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Some stories pull you in before you even realize it. This is one of them. Imagine walking down Calle Castelló, a quiet, elegant street in Madrid’s Salamanca district. You pass polished facades, cafés humming with conversation, and then something unexpected appears. A private garden. Closed to the public for a century. And for one season only, the gates swing open. Inside the garden : seven monumental sculptures by Thomas Houseago rising between the trees. This is the kind of

If you’re staying near the Bernabéu or planning a visit for a stadium tour, Bernabéu Market, Plaza Mahou, or a match, you’ll run into a temporary interruption on Metro Line 10 between Nuevos Ministerios and Cuzco. This is starting in March 2026 and is expected to last through the end of the year. The workaround is simple: a short walk, a frequent free shuttle, or a quick taxi or ride‑hail. Want a clear, stress‑free plan for your Madrid visit? Tap the image for the itinerary

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...

Madrid: Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, March 2023 I'm about to break the rule my elementary teacher taught me. She said I had...

Malaga, Spain The World's 20 best places to live (according to Forbes in November 2023) In November 2023, Forbes magazine published the...