Madrid Barajas Airport
Madrid Barajas Airport Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is by far the busiest airport in Spain and one of the most important airports in Europe. Thanks to its more than 50 million passengers per year, Barajas is placed 4th in the European ranking, surpassed only by Heathrow (London), Charles de Gaulle (Paris), Flughafen Frankfurt (Frankfurt) and […]
How to prepare Patatas Bravas
How to Prepare Patatas Bravas “Patatas Bravas” (Brave Potatoes) is one of the signature dishes in Madrid. Almost every bar in the Spanish capital offer this delicious specialty which has become one of the favorite tapas of “madrileños”. When you try “Patatas Bravas” for the first time, you cannot forget the slightly spicy flavor of […]
How to prepare genuine torrijas
How to Prepare Genuine Torrijas Spaniards live “Semana Santa” (Holy Week) with particular devotion and Madrid is no exception: processions, olive branches, smell of incense, churches specially adorned, etc. Even food is influenced by the effect of Holy Week. Depending on the region, we find different dishes and sweets. In the case of Madrid, bakeries […]
How to get to Toledo from Madrid
How to get to Toledo from Madrid “How to get to Toledo from Madrid?” This is one of the most frequent questions from our customers every day during our Madrid Free Walking Tour. Of course, if you visit Madrid you cannot miss the fascinating city of Toledo, which was the former capital of Spain until […]
What to Eat in Madrid
What to Eat in Madrid The cuisine of Madrid is very diverse and influenced by Northern and Southern regions of the country. The large number of immmigrants from Andalucia, Extremadura, Galicia, Asturias or Castilla León, who arrived in Madrid decades ago in search of work, helped create an amazing culinary mosaic only possible in Madrid. […]
Electric City Bikes in Madrid
Electric City Bikes in Madrid In summer 2014 the Madrid City Council launched a new electric bike sharing system (BiciMAD), becoming the first city in the world to offer it. For several years now Madrid has started a plan to promote public transport and reduce the high levels of pollution that blight the city. Part […]
Where to eat Cocido Madrileño in Madrid
Where to eat Cocido Madrileño in Madrid “Cocido Madrileño” is one of the signature dishes in the Spanish capital when the autumn comes, and one of the most popular questions is where to eat “cocido” in Madrid? There are many different types of “Cocidos” across the length and breadth of the country, but none as popular […]
Chamartin Station
Chamartin Station Chamartín Station ( 1967) was built in the north of Madrid to serve the Northern part of Spain (Valladolid, Barcelona, Salamanca, Burgos, León, Vitoria, etc.). Progressively since its opening Chamartín gained passengers to become the most important train station in Madrid. Shortly after (1970-1975) Chamartín was closed to be reformed and adapted to […]
Avenida America Station
Avenida America Station Avenida America Bus Station forms part of a huge intermodal transport hub (Intercambiador Avenida América) that integrates urban buses, intercity buses and four metro lines. The station is organized vertically in four levels: the first two levels are intended for buses, while the third and fourth levels were built for metro trains. […]
Atocha Station
Atocha Station in Madrid Atocha Station, located just 10 minutes away from Prado Museum, is the main railroad station in Spain. However, unfortunately, the station is famous worldwide for the terrifying attack occurred on 11th March, 2004 when nearly 200 people were killed. This attack (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE) shocked the country and marked […]
