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Chulapos and chulapas fill Madrid’s plaza with music and movement, led by a central dancer in a red polka-dot dress—an homage to tradition and joy during Día de la Almudena. Top 5 Things Tourists Shouldn’t Miss on Día de la Almudena We like to make sure our readers are aware of unique and authentic events taking place in Madrid that they may enjoy during their stay. The Día de la Almudena is an important religious celebration that takes place on November 9th each year; and th

We know people like Top 5 lists. And we occasionally see people asking what to do in Madrid on a budget. So, here’s a set of curated Top 5 lists that are low-budget and loved by many. We'll look at five in each of several categories: outdoor must-sees, cafés with a local vibe, local eats under €10, and cultural spots. Want a complete, ready‑to‑use Madrid itinerary? Click to download the full 2026 guide. 🏞️ Top 5 Outdoor Must-Sees (Free or Low-Cost) Parque del Retiro – Iconi

Illustration of the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Paloma Madrid! Virgen de la Paloma Festival 2025 – Castizo Spirit! The trilogy ends with a...

Chulapos  Dancing at the Lavapiés Metro Entrance, San Lorenzo 2021, Photo Credit: El País Madrid! San Lorenzo Festival 2025 – Summer...

San Cayetano Street Decorations, Madrid Madrid! San Cayetano Festival 2025 – Summer in the Streets Every August, Madrid erupts into three...

Almudena Cathedral Always Something New to Experience in Madrid Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, never fails to surprise and delight visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural treasures. For those who have explored this city multiple times, there always seems to be something new waiting to be discovered. We recently returned to Madrid for a couple of days where we experienced several things we hadn't previously, either because they opened since

Day Trip Locations from Madrid Madrid, Spain has a lot to offer without leaving the city limits. It has a rich history with many places of interest to keep visitors engaged for several days. Most visitors spend about two days in Madrid, which, in our opinion, is barely enough time to see the essential sites. You can read more on Madrid in some of our earlier posts and we have another one coming soon. If you have more than a couple of days to spend in Madrid, there are many

Madrid Map Showing the Routes of the Two Free Zero Emission Buses There are Two Free Zero Emission Buses in Central Madrid! Did you know...

El Dos de Mayo (The Second of May 1808), by Goya (cropped; on display at the Prado museum) In the US, many Americans view the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo as a reason to celebrate and maybe have a margarita cocktail or two. And we Americans sometimes think that maybe they eat the same foods, celebrate the same holidays, and so forth in Spain as they do in Mexico. Spanish is spoken in both countries due to the colonization of what is now Mexico by Spain hundreds of years ago.

Chulapos dancing the Chotis Celebrating San Isidro in Madrid If you're traveling to Madrid during the first half of May, you're in for a...

Templo de Debod, Madrid Madrid's Beautiful Blue Skies and Magnificent Sunsets Madrid Rooftops Beneath a Beautiful Sky When we think of...

San Antonio de los Alemanes, Interior When people think about cities with sacred monuments and spaces , they probably don't immediately...

Whether you live in Madrid or you're just visiting, there's a good chance that you'll have a reason to go to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. You might not have thought so. Read on to find out whether this should be on your itinerary and if so, how you might get there. But first, take a few seconds to scroll through the photo gallery above . The first three photos were from a visit we made to the stadium in 2014 to see El Clásico , a La Liga rivalry match between Real Madrid C

La Puerta de Alcalá (Alcalá Gate) The Emblematic Puerta de Alcalá We recently wrote an article about the Retiro Park in Madrid . With...

Monument of King Alfonso XII, East Side of the Pond in Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain Serene Retiro Park One of our favorite places to spend...

Holy Week Procession in Madrid Religion in Spain and Madrid As a student I occasionally attended Catholic mass in Madrid, occasionally in...

Prado Museum, Madrid So Many Museums to Choose from in Madrid We must admit that despite the vast amount of time we have spent in Madrid,...

My Homemade Bocadillo de Calamares This will be a quick one... What is a Bocadillo? If you don't know what a bocadillo is in Spanish, it...

Iconic Tío Pepe Sign, Puerta del Sol, Madrid There's a Party in the Puerta del Sol I confess that I sort of stole the title of this post from a newer song by Mar Lucas . Her song has the refrain “Hay, hay, hay party en la Puerta del Sol” which essentially means “there’s a party in the Puerta del Sol. Look for it on Spotify. If you enjoy artists like Enrique Iglesias, you'll probably enjoy her music too. A Center of Activity No matter how long or short your visit to Madrid, y

Plaza Mayor of Madrid My First Visit to the Plaza Mayor of Madrid It was the end of summer in 1986 when I first walked through one of the...