Madrid Features

Madrid Features

• Top Reasons to Go
  

  Hit the Centro Histórico: The Plaza Mayor on any late night when it's almost empty is the place that best evokes the glory of Spain's Golden... read more

• Eating and Drinking Well in Madrid
  

  Spain's capital draws the finest cuisine, from seafood to rice dishes, from all over the Iberian Peninsula, but Madrid's most authentic local... read more

• A Good Walk: Old Madrid
  

  Stroll around Puerta del Sol for a look at Madrid's oldest buildings, bustling taverns, and quiet cobblestone alleys. Budget about two hours,... read more

• The Events of May 2
  

  In 1808 Spain was ruled by Carlos IV, a king more interested in hunting than in the duties attached to government. The king delegated power to... read more

• Tapas: A Moveable Feast
  

  Originally a lid used to tapar (cover or close) a glass of wine, a tapa is a kind of hors d'oeuvre that sometimes comes free with a drink: the... read more

• Lodging Alternatives
  

  If you want a home base that's roomy enough for a family and comes with cooking facilities, consider a furnished rental. These can save you money... read more

• Summer Terraces
  

  Madrid is blazing hot in the late spring and summer, but madrileños have a relentless yearning for nightlife. As a result, the city allows... read more

• The Art Walk (Paseo del Prado)
  

  Any visit to Madrid should include a stroll along Paseo del Prado, lined with some world-class museums (whose architecture as well as art are... read more