GIVI Magazine - November de 2010 - EN

32 the Buenavista Palace, the Linares Palace and the spec- tacular Palacio De Comunicaciones (inaugurated in 1919), once the headquarters of the postal service. A good starting point is the most famous fountain in Ma- drid, where Cibele is sitting in a chariot pulled by two lions, which is in Plaza de Cibeles. Arriving from the north along Paseo de la Castellana you must turn left to take Calle de Alcalà towards Puerta del Sol and then turn to the north when you see signs for the Plaza de Cibeles. Upon arri- val, park your scooter as this is a pedestrian zone. The fountain in the centre of the square is overlooked by the old Royal Mail House, now the headquarters of the Com- munity of Madrid, with the statue of the bear and eating fruits from the strawberry tree, the symbol of the city. From here in five minutes by foot you can reach Los Astrias, the Habsburg architectural complex to enter to majestic rectangular Plaza Mayor, which is completely enclosed by Musicals: The central Gran Via hosts the best theatres and cinemas of the capital. We suggest: Chicago - Coliseum Theatre - Plaza de España. Phone 91 547 66 12 - Web: www.stage.es/ 40. - El MusicalTeatro Rialto Movistar. - Gran Vía, 54. Phone 91 541 91 66 - Web: www. grupodrive.com/ Festival di música Rock in Rio - a festival that for the third year running fills Madrid with tourists from the 4th to the 14th of June to enjoy the music of the best bands, such as Metallica, Bon Jovi, Rihanna, Cypress Hill, Amy MacDonald and Shakira, and a marquee with the best DJs. Ciudad del Rock de Arganda del Rey - Ctra. A-3, exit Arganda del Rey s/n - Web: www. rockinriomadrid.es. Motorcycle chit-chat: The range of pubs and restaurants which are biker’s haunts is not particularly wide, although there are alternatives. Here is where the bikers hangout at the weekend: Al tun tun - Hermanos García Noblejas, 11, - Phone: 917420462 Hot Destiny Bar - Avda. de Viñuelas, 17 (Tres Cantos) - Phone: 663 980 659 - web: www. hogdestiny.com - por cien - C/ Santisima Trinidad 30 - Phone: 616 52 35 31 - web: www.interocio.es/cienporcien/ Pop & Roll - C/ Santa Hortensia, 60 - Phone: 91 415 20 25 - web: www.popandroll.es/ Biker Bar - C/ Brasil 7. (Fuenlabrada) Live music: Live music can be found all over the city. At the weekend any genre of music is played. Here are some suggestions: Sala Sol - C/ Jardines 3 - Phone 91 532 64 90 - www.elsolmad.com Café Libertad 8 - C/ Libertad 8 - Phone: 91 532 11 50 - www.libertad8cafe.es/ Sala Clamores - C/ Alburquerque Phone: 14 - 91 445 79 38 - www.salaclamores.com/ Bar & Co - C/ Barco 34 - Phone: 91 521 24 47 - www. barcobar.com/ Honky Tonk - Covarrubias, 24 - Phone: 91 445 61 91 - www.clubhonky.com/ The movida in Madrid: shows, live music, good food and “motor pubs” Without doubt, the wide boulevards of Madrid make it a city made to measure for “two wheels”. We visited it riding a Burgman 200 scooter equipped with GIVI accessories. The traffic is chaotic only during rush hour. During the rest of the day, travelling from one side of the city to another is pleasant and quick.