Every year, during the week of May 15th, the city of Madrid welcomes one of its most important and famous traditions: San Isidro Festival. During this long party (from May 10 to May 15, 2019), the madrileños, dressed in their typical costumes of chulapos, fill the streets of the capital…
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A Guide to our Favourite Christmas Markets in Madrid
One of the best things about living in a European city over the winter and festive period is the annual appearance of the Christmas markets. Madrid is no different, with market stalls popping up over the city from late November through to the New Year. We are originally from Manchester,…
New Years Eve in Madrid: 4 Local Traditions!
Want to know how to celebrate new years eve in Madrid like a local? Make sure you follow these 4 traditions!…
Best Places to Celebrate New Year in Madrid for the First Time
La nochevieja aka New Year’s Eve is coming! And no one does New Year celebrations as well as the city of Madrid. In the Spanish capital, it’s all about culture, friends, and party until the break of dawn.…
What to do in Winter in Madrid
Want to know what to do in Madrid in winter? Look no further, here are our top things to do.…
La Fiesta de la Almudena
One of the most interesting things about moving to a new country is discovering the public holidays and festivals that they celebrate, and seeing how they differ from the ones in your home country. It’s particularly interesting to discover their unique holidays and celebrations, which form a large part…