If you’re not sure where to eat in Madrid at Christmas, you’re not alone. Holiday schedules can be confusing—if restaurants are even open at all—but this guide will help you narrow things down! It’s no secret that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are among the most important days of the year in Madrid. All throughout […]
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Madrid in December: Best Things to See & Do
Bundle up and get ready to indulge in plenty of seasonal treats. The holiday season has officially arrived in Madrid, and we couldn’t be more excited! There are plenty of fun activities in store when it comes to what to do in Madrid in December. If your holiday itinerary includes the Spanish capital (and it […]
5 Tips for Eating Alone in Madrid: The Best of Solo Dining
No one who visits the Spanish capital should leave without sampling its incredible cuisine—solo travelers included. Check out our guide to eating alone in Madrid, and make the most of every meal. In Spain, meals are a social affair. There’s nothing like sitting down for lunch with a big group of friends or family, and […]
Top 7 Spots for Tapas in Chamberí
Just north of the city center, Chamberí is a residential refuge and home to some of Madrid’s best tapas bars. When locals want to live in the city, but not “in the city,” many choose Chamberí. It’s the shortest distance you can travel from the center to get a taste of how locals are living […]
9 Lavapiés Bars & Restaurants: Tapas, Drinks & Beyond
If you want to understand Madrid—the real Madrid—these Lavapiés bars and restaurants are a great place to start. Until recently, Lavapiés was one of central Madrid’s most affordable neighborhoods. With its hilly streets and characteristic corralas (Madrid’s characteristic housing style where neighbors share an interior patio), throughout the 19th and 20th centuries Lavapiés attracted migrants […]
Madrid in November: Best Things to See & Do
Madrid in November – it’s the calm before the holiday storm. Before you know it, the Spanish capital will be all decked out for Christmas and Three Kings Day. We love the festive winter atmosphere in the city, but the last few days of autumn are a time worth taking advantage of as well. As […]
Madrid in October: Best Things to See & Do
Madrid bursts with colorful energy at the arrival of fall. After the summer crowds clear out and low season sets in, Madrid takes on a much more relaxed vibe. Pleasantly sunny days and crisp, lively nights bring the best of both worlds. Fall in Madrid is beautiful, with some of the best weather of the […]
5 Spots for Tapas in Chueca that Locals Love
Going out for tapas in Chueca isn’t just a way to devour Madrid’s culture—it’s a way to honor the city’s history. Chueca’s tapas bar scene symbolizes what the neighborhood stands for: modernity, diversity, dedication to quality and continuous evolvement. In the 1970s, Chueca was considered a dangerous area that even the president of Madrid’s LGBTQ+ […]
A Guide to Solo Travel in Madrid: 5 Insider Tips
Solo travel in Spain—and across the globe—has been on the rise over the years, and Madrid is quite the hot spot for independent adventurers. In addition to the usual vacationing families, tour groups, and school excursions, this city is full of solo travelers with nothing but a backpack and a healthy dose of wanderlust. Its […]
The Complete Guide to Grocery Stores in Madrid
As the capital of one of the healthiest countries in the world, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to grocery stores in Madrid. There are supermarkets, indoor and outdoor markets, fishmongers, charcuteries, butchers, bakeries, and delis everywhere. You can find everything you want just by stepping outside your front door and going for a […]