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 Hip, electronic music mostly |
Calle de Fuencarral 45 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 522 6403 http://www.ama-records.com/ |
This music store, the first of its kind in Madrid, specialises in electronic sounds like acid jazz, hip-hop, breakbeat, and drum & bass. It also has room for traditional jazz, Latin and Brazilian music. It acts as a distributor for foreign labels such as Metalheadz (UK), Uptight and G. Stone (Austria) and Spanish labels like Evil Tunes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Aid |
Madrid, Madrid Spain +34 91 522 2222 |
This NGO has a good ambulance service. The switchboard sends gets in touch with the vehicle closest to your home to get there as fast as possible. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Quality deli products |
Calle de Ferraz 5 Madrid, Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 542 5621 http://www.cuenllas.com/ |
If you want to taste the best national and international delicacies, make your way to this place. It has been in business since 1945. What started as a butter and dairy shop has evolved into one of the most popular delicatessens for Madrid's gourmets. It sells French unpasteurised cheeses, oils, vinegar, Spanish cold meats, legumes, foie gras and duck pate, luxury fish products and more. There are also more than 400 brands of wine to choose from. If you literally can't wait to try any of these items, they have a small tapas bar just next door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 In various languages |
Calle del Cristo 3 Madrid, Madrid 28015 Spain +34 91 559 5130 http://www.ecobook.com/ ecobook@ecobook.com |
This bookstore specialises in economics, business and marketing books. If you don't find what you're looking for on the shelves you can order it from them. It's suitable not just for young university students at exam times, but also for professionals who want to increase their knowledge and understanding. You'll find books in Spanish, English and French. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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National security corps |
Madrid, Madrid Spain 062 |
This number provides emergency service for traffic accidents or problems of personal safety or crimes against individuals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A wide variety of comics |
Calle de la Luna 11 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 521 6300 |
Its display cases are full of comic books. You'll find European titles like Tintin and Asterix, as well as Japanese Manga action heroes, US superheroes and erotic subjects. You'll also find science fiction models, pop fanzines, futurist and horror novels, posters and T-shirts. All the stock is new and imported and the store produces a catalogue you can use to buy items by mail order. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialists in film books |
Martín de los Heros, 11 Madrid, Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 559 0628 http://www.ochoymedio.com |
Film buffs will be in their element in this bookstore that specialises in books related to film and television. It sells both Spanish and imported books, in various languages. In fact, over half the books on sale are in foreign languages. It also has a section dedicated to technical texts, original screenplays and biographies of famous stars, directors, and the like. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Always there for you |
Madrid, Madrid Spain 092 / +34 91 588 5000 |
This number is used generally for problems with neighbors, lawbreakers, etc, but also provides access to other services such as ambulances and firemen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Madrid by Mercedes! |
Madrid Spain +34 91 5932628 |
Radio Mercedes Taxi is the only taxi service in the city of Madrid to offer its clients the chance to drive around in a Mercedes. They accept credit cards too, an unusual operation for a taxi service, and while their fleet of cars is not large, they operate 24 hours a day. Call +34 91 593 2020 for more information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taxi service that communicates by radio! |
Madrid Spain +34 91 4475180 |
Radio Taxi is one of the few taxi services that operate using radio transmission in Madrid. All you have to do is air a request for a cab - it will show up at your address anywhere within the city! The network is operational for 24 hours, all day and night. You can also phone in your request at +34 91 447 3232. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cabs by phone |
Madrid, Madrid Spain +34 91 405 1213 / +34 91 405 5500 |
You can call this taxi dispatch firm and have them come to your home or another agreed pick-up point. They start charging from the time you request the service rather than from when they pick you up. Open 24 hours, they charge the official rates: minimum charge, plus supplements for the airport, pets and suitcases. Rates are higher at night because the meter goes faster. All taxi drivers post this information in their cabs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Telephone cab firm |
Madrid, Madrid Spain +34 91 547 8500 / +34 91 547 8600 http://www.radiotelefono-taxi.... |
This is one of the best known firms. Available 24 hours a day, some of their vehicles accept credit card payment. So, if you request in advance you needn't pay by cash. Drivers are required to carry all fare info in their cabs. You can also call +34 91 547 8600 or +34 91 547 8200. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Spain's largest |
Calle de Gamonal 6 Madrid, Madrid 28031 Spain +34 91 322 2500 http://www.seur.es info@seur.net |
This is one of Spain's largest couriers. They offer both national and international service, with same day delivery within Spain and 24 hours to European capitals. To the US, they have a 48-hour delivery service and elsewhere, it'll take 48-96 hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
