Maria Carretero is one of MC&C  most acclaimed guides, but what might surprise you is that she is also an expert in Flamenco.She has been dancing since she was a child, but as her parents did not allow her to leave her studies to pursue a career in Flamenco; she earned her degree in Tourism and secretly continued to dance on the side.     Today she is a talented professional in both sectors! Here are her words ; I find Madrid one of the best places to have a memorable flamenco experience.     Flamenco and bullfighting are very…

Each place that we visit has something special that we would just love to take home with us! Without a doubt, the best that we can hold on to are our colorful experiences and great memories. But, what would you say about bringing some of Spain´s greatest, and most authentic flavors home with you? The gastronomic panorama of our country is full of sensations and hundred-year-old traditions. Making special reference to the olive oils, wines, and the flower of salt… Here are our 5 favorite products: 1.  Rice Bomba de Calasparra: This rice is cultivated in mountainous regions that are…

Before leaving us for a couple of years to complete his PhD at Columbia University in Spanish Literature … our guide David Mejia wants to share with us his favorite Bookstores and Cafés. This is his post: Madrid is a city with a long literary tradition: neighborhoods, for centuries occupied by writers, nineteenth century cafes and emblematic bookstores.If you come to Madrid, bring a book. Here is a list the cafes with the best atmosphere to read: Café Comercial  Wonderful decadence Café Gijón,Pure tradition Café Barbieri, Classicism in the most cosmopolitan quartier Café de Oriente, In front of the Royal…