Travel Spain: 6 Things Your Guidebook Never Told You about Madrid I tell anyone who will listen that #madrid , Spain is filled with hidden gems. This city grows on you: it’s understated and underrated. It’s not like the capital cities of Paris, Rome, or London, with their numerous popular landmarks and tourist attractions. It’s a place where one wanders and almost stumbles upon its beauty. You have to give it some time, and once you do, you’re hooked. Addicted. #traveltips #traveling #spain