A visit to Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is high on the bucket list of most European football fans. The iconic home of the thirteen times European champions is one of Madrid’s top tourist sights which attracts fans from all over the world every weekend. As well as reserving a …
Atlético Madrid’s league and cup double in the 1995–96 season was their first La Liga title in 19 years. Unfortunately, for Los Rojiblancos this success was short lived with the team being relegated to the second tier of Spanish football for two seasons just four years later. Their Europa League …
The Prado Museum in Madrid was one of the world’s first public art galleries when it was established in 1819. As the size and variety of its collection grew, it soon became recognised as one of the world’s greatest art museums and one of the city’s top tourist attractions. Today …
There are some remarkable day trips from Madrid which allow visitors to the capital to learn about the country’s historical legacy which defines modern-day Spain. From the medieval masterpiece of Toledo to the legends of Segovia, each destination offers a unique glimpse into the country’s past. Ávila’s fortress walls and …
The origins of flamenco music and dance can be traced back to Andalucía where it was performed by Romani people in the 18th century. As the art form gained popularity flamenco venues were established in Madrid and many top artists started to perform in these tablaos. By the late 19th …
With summer in full swing there are all kinds of festivals in Spain in June in Spain ranging from the fiery Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante to the bizarre baby jumping festival in Castrillo de Murcia. Music enthusiasts are in for a treat at the Granada International Festival of …
May is an exciting month to visit Spain as it marks the arrival of spring and the start of a vibrant festival season. Some of the most popular festivals in Spain in May include the Jerez Horse Fair and the Córdoba Patios Festival which are two of the highlights of …
Having just flown into Madrid Airport’s Terminal 4 from Bangkok via Doha I realised that I wasn’t as knowledgeable about the terminals and transportation options as I used to be. So I’ve completely revised this page and provided all the information you’ll need to make your way through Madrid-Barajas Airport. …
Lying 90km north-west of Madrid, Segovia is the epitome of Old Castile. Although only a small town, Segovia has a remarkable number of outstanding architectural monuments, most notable is its 800m long Roman aqueduct which has stood here for around 2000 years without any mortar to support it. Other main …
