When you arrive to Spain, there is nothing that you can enjoy more than paella. In Madrid, good rice is synonymous with meeting and sharing a great experience with friends. Rice does not know of classes, it has been a popular dish among nobles and townspeople alike. The most fundamental value of the rice is the flavors that it absorbs, it exercises the most varied polygamy applied to a cereal, from the most humble ingredients to the most exclusives. The national epicenter of this elaboration has been in the Community of Valencia, where it´s considered a totemic dish. It is…

Pharmacy of the Queen´s Mother 1578 It is known as the Queen´s Mother as this pharmacy was in charge of the Queen, María Cristina, medicine in the Century XIX. However, the establishment has been at 59 Plaza Mayor since the end of the XVI Century. Reconstructed in 1913 by architect Carrasco-Muñoz Encina, it is one of the best examples of Modernism in Madrid. It is unique for its library and formulas of prodigious remedies, such as their red ointment that works against alopecia or their pieces of old fossil that fight tuberculosis. Legend tell us that in his basement there…

Sometimes short stay apartments offer a great alternative to hotels, providing you more space, comfort, and flexibility. Whether you are planning a weekend break in Madrid or visiting on business, these are perfect bases to explore the city: Stylish Stays Company: We fell in love with their apartments, filled with elegant furniture, awesome photography, and art books and elements. We recommend them very much for an unforgettable and romantic experience! El Aposento : A unique space characterized by its majesty and magnificence. Its 1600 sq-feet are split in three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge-dining room, a hall, a library and…

Madrid Cool & Cultural recommends only the best luxury 5 star hotels, spa and boutique hotels in Madrid .Offering exceptional amenities, these luxury hotels in Madrid have been hand-picked for their dedication to high levels of comfort, unique personality, service, surroundings and impressive features such as gourmet cuisine, spa facilities, design and innovation unique to luxury 5 star and boutique hotels in Madrid. Ritz: Located right in the center of Madrid opposite the Prado and Thyssen museums, but with splendid terraces and gardens for its guests, this stately hotel has provided luxury and comfort over the years to the rich…

Teresa Vega, our highly educated and renaissance guide, reminds us here that beyond the world-class museums and exhibition halls that make Madrid a magnet for discerning   travelers, there is a universe of art galleries, displaying the most contemporary tendencies.  Teresa has been kind in unveiling us her 5 favorite ones. With them you can build a really distinctive tour in town: Our city is undoubtedly one of the main cultural centers of Europe, and boasts such amazing museums as the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza or the Reina Sofía, all centered around the so-called Art Walk, a paradise for art-lovers. But apart from…