124551\/JOSEALFREDO-BARRA-e1793270763325.jpg 960w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124551\/JOSEALFREDO-BARRA-e1793270763325-360x208.jpg 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124551\/JOSEALFREDO-BARRA-e1793270763325-680x392.jpg 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124551\/JOSEALFREDO-BARRA-e1793270763325-380x219.jpg 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124551\/JOSEALFREDO-BARRA-e1793270763325-800x462.jpg 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124551\/JOSEALFREDO-BARRA-e1793270763325-500x289.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An open secret for over 20 years. This cocktail bar is the ideal spot for a date, dropping by on a whim, or kicking off a night out. The location is so central it might make you wary, yet it serves the best drinks at the most honest prices I know. Go alone, and you\u2019ll find incredible conversations; go accompanied, and you won&#8217;t want to leave\u2014the atmosphere inside is unmatched. <br><br>If you&#8217;re lucky enough to catch it half-empty, take advantage of the quiet to let the bartenders guide you: everything is superb, from the time-honoured classics to house originals like the \u2018Beso\u2019 with passion fruit foam, created by my friend Sabina. There\u2019s another with smoked mezcal\/tequila and chipotle that is pure perfection\u2026 <br><br>Just across the street you\u2019ll find Jota Batela, a wonderful and equally authentic Basque restaurant with a private dining room and a massive table downstairs. And on a nostalgic note, right next door to Jose, Ni-Hao recently closed due to skyrocketing rent; it was one of the most legendary Chinese spots for big group dinners, where we held countless chaotic birthday parties. They had our photos pinned up on the walls and the patience of saints.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Rq1UFQzv1vSVPQ5y6\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Rq1UFQzv1vSVPQ5y6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdCocktail Bar (C\/ Silva 22)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mercado-de-mostenses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mercado De Mostenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"Mercado Mostenses Madrid\" class=\"wp-image-35606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-360x212.jpg 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-680x401.jpg 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-380x224.jpg 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-800x472.jpg 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-1160x684.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126-500x295.jpg 500w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29124649\/MERCADO-MOSTENSES-1-e1793270824126.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Where you choose to spend your money in the centre of a city matters. In Madrid, there is no excuse to default to chains or fleeting fads when gems like this exist. Beyond the ground floor packed with fresh produce, the second floor is home to family-run restaurants serving daily set menus, along with South American bakeries and pastry shops\u2014primarily Peruvian and Ecuadorian, alongside several fusion spots.<br><br>Down in the basement: a cobbler, a locksmith, a florist, and every useful trade under the sun. It&#8217;s a vibrant, buzzing hive; depending on the hour, it can be overflowing, but there is always a stool for you. Sneaking away from the studio for a morning tamal or eating lunch on my own here is one of my greatest pleasures. If you spot me in a hoodie and headphones tucking into a ceviche, leave me be\u2014that&#8217;s exactly where I want to be.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZPGTgBQ9t283fGaz7\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZPGTgBQ9t283fGaz7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdMarket Square (Pl. de los Mostenses, 1)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"el-almacen-de-discos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elalmacendediscos\/?hl=es\"><strong>El Almac\u00e9n De Discos<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-1024x631.webp\" alt=\"almacen de discos\" class=\"wp-image-35608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-1024x631.webp 1024w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-360x222.webp 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-680x419.webp 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-380x234.webp 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-800x493.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-1160x715.webp 1160w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794-500x308.webp 500w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125030\/almacendediscos-e1793271047794.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With evening hours (5\u20139 PM) on weekdays and extended hours on Saturdays (1\u20139 PM), El <strong>Almac\u00e9n de Discos<\/strong> is a quiet beacon for fans of electronic music, reggae, and all kinds of rarities. You heard Ra\u00fal, aka Ripley B, this September at the Terra Moura festival playing a delightful morning trip-hop set, and I think that captures the vibe of the place perfectly. Non-intrusive, a wealth of knowledge, and fair prices.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/h4pN94dtEFwZ5kee8\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/h4pN94dtEFwZ5kee8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdRecord Shop (C\/ de las Minas, 13)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bistro-barcelo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bistrobarcelo\/\"><strong>Bistr\u00f3 Barcel\u00f3<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-1024x599.jpeg\" alt=\"Bistro Barcelo\" class=\"wp-image-35610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-1024x599.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-360x211.