Madrid Sightseeings
Madrid Sightseeings The Muslims were extremely important for the development of many cities in Spain, especially Madrid. Many locals do not know but it was the Muslims who founded Madrid in the nineth century. In fact, the name of Madrid comes from the Muslims who named the city “Magerit” or “Maydrit” which in ancient Arabic […]
Nightlife
Madrid Nightlife Madrid had one of the most active nightlife in Europe during the eighties, the so-called “La Movida”. The city was a hotbed of artistic activity: filmmakers, musicians, actors, writers etc. they all came to Madrid to seek fame and fortune in the Capital of Spain. Nowadays Madrid keeps up that festive spirit like […]
Getting Around in Madrid
Getting Around in Madrid Getting around in Madrid couldn´t be easier. Every single day more than two million people use public transportation (metro, bus, tram, commuter trains and taxi). As this were not enough, public transport infrastructure of Madrid has been defined as one of the most efficient and effective in the world. So park […]
The Best Day Trips from Madrid
The Best Day Trips from Madrid Generally speaking, you can see Madrid in 3 or 4 days, including the main museums and palaces in the city. However, there are other nearby cities and towns that you won’t want to miss if you’re in Madrid. Toledo If we had to start with just one city, it […]
Free Museums in Madrid
Free Museums in Madrid The Spanish capital is considered to be as one of the best cities for culture and arts in Europe. Madrid´s cultural offer is amazing: museums, theaters, cinemas, music, flamenco, concerts, exhibitions, opera, etc. In fact, cities like Berlin, Amsterdam or London have nothing Madrid should be jealous about. But sometimes the […]
10 Things to Feel Like a Local in Madrid
10 Things to Feel Like a Local in Madrid Madrid is an inviting city where anyone who visits will quickly feel at home. In fact, the Madrileños say that if you spend 24 hours in Madrid, you become a Madrileño, too. Nevertheless, today we’re offering a list of 10 things you should do if you […]
Strangest Foods to Try in Madrid
Strangest Foods to Try in Madrid In Spain, it’s really easy to enjoy the gastronomy. Despite being a small country, the cuisine is very different from one region to another, and you can enjoy everything from exquisite meats in the north to fried fish in the south, or the iconic paella valenciana. And the best […]
Paco de Lucia, Legend of Flamenco
Paco de Lucia, Legend of Flamenco Paco de Lucia was born a cold December day (1947) in Algeciras (Cádiz) in the bosom of a very poor family but great lover of Flamenco. At this time Algeciras was one of the epicenters of Flamenco and a hotbed of artists. In fact, his grandfather Antonio made a […]
Mendez Alvaro Bus Station
Mendez Alvaro Bus Station Travelling by bus is not what it was. Today travelers can enjoy comfortable seats in modern buses equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, extra legroom, TV screen and all the amenities you can imagine. Mendez Alvaro Bus Station, also called Estación del Sur , is the largest bus station in Spain and […]
Madrid Books Madrid Tales
Madrid Books Madrid Tales Madrid is a changing city with many spirits, at least as many as its “barrios”. Each story of Madrid Tales was carefully selected by Margaret Jull Costa (PEN Book-of-the-Month Translation Award, Oxford Weidenfeld Translation Prize, Premio Valle-Inclán) to give the reader a vivid picture of a city constantly on the move. […]
