If you want to understand Madrid—the real Madrid—these Lavapiés bars and restaurants are a great place to start. Until recently, Lavapiés was one of central Madrid’s most affordable neighborhoods. With its hilly streets and characteristic corralas (Madrid’s characteristic housing style where neighbors share an interior patio), throughout the 19th and 20th centuries Lavapiés attracted migrants […]
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Madrid in November: Best Things to See & Do
Posted on October 2, 2019
Madrid in November – it’s the calm before the holiday storm. Before you know it, the Spanish capital will be all decked out for Christmas and Three Kings Day. We love the festive winter atmosphere in the city, but the last few days of autumn are a time worth taking advantage of as well. As […]
Madrid in October: Best Things to See & Do
Posted on September 5, 2019
Madrid bursts with colorful energy at the arrival of fall. After the summer crowds clear out and low season sets in, Madrid takes on a much more relaxed vibe. Pleasantly sunny days and crisp, lively nights bring the best of both worlds. Fall in Madrid is beautiful, with some of the best weather of the […]
5 Spots for Tapas in Chueca that Locals Love
Posted on August 28, 2019
Going out for tapas in Chueca isn’t just a way to devour Madrid’s culture—it’s a way to honor the city’s history.Chueca’s tapas bar scene symbolizes what the neighborhood stands for: modernity, diversity, dedication to quality and continuous evolvement. In the 1970s, Chueca was considered a dangerous area that even the president of Madrid’s LGBTQ+ coalition […]
A Guide to Solo Travel in Madrid: 5 Insider Tips
Posted on August 28, 2019
Solo travel in Spain—and across the globe—has been on the rise over the years, and Madrid is quite the hot spot for independent adventurers. In addition to the usual vacationing families, tour groups, and school excursions, this city is full of solo travelers with nothing but a backpack and a healthy dose of wanderlust. Its […]
The Complete Guide to Grocery Stores in Madrid
Posted on August 20, 2019
As the capital of one of the healthiest countries in the world, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to grocery stores in Madrid. There are supermarkets, indoor and outdoor markets, fishmongers, charcuteries, butchers, bakeries, and delis everywhere. You can find everything you want just by stepping outside your front door and going for a […]
Madrid in September: Best Things to See & Do
Posted on August 6, 2019
If you’re planning on visiting Madrid in September, great choice—you’ve picked one of the best times of year to visit the Spanish capital. It’s less hot and crowded than the summer, with more going on than later in the fall…in other words, all the makings of a perfectly relaxing trip! The city enjoys pleasantly warm […]
Madrid in August: Best Things to See & Do
Posted on July 1, 2019
The dog days of summer are in full swing, but Madrid still boasts plenty of fun in the sun throughout August. From days spent lazing by the pool with a drink in hand to sultry summer nights taking in a concert at the park, Madrid in August is a must for anyone seeking that idyllic […]
5 Free Museums in Madrid You Should Check Out
Posted on June 24, 2019
Not much can top an afternoon spent in one of Madrid’s many museums—except when that afternoon comes free! That’s right, Spain’s capital city is home to some of the most revered history and art museums in the world, and several of them also offer free entry for guests. So if you love the Prado but […]
Bullfighting in Madrid & Beyond: What You Need to Know
Posted on June 11, 2019
It may seem like attending a bullfight is one of most authentically “Spanish” experiences you can have. After all, it’s a spectacle that has been historically linked to Spain for hundreds of years. And starting in the 20th century, when literary icons from Ernest Hemingway to Federico García Lorca began depicting it in their works, […]
