Things to do in Madrid
The San Miguel market, a date with the most exquisite tapas
Located by the Plaza Mayor, in the heart of the area known as ‘The Madrid of the Habsburgs’, the San Miguel market is a must for foodies.
Patones de Arriba: the small ‘kingdom’ where time stood still
60 kilometres to the north-east of Madrid, this fabled mountain village—a fine example of the region’s so-called ‘black architecture’—is perfect for a rural break.
Yes, Madrid does have a beach: at the San Juan reservoir
The reservoir built in 1955 is the only one in the Madrid Autonomous Region in which swimming and water sports are permitted.
The Madrid Zoo-Aquarium: fauna from all around the world
The Madrid Zoo Aquarium, which houses over four thousand animals from all five continents, allows you to see animals from all over the world without ever leaving the capital.
The Museo del Ferrocarril Railway Museum, a romantic day out among trains
Romanticism is the order of the day at the Railway Museum where you’ll find antique carriages, model trains and, if you’re lucky, the Mercado de Motores flea market.
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.
Madrid’s Archaeological Museum: a journey through the history of humanity
The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid houses one of the most important collections of antiquities in the world spanning prehistory through to the nineteenth century.
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.