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-680x398.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-1536x899.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-380x222.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-800x468.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-1160x679.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960-500x293.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125129\/BISTRO-BARCELO-3-e1793271101960.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I get so excited just talking about this place! The chef behind this hidden gem is M\u00f3nica, a fantastic friend who came to get tooth gems with me four years ago\u2014hardworking and self-demanding like few others. Jes\u00fas, the founder, has an exquisite eye for French wines and complete faith in her\u2026 <br><br>Getting into the restaurant is an experience in itself: right at midday in Tribunal, just as the market stalls have pulled down their awnings, you step into Mercado Barcel\u00f3 as if it were reserved just for you. The tasting menu changes with the seasons, crafted from fresh produce sourced directly from neighbouring stalls, and the wine pairing (French, naturally) is a journey in its own right. With only five or six tables and a 30-guest limit, the service is an absolute delight.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Sx5hCBySBdzMYHuT9\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Sx5hCBySBdzMYHuT9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdRestaurant (Mercado municipal, C\/ Barcel\u00f3 6)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vinos-valientes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vinosvalientes\/\"><strong>Vinos Valientes<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"35612\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125527\/867127526_18423913366152358_8104959465503473215_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35612\" 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https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125527\/868222298_18423913351152358_4327066580330714789_n-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125527\/868222298_18423913351152358_4327066580330714789_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125527\/868222298_18423913351152358_4327066580330714789_n.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On my birthday, October 16th, Mario Glossy and Mar\u00eda Latina opened the new hotspot right in the heart of Barrio de las Letras, after years of recommendations where we were breaking the right crystal glasses in all the wrong places. Curious wines, delicate small plates, and exquisite music.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jZe9yPfcAzFco2599\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jZe9yPfcAzFco2599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdWine Bar (C\/ Huertas 52)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"core\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/venue\/core?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=artist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CORE<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"35615\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-1.png 640w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-1-380x506.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"35616\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-2.png 640w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125621\/CORE-X-LA-INTUICION-2-380x506.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just when we had lost all hope regarding what downtown Madrid&#8217;s clubs had to offer in terms of electronic music,<a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/venue\/core?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=artist\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/venue\/core?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=artist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>CORE<\/strong><\/a> opened last fall, bringing a breath of fresh air for clubbers and DJs alike. Great sound, a fantastic staff, a melomaniac and up-to-date booker, affordable tickets, and, above all, good working conditions and guaranteed dates for young collectives and promoters like La Intuici\u00f3n or El \u00c1tico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I lived in central Madrid for ten years (the absolute centre: Alonso Mart\u00ednez, San Bernardo, Chueca, Plaza Santa Ana) and, like so many young people, gentrification and shifting life priorities pushed us towards Madrid R\u00edo and, in my case, Carabanchel. At Kilometre Zero\u2014eternally dug up and under construction due to hand-picked public tenders and construction companies chummy with the PP\u2014you can still find my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ohmygemzz\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ohmygemzz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tooth gem studio<\/a><\/strong> and little gems like the ones mentioned above\u2026 But let&#8217;s branch out a bit.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Jo2rsQ4LiJysmxdr6\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Jo2rsQ4LiJysmxdr6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdClub (C\/ Tetu\u00e1n, 27)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"lamworld\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lamworld.s\/\"><strong>Lamworld<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125845\/LAMWORLD-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Lamworld\" class=\"wp-image-35619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125845\/LAMWORLD-1-1.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125845\/LAMWORLD-1-1-360x203.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125845\/LAMWORLD-1-1-680x383.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125845\/LAMWORLD-1-1-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125845\/LAMWORLD-1-1-380x214.