Madrid Travel Blog

When the temperature goes up and Madrid’s summer heat sets in, it may seem counterintuitive to sit in the street away from the air conditioning. Yet, there is a method to this madness. Sidewalk cafes known as terraces (terrazas in Spanish) proliferate on Madrid’s streets. Every other restaurant,...

In Madrid’s venerable cafes, classic café culture is alive and well. It’s no surprise really, considering that the tertulia was a Spanish invention. This is the custom of gathering in a café to talk, discuss, or debate and is similar to the French literary salon. You can still join in...