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Madrid Spain

editor — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 04:36:00 +0000

About: The capital city and epicenter of everything Spanish, Madrid is a city that never sleeps. Regular sightseeing is passe in Madrid if you are not an avid art lover. They showcase some of the best European art in their hosts of museums. But, more than that, Madrid is a party city, a place with a passionate nightlife where no one seems to sleep before dawn. In fact, many people consider Madrid not one but two cities, one in day and another in the night and perhaps you will have enough time to enjoy both. Don’t forget to savor the

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Madrid Spain Guide for Tourist

editor — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:08:00 +0000

FESTIVALS AND EXHIBITIONS : The entire city of Madrid goes crazy during carnivale in February/March, Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid in May, and Fiesta de San Isidro also in May. June and July are the months when the city celebrates most of the holidays and many establishments would be closed during this time. This course, designed by Simpson and John Harris, is located on the northern edge of Madrid. Deep Sea Fishing : Yes, there is plenty of big game sport fishing east of Madrid a few hours away. The Atlantic and Mediterranean shorelines are ideal, with most marinas

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Madrid Guide for Tourist

editor — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 00:29:00 +0000

Madrid Guide for Tourist TAPAS Not so long ago, bartenders in Madrid used to tapar (cover) drinks with saucers to keep the flies out. Later, servers began putting little sandwiches on top of the saucers, and there you have it: tapas. Hopping from bar to bar gobbling tapas is an active alternative to a full sit-down meal. Most tapas bars (tascas or tabemas) are open noon-4pm and 8pm-midnight or later; many cluster around Plaza Santa Ana and Plaza Mayor. Authentic bars pack Calle Cuchilleros and Calle de la Cruz. Anton Martin. Interior dining room decorated with bullfighting and Cervantine relics;

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MADRID

editor — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 11:38:00 +0000

MADRID After Franco’s death in 1975, young madrilenos celebrated their liberation from totalitarian repression with raging, all-night parties in bars and on streets across the city. This reveliy became so widespread that it defined an era, and la Movida (the Movement) is recognized as a world-famous nightlife renaissance. While the newest generation is too young to recall the Franco years, it has kept the spirit of la Movida alive. Not particularly cognizant of the city’s historic landmarks nor preoccupied with the future, young people have taken over the streets, shed their parents’ decorous reserve, and captured the present. Bright lights

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