In a way, if we apply a dose of purism to the logic of where medieval markets should be held, it is logical to say that it would only make sense for them to take place in (precisely) medieval villages. As…...
A little piece of the region of La Alcarria, in Guadalajara, is dyed purple for a month and only once a year. This moment coincides with the flowering of the lavender fields of Brihuega, the locality that hosts an...
Hiking trails in Madrid is more in demand than ever because we all need a forest bath to get out of the routine and escape from the city. It is one of the most widespread, debated and studied post-pandemic ideas, spendi...
No bad date. No month of the year is a bad option to escape a few kilometers from the capital and visit the most beautiful villages of Madrid. In winter, the excuse is to see the snow; and in summer, to escape the heat....
If you’re looking for a family vacation near Madrid that will take you out of the routine of the capital, you’ve come to the right place. There are a lot of nice places and cheap places less than two hours f...
The medieval villages near Madrid are less known than such monumental cities as Alcalá de Henares or Aranjuez, but perhaps that is why they keep a certain Encanto that makes them equally attractive. It is common for rur...
The concept of Paradores is a symptom of what tourism means to the country. In short: it is a hotel chain managed entirely by the State. Among the Paradores closest to Madrid are some of the first ones that were conceiv...
An ordinary weekend can turn into a very special one when you plan to spend it in one of the romantic hotels near Madrid. What is important, though, is the time you spend with your partner on these idyllic enclaves that...
Although it is the most populated city in Spain, there is no shortage of nature in Madrid. The town is one of the cities with the most trees and with the most more Verde Zone in Spain. But in addition to…...
Breathing air that doesn’t smell like gasoline, looking out the window at the mountains and spending the afternoon in bubbling water: if that’s all you want to do to escape the city for the weekend, these sp...