Madrid

Madrid is a city that I think would take years to discover. Each barrio seems to have its own flavor and sights from stuccoed buildings to charming narrow, winding streets, perfect for getting lost in. There are also hundreds of traditional restaurants, most including inviting outside dining to take in the ambiance (and the smoke) and enjoy the cooling evenings.
The days start late and they still indulge in the afternoon siestas. While stores were open for the tourists, there seemed to be a slackening of pace at least on the part of the locals during the early evening. However, Madrid is the city of night-life and by 9:00 pm it is starting to gather steam.