Madrid Travel Blog

Madrid is an oasis on a plain. When it comes to seeking relaxation, cosmopolitan Madrid makes up for its lack of a natural beach by its multitude of day spas profering indulgent pampering and opportunities to slow the urban pace. Traditionalists will certainly find their manicures and back massages,...

Are you wondering how to beat this scorching Madrid heat and soak up some of the Spanish capital’s culture at the same time? Well, the answer is simple: head to Madrid’s swimming pools. (Swimming pool season is typically June to September.) There you can just relax and cool off, or even see and...

You look around at the relaxed, cavernous-like place. Dark wood and stone everywhere. You sit down on a long bench at one of the long tables and sip the excellent red wine in front of you. Start to nibble on the cured Spanish cheese, the olives piled on a small plate. Then you graduate to having a glass...

The city of Madrid has lots of gardens, parks, and green spaces, but they’re intended as places to spend a pleasant couple of hours. So if you really want to take a break from the Spanish capital’s fast pace and have a unique summer experience, then consider camping somewhere in Madrid province....

How do you plan to spend Madrid’s long, hot summer nights? Perhaps sitting down with an ice-cold drink at one of the Spanish capital’s lively outdoor sidewalk cafes? That’s certainly a solid plan. But how about a bunch of cool, free music thrown in, too? Each summer the city of Madrid hosts Veranos...

If you have access to a car, then listen up! Here I’ll show you how you can road trip like a Madrileño in summer and fall. The Skinny The city of Madrid was built on a hot plain, but the northern part of Madrid province is all hills, mountains, and forests dotted with small, picturesque towns. When...

¡Olé! The hand clapping, skirt twirling, foot stomping passion of Madrid province’s sixth annual flamenco festival, called Suma Flamenca, is coming. From June 9 to July 2 you can enjoy flamenco dance, singing, music and multidisciplinary performances from both emerging and veteran flamenco artists. What...

Each year on June 13, the residents of Madrid’s Moncloa neighborhood pay homage to Saint Anthony. The celebrations typically center on the Royal Chapel of Saint Anthony de la Florida (Real Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida). Besides this event, the chapel is known for its frescoes painted by esteemed...

A wide boulevard lined with trees and beautiful mansions, palaces, embassies, important companies, and government buildings, the Paseo de la Castellana is one of the Spanish capital’s most vital streets. (If you decide to take a taxi in Madrid, you’ll inevitably end up on it.) The Paseo de la Castellana...

Just outside the city you can find Madrid’s historic racetrack, Hipódromo Zarzuela, first opened in 1941. The Spring-Summer 2011 season is currently in full swing, so if you wish to have a day at the races, sip a cool drink, and rub elbows with some of Madrid’s posh crowd, you can have your pick:...