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21 Mar 2025 · 5 min read

What to see in El Escorial (San Lorenzo): the monastery, the royal lodges and the mountains

The Royal Monastery, the Royal Pantheon, the Library, the Casita del Príncipe, La Herrería and the Silla de Felipe II: what to see in San Lorenzo de El Escorial and how to plan it.

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21 Mar 2025 · 5 min read

What to see in Manzanares el Real: the Mendoza castle, La Pedriza and Santillana

The Mendoza castle, La Pedriza, the Santillana reservoir and the Peña Sacra: what to see in Manzanares el Real, gateway to the Sierra de Guadarrama.

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3 Jan 2024 · 8 min read

Discovering Madrid's secrets: a tour of its lesser-known neighbourhoods

Seven Madrid neighbourhoods that hardly feature in the guidebooks, with what is worth seeing in each one and how to fit them into your trip.

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3 Jan 2024 · 6 min read

The ultimate Madrid metro guide for getting around the city

Lines, tickets, key stations for tourists, how to get to the airport by metro and the tricks for getting around underground like a local.

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3 Jan 2024 · 6 min read

Madrid in 24 hours: how to make the most of your layover

A realistic itinerary for a 24-hour layover in Madrid: from the airport to the Prado, tapas in the Plaza Mayor, sunset at the Temple of Debod and back to the terminal in time.

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3 Jan 2024 · 6 min read

The best markets in Madrid: from tapas to hidden treasures

Food markets for tapas, neighbourhood markets where locals do their shopping and the Rastro for treasure hunting: which one to choose depending on what you fancy.

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3 Jan 2024 · 5 min read

Green Madrid: the most beautiful parks and gardens in the city

From the Retiro to El Capricho and from Madrid Río to the Quinta de los Molinos: the most beautiful parks and gardens in Madrid and the best time to visit each one.

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3 Jan 2024 · 6 min read

Madrid taxi safety tips: how to travel safely by taxi in Madrid

How to recognise an official taxi, where to get one, what to check during the journey and what to do if something goes wrong: a practical guide to travelling safely in Madrid.

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3 Jan 2024 · 5 min read

Madrid for foodies: a one-day food route through the city

From breakfast churros to evening tapas: a walking itinerary through the places and streets where Madrid eats best.

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3 Jan 2024 · 8 min read

The most artistic neighbourhoods in Madrid and what to see in each

Malasaña, Lavapiés, Las Letras, Chueca, Salamanca and Matadero: where to soak up art in Madrid beyond the big museums and how to explore each neighbourhood.

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3 Jan 2024 · 5 min read

Cycling in Madrid: routes and tips for cyclists

Where to hire a bike, the most pleasant routes for cycling around Madrid and what you should know about hills, rules and safety.

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3 Jan 2024 · 5 min read

Madrid for coffee lovers: historic cafés and speciality coffee shops

Where to get a good coffee in Madrid: the classic literary cafés, the speciality coffee neighbourhoods and how to order like a Madrid local.

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