Things to do in Madrid

Plaza de España in Madrid is one of the entrance gates to the historical center. From there, one can quickly access one of the main arteries of the city: Gran Vía, Princesa street, Ferraz street... It is a charming place thanks to

It is hard to find a place in Madrid where dusk is more spectacular than Plaza de Oriente. At that time of the day, the off-white stone of the Royal Palace gets silver or sand like, according to the season of the year, and the horizon

Who doesn't like walking between nature right in a capital like Madrid? Thanks to these gardens we have this opportunity, they are ideal for their location and the beauty. The Sabatini Gardens are located in front of the Northern

This street is a paradise for all those who like shopping. There are many shops along the street, clothes, shoes, whatever you want and of all styles and colors. The design shop windows are constantly in competition to be the coolest

Matadero Madrid is one of the places that surprise you. Located in the south of the city (Metro Legazpi, line 3), this industrial building that used to be the municipal slaughterhouse of Madrid has been redesigned (respecting the

Welcome to Madrid, the capital of Spain! This is an essential spot: this historical monument is an icon of the capital. I will quickly explain its history: in the 18th century, Carlos III gave the order to build it. It is a work

Another theme park in Madrid. It is divided into themed areas, such as: "Ecosystem Poles" (which is the largest polar ecosystem in Europe), "The African forest" with African birds, "Jurassic" and ....... many more. Children can go to

Now that mother nature is showing her colors in preparation for winter, it's a marvelous time to visit the Quinta de los Molinos. While many people get a bit sad during autumn, I love it! Most choose to go to the park in springtime to

En 1917, Alfonso XIII put up a large sum of his personal finances to create the Compañía Metropolitano Alfonso XIII, which bore his name in recognition of his large donation. In 1919, the first line of the Metro of Madrid, and of

The Sorolla Museum is, without a doubt, one of Madrid’s best museums and one of my personal favorites. For starters, the building itself is gorgeous. It’s the home where the Spanish artist Sorolla lived and the conservation is such

Cava Baja is one of the main streets of the La Latina neighborhood and it is currently known for its various tapas places, bars and amazing restaurants. It is very busy on Sundays after El Rastro with locals and tourists. The

If you get the chance buy the ticket, pay the price, by a scarf or hat and enjoy the feel of Spanish Football. Sadly the stadium will be replaced, but it's the atmosphere and feel you get from the supporters hours before the match

The pond at Retiro is a cool place to spend a day with your significant other, paddling a rowboat around, enjoying the sunshine, street performers, and monuments. You can rent the boats for pretty cheap (around 7 euros per hour, I

I had never gone to see it in spite of my frequent visits to Madrid and one year I finally did. Besides having the chance to see what certain historic personalities looked like, the most impressive feature is the hall for painters and

You’re walking towards a destination, a cocktail lounge that everyone’s told you great things about. A few feet before arriving at the door, something to the left catches your eye.. It’s the stairs leading up to Santa Bárbara church,

The Thyssen-Bornemisza is part of Madrid's "Art Triangle" (along with the Prado and Reina Sofia) and has an interesting and varied collection that's worth a visit. It's known for having "major works by minor artists and minor works by

La Casa Encendida is one of my favorite cultural centers in Madrid. It is a place of artistic innovation and cultural experimentation, specifically oriented to young people and people who like avant-garde activities, without

If you happen to arrive in Madrid via the AVE (the Spanish high-speed train), specifically at the Atocha station, you have a great opportunity to see your first of Madrid’s many gardens inside the very own train station. You’ll

The Royal Theater of Madrid (also called "El Real") is the Opera of Madrid, the most important in the country, together with the one in Barcelona. From the outside, it is an imposing building, fitting perfectly in the Plaza de

Being from Madrid myself, if some friend from somewhere else and especially from another country come to visit, I would take them here for sure: El Corral de la Morería. I am not the biggest flamenco fan, but I am totally impressed

The Cine Doré is located in Santa Isabel street, next to Plaza de Antón Martín in Madrid. The best way to get there is by the subway, Antón Martín station, line 1. This building was opened at the beginning of the 20th century

If there is something unique about the Spanish Congress of Deputies building, it is its two lions: of the most photographed faces of Madrid. They majestically pose for all tourists and locals. There is another pair of famous lions in