What does a tire company know about good food? Apparently a lot. Michelin provides the world with some of the best restaurant recommendations. Those clever French entrepreneurs started by supplying motorists with guides on where to get a bite to eat while on the road. Turns out these generous tips were golden, and would eventually […]
Madrid in April: 6 Things You Must Do
Not too hot, not too cold, and action packed—that’s Madrid in April. You’ve arrived in Madrid at one of the best times of the year. The weather can be chilly or warm, but never freezing or scorching. Just right. What’s more, you also won’t have to push your way through massive crowds. It’s not high […]
A Few of the Women We Couldn’t Live Without
From our CEO to our guides, the majority of us here at Devour Tours are women. In honor of International Women’s Day, get to know us a little better.
6 Fabulous Things to Do in Madrid in March 2019
This blog post was originally posted on March 2, 2016 and was updated on February 11, 2019. With the post-holiday slump officially over and spring just around the corner, Madrid begins to take on new life. If you’re considering visiting Madrid in March, you’ve made an excellent choice. Temperatures are pleasantly warm compared to the […]
A Love Letter to the Prado: How I Fell in Love with Spain’s Greatest Museum
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Madrid. Long before I ever dreamed of living in Madrid, the Prado held a special place in my heart. Studying at university, it was the Spanish master Velazquez who opened my eyes to the possibilities of art. I still clearly remember […]
Reina Sofia Museum Highlights: Beyond Guernica
Every year, nearly four million people visit Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum. For many, it’s to see one painting: Picasso’s masterpiece Guernica, one of the greatest and most influential works of art anywhere in the world. But as Spain’s national museum for modern and contemporary art, and with a collection of over 21,700 works, it’s not […]
What to do in Madrid in February 2019
This blog post was originally posted on January 22, 2016 and was updated on January 7, 2019. It’s low season, but here in Madrid, we’re keeping busy and staying warm. As the European equivalent to the city that never sleeps, there’s always something going on in Spain’s bustling, vibrant capital. We’re talking world-class museums, cozy […]
All About El Gordo: The Spanish Christmas Lottery Explained
With billions of euros handed out in prize money every year, the Spanish Christmas lottery is the biggest in the world. Walk through the center of Madrid—or any Spanish city or town—this time of year, and you’ll already start to see this beloved tradition come to life. Lines spill out of lottery booths and wind […]
Behind the Bite: Roscón de Reyes
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series, deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Step aside, Christmas cookies and candy canes—here in Spain, it’s all about roscón de Reyes. All throughout Spain at this time of year, families are sitting down to enjoy extravagant holiday feasts that last for […]
Ring in the Holidays with Locals: Authentic Holiday Traditions in Spain
When you combine a magical time of year (winter) and a magical setting (every corner of Spain, pretty much), you’re guaranteed to feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. That being said, trying to figure out how to have the most authentic holiday experience in a new country can be confusing when you don’t […]