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A way of life

Silvia Roba — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:57:04 +0000

A large part of Madrid’s history has been witnessed by the marble tabletops of its coffee shops which, since the start of the 19th century, have enriched cultural life in the capital by hosting regular philosophical debates. Many others have followed suit, and it’s time to pay them a visit. “I go out for a […]

Masters of leather

Silvia Roba — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:42:54 +0000

Leather tanning is one of the oldest trades still practised in Madrid. Today the city is home to many an artisan who works with leather using age-old techniques to create handbags, rucksacks, wallets, and more. In these workshops and studios, you will find products brimming with passion, small works of art of which no two […]

Fancy a pincho?

Silvia Roba — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:51:31 +0000

Although we really don’t need an excuse to sample one of Madrid’s most popular appetizers, here’s one just in case: 9 March is the International Day of the Tortilla. The capital boasts many a restaurant, bar and taberna that have named the Spanish omelette their signature dish. Here’s a tasty selection for you to try. […]

The most traditional couple in Madrid

Silvia Roba — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:39:32 +0000

Churros with hot chocolate or hot chocolate with churros. This harmonious matrimony has been adding a touch of sweetness to breakfasts and mid-afternoon snacks for centuries, especially during the winter. Our city is home to lots of historical places where they make them with genuine devotion. Let’s have a look at them! It may well […]

Fans for the summer

Silvia Roba — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:32:28 +0000

With over 2,800 hours of sunlight per year, our city is one of the sunniest capitals in Europe. In these two shops, one classic and the other modern, you’ll find the perfect summer accessory. CASA DE DIEGO They have fans without any fabric, lace fans, plain fans, fans hand-painted with flowers… Casa de Diego has […]

Raising the Bar: Casa Macareno

Liam Aldous — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 09:51:52 +0000

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, reflect, and yes, […]

Tapas in Madrid: Bite-Sized Tradition

Rebecca Moy — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 08:32:50 +0000

The way to my heart is most definitely through my stomach, and Madrid has won me over tapa after tapa. Tapas are generally small portions of food served in most typical bars and restaurants in Madrid and provide one of the easiest and most authentic ways to try out the capital’s traditional cuisine. Some of […]

Madrid gastronomy

Silvia Roba — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:22:53 +0000

Just as we have a Royal Academy of Language that monitors the correct use of Spanish, there is also a Royal Academy of Gastronomy founded on the conviction that food and the way it is prepared has always been at the very heart of our culture. Studying and promoting this important heritage is the academy’s principal mission, which is why, […]

Authentic Chic

Ignacio Vleming — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 07:59:25 +0000

Typical Spanish is a concept that can also be applied to things that are particularly exclusive or stylish. Artisans at the cutting edge of their craft, gastro bars with a neocañí or neo-gypsy atmosphere, and young cuplé talents have created an aesthetic that combines authenticity with the last word in chic. Our stroll begins just around […]

Easter Torrijas

Silvia Roba — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:20:03 +0000

This time I would like to suggest a route that will leave you with a delicious aftertaste. If you have a sweet tooth you are in luck, because at Easter the shop windows of cake shops and bakeries in Madrid put on a very tasty show. Increasingly original chocolate eggs and “monas de Pascua” (Easter […]