Make the most of your visit to Madrid by getting to know the emblematic monuments, points of interest and things to do in the city. Whether it is a first visit or you come every year, these are the hidden gems and the most eclectic neighborhoods to discover Madrid.
Terrace-hopping is a deeply rooted custom in our way of life, and we practice it with fervor and devotion. Any spot with shade and cold drinks will do, but if we’re going to have a drink, we might as well do it...
Exhibitions in Madrid, a city brimming with art and innovation, are one of the central pillars of its vast cultural offerings. From renownedmuseumsto independent art galleries, as well as other less conventional...
Is the festival season in Madrid never-ending? In the capital, we have nearly five months of outdoor music, and for the rest of the year, festivals take place in venues, stadiums, and arenas, where you can se...
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 for Instagram—now they must also be a...
Tradition has it that the custom of eating rosquillas during the San Isidro festivities stems from Tía Javiera, a 19th-century pastry chef who was likely from Fuenlabrada and became famous for how exquisi...
Madrid’s best restaurants range from small neighborhood taverns to exclusive Michelin-starred establishments, including century-old restaurants and streets like Ponzano, which are the epicenter of new culi...
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 featuring natural wines), they serve care...
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 after-dinner chat, or a simple aimless stroll. Others are one-of-a...
Musicals in Madrid continue this fall with something for everyone. Gran Vía has little to envy Broadway; here, shows flourish and multiply, so much so that even The Economist has highlighted their grow...
Madrid may be many things, but it isnever boring, bland, or predictable, and even less so its restaurants with shows. The city that definitely never sleeps has become an attractive destination for those who want to com...