Where to Eat on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Madrid

Taberna El Sur de Huertas in Madrid

The Spanish capital’s reputation for both food and fiestas serves up one final espectáculo before saying adiós to the current year. Whether you’re a visitor, an expat, or a local, everyone is invited to Madrid’s New Year’s celebrations. Thousands gather in Puerta del Sol at the base of the Correos building, eagerly watching its clock […]

Where to Eat in Rome on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Plate of pasta in Rome

We Italians say that “quel che si fa a capodanno si fa tutto l’anno”—what you do on New Year’s, you do all year.  So don’t go crazy searching for the perfect place to celebrate the New Year and instead reserve your table at one of these great restaurants. From foodie havens to party-like atmospheres, we’ve […]

Where to Eat for New Year’s in Lisbon

Restaurant at the PortoBay Liberdade hotel in Lisbon

A new year is dawning. Here’s where to eat, drink and celebrate if you’re spending New Year’s in Lisbon! The Portuguese capital may be known for sunny summer weather, but it’s also a great spot to spend the winter holidays—especially New Year’s. On December 31, bars and restaurants across the city will pull out all […]

How To Make The Most Of Winter in Madrid

Winter in Madrid is magical. Just look at those holiday lights!

This blog post was originally posted on November 7, 2013 and was updated on October 25, 2018. Forget the mental image you may have of warm, summer days in Spain—it’s time to embrace the holiday spirit and winter festivities! Yes, you’ll need a winter coat, but no worries—temperatures here are quite mild compared to northern Europe, […]