Secret Madrid | The best things to do in Madrid

Top News

Madrid is preparing a major overhaul of a key square: more trees, less traffic, and a new cultural center

Carabanchel has set out to become a cultural hub outside of central Madrid. Since launching its Distrito 11 project in 2024 to bring together art galleries, music venues, and spaces…

Things To Do

- Food & Drink,
- Things To Do
Brioche with pig’s ear, pork jowl, or cachopín plus a beer for €5: more than thirty establishments in the Bernabéu area are joining a tapas route running through this Sunday

The concept of tapas tours has established itself in recent years as one of the city’s most popular forms of culinary entertainment, with events that highlight the quality of local…
- Culture,
- Things To Do
The 100 Years of Cuesta de Moyano, the focus of a free photo exhibition: to see it, you must visit a library

In 2025, Cuesta de Moyano celebrated its 100-year history in grand style with a wide range of activities that filled the twelve months of the year. Now, as a grand…
- Things To Do
Espacio Delicias hosts the exhibition ‘The Fan Empire Strikes Back’: this is one of the largest private collections of the saga

People of Madrid, it’s time to choose: the Dark Side? Or the Light Side of the Force? On May 6, we’ll be able to settle the question at the definitive…
- Sports,
- Things To Do
Two Spanish teams have qualified for the Basketball Champions League Final Four: information and how to get tickets
- Things To Do
What to do this weekend in Madrid: from the retro T-shirt exhibition right in the heart of Puerta del Sol to the spring workshops at La Casa Encendida

Top News

- Top News
Haven’t you requested a refund of the garbage fee in Madrid yet? Here’s what will happen to your money if you miss the final deadline

If you paid the 2025 garbage fee without filing a claim, you are in the largest group… and also the most uncertain one. The annulment of the fee opens doors,…
April 16, 2026

Madrid’s most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant (set menu for €43) wins the award for best tripe

Just a few days ago, the Chirón restaurant in Valdemoro (Calle de Alarcón, 27) added another gastronomic accolade to its…
April 16, 2026

The DGT debuts the most eye-catching radar in Madrid: it’s visible to the naked eye, but changes location in seconds

The Directorate General of Traffic continues to innovate ways to prevent speeding on Spanish roads. Now the DGT has unveiled a radar in the Community of Madrid that, despite being…
- Top News
Northern Madrid is getting a commuter rail station for 23 million euros: there will be about 10,000 daily trips, and the line will be extended to other municipalities
- Top News
Madrid launches more than 3,000 rental apartments for people under 35: here are the requirements you must meet

Secret Guides

One of Madrid’s most beautiful gardens restores a former 19th-century dance hall: “It returns to the people of Madrid one of the city’s most valuable and charming spots”

It has taken five months of work and an investment of 655,000 euros to restore one of Madrid’s most beautiful historic…
One of Madrid’s most beautiful gardens restores a former 19th-century dance hall: “It returns to the people of Madrid one of the city’s most valuable and charming spots”

It has taken five months of work and an investment of 655,000 euros to restore one of Madrid’s most beautiful historic…
The impressive tower of a Madrid church now open to visitors after being closed for some time: 264 steps to see the city from above

At number 6 on Atocha Street stands the Parish Church of Santa Cruz, a church designed in 1888 by the same architect who designed the Almudena Cathedral: Francisco de Cubas…
How to get to Madrid Airport from the city center

How to get to Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport is a frequently asked question, given that it is one of the…

Visit Madrid

25 immersive experiences in Madrid: the sensory side of culture

Immersive experiences have been taking over the cultural scene. It’s no longer enough to see an exhibition and leave with some new knowledge—and a few photos to prove it on…
28 Exhibitions to Spend April Visiting Museums in Madrid: From the World of ‘Moby Dick’ to the Paintings of Menchu Gal

Exhibitions in Madrid, a city brimming with art and innovation, are one of the cornerstones of its vast cultural offerings. From renowned …
14 wine bars in Madrid for great food and drink

One of the major culinary trends of the season is wine bars. Among the capital’s must-visit spots, these wine bars stand out: in addition to offering a wine list (often…
5 small plans to enjoy Madrid in 2026

There are endless ways to explore Madrid. Perhaps as many as there are people who live in or visit the city. Some can be squeezed into a morning, a long…

Madrid is preparing a major overhaul of a key square: more trees, less traffic, and a new cultural center

Editor's pick

Confirmed: Madrid City Council guarantees it will refund the waste collection fee (though not in all cases)

Books for €1, treasures, and unique first editions: that’s the antique book fair returning to Madrid this month

The tribute they didn’t expect: Hortaleza residents create a square in memory of a legendary band

The market held in an exclusive neighborhood in northern Madrid returns on April 18: fashion, unique ceramic pieces, and jewelry with fresh flowers

Things To Do

Brioche with pig’s ear, pork jowl, or cachopín plus a beer for €5: more than thirty establishments in the Bernabéu area are joining a tapas route running through this Sunday

The 100 Years of Cuesta de Moyano, the focus of a free photo exhibition: to see it, you must visit a library

Espacio Delicias hosts the exhibition ‘The Fan Empire Strikes Back’: this is one of the largest private collections of the saga

Two Spanish teams have qualified for the Basketball Champions League Final Four: information and how to get tickets

What to do this weekend in Madrid: from the retro T-shirt exhibition right in the heart of Puerta del Sol to the spring workshops at La Casa Encendida

Top News

Haven’t you requested a refund of the garbage fee in Madrid yet? Here’s what will happen to your money if you miss the final deadline

Madrid’s most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant (set menu for €43) wins the award for best tripe

The DGT debuts the most eye-catching radar in Madrid: it’s visible to the naked eye, but changes location in seconds

Northern Madrid is getting a commuter rail station for 23 million euros: there will be about 10,000 daily trips, and the line will be extended to other municipalities

Madrid launches more than 3,000 rental apartments for people under 35: here are the requirements you must meet

Secret Guides

One of Madrid’s most beautiful gardens restores a former 19th-century dance hall: “It returns to the people of Madrid one of the city’s most valuable and charming spots”

One of Madrid’s most beautiful gardens restores a former 19th-century dance hall: “It returns to the people of Madrid one of the city’s most valuable and charming spots”

The impressive tower of a Madrid church now open to visitors after being closed for some time: 264 steps to see the city from above

How to get to Madrid Airport from the city center

Visit Madrid

25 immersive experiences in Madrid: the sensory side of culture

28 Exhibitions to Spend April Visiting Museums in Madrid: From the World of ‘Moby Dick’ to the Paintings of Menchu Gal

14 wine bars in Madrid for great food and drink

5 small plans to enjoy Madrid in 2026