Madrid sightseeing
Retiro Park
For the locals any excuse is a good excuse to visit Retiro Park, it is considered to be one of the best things to do in Madrid. Its paths are used by hundreds of cyclists and skaters, the lawns are Read more…
Restaurants & Gastronomy
Calamari Sandwich in Madrid ?
Why is it typical to have squid sandwiches in Madrid?And more specifically in the Plaza Mayor? The sea is far from us, and so are the calamari, but in Madrid we eat a lot of fish and seafood. And we Read more…
Day Trips from Madrid
Visit Toledo
Toledo is situated on, and protected by, a bend in the river Tajo, and stands on top of a steep-cragged hill which has been protecting it since the beginning of history, turning it into a strategical point in the center Read more…
Madrid sightseeing
Plaza de España – Quijote Monument
The monument to Cervantes was created to commemorate the 300 anniversary of the publication of the second part of “El Quijote” (1615-1915). In the image above we can see the representation of Spanish Literature in the form of a woman Read more…
Restaurants & Gastronomy
Excellent tapas tavern, excellent jamon.
La Mi Venta is the best tavern in Madrid for jamon, chorizo, manchego cheese, wine… Very good quality, good prices, excellent location and service. They have a good selection of wine and they offer you excellent tapas for free with your drink. We had diner Read more…
Madrid sightseeing
Quinta de los Molinos Park
This fantastic park dating back to the beginning of the twentieth century is considered a Historic Park by the Community of Madrid, has an area of 25 hectares, and within it can be found pine and olive groves, some eucalyptus Read more…
What to do in Madrid
Flamenco in Madrid
Flamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco. Flamenco dance in Madrid Tablao Flamenco Corral de la Morería WEB Prices from: Drink + Flamenco 50€ Tablao Flamenco Las Carboneras WEB Prices from: Read more…
Madrid sightseeing
Puerta de Alcala – Alcala Gate
The Puerta de Alcala is the gateway to the city for those coming from the East, from the city of Alcalá, as the name suggests. The door that we can see today dates from 1778, but there have been others Read more…