What to see in Madrid Centro
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.
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.
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.
Fun runs in Madrid: sports and solidarity go hand in hand
In recent years, the running phenomenon has spread far and wide and Madrid now warmly hosts over 120 fun runs during the year, with the Madrid Marathon at the forefront.
The Plaza de Cibeles, the pride of Madrid
The Plaza de Cibeles is set among some of the great icons of Madrid, such as the Fountain of Cibeles, the Bank of Spain, and the Linares and Cibeles Palaces. It is also the hallowed ground for celebrating sporting victories.
Barrio de las Letras: a haven for literary types and bohemians
If the traveller puts in the effort, a walk through the Barrio de las Letras could transport them, at least symbolically, back to Madrid’s Golden Age.
Museo Sorolla. A stroll through the life of the artist
To visit Museo Sorolla is to explore the Valencian painter’s most intimate sanctum. To see his workshop, dining room and beloved garden is a privilege accessible to all.
Flamenco in Madrid: prepare to be captivated
The best flamenco artists in Spain perform at the tablaos and theatres of Madrid. Enjoy this most authentic of art forms right at your fingertips.
Calle Fuencarral, Madrid’s trendiest street
The old road to the village of Fuencarral has a rich history, and today is the capital’s most hipster, metropolitan, alternative shopping street.