Free and paid viewpoints, streets with light from another decade, and local tricks for photographing Madrid without the crowds: Cuesta de Moyano, Cerro del Tío Pío, Moncloa Lighthouse and more.

An easy 5.5 km trail through golden birch trees less than 90 minutes from Madrid: how to get there, what to see at El Paular, and when to go for peak autumn color.

A 2026 local's guide to getting around Madrid: when the Metro, Multi Card or Tourist Travel Pass make sense, how to use BiciMAD and EMT buses, and which parts of the centre are always faster on foot.

A guide to Hispanidad 2026: the Cabalgata parade, free concerts at Plaza de España, and where to find Latin American flavors in downtown Madrid.

Six verified Asturian restaurants and sidrerías in Madrid, each with history, an address and its signature dish: fabada, cachopo and the ritual of poured cider.

A complete one-day Segovia itinerary from Madrid: how to get there by Avant train, what to see at the Roman Aqueduct and the Alcázar, and where to eat the best roast suckling pig, with an hour-by-hour plan and practical tips.

A 2.5km walking route through Madrid connecting five landmark institutional buildings — from Congress to the National Library — with the century-old taverns that have stood across the street for generations, timed to the 2026 International Architecture Week (Oct 2-13).

A real, street-by-street Madrid route to the exact filming locations of Open Your Eyes, The Bourne Ultimatum, Doctor Zhivago and more - Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, La Latina and Malasana.

Every Sunday, thousands of madrileños follow the same ritual: ordering tap vermouth at an old-school taberna. We take you bar to bar through Malasaña, Chueca, Las Letras, Austrias, Lavapiés and Atocha, with history, prices and tips to live it like a local.

Discover what Madrid in autumn is really like: what to pack month by month, how the tapas scene changes as it gets colder, and the seasonal flavors —wild mushrooms, game, and cocido— you should not miss between September and November.

Discover the La Latina that never makes Instagram: Plaza de la Paja, a hidden stretch of medieval wall, the tiny Plaza del Alamillo, and century-old taverns just two streets from Cava Baja.

From September 10-13, the galleries of Salamanca and Salesas open their doors for free. Here's how to pair top contemporary art with a proper draft vermouth.

A walk through Madrid's lesser-known side: from the 9th-century Arab fortress of Mayrit to the imperial capital Philip II founded in 1561, via the city wall, Cava Baja, and Plaza de la Villa.

If you're planning a trip to see Shakira live in Madrid in 2026, you're about to combine one of the biggest concert events in Europe this year with a visit to one of the continent's most exciting capitals. Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour is closing out its record-breaking run with an extended residency in Madrid — her only European stop — and thousands of international fans are already building their itineraries around it. This guide covers everything you need t

Back in late July, we published a guide on traveling to Madrid during wildfire season. Two weeks on, the picture has changed a lot — and almost all of it is good news. Here's the update. The Sierra Oeste Fire: From Emergency to Aftermath The huge blaze that merged three fires west of Madrid — the one that triggered a national emergency and forced tens of thousands of evacuations — is no longer active. Spain's national emergency for the Madrid, Ávila and Toledo region was lift

¡Hola! If you thought Madrid only dazzled with its culture, vibrant food scene, and bustling streets, get ready—because Wednesday, August 12, 2026, is about to bring an absolute masterpiece to our skies: a Total Solar Eclipse! This isn't just any regular sunset. A total solar eclipse is a rare cosmic phenomenon where the moon passes perfectly between the earth and the sun, completely blocking the sunlight for a few breathtaking minutes. Daytime will briefly turn into twilight

Have a long layover at Barajas Airport? Stopping over for 24 hours on a quick weekend trip or taking a brief pause before catching a high-speed train? Don't panic: a single day in Madrid can be extraordinarily fulfilling, provided you have a smart plan and insider guidance from native locals. To help you maximize every single hour without wasting time in long lines or falling into commercial tourist traps, we have crafted the ultimate 1-day express itinerary. A perfectly bala

Ask most tourists visiting Madrid to name a park, and they will immediately point to El Retiro or Casa de Campo. However, in the northeastern district of Alameda de Osuna lies the true crown jewel of Madrid's historic landscape architecture: El Capricho Park (Parque del Capricho). Commissioned in the late 18th century by María Josefa Pimentel, Duchess of Osuna—one of the most educated, influential women and art patrons of her era—it stands as the only preserved Romantic-era g

Few traditions stir as much passion — and as much rejection — as bullfighting. For some, it's art, history, and an inseparable part of Spanish identity. For others, it's a form of animal cruelty that public money should no longer fund. This article walks through how it all works — from the Las Ventas bullring to season passes and ticket prices — and explains, without taking sides, why the tradition still exists and why it remains so controversial. A bit of history: from popul