5 Best Spanish Designers

Madrid – a city known for its monumental, bohemian, modern charm and nightlife! While I couldn’t get enough of the museums of Prado and Reina Sofia, the picturesque Cibeles Fountain, the Royal Palace, Alcalá Gate, Retiro Park, the irresistibly sensuous flamenco dance and all the artistic and musical jazz around, here’s another exciting part: this Spanish capital also happens to be a prime international destination for the fashion conscious! From influential and innovative designers…Madrid its a gorgeous place for shopping !  Adolfo Dominguez C/ Serrano, 5 This Galician probably claims the most ubiquitous designer label in Spain. After kicking off

Carlos de Amberes Museum dedicated to Flemish and Dutch Old Masters.

It´s always a great new that Madrid re-open a Museum this week, the Museo Carlos de Amberes is located in a former church in the well-heeled area of Barrio de Salamanca and dedicated to Dutch and Flemish Old Masters. The museum heralds a new era for the Fundación Carlos de Amberes, which started as a charity back in 1594, when Philip II of Spain was also Lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands. By 1987, it had shifted its focus towards artistic and educational philanthropic activities, and, since 1992, it has run an active program of temporary exhibitions, lectures,

5 Vegetarian Restaurants in Madrid

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!

5 ways to Reach the city center

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

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