A French poet used to go up the Eiffel Tower every morning because that way he didn’t have to see it from afar, such was his dislike for this emblematic monument. Those who don’t like Madrid’s landscape should therefore not go up Faro de Moncloa, since its great views will constantly be a reminder of the city at their feet. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Ocio
Some of you may remember Chulín, the most popular panda bear at the Zoo Aquarium, who sadly died twenty years ago. Snowflake, the albino gorilla who was the icon of the Barcelona Zoo, outlived Chulín for a few years but also died in 2003. Luckily, life goes on and nature doesn’t stop, as we saw with the wonderful birth of a baby panda bear on August 31st of this year. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Ocio
This tasty snack has been popular in Spain for many years, especially in summer, thanks to its refreshing flavour. At Ebla (Calle Martín de los Heros, 7), they serve hummus of the highest quality, which you can scoop up with a delicious fine pita bread. This restaurant was one of the first Arabic restaurants in Madrid and it is the ideal place to have a snack before going to see a film, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Restaurantes
Don’t let your friends make you jealous with their photos of succulent fish dishes being enjoyed by the beach because, despite there not being a sea, Madrid has a large selection of fantastic fish and seafood restaurants.
We start with ceviche, a South American recipe that has gained many fans in Spain. Distrito 798 is an excellent place to try it (Mediterranean ceviche or Mar y Luz (sea and light) ceviche), Read full article
Categories: Madrid Restaurantes
In all honestly, all year long is time for tapas, because good tapas are not seasonal. However, it’s common knowledge that they taste much better in summer. Here are a few suggestions on this miniature cuisine, some less sophisticated and other more refined ones. Of the former, you can find plenty of them in the two restaurants of La Petisqueira (Calle Churruca, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Restaurantes
Spring and autumn are two great times of year to visit Aranjuez in its charming Strawberry Train. However, summer is also a season that falls for the charm of this royal site, the old summer residence of the Bourbon family up until Queen Isabel II discovered the beaches in Northern Spain.
The Aranjuez Royal Palace is a must-see, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Turismo
On penalties and in the last second, but Real Madrid won’t care as they won their eleventh European Cup, the undécima as their fans know it, beating city rivals and perennial sufferers Atlético Madrid for the second time in three years in the final of this competition. Therefore, now is a great time to visit the Santiago Bernabéu stadium to see all the glory brought to Real Madrid by club legend and manager Zinedine Zidane, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Turismo
