Sporty places in Madrid

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Madrid is a dynamic city. This statement may be a cliché, but in this case there is no doubt that the capital of Spain is especially well equipped for sports. Both the huge amount of green spaces –Madrid is always on the top of the European Green City Index- and the desire of becoming an Olympic site have converted Madrid into an ideal city to play different sports. Our most passionate sports guide, Eduardo Baura, has suggested to us some of his top five favorite green-spaces: 1-. Running in the Retiro Park. Known as “the lung of Madrid”, this park…

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5 Reasons to choose Madrid as your next destination

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

The weather & outgoing people: Traditionally dry and hot weather in the city is usually bright and bolstering. That’s why the locals love to sit and talk on the beautiful outdoor terraces. Amazing Cultural Heritage: From historical buildings to new icons of architecture, Madrid is home to impressive buildings and monuments, Royal Palaces, hidden small churches covered with astonishing frescoes, monasteries that once upon a time were the Queen’s formal residences, the best Museums in the world such as the Thyssen or Prado Museum and more than 100 private art galleries. Family friendly destination: When traveling with toddlers, tweens, and…

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Flamenco Experience

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Characterizing Spanish culture for centuries, flamenco dancing originated in Andalusia, with Granada often pinpointed as its birthplace. With a private instructor, you’ll discover the moves and rhythms of this vivacious form of art – just leave your inhibitions at the door and start with an ‘olé’! Our proposal is to take a Flamenco lesson with a private tutor for a 1hour session! Enjoy one-on-one coaching from your professional private dance tutor Discover the intricate moves and rhythms of an authentic flamenco dance. In time to music from acoustic guitars and passionate palmas (hand clapping), follow your instructor to learn how…

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5 Best Christmas Exhibits

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

There is too much to see and too little time in this marvelous city! These Christmas do not miss… PALACIO DE CIBELES: “Casa Alba”. Without a doubt this will be one of the major exhibitions of the year. Historically, The Dukes of Alba have been the largest art collectors after the Royal Dynasties in Spain. Their taste for art is exquisite, and their collection is wonderful, at least the minute part of it shown here. We fin Goyas’, Titians’, Ingres’, Rubens’, and Fra Angelico’s “Our Lady of Granada,” which according to the director of the MET is the painter’s…

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5 Best Autumn Art Museum Exhibits

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Madrid is well known for its art museums. While many permanent exhibits are world renown, the museums also treat us to excellent temporary exhibits. Here are Madrid’s 5 best temporary exhibits to see till December 2012. PALACIO REAL “El Infante Don Luis.” An interesting character, and Carlos III’s brother, Don Luis married a woman of lower social status and therefore was banished from the Court. He is obligated to live in a Palace in Avila where some of the most interesting intellectuals of the era gathered. Goya could not resist visiting him and stays almost a month, making portraits of…