Isabel Nieto | Madrid Secreto

I’m a journalist and audiovisual communicator with a degree from Carlos III University (here) in Madrid. I write about culture and recommend the best exhibitions in the region. Every Wednesday at 1:45 p.m., I’m on the air to talk about things to do on Cadena SER’s “Hoy por Hoy Madrid.” 📩 isabel.nieto@secretmedianetwork.com

In a town half an hour from Madrid, they’re cooking and serving a giant paella for free to more than 1,500 people (this Saturday only)

A 35-minute drive from Madrid lies Serranillos del Valle, a town in the region that is currently immersed in the celebration of its 2026 San Roque festivities: a series of popular celebrations that will f...

The DGT confirms which speed camera issues the most tickets in Madrid: it’s on the M-40 and recorded 43,500 citations in one year

The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), in its annual report on the 50 fixed and section-based speed cameras most frequently violated in our country last year, has revealed which speed camera issues the...

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The Fiestas de la Paloma are already kicking off in Madrid: four days of free concerts, street parties, and tradition right in the heart of the city

Following the San Cayetano and San Lorenzo festivals, this Thursday will mark the conclusion of Madrid’s August festival trio with the celebration of the 2026 Fiestas de la Virgen de La Paloma, an event t...

The commuter rail system is one step closer to reaching one of the most populous towns in the Sierra de Madrid: Adif begins track installation

The rail line on which the commuter rail service between Soto del Real and Colmenar Viejo will operate is one step closer to becoming a reality: the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, through...

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs issues a warning about eclipse glasses: in regions such as Madrid, models have been sold that could result in eye injuries

With just two days to go before the historic total solar eclipse on August 12, almost everyone knows by heart the essential characteristics that certified eclipse glasses must have to view it safely: ISO...

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This town, less than an hour from Madrid, will be filled with candles this Saturday night, transforming a plaza into a charming night market.

One of the most magical events of the year is set to take place this Saturday in the Madrid town of Soto del Real, just over 47 km from the capital: it’s called “Noche en Vela,” a nighttime artisan market...

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Last day of the San Cayetano festivities in Madrid: free concerts, activities, and the full schedule for August 7

This past Tuesday, August 4, the trio of traditional Madrid summer festivals officially began with the start of the 2026 San Cayetano Festival, which runs through this Friday, August 7. As is the case...

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Just over an hour from Madrid, one of Spain’s most spectacular medieval reenactments takes place: three days of history, a battle at the castle, and human chess.

With a 30-year history, each year it transforms a picturesque town in Toledo into the setting for one of Spain’s most spectacular historical reenactments: Consuegra Medieval returns this year from August...

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Concerts by Pignoise, Vanesa Martín, Despistaos, and Marlena in this Madrid municipality as part of its festivities: there will also be an omelet contest and sports tournaments

The 2026 festivities in honor of the Virgin of Consolation in Pozuelo will take place from September 5 to 13, and one of their main attractions will be the free concerts featuring nationally renowned arti...

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Alcalá de Henares will open museums, churches, and theaters for free during a new edition of Heritage Nights

On September 11 and 12, the “Heritage Nights” initiative—through which Spain’s World Heritage cities transform their historic centers into authentic living stages—will once again fill Alcalá de Henares wi...