Madrid is the capital of one of the healthiest countries in the world, which means that you’re spoiled for choice when shopping for food. There are grocery stores, 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 […]
Top Things to Do in Madrid in September
This blog post was originally posted on July 2, 2018 and was updated on August 6, 2019. While most places see September as the beginning of fall, here in Madrid summer fun is still in full swing. The city enjoys pleasantly warm temperatures, but not the scorching heat common in July and August. And as […]
Madrid in August 2019: The Complete Guide to Summer Fun
This blog post was originally posted on July 2, 2018 and was updated on July 1, 2019. The dog days of summer are in full swing, but Madrid still boasts plenty of fun in the sun throughout August. At first glance, it may seem that August may not be the most ideal time of year […]
5 Free Museums in Madrid You Should Check Out
Not much can top an afternoon spent in one of Madrid’s many museums—except when that afternoon comes free! That’s right, Spain’s capital city is home to some of the most revered history and art museums in the world, and several of them also offer free entry for guests. So if you love the Prado but […]
Bullfighting in Madrid & Beyond: What You Need to Know
It may seem like attending a bullfight is one of most authentically “Spanish” experiences you can have. After all, it’s a spectacle that has been historically linked to Spain for hundreds of years. And starting in the 20th century, when literary icons from Ernest Hemingway to Federico García Lorca began depicting it in their works, […]
6 Great Things to Do in Madrid in July 2019
This blog post was originally posted on June 16, 2015 and was updated on June 3, 2019. During the scorching summer months, Madrid is full of life. Festivals celebrating the arts invade the city, diversity celebrations fill the streets, and people take to the bars for beer and tapas. Sound good? Follow these tips for […]
6 Old and New School Restaurants for the Best Lunch in Madrid
The trick to eating some of the best lunches in Madrid is to grab a menú del día deal. As the old Spanish saying goes, “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a beggar.” In Madrid, lunch is one of the most important meals of the day with many restaurants offering […]
Madrid in June 2019: The Perfect Urban Summer Escape
This blog post was originally posted on May 26, 2016, and was updated on May 6, 2019. Sunny skies—check. Long, leisurely afternoons—check. Plenty of cultural activities—check. We might be biased, but Madrid is the place to be in June. It’s that perfect time of year right before spring melts into scorching hot summer, and Madrid […]
9 Michelin Star Restaurants in Madrid That Are Actually Worth Your Time
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 […]