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125845\/LAMWORLD-1-1-800x450.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who knew the Lam studio on Calle de Carretas, this is a radical shift. Nestled between Casa de Campo and Pr\u00edncipe P\u00edo lies the little bubble of San Pol de Mar (home to arguably the best grocery shops, markets, and, above all, neighbourhood community vibes?), and right along the riverbank sits the space featuring two main halls, private studios, and a photography area where we cook up Margarita Electr\u00f3nica and Materia y Permanencia, alongside all of Lam\u2019s furniture and design projects. <br><br>They have an incredible library dedicated to typography, music, and design history, as well as furniture and instrument prototypes. Reach out to them on Instagram or at <em>hello@lamworld.es<\/em> and, without overthinking it, stroll over there one afternoon.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/V67i1n9PgCriDGrKA\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/V67i1n9PgCriDGrKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdMultidisciplinary Creative Studio (C\/ de San Pol de Mar, 11)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"radio-relativa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/radiorelativa.eu\/\"><strong>Radio Relativa<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125924\/RADIO-RELATIVA-e1793271930366.png\" alt=\"Radio Relativa Madrid\" class=\"wp-image-35621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125924\/RADIO-RELATIVA-e1793271930366.png 935w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125924\/RADIO-RELATIVA-e1793271930366-360x160.png 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125924\/RADIO-RELATIVA-e1793271930366-680x302.png 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125924\/RADIO-RELATIVA-e1793271930366-380x169.png 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125924\/RADIO-RELATIVA-e1793271930366-800x355.png 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29125924\/RADIO-RELATIVA-e1793271930366-500x222.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-1024x525.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-1024x525.png 1024w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-360x185.png 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-680x349.png 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-1536x787.png 1536w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-380x195.png 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-800x410.png 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA-1160x595.png 1160w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130549\/can-u-imagiNe.-RELATIVA.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is so much to say about this nearly ten-year-old project. Beyond being the best online radio station\u2014where, as it turns out, all our friends have or have had a residency (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radiorelativa.eu\/resident\/can-u-imagi-ne\">can u imagiNe..?<\/a><\/strong> we just kicked off our second season)\u2014you can visit a wonderful space in Usera: a spacious warehouse with an isolated music booth and a coworking area, which is also home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/espacio_bruto\/\"><strong>Espacio Bruto<\/strong><\/a>, a large photo and production studio run by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/valle_es_valle_\/?hl=es\"><strong>Valle<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in Madrid, besides tuning into their daily programming, keep an eye out for the open-air events they fight so hard to put on, featuring concerts and live sets driven purely by love for the craft and Madrid&#8217;s tender, conscious music scene. I &lt;3 U!!!<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hWZ2giCwPvMVQkxC6\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hWZ2giCwPvMVQkxC6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdRadio + Photography Studio (C\/ Monederos 12, Bajo 4)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"casabanchel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/madridfilmoffice.com\/localizacion\/casabanchel\/\"><strong>CasaBanchel<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130015\/CASABANCHEL-e1793271655174.jpg\" alt=\"Casabanchel\" class=\"wp-image-35623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130015\/CASABANCHEL-e1793271655174.jpg 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130015\/CASABANCHEL-e1793271655174-360x218.jpg 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130015\/CASABANCHEL-e1793271655174-680x411.jpg 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130015\/CASABANCHEL-e1793271655174-380x230.jpg 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130015\/CASABANCHEL-e1793271655174-500x303.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In late September, we experienced a gorgeous Sunday sunset curated by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josephine_soundscapes\/\">Josephine Soundscapes<\/a><\/strong> (an essential gateway to all these plans\u2014go blindly to whatever she shares!), Campos de Marte: raw sensitivity spanning the full spectrum of live music and visuals. Casabanchel is a warehouse just a five-minute walk from my house, whose programming ranges from Mark Fisher documentaries to deep listening sessions and performance art. I feel so lucky every time I get to attend any event there.