To be sure, when I return to Madrid I will be staying at Ale's apartment. I enjoyed my stay so much that I added an extra day. For me, Ale's room was perfect: I loved the décor, the small balcony, and the very comfortable bed. The apartment is very, very well connected to everything and one can find a number of metro stations that will take you anywhere you need to go. El Mercado de Aton Martin is right down the street and is a wonderful place to grab a bite to eat or to shop, and the street is lined with a host of restaurants and shops. Plus, there are nice jazz bars in the area (I can suggest Populart for very good live jazz).

Ale and her daughter are kind and helpful hostesses, and Ale's communication with me was spectacular. We enjoyed a very nice conversation over coffee.