See and Do in Madrid: The View from the Palacio de Cibeles Adventures

11 things to see and do in Madrid

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The Spanish capital is a city of millions, the 6th biggest one in Europe. Hence it has the entertainment factor to match it and finding things to see and do in madrid can be overwhelming. Madrid became the capital of Spain in 1561. However it has been intricately involved in the rich history of Spain even way before. A lot of this history can still be felt and even seen throughout the city. In later times, Madrid has modernized along with its country, becoming the modern metropolis it is these days. Although it has managed to so while always respecting its legacy.

This makes the city enormously rich in activities and sites to see. I’ve lived in this city for almost 2 years now. But there are still so many things I need to explore. I can only imagine how hard it must be to try and capture the essence of the city in only a few days or even a short weekend. So I have tried to make life easier on you by providing my selection of sites and activities. This list will