The Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid
The National Reina Sofía Art Museum is part of Madrid’s famous "Golden Triangle of Art," which also includes the Prado Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. The Reina Sofía focuses on contemporary art, from the late 19th century to today.
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Madrid's Prado Museum
The Prado Museum is Madrid’s best-known museum and a must for art lovers. Its vast collection includes a large quantity of Spanish masterpieces, as well as artworks from all over the world.
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The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is part of what is known as Madrid’s "Golden Triangle of Art," which also includes the nearby Prado Museum and Reina Sofia Museum.
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Where to Find Parking Garages in Madrid
During weekdays, it can be quite a challenge finding parking on the street in central Madrid. Here some good advice.
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Where to Park on the Streets of Madrid
Avoiding parking tickets in Madrid city centre. We give you a quick guide.
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Tasty Tapas at Casa Labra in Madrid
Anyone visiting Spain will have to try the delicious tapas here. Tapas are tasty Spanish snacks that are served with drinks in every bar. One of my favorite tapas to snack on is the croqueta, or the croquette.
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Squid Sandwich in Madrid
In many parts of Spain they eat tapas and they do that in Madrid as well, but the city is famous for its squid sandwich - or in Spanish "Bocadillo de Calamares".
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Spanish Soccer League Fixtures 2012/13
Spain won the UEFA Euro Championship 2012 in Poland and Ukraine and the next big International sports event is the Olympics 2012 in London, starting on Friday the 27th July. The Spanish La Liga starts on the 19th August 2012.
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Real Madrid is ready for a new season
The Spanish league is about to start and Real Madrid has spent 55 million Euros on new players. The team is this year presenting the best squad in the club's history and the goal is to win all the tournaments they participate in.
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Barrio de las Letras or Huertas in Madrid
Madrid is often referred to as the city that never sleeps and it is correct. There are lots of good tapas bars and restaurants in the area Huertas, also known as Barrio de las Letras. So are you planning to enjoy the nightlife in Madrid, it's the place to go - no doubt about it.
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Madrid gets Hollywood Bouleward
Spain has in recent years had great success on the international film scene and both Penelope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem have won an Oscar. Therefore, Madrid now also got its own copy of Hollywood Boulevard.
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Fiesta de San Isidro in Madrid - May 2011
The Fiesta de San Isidro is Madrid's largest and most popular festival. The 10 day event takes place from the 11-16th May at various locations throughout the city and visitors can expect to be treated to a feast of flamenco music and dance, theatre, culture and typical gastronomy.
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Salón de Gourmets, Madrid – 11-14 April 2011
If you think you are a bit of a gourmet expert then a trip to Spain’s capital, Madrid, in April is for you. The Salon de Gourmets is a food fair and exhibition that presents Spain’s best cuisine, produce and chefs, all together under one roof, at the IFEMA exhibition centre. The objective: to promote the county’s finest talent and local ingredients to the rest of the world.
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Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week 18-23rd February 2011
The Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week is Spain’s premier fashion industry fair, which takes place from 18th-23rd February 2011. The week is dedicated to showcasing the best in Spanish and International fashion professionals, including fashion designers, models, hair and make up artists, and costume assistants.
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Getting around Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain, with a population of over 5 million. Luckily its transport system is super efficient, so getting around isn’t a problem. Most of the sights and attractions of the city are located in the downtown area and can be more or less covered by foot. The city is served by the metro (subway), buses, tourist buses, Madrid Cercanias (suburban) trains, Renfe long distance trains and taxis.
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A taste of Spain: The 2011 Madrid Gastrofestival
Following the success of last year’s event, the 2011 Madrid Gastrofestival will take place from 24th January to 6th February, with a program of events designed to give the public a taste of Spanish gastro-culture.
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The Royal Palace in Madrid
Despite its name, the Royal Palace of Madrid is not the residence of the king and queen. Situated in Calle de Bailén, it is an impressive building of in Italian baroque-classicism style, constructed on the ancient Alcázar.
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Madrid: One of the greenest cities in the world to visit
Spain’s capital city of Madrid was named one of the greenest cities in the world this year, by the prestigious European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The city received a Green GOOD DESIGN Award. The prize was awarded in recognition for the many streets and zones of Madrid that are adorned with trees, green areas, squares filled with flowers and the wonderful park space that the city has to offer.
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Christmas shopping in Madrid
Every year Christmas seems to arrive a bit earlier, adverts on the TV motivate our children to write their Christmas lists in October, Christmas lights turned on in November and sales advertised before the season has even begun. The frenzy can just get too much… and when it does then maybe it’s a good time to think about an alternative Christmas shopping spree; in another country perhaps?
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Is Spain getting ready for a spring Baby Boom?
Nine months after the glorious World Cup win, Spanish maternity wards can expect to be pretty much full up. The mix of sun, beer and excitement, topped with a euphoric win is sure to have produced a massive hormone rush in homes all over Spain this summer.
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