Breakfast in Madrid: the best chocolate con churros in the city! Visiting Madrid without trying chocolate con churros at the world-famous San Ginés churrería would be like going to Seville…
Breakfast in Madrid: the best chocolate con churros in the city! Visiting Madrid without trying chocolate con churros at the world-famous San Ginés churrería would be like going to Seville…
Spanish Harry Potter fans are in for a treat, because Harry Potter: The Exhibition is finally coming to Madrid! So if you’re planning on visiting the city or spending a weekend in Madrid, this is the perfect time to discover the magical world of author J.K. Rowling and young magician Harry Potter. Come with us to the Great Hall at Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest and much more besides…
Madrid is the king of musicals in Spain. Not only is the city’s Gran Vía home to the leading theatres, plays and shows, but fans of musicals are in for a real treat, because three of the most successful musicals ever are now on in Madrid. Don’t let this amazing opportunity pass you by!
Gone are the days when the word ‘vegetarian’ brought to mind plates piled high with lettuce, a great big tomato and (if you were lucky) a few sorry cubes of tofu. Both vegetarian and vegan food have come on leaps and bounds in recent years and are increasingly popular.
This time we’re going to give you some original plans for going out for a drink or a night on the town with friends in Madrid. The idea is to see a different side of the city and try some new experiences. Here are our suggestions for discovering a little bit of an alternative Madrid.
If there’s one thing that sets Madrid apart from other Spanish cities, it’s its nightlife. Like a magic carpet, it whisks you off through the city streets until you find yourself several kilometres away from where you started, watching the sunrise and thinking of where to have chocolate con churros for breakfast. Ready for the adventure of Madrid’s nightlife? Let’s go!
There is no shortage of things to see and do in the city of Madrid but if at any stage it becomes too small or you simply want to get out of the city and explore the surrounding area we have a few alternatives. In fact we have not one but three different day trips from Madrid to enjoy with the family, alone or with friends. You won’t regret it.
Cava, grapes at midnight in Plaza del Sol, red bows in shop windows, artisanal markets…There are many traditions and customs repeated year after year during Christmas in Madrid. Even the never ending lines of people waiting to but their Christmas Lottery ticket has become something that without it Christmas wouldn’t be the same. Apart from keeping your fingers crossed hoping your lucky number comes out here are a few more suggestions for a memorable Christmas in Madrid.
After a late night there is nothing better than waking up late, throwing on your most comfortable clothes and heading out for brunch. Lucky for us, brunch in Madrid has become a very popular way to kick start those lazy weekend days. So if you are looking for somewhere to eat between the hours of 12pm and 5pm for under 25€ follow us as we take you on a tour of Madrid’s best brunches.
After a long night of partying in Madrid, there is nothing better than having some delicious chocolate con churros and watch the street lights go out as the sun slowly come up on the horizon. Churros, crunchy and energetic, are the perfect accompaniment to the strong and thick chocolate. A sweet tradition that goes back to the beginning of the 19th century and one you can’t miss on your holidays in Madrid.