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  • Madrid! The Emblematic Puerta de Alcalá (Alcalá Gate)

    (Alcalá Gate) The Emblematic Puerta de Alcalá We recently wrote an article about the Retiro Park in Madrid Alcalá de Henares has a Puerta de Madrid on the west side of town. Update: We wrote about Alcalá de Henares in our article on day trips from Madrid . Last year when we visited Madrid it was covered by scaffolding for maintenance. What are your favorite historic sites in Madrid? Let’s talk in the comments!

  • Madrid! Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - The More You Know...

    Whether you live in Madrid or you're just visiting, there's a good chance that you'll have a reason to take place in Madrid during our stay. Shop for Real Madrid Merch If you just want to go to the official store , you can do that. There are a few other official Real Madrid stores around the city. So, you'll have one more reason to return to Madrid. Let's dig in to each.

  • Madrid! How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways - Our First Impressions and Overview

    Madrid, My First Impression I first arrived in Madrid in the fall of 1986. There is so much I want to share about Madrid, too much for one blog post. Overview of Madrid Almudena Cathedrial Madrid is quite a unique city. I think this is why I always feel so energized when I visit Madrid. What are you most looking forward to seeing in Madrid when you go?

  • Madrid! San Lorenzo Festival 2025 – Lavapiés Lights Up

    Chulapos  Dancing at the Lavapiés Metro Entrance, San Lorenzo 2021, Photo Credit: El País Madrid! Castizo Soul The beat continues in Lavapiés, where Fiestas de San Lorenzo  usher in the second week of Madrid What does Castizo mean in Madrid? In Madrid, castizo goes beyond ancestry, it’s a cultural badge of authenticity. Have you added this to your Madrid itinerary? What are you looking forward to the most?

  • Madrid! Two FREE Zero Emissions Buses to Traverse the City

    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 you can cross the city of Madrid on a free bus? And the public buses in Madrid are just as easy to use as they are in any city. Give it a try! What questions do you have about Madrid?

  • Madrid! San Cayetano Festival 2025– Summertime Castiza Celebration

    San Cayetano Street Decorations, Madrid Madrid! What does Castizo mean in Madrid? In Madrid, castizo goes beyond ancestry, it’s a cultural badge of authenticity. Heading to Madrid the following week? We've got you covered! If you want authentic Madrid without the crowds of La Paloma, start here.

  • Madrid! I Must Have a Bocadillo de Calamares (Squid Sandwich)!

    One of our favorite places for a bocadillo in Madrid is El Brillante . They serve Mahou on tap, our favorite when in Madrid. We are not in Madrid right now. The "barras de pan" (what we might call baguettes) in Madrid are awesome and the ones we get here are Have you ever tried a bocadillo de calamares in Madrid?

  • Madrid! Virgen de la Paloma Festival 2025 – La Latina in Full Bloom

    Illustration of the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Paloma Madrid! From August 14–17 , Madrid’s most iconic summer celebration, the Fiestas de la Virgen de la Paloma , What does Castizo mean in Madrid? In Madrid, castizo goes beyond ancestry, it’s a cultural badge of authenticity. It's the emotional centerpiece of Madrid’s summer trilogy.

  • What Cities did Expats Prefer in 2023? Malaga, Valencia, and Alicante, Spain at the Top of the List!

    Five Spanish cities were included in the top 20: Malaga, Alicante, Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona. Here's the top 20 list: Malaga, Spain Alicante, Spain Valencia, Spain Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE Madrid We can say that we really enjoyed visiting the ones we have visited, Madrid being the one we have visited

  • Toledo! The Feast of Corpus Christi (and More...)

    are visiting this week or not, be sure to read to the end where we tell you how to get to Toledo from Madrid The AVE (AVANT high-speed train) leaves from Madrid-Atocha with an approximate frequency of 1 hour. ALSA buses make the Toledo-Madrid/Madrid-Toledo route. If you want more info about a day trip to Toledo, Spain from Madrid or to learn about other Madrid day We've written about that too: Madrid! Top Day Trip Options for Every Traveler.

  • Resilient Travel Planning: Your Itinerary Is a Guide, Not a Gospel

    Tour the rich collection of art at the Prado Museum in Madrid. 🍽️ Culinary Experiences - Highlighting Enjoy pintxos hopping in San Sebastián or go for tapas in Madrid. In Madrid , walking is a pleasure in central districts like Sol, La Latina, and Malasaña, where pedestrian But if you're heading to the Prado, Retiro Park, or out to El Escorial, Madrid’s Metro and Cercanías Or take a city bus (Madrid has two that are completely free and eco-friendly).

  • Spain! Dining Tips for First Time Visitors

    Pintxos (Basque Tapas) at Orio in Madrid Dining in Spain So perhaps you're going to Spain for the first Several of our articles on Madrid have restaurant recommendations, for example. These photos were taken at a few different places in Madrid. next two photos are of pintxos we enjoyed at different places in the Mercado de San Miguel in central Madrid

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