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DySVkjYQLjv1eae89\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DySVkjYQLjv1eae89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdArtistic residency + Creative space (C\/ Santiago Est\u00e9vez, 26)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"alimentacion-ming-zhu\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alimentacionmingzhu\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alimentacionmingzhu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alimentaci\u00f3n Ming-zhu<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130431\/ALIMENTACION-MING-ZHU-e1793271882396.png\" alt=\"alimentacion ming zhu Madrid\" class=\"wp-image-35626\" style=\"width:673px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130431\/ALIMENTACION-MING-ZHU-e1793271882396.png 583w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130431\/ALIMENTACION-MING-ZHU-e1793271882396-360x200.png 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130431\/ALIMENTACION-MING-ZHU-e1793271882396-380x211.png 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130431\/ALIMENTACION-MING-ZHU-e1793271882396-500x278.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best projects are hard to describe. Imagine a group of magical people researching brilliant projects and connecting through boundless care and warmth. Imagine a house\u2014two houses, gorgeous and hard to put into words\u2014that serve as a home, an artist residency, and a gathering point. <br><br>Imagine kicking off your shoes, eating tamales, heading downstairs to the club (yes, the club), climbing up to the rooftop terrace, watching the stars from a couch, running into someone you hadn&#8217;t seen in 11 years??\u2014yet you run into them right there and you know the timing is just perfect\u2014sliding open the kitchen door to hear Las Lindas Pobres live, Marta Echaves presenting Qu\u00edmicas Piedades\u2026 Every time they open their doors to us, it\u2019s a celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"vallekas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5Gog5gDhBPLbK7uB8\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5Gog5gDhBPLbK7uB8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vallekas<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-1024x596.jpg\" alt=\"Vallecas Madrid\" class=\"wp-image-35631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-360x210.jpg 360w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-680x396.jpg 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-1536x894.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-2048x1192.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-380x221.jpg 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-800x466.jpg 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-1160x675.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/29130717\/vallecas-e1793272179714.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>None of this article would make sense if I didn&#8217;t speak honestly about the real spaces I\u2019d use to showcase Madrid&#8217;s underground electronic scene. And those are the secret locations on the outskirts of Vallekas: industrial warehouses with an ecosystem of their own, where you can listen and dance attentively alongside the best local and international DJs for 8 or 15 hours straight. Clubs you only reveal to the right friends and to newcomers who are dying to discover the real scene. Pulling back the curtains of a black cube at the far end of a postmodern office building. Stepping into a former auto repair shop with sofas across two distinct floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These spaces put Madrid on the electronic map and sustain high-calibre musical experiences; yet, for years now (and with far greater intensity since 2024), they have been besieged by needless searches and police harassment at the doors, whether at midnight or 7 AM. I bring up the spaces, but that harassment directly impacts the clubbers, promoters, and artists who\u2014even with no neighbours or residential areas for miles around\u2014are subjected to raids, invasive questioning, and fines every single night we go out. The commitment to running non-profit ventures that offer transcendent music and genuine, safe spaces for the community continues to sharpen our ingenuity.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vbDon5HusxWQvLRP9\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vbDon5HusxWQvLRP9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udccdNeighbourhood (Vallecas, Madrid)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"and-thats-a-wrap-on-madrid-hidden-gems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/events?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=city\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/events?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>And That\u2019s a Wrap<\/strong> on Madrid Hidden Gems<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully this extensive homage to Spain&#8217;s most treasured city has inspired you to roam the streets with a different eye. We invite you to go and embrace Madrid&#8217;s quirks and dearest crannies the same way Valerie does, and whilst you&#8217;re at it, why not find your next party happening close by on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/events?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=city\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/events?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XCEED<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/madrid\/events?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=29102026-en-adanmadrid-october-w4&amp;utm_content=city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EXPLORE MADRID<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"all-day-all-night-london-hidden-gems-and-local-spots-by-scarlett-omalley\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/en\/all-day-all-night-london-scarlett-omalley\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/en\/all-day-all-night-london-scarlett-omalley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Day, All Night: London \u2013 Hidden Gems and Local Spots by Scarlett O\u2019Malley<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/en\/all-day-all-night-london-scarlett-omalley\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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