Next May 5, with spring at its peak, Mother’s Day will be celebrated. A day to pay tribute to mothers or mother figures and an excuse like any other to give or enjoy plans in Madrid in the company of that lady who, whether or not she has broth in the fridge, is always ready for a good walk around the city.
Table Of Contents
- A floral workshop for mothers enthusiastic about decoration
- Take her to an intimate candlelight concert (and surrounded by flowers)
- A getaway to enjoy the water and light show at La Granja de San Ildefonso
- Hugs at the Museum of Happiness
- A foolproof plan: find all inspiration
- A spa day without leaving Madrid
- An exhibition (or several) in company
- A disconnecting retreat to rest your mind
- A beauty indulgence that always works: a beauty treatment
- A UNICEF Blue Gift to Surprise Mom
- A special dinner to enjoy after-dinner conversation
A floral workshop for mothers enthusiastic about decoration
Giving a nice bouquet of flowers is a classic Mother’s Day gift, but a floral workshop is the twist to make it a plan. The a, b, c of flower arranging is complicated enough for an expert to have to explain it to you, but a few hours are enough to get the basics and be able to apply it the next time you walk through the flower stalls of Tirso de Molina and want to play the connoisseur. Columelas, Sally Hambleton or Madrid Flower School have courses for beginners, a plan that you can also share.
Take her to an intimate candlelight concert (and surrounded by flowers)
The light of hundreds of candles, the songs of current artists or groups in classical format, the power of a string quartet or the strength of a piano and the spaces, always imposing and grandiose, make Candlelight the perfect plan to give your mother for her big day. But what if, in addition, we add thousands of flowers? Candlelight Spring is the new spring format of the famous concert series. A way to share this auditory and visual beauty while enjoying tributes to the stars of flamenco, ABBA, Taylor Swift…
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A getaway to enjoy the water and light show at La Granja de San Ildefonso
Giving away “stuff” is fine. But giving the gift of quality time, giving the gift of an experience and a getaway a stone’s throw from Madrid, is unbeatable. One of those quick trips that can even be done in a day and with a show included, is the visit to La Granja de San Ildefonso. All the more so if, on this tour, we can enjoy the spectacle of light and color of the 26 fountains of the palace, designed by René Férmin, Jean Thierry, Dumandrè and Pitué. We recommend to purchase tickets in advance.
💸 From 5€ (5,77€ online in advance)
Hugs at the Museum of Happiness
did you know that Madrid is home to the only museum in the country dedicated to exploring what makes us happy? The Museum of Happiness better known as MüF, is preparing a series of actions to celebrate Mother’s Day, as only a space like this could do. For example, a hugging workshop that will teach the “heart-to-heart hug with which to transmit our affection and love in an even more heartfelt way and that has a little trick to reinforce its message”. It will take place from April 29 to May 5.
A foolproof plan: find all inspiration
Blindfolded dinners to enhance the flavors, an evening of monologues downtown, a champagne brunch to toast to you… or a gift card for your mom to choose whatever she wants whenever she wants. Fever proposes different plans for all types of mothers (and children want to share, with them, this special day).
A spa day without leaving Madrid
The idea of the spa circuit is a forced relaxation, between temperature changes, bubbles and jets, it is easier to leave themonkey mindfor a while. In Madrid there are some urban spas that are ideal both as an individual gift for your mother and to share with her. The Hammam is one of the most complete and affordable, the Six Armonies also has a zen and healthy infrared Zone and in The Organic Spa there are a la carte beauty treatments and “detox cures”.
An exhibition (or several) in company
Madrid is brimming with art in its great art galleries, in its small galleries and in its most unsuspected corners. You could say that this city is a great container of art. The first monographic retrospective dedicated to a Madrid-born artist at the Thyssen Museum stands out during these months, The intimate realism of Isabel Quintanilla the feminist (and censored in the midst of the late Francoist era) reflection of Colita and María Aurèlia Capmany in Antifémina (at the Círculo de Bellas Artes); the ambitious exhibition about the the history of the Berlin Wall at the Canal Foundation which contains 20 original meters of the wall as well as 300 objects and testimonies…
But also those that are coming in May and that you will be able to “premiere” throughout the month, such as Sorolla in 100 objects the new exhibition of the Sorolla Museum that will open its doors from May 13; or the photographs of Consuelo Kanaga in Catching the Spirit (Fundación Mapfre).
A disconnecting retreat to rest your mind
The superpowers attributed to mothers are often in practice a greater burden of responsibilities, organization and care that she is usually responsible for. One way to thank her and return some of that peace is with a yoga and meditation workshop or weekend retreat. The Zentro Urbanyoga always has an agenda of workshops to initiate you in yoga and meditation, as well as retreats in and out of Madrid. At Conscious World a specialized center in Gredos, they have all kinds of courses of this style and you can also do hiking through the mountain taking advantage of the enclave.
A beauty indulgence that always works: a beauty treatment
If your mother is the type to apply sunscreen before leaving the house (even if it’s cloudy), a beauty treatment is a perfect Mother’s Day gift: the vitamin treatment from Diana Montoya or the revitalizing facial treatment of Beldon Beauty will give you that much sought-after rested face effect.
A UNICEF Blue Gift to Surprise Mom
The uNICEF Blue Gift website has everything you are looking for to surprise a mother, grandmother or mommy-friend and contribute to improve the lives of many children around the world. A initiative for children that will send products to those who need them most: from blankets to vaccines, games and educational materials, nutrition kits, among others. You can take a look at their web site and make your contribution by sending a Blue Gift that will leave an impression on behalf of a special person. Will you collaborate?
A special dinner to enjoy after-dinner conversation
A gift is a whim and a mother deserves a dinner at one of the most famous best restaurants in Madrid. But just for being on this list or having some award or michelin star it is difficult to book, or simply to decide. The gift is not just the dinner itself, but giving him the plan made, and you still have time to carry it out.
If your budget is more limited, in Brutalist have tasting menus from 31€. But if you are foodies and like to be ahead of the trends, Farah is the restaurant of the season: located in the Latina neighborhood, overlooking the Basilica of San Francisco, it is chef Heba Kharouf’s tribute to the Mediterranean cuisine she grew up with (being of Syrian mother, Palestinian father and having grown up in Dubai).
This article has been written with four hands by Elena French y María F. Carballo.