10 Almodóvar Madrid Movie Moments

Category: Entertainment March 30, 2016

Crown of Thorns, The Skin I Live In

Pedro Almodóvar is set to release his latest film Julieta and once again the Spanish capital will be part of the characteristically eclectic backdrop. For decades, the Manchego maestro has weaved his cinematic stories through the streets of Madrid; capturing the city’s ever-changing tapestry of stark contrasts, colourful personalities and its gentle metamorphosis into a modern European capital. A movie marathon of Almodóvar’s work feels like a warts-and-all love letter to his adopted home-town, but it also one of the best ways to charter the capital’s transformation. If you’re looking to step through the silver screen and discover Madrid according to the vision of one of Spain’s most celebrated directors, here are 10 local landmarks to chart your course.

Mad Weird

Liam Aldous

Category: Entertainment
March 18, 2016

Madrid is a city full of quirks. The capital city’s notoriety may stem from its status as Spain’s grandiose capital, but look past the wide boulevards, colossal monuments, and traditional bars, and you’ll spot an endless array of urban anomalies. Shaped by its tumultuous history, simmered by years of isolation, and brought to life by […]

Just Opened!

Liam Aldous

Category: Entertainment
February 12, 2016

Bars, shops, restaurants – the wave of new openings sweeping over the Spanish capital is relentless. It’s hard to keep up. So whether you’re an intrepid traveller hoping to discover the coolest hidden hotspots or a local looking to stay ahead of the curve, here are four of the newest additions to Madrid’s ongoing metamorphosis. […]

Three Valentines Day Dates… For Free!

Liam Aldous

Category: Entertainment
February 10, 2016

February the 14th has crept up on you again and the pressure is on to come up with a romantic itinerary that turns a normal Sunday into one of the most memorable, loving, experiences of a lifetime… or at least something to that effect.

Raising The Bar: Casa Dani

Liam Aldous

Category: Food & Drink
February 4, 2016

Madrid’s characterful old bars and tabernas are monuments in their own right. These living, breathing, drinking time capsules are as much a part of history as they are an enduring feature of daily life. In Madrid, bars are not merely drinking holes; they are ground-dwelling extensions of residents’ living-rooms. Places to meet, eat, chat, read, […]