Bullfighting season Madrid - Fiesta de San Isidro!
This week, until the end of the month, Madrid celebrates the Fiesta of San Isidro with the main day of celebration being May 15 -- which is a public holiday in the city.
Should you have the urge to watch bullfights this is the...
Madrid's Best Barrios
City areas in Spain are divided into "barrios" i.e. neighbourhoods. Compared to other cities, Madrid does not have that many "historical" things to see, but a lot of the city's flavour and local culture can be found in its various barrios. Each barrio is distinct with its own
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Get those steaks, Argentinean and cheap!
Just like burgers, if you're a meat-eater you also crave that perfect slab of meat. If you get that urge to devour a bloody steak and prefer to stay away from the Irish Rover, boy have I found the place for you!
Located on a little street called Calle Pez, 30 in barrio Malasaña sits
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National Holiday: May 2 in Madrid
Today Madrid celebrates this day back in 1808 when the Spanish people rebelled against the French occupation. Spain was occupied by the French under Napolean Bonaparte, who began his conquest of Europe in 1807 by occupying Portugal.
When Bonaparte came to Spain, King Charles IV was
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Cheap but excellent Flamenco dancing in Madrid
Yes, it's true: you don't have to spend a bomb to see good Flamenco in Madrid. Although you can, and other than a little hole in your pocket, you won't be disappointed. But, if you are not fussed about visiting the Flamenco bar where Che Guevara and Ronald Regan hung out (where the show would be
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