Guides and trip ideas · Page 8

Practical info · 2 min read

Rooftop bars in Madrid: the 4 best rooftop terraces (2026)

For a rooftop in Madrid, the best view is the Círculo de Bellas Artes (6 EUR entry, open until 1:30 or 2:00...

Getting around · 10 min read

General strike on 11 November 2026 in Spain: Madrid, metro, trains and flights

Last updated: 3 November 2026. On Wednesday 11 November 2026, a 24-hour general strike is called across Spa...

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Vermouth in Madrid: where to drink it, best bars and how to order (2026)

In Madrid, vermouth (vermut) is drunk at the bar, mostly on Sundays and before lunch, on tap or from the bo...

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Zarzuela in Madrid: theatre, tickets and which show to choose (2026-2027 season)

Zarzuela is the Spanish lyric genre, mixing song and spoken dialogue, and Madrid is its capital: the Teatro...

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Madrid ZBE 2026: can you drive into the centre (Madrid 360)?

Madrid enforces a low-emission zone (ZBE) under the name Madrid 360, with cameras that read plates and chec...

Season & events · 2 min read

Three Kings Parade in Madrid 2027: date, route and where to stand

Madrid's Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade) takes place on the evening of 5 January (Tuesday 5 J...

Season & events · 2 min read

Madrid Carnival 2027: dates, parade and Burial of the Sardine

Madrid Carnival 2027 runs from Saturday 6 to Wednesday 10 February, according to the official esmadrid site...

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Bullfighting in Madrid: Las Ventas tickets, season and alternative (2026)

Bullfights take place at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, mostly during the San Isidro fair: in 2026, 26 ...

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Escape rooms in Madrid: which one to pick, prices and tips (2026)

In Madrid an escape room usually lasts 60 to 75 minutes and is played by 2 to 6 people. Prices seen on book...

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Hammam Al Ándalus in Madrid: price, duration, massage and booking (2026)

Hammam Al Ándalus is an Arab bath at calle de Atocha 14 in Madrid. A session lasts 1.5 hours and is booked ...

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Hotels in Chueca, Madrid: 3 picks and advice (2026)

Chueca is Madrid's liveliest, most open-minded district: bars, restaurants, shops and the San Antón market ...

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Hotels near the Bernabéu in Madrid: 4 picks for a match (2026)

To sleep near the Bernabéu, aim for the Castellana: the Hyatt Regency Hesperia, the Eurobuilding and the Ch...

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Hotels near Chamartín station in Madrid: 3 picks (2026)

Sleeping near Chamartín is handy for an early-morning or late-night train, or a stopover on the way north. ...

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Hotels near IFEMA Madrid: 5 picks for trade fairs and F1 (2026)

To stay near IFEMA, pick a hotel in the Feria / Campo de las Naciones area: some are 200 m or a 3-minute wa...

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Hotels near the Prado Museum in Madrid: 5 picks within walking distance (2026)

To be within walking distance of the Prado, stay around the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles or Atocha. The Mandari...

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Boutique hotels in Madrid: 5 addresses (2026)

Madrid's boutique hotels cluster in Chueca, Chamberí and near the Retiro. Expect roughly $200 to $650 a nig...

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Gluten-free in Madrid: where to eat, useful phrases and traps (2026)

Several Madrid restaurants offer a gluten-free menu, and allergens must be flagged on menus under EU law. T...

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Madrid F1 Grand Prix (Madring): 2026 results, tickets and 2027

The Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix has been run in Madrid since 2026, on the Madring circuit around IFEMA. Th...

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Spanish phrases for travel: 30 useful words and expressions

About fifteen phrases are enough to travel in Spain: greet, order, ask a price, find your way and report a ...

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Michelin-starred restaurants in Madrid: the 2026 list and how to book

According to the Michelin Guide Spain 2026, Madrid is the Spanish city with the most starred restaurants: 3...

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Where to eat the best tapas in Madrid: 6 classic addresses (2026)

For good tapas in Madrid, head for the taverns of La Latina (Cava Baja), the Sol-Huertas area and Malasaña ...

Getting around · 4 min read

Renfe Strike: Calendar, Minimum Services and What to Do – 29 October 2026

The next Renfe strike is Thursday 29 October 2026: the drivers' union Semaf has called 24 hours (00:01 to 2...

Getting around · 6 min read

Ryanair and Madrid Barajas Airport Strikes: Calendar and Your Rights – 30 October 2026

As of 26 October 2026 we found no strike called at Ryanair, Aena or Madrid-Barajas airport for the coming d...

Top lists & comparisons · 3 min read

Madrid sunset: Debod, Vistillas, rooftops and times by month (2026)

The best place for a Madrid sunset is the Temple of Debod: the park is free, the sky blazes behind the Casa...