FSG*City guide: Desia Ava x Madrid
A city guide to Madrid curated for you by the artist Desia Ava.
All the FSG*City guides are carefully crafted for an unique experience.
Where to stay
Selected hotels
Akea Hotel Gran Via A modern set un with rooftop pool in a vibrant area.
By Pillow Crosstown ‘s design is inspired by the bohemian and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the neighbourhood.
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid an overlap of modern and classic, Pestana Plaza Mayor offers a Spa centre and rooms facing Plaza Mayor.
Where to eat and drink
For Coffee
Café Angélica is pure magic with its beautiful interiors, excellent coffee and a selection of spice jars.
Cora Gelato & Coffee Culture is where you go for healthy breakfast, gelato and coffee. Among their coffee options you can find Vaso leche, Pink latte and Matchaffogato.
Sood Coffee Specialty coffee with minimalistic interiors.
Toma Café Specialty Coffee Roasters.
ACID Sourdough Bread & Bakery and Vibrant Coffees from the creators of GOTA wine bar.
Bars and Tapas
GOTA wine bar “…naked wines, tasty dishes & records”
Ficus is a cocktail bar with an African, botanical feel tucked away in the heart of Madrid.
For Dinner
Where to go
Galleries and Museums
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
Cinemas
Filmoteca Española. Cine Doré is a historic cinema located at number 3 Santa Isabel Street (Lavapiés). This cinema is, since February 28, 1989, the screening venue of the Filmoteca Española.
Botanical gardens
Spa and self-care
Hammam Al Ándalus are a contemporary version of the ancient Al Ándalus baths: Gardens of water and silence in the centre of the city, full of pampering and relaxation.
Where to shop
LOEWE is a Spanish luxury fashion house specialising in leather goods, clothing, perfumes and other fashion accessories
EME Studios for streetwear.
HOUSE OF PD PAOLA Madrid A jewellery brand we love.
MiiN If you are obsessed with Korean cosmetics MiiN has a several store locations in Madrid.
A perfume
Scent is memory. For each of our city guides I have selected a perfume for you to match your trip.
The fragrances in our collection are always niche and unisex.
For Madrid I have selected LOEWE Un Paseo Por Madrid 'Doré
Top notes: Cinnamon; Nutmeg; Orange blossom; Patchouli ;Rose
Heart notes: Benzoin; Tonka bean absolute
Base notes: Amberwood; Vanilla
6. Where to view/buy some of our art
Coming soon…
*If you are a business in Madrid that would like to exhibit any of our art pieces, contact us via futurespacegallery@gmail.com