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Drinking Vermouth in Madrid
Vermouth in El Mercado de San Miguel. Photo courtesy of Tamorlan via Wikimedia Commons. When you think of Spanish drinks, Sangria is sure to come to mind. What you might not think of, though, is one of...
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Madrid Gastrofestival
Sample Spanish flavors during the city’s Gastrofestival Taste your way through Madrid by participating in the capital’s fourth annual Gastrofestival. Taking place January 19th through February 3rd,...
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What Not to Do in Madrid
Madrid is pretty awesome, so there are few things that I would recommend simply not doing. But maybe certain activities could be improved, so here are three ways to make what’s already good in Spain‘s...
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Tapas Hopping in Madrid
Yummy tapas When it comes to Madrid, Spain, there’s no better way to get to know the city and its culture than through its food and, better yet, through its tapas. Here are a few top tips on how to eat...
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Tips for First-Time Visitors to Madrid
Tip small, watch your items, and reset service expectations when visiting Madrid From tipping to throwing trash on the ground and not getting your stuff stolen, Madrid is the kind of city that can feel...
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Madrid in Spring
With temperatures on the rise, take a stroll through Retiro Park to see the Crystal Palace Ah, Madrid in spring: the cold starts to wear off, outdoor terrazas begin to crop up, and the city starts to...
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Wine Tasting in and Around Madrid
Wine tasting in Madrid can be as easy as going to the local bar As the third-largest producer of wine in the world, wine tasting in Madrid should definitely be on your travel itinerary. Here’s how to...
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Cooking Classes in Madrid
Try your hand at making Spanish paella during your visit to Madrid Beyond just monuments and sight seeing, perhaps the best way to experience Madrid is through its food, and — even better — by learning...
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7 Things You Didn’t Know About Madrid
In Madrid, flamenco might be popular, but paella? Not so much. Sure, you know about the flamenco, the bull fighting, and the zesty Spanish flair for a good fiesta, but Madrid is full of surprises –...
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Día de Mercado, Madrid’s Farmers Market
Sample local wines for only a euro at the Madrid Farmers Market. In the last year or so, Madrid finally decided to whip up a proper farmers market like none other in the city. Taking place once a...
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Mercado de San Miguel
The iron-framed Mercado de San Miguel. Photo courtesy of Harry Lawford via Flickr. Get a taste – literally – of Spanish culture by visiting Madrid’s Mercado de San Miguel. Situated just behind the...
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Things to Do in Madrid in Winter
Spain’s biggest department store really gets into the holiday spirt in Madrid If you thought Madrid would be warm during winter, think again. With temperatures dropping to around freezing, and the...
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El Mercado de San Antón: Madrid’s Other Market Paradise
Find foodie heaven at Madrid’s other trendy market, El Mercado de San Antón. Most visitors to Madrid have surely visited and fallen in love with tourist-friendly Mercado de San Miguel. The problem here...
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Madrid’s Best Rooftop Terrazas
The Azotea rooftop terrace at the Círculo de Bellas Artes. Photo courtesy of Manuel Martín Vicent via Flickr. There’s perhaps no better way to relax in Madrid than by sipping a drink on an outdoor...
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Madrid’s Top Markets
From fruits and veggies to scarves and antiques, Madrid is filled with different kinds of markets that will meet your shopping needs. Old-school kiosks hawking fresh fruit; thousands of outdoor stands...
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More Madrid: What to See and Do on a Second Trip
After seeing Madrid’s most popular museums, check out less-conventional stops such as CaixaForum. Photo courtesy of Óscar Carnicero via Flickr. The Prado, Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor – you’ve been there...
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9 Ways to Experience Madrid Like a Local
To make like a local, skip tourist hotspot Mercado de San Miguel, and instead visit lesser-known markets Nope, the locals don’t eat a ton of paella, and they don’t typically do their tapas hopping in...
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What to Eat in Madrid: Tortilla Española
If you want to try the best of Spanish tortilla, you’ll want to make sure that it’s juicy. As one of the nation’s favorite dishes, tortilla española can be found in cities across Spain. But perhaps...
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Best Places for Paella in Madrid
Though paella isn’t typically amazing in the Spanish capital, there are a few places in Madrid that do it especially well Maybe you haven’t heard the word: though quite famous, paella isn’t exactly...
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Best Nightlife Areas in Madrid
From discotecas to bars, Madrid’s nightlife options are seemingly endless Few places in the world can compete with the nightlife in Madrid: Madrileños are born night owls, which means that the city...
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