SNAPSHOT: THE SAN ISIDRO ANNUAL FIESTAS & FOURTH CENTENNIAL! »
Madrid is having one of its most beloved fiestas, the fiesta honoring its patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. But this year it isn't just the annual celebration. It's, more importantly, the fourth centennial of the Madrileño saint's canonization (1622-2022). The Holy See has declared that the Holy Year of San Isidro (Año Santo de San Isidro) be celebrated from 15 May 2022 to 15 May 2023.
HOW I LONG TO WALK THE STREETS OF SPAIN »
As I cross the plaza, I watch the children play and listen to their happy squeals of laughter. So many places to visit. Many wonderful parks and museums that house “old friends”. A church where I can feel the quiet beauty inside But it is only a dream. It is telling me how much I love Spain, and how much I long to walk its streets again.
THE CROWNING OF FOOTBALL QUEEN ALEXIA PUTELLAS »
"By 2022, Putellas has won all major club and individual awards that a European player could win. For which she is widely regarded as the world’s best contemporary female footballer, and one of the greatest of all time"
MADRID’S MACHISMO ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY »
Madrid is reputed to be the Capital of the Land of Machismo, home to the hotheaded Latin Lover who, self-serving, acts as though -- if not thoroughly convinced that -- he knew what was good for women and expects his womenfolk to take note. Whether this is pure myth in today’s modern Madrid or there’s a lingering truth to it, it should be interesting – elucidating – to see how Madrid celebrates International Women’s Day.
HOW NOT TO BE A DUCHESS FOR LONG: Perpetual Nobles Wiped Out in One Fell Swoop »
"The perpetuity of the Spanish nobility is no empty phrase but it could become meaningless when the title that has been created and granted by a fascist is on a collision course with a legitimate government bent on righting a historic wrong"
SNAPSHOT: NATURE TURNED INCANDESCENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS »
Here's an option for you this Holiday Season: spend an evening among Nature (the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid really). Could be enchanting!
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MICHELIN STARS, PART 1: THE SENSATIONAL SPAIN & PORTUGAL MICHELIN GUIDE EVENT 2023 »
The annual gala for the Spanish & Portuguese Michelin Guide, held this year in Toledo, Spain, highlighted the absolute best restaurants of the Iberian Peninsula, with Spanish twins Javier and Sergio Torres and their COCINA HERMANOS TORRES the big winner of the sparkling night. Their outstanding work in sustainability, their dishes full of soul, creativity and profound flavours got them the highest of honours. Another fabulous Three Stars went the Spanish Chef Toño Perez of Restaurant Atrio.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WAY UP HIGH! »
Looking for Christmassy fun up in the clouds? You’re in the right place if you’re in Pozuelo de Alarcon, northeast of the Autonomous Community of Madrid. Because that’s where Madrid’s tallest Ferris wheel goes round and round this Season. On descent, it whirls at the heart-stopping speed of 126 km/h. And you get a memorable view of Madrid for miles around into the bargain. Who knows, you might even bump into Santa, with sackful of gift on his sleigh, when you're up there in the sky!
TAPAPIES, THE MOST EXCITING INTERNATIONAL TAPAS FESTIVAL IN THE MOST HISTORIC QUARTER OF MADRID IS HERE AGAIN! »
At Tapapies 2022 (20-30 October) more than 100 bars and restaurants plus some twenty stalls in the San Fernando and Anton Martin Markets will be offering gourmet-quality tapas created by tapas chefs from five continents. As if that were not enough, the Madrileño tapas festival's exciting “side dish,” the street party comprising free concerts and theatrical performances is back, adding great vibe to the festive tapas ambiance.
FRUIT ATTRACTION 2022: AS FABULOUSLY FRESH AS YOU’D WANT YOUR FOODSTUFF TO BE! »
Fruit Attraction is held every October and has become the indispensable sales component for the demand cycle for fresh products, providing a major platform and meeting point for fruit and vegetable operators, growers and agriculturists. Breaking all past records, Fruit Attraction 2022 has enshrined Madrid as the World Fruit & Vegetable Capital.
