Plaza Mayor is one of the capital’s greatest hubs, and its vastness impresses the many visitors who flood in from Sol or Puerta de Toledo.
It is more than 400 years old and the masterpiece of King Felipe III’s architects, Juan de Herrera and Juan Gómez de Mora. It is therefore not surprising that the statue of the King on horseback is right in the middle of the square. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Turismo
Renovation work has finally finished and Plaza de España is now open to Madrid’s locals and visitors, following a fantastic re-opening ceremony. This mythical square, situated right at the heart of the city centre, had been closed for renovation for such a long time that it almost blended into the scenery.
At the end of November, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Turismo
A piece of Valencia has landed in Madrid this autumn and will remain here until January 2022. It’s an exhibition dedicated to Las Fallas, hosted by the Centro de Arte Tomás y Valiente (CEART) in Fuenlabrada, less than half an hour drive from our hotel.
Las Fallas is the festival par excellence in the Valencian Community. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Eventos
The croissant is one of the most traditional sweets to accompany any breakfast or snack. Although its popularity is rooted in our neighbouring country, it’s widely consumed in Spain, either on its own or paired with something.
Depending on which recipes you try, its flavour delights the palate, and it becomes an exquisite delicacy. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Restaurantes
The Strawberry Train has just completed a new season. This historic train connects Madrid with Aranjuez, yet another attraction that confirms that the journey is just as important as the destination.
It was the first railway in the Community of Madrid, built by the order of Queen Isabel II. It was used to transport fruit and vegetables from the orchards, Read full article
Categories: Madrid Cultura
Guernica has now been back in Spain for 40 years. 40 years may seem like a short time, but looking back, these have been four decades packed with historical events.
This painting by Picasso, perhaps his most famous one, was commissioned for the International Exhibition in Paris in 1937 to be exhibited in the Pavilion of the Spanish Republic. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Cultura
The town of Chinchón has been in the news this past month thanks to the shooting of filmmaker Wes Anderson’s new film.
In addition to the excitement felt by the town and its inhabitants, this is an important event that may attract many film-loving tourists. In fact, many sightseeing tours in many cities around the world are organised as a result of the filming of a series or film. Read full article
Categories: Madrid Cultura
