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. …
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Segovia lies just 90km north-west of Madrid and makes for one of Spain’s most rewarding day trips. This compact medieval city offers visitors a journey through Spain’s golden age with its remarkably preserved ancient monuments and atmospheric old town. Best of all, tourists in …
Where is El Escorial? The Royal Palace of El Escorial lies 45km north-west of Madrid and is one of Spain’s most famous sights. Day trips from Madrid to El Escorial are on of the most popular excursions from the capital city. Felipe II ordered the construction of the palace to …
The Primavera Sound Music Festival is a popular annual music festival has been held in Barcelona since 2001. The festival typically takes place in late May or early June, and features a diverse lineup of international and local musicians and bands, performing a range of musical styles including indie, rock, …
In 1897 a group of students and lecturers from the Institución Libre de Enseñanza, including several graduates from both Cambridge and Oxford, organised themselves into a football team which played matches on Sunday mornings. Over the coming years a number of other teams emerged and in 1902 Madrid Football Club …
Whilst Rioja wines tend to be the favourite tipple of Spanish wine lovers around the world, it is the Ribero Del Duero wine region which produces some of the country’s finest red wines. Its vineyards are spread across the elevated northern plains of Valladolid, Burgos, Segovia and Soria in Castilla …
Dates of Mutua Madrid Open: 21st April to 4th May 2025 The Madrid Tennis Open is an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament which takes place on clay at La Caja Mágica Stadium in Madrid. This modern venue is home to three courts with retractable roofs. The main court has …