The Rambla del Raval is the main area of interest, packed with cafés, bars, restaurants where you can relax or drink a mint tea. It is also home to the fattest cat in the city: Botero’s Cat, a huge bronze sculpture.
The Temple of Debod, or Templo de Debod, is an ancient Egyptian monument which prevails in the middle of Madrid. Like an oasis in the middle of an urban desert, outside of time and space, this is the only Egyptian temple which exists in Spain.
Christmas is synonymous to family gatherings, treats and typical festive food, and of course holidays jam-packed full of all kinds of activities and entertainment. Christmas in Madrid offers an endless array of typical festive activities, decorations and events, so you don’t miss out on any of what is on, here are a few suggestions for your stay in Madrid.
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Where to go for an aperitif in Madrid If you like going for an aperitif and appetiser whatever time of year it might be and you’re planning to be in…
In June 2020 the Put Foot Rally celebrates its 10th anniversary. It’s an event organised by the Put Foot Foundation , a South African non-profit organisation that operates on the African continent…
If you’re going to Madrid this summer, you won’t miss the beach one bit. The Spanish capital is packed with lots of hidden delights. Come and discover them!
Trips to Madrid are a fantastic opportunity at any time of year, and summer is no exception! The Spanish capital might not have a beach, but you’ll soon forget all…
Brioches, croissants, Saint Honoré gâteaux … there are hundreds of recipes for French pastries bursting with butter, cream, chocolate, sugar and all the other things we’re not supposed to eat. But if you’ve already started reading this post, I doubt this is one of your worries.
Looking at a map of the sprawling mass of London while trying to decide where to visit can be a bit overwhelming. The British capital is a big city and you could easily spend a week there without ever leaving the city centre, given the number of interesting things there are to do. But London is a city with lots of different neighbourhoods, each with its own identity and atmosphere.