Things to see in Madrid
La Almudena Cathedral, an extravagance of eclecticism
It took over 100 years and 6 architects to construct this immense church set in the heart of the city.
La Latina: the place to go for vermouth
La Latina, with its medieval past and maze-like streets, is the perfect neighbourhood for sampling Madrid’s long-standing tradition of going out for a vermouth.
Plaza de Castilla, home to Madrid’s ‘twin towers’
Discover this large square in the north of the city, crossed by Avenida de la Castellana and the epicentre of the Madrid’s financial district replete with skyscrapers.
Valverde de los Arroyos: a journey to discover black architecture
Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Valverde de los Arroyos captivates visitors with its black architecture, its cobbled streets and its magnificent natural surroundings.
Madrid’s Botanical Garden, the Babel of the plant world
Madrid’s Botanical Garden, dating from 1755, is home to exotic plants and trees from every corner of the planet.
Plaza de España, the site of the city’s first skyscrapers
In the centre of Madrid, the Plaza de España occupies a green space, surrounded by the city’s first skyscrapers. The statue of Don Quijote watches over everything that happens in the capital from Gran Vía to Madrid Río.
What to see in San Martín de Valdeiglesias and the nearby area
The western part of the Community of Madrid is perhaps the least well-known area of the region. San Martín de Valdeiglesias is near the border with Ávila and Toledo provinces, in the Sierra Oeste, and this small town is hugely popular in summer because there’s masses for tourists to do, as you’ll see in this blog post!
The Teatro Real de Madrid: a perfect setting in which to experience the thrill of opera
Madrid’s opera house combines state-of-the-art technology with a refined, elegant ambience that transports us back to the nineteenth century. Let the show begin at the Teatro Real de Madrid!
The San Antón Market. Chueca’s culinary epicentre
Since its renovation and reopening in 2011, the San Antón Market has become the epicentre of good gastronomy in the Chueca area of Madrid.
The Hipódromo de la Zarzuela: horse racing and much more besides
You are invited to discover the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela, a green space covering 110 hectares—perfect for a fun day out.