This blog post was originally posted on January 4, 2017 and was updated on December 4, 2019. Here in Spain, the holiday season doesn’t end when January 1 rolls around. In fact, there’s plenty of festive fun happening all month long! Spain’s gorgeous capital isn’t just one of the best places to celebrate the new year—it’s […]
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Madrid at Christmas: What to See, Do, Buy and Eat

This blog post was originally posted on December 5, 2014 and was updated on October 11, 2018. The halls have been decked and the bells are jingling. Christmas has arrived in Madrid! Madrid at Christmas is a true winter wonderland. You’ve got all the fairytale magic of winter in Europe, but with a unique Spanish […]
Visiting Madrid with Kids: Tips for a Successful Family Trip

Visiting Madrid with kids can be a fun, rewarding experience for the whole family! Spain’s gorgeous capital is full of fascinating museums, lush green parks, and beautiful sights that will keep your children captivated throughout the length of your stay. Just be sure to keep these suggestions in mind, and visiting Madrid with kids will […]
7 Days in Madrid: One Incredible Week in Spain’s Capital

Spend a perfect week in and around Madrid! As Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid offers a lifetime’s worth of things to see, do and experience. However, if you’re just passing through, we think 7 days in Madrid is perfect for getting to know the city. You’ll be able to see all the iconic tourist […]
Five Delicious Day Trips From Madrid

This blog post was originally posted on August 21, 2013, and was updated on December 18, 2017. Madrid is filled with some of Europe’s best museums, restaurants, shops and parks, but sometimes it’s nice to escape the city and see what other adventures Spain has to offer. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help […]