7 things you should definitely avoid doing to have an authentic, memorable time. Venga, lets go! Get our ultimate Madrid city guide: https://swiy.io/MadridRevealed00:00 Intro0:42 Don't eat in the Plaza Mayor2:36 Don't get stuck in Mercado San Miguel3:19 Don't feel bullied by the Prado5:12 Don't take taxis6:11 Don't eat any old paella7:18 Don't expect to get full for free8:21 Don't sweat the surly service Watch Next: Eat in Madrid Like a Local: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWoKRXwP0XnIJ2woi5yeeMuWYdl19zdOnMY FREE SPAIN RESOURCES Tapas 101 Cheat Sheet: https://swiy.io/Tapas101 Spain House Buyer's Checklist: https://swiy.io/SpainHouseChecklist Spain House Renter's Cheat Sheet: https://swiy.io/SpainRentalCheatSheetENHANCE YOUR SPAIN TRIP Get my ultimate Madrid city guide: https://swiy.io/MadridRevealed Book a food tour with Devour Tours: https://swiy.io/devourtours Book a walking tour with Walks: https://swiy.co/walksJOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE LIVE STREAMS YouTube members get exclusive live stream access: https://swiy.io/JoinSpainRevealed Spanish food delivered to your door (USA): https://swiy.io/latienda Learn Spanish my way: https://swiy.io/learnspanish The gear we use to make videos: https://swiy.io/gear CONNECTJames on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesblickspainYoly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamencoguide/Our private Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spainrevealedMORE INFO ABOUT THE VIDEO Great Prado tours- Devour's Prado Museum Tour & VIP Botin Lunch - https://swiy.co/pradobotin- For just the museum, check out https://www.madsnailtravel.com/Good Madrid paella places (keep in mind that paellas are like BBQs and part of the charm is being in someone's back yard etc. etc.). But, these are some of the more well-respected paella spots in Madrid- Marina Ventura- Socarratt is more of a quick lunch place, where they're constantly making big paellas and serve them for you- Antigua Casa de la Paella (currently closed - may reopen after COVID)How to tackle the Mercado San Miguel: https://youtu.be/bQIGoYaFbvMWHO ARE WE? Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenido!*This description contains affiliate links which means we may earn a commission if you use them