La Violeta, Madrid’s century-old candy shop
The century-old La Violeta shop, founded in 1915 by Mariano Gil, is a Madrid icon. Discover its famous violet candies, artisanal chocolates, and delicate candied chestnuts. Don’t miss the sugared violets (crystallized violet petals) adorning its elegant storefront.
History & Tradition
- Founded: 1915 by family baker Mariano Gil
innovating with violet-scented sweets - Survival: produced through the Civil War despite sugar shortages
- Secret recipe: countless imitators yet unmatched authenticity
Royal Patrons
- Alfonso XIII gifted violet candies to Queen Victoria Eugenia
- Juan Carlos I enjoyed them in childhood exile in Estoril
Signature Products
- Violet candies: soft, fragrant, intense lilac hue
- Artisanal chocolates: fine-filled pralines and varied textures
- Candied chestnuts: perfectly sweetened
- Sugared violets: crystallized petals combining fragrance and crunch
Visit its charming façade in central Madrid and taste a sweet that is part of the city’s heritage.
How to get there
Coordinates:
Decimal: 40.416389°, -3.700556°
DMS: 40°24'59" N, 3°42'02" O
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