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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

Parador de Santiago de Compostela Paradores Nacionales de España: Where History Meets Hospitality In This Article: What Are the Paradores Nacionales de España? A Century of Preserving Heritage and Promoting Tourism Staying in Castles, Monasteries, and Architectural Icons Spotlight: Parador de Vielha in the Arán Valley Spotlight: Parador de Santillana Gil Blas in Cantabria Spotlight: Parador de Granada Spotlight: Toledo’s Parador Experience Spotlight: Parador de Santiago de Co

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

A solitary traveler walks through a misty village at dawn, embracing the quiet beauty of unfiltered exploration. Escaping the Algorithm...

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Iconic Lion Fountain in the Patio de los Leones of the Alhambra One Day in Granada: Alhambra, and City Highlights Granada offers visitors...

Sketch of a Casteller Event in the Festa de Gràcia Who Doesn't Like a Party? Every August, the streets of Gràcia burst into color, music,...

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...

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Lisbon Metro Platform, Sāo Sebastiāo Station Comprehensive Lisbon Metro Guide Looking for a Comprehensive Lisbon Metro Guide? Here we...

Carmo Archaeological Museum (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo) In This Article A well-earned morning wake-up  after an intense first day Museu...

People Waiting for Their Ride on Lisbon's Tram 28 In This Article Join us as we recount our first full day in Lisbon, covering everything...

Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) Lisbon, Our Cascais and Belém Travel Guide Planning our day trip to Cascais and Belém While planning our...

Cascais Citadel and Village Our Brief Visitors Guide – Cascais and Belém Portugal in a Day Cascais   Coastal charm Dining and Shopping at...

We're planning our first visit to Lisbon! We have been thinking about this for a while and really dragged our feet on the flight...

Churrigueresque Façade, North Side of the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca First, A Very Brief History of Salamanca Salamanca's Old City, located...

Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain We're going back to Sevilla, Spain soon and are currently planning to visit Ronda as one of our day trips. We...