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Madrid´s famous Markets
Madrid is a very active city and has a very rich gastronomic history. Madrid´s typical markets are much more than a place to sell food – they are social places, meeting points, the centre of the Spanish culture. You will find quality products as well as a place to hang…
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Halloween in Madrid
Bit by bit, and without realising, we are approaching the night of Halloween, the event which generates frights, spookiness and fun in equal measure. This celebration has steadily been gaining popularity amongst young and old in Madrid. The truth is that this is a relatively new celebration in Madrid, imported…
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Plans for this Autumn in Madrid
Now that the Summer holidays at the beach are over, it is time to start enjoying Madrid as daily life resumes and the streets and terraces refill with Madrileños and visitors alike. Autumn is one of the best seasons to visit our city: the temperatures are mild and pleasant and the sun continues…
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The Retiro Park
Located in the heart of Madrid, this beautiful park is filled with sculptures, fountains, gardens and even a lake. The Velázquez Palace and the Crystal Palace are located within Retiro Park which makes it even more special. People in Spain call it “Parque del Retiro” since it was considered a…
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Why vacation in Madrid
Madrid is a city that knows how to live. It offers amazing architecture, world-class galleries, plenty of history, amazing food and a fantastic nightlife. If you are into all of these things mentioned, then no doubt you’ll fall in love with Madrid. Over eighty museums and more than two thousand monuments…
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Reasons why people live longer in Spain
The Spanish secret to a long life is not hard to fully understand. According to scientists it is a combination of the Mediterranean diet, a good healthcare system, plenty of walking and closeness to family and friends. Mediterranean diet A Mediterranean diet includes fresh fish, chicken, meat, cereals, fruits and leafy…
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10 facts about Madrid
Madrid is a city that knows how to live. It’s a city that offers amazing architecture, great galleries, plenty of history, fantastic food and nightlife. Madrid is a city that knows how to live. It’s a city that offers amazing architecture, great galleries, plenty of history, fantastic food and nightlife.…
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Traditional Madrid desserts
Churros with chocolate For those with a sweet tooth “churros con chocolate” is a must. “Churros” are a type of fried dough and can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack on the street or as dessert after lunch or dinner. These are often ordered with hot chocolate into which…
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Madrid’s gastronomy
One of the biggest attractions for tourists that visit Spain is the rich gastronomy that the country offers. Every one of the 17 autonomous communities offer both traditional Spanish dishes as well as their own typical specialties. Needless to say, Madrid is renowned for the large amount of bars and…
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First división football in Madrid
Amongst the many attractions offered by the city of Madrid, we cannot forget about football, the sport that ignites passions around the world. Madrid can boast of having 4 teams in the First Division of the Spanish League in the 2023-2024 season, more than any other autonomous community in Spain.…
