5 Vegetarian Restaurants in Madrid

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Don’t let anyone tell you Madrid doesn’t cater to vegetarian and vegan diets – if you know where to look, delicious wholesome goodness is easily available. The trend for gluten-free food is kicking off in the city, a relief for allergy sufferers and fans of wheat-less meals. Our selection of excellent restaurants, cafés and bakeries offer everything from gluten-free brunches to vegan cupcakes – get ready to dive into the not-so-hidden world of vegetarian and vegan friendly world of Madrid. Street food options, sweet shops and food markets abound in the city and are easy to find. Madrilenos LOVE FOOD!…

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5 ways to Reach the city center

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

1.- AIRPORT “Barajas Adolfo Suarez “Most people arrive in Madrid by air, Madrid’s Barajas Airport (MAD) is about 15 km (9 miles) from the city center, with easy connections by taxi, bus and Metro. The Metro can be easily accessed from all four terminals and Line 8 connects the airport with the city. It takes about 15 minutes to get from Aeropuerto Station (T1, T2, T3) to Nuevos Ministerios, and 25 minutes from T4.Taxis are recently a fix price :30€ to reach your destination in the city center. No extra fees for luggage . Special bus to city center is 5€/pax. 2.-RAILWAY.…

Top 5 rooftop terrace bars in Madrid

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Madrid is a city that really has it all, especially in the summer. From Art Museums to amazing old Castilian towns… to tapas and tours, there is something for every traveler to enjoy. But when the weather does start to warm up, there’s nothing better than a cool, refreshing drink at one of the city’s many fantastic rooftop terraces. For a more exclusive Madrid summer treat, head to the hotels which inaugurate their rooftop terrace bars at the end of May. If you’d like to enjoy a touch of luxury and some incredible views with your cocktails then check these…

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5 Top Perfectly Located Hotels

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Art and culture have always found a home in Madrid. Some of the most charming hotels are located in pockets of the city that are full of life and movement, making the visitors´ experience more authentic. Madrid Cool & Cultural can offer a variety of recommendations for distinct, but beautiful experiences. These are the hotels that we recommend to our friends: NH Palacio de Tepa is strategically situated in ¨Barrio de la Letras¨ (Neighborhood of lyrics and literature) and is surrounded by history and romanticism. The rooms are simple and elegant, complemented by small, romantic details. The majority of the…

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POP ART

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Thyssen Bornemisza in Madrid will be showing the exhibition, Pop Art Myths, exploring one of the most liberating movements in the history of art, as it brought an end to the division between “high” and “low” culture, opening up a debate over the possibility that even everyday objects could become art. There’s always more to Pop that meets the eye, as Andy Warhol’s Campbell soup cans reveal. In the summer of 1962, the celebrity artist showed his 32 Soup Cans in his first solo exhibition at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles, in what was described as “a brilliant slap in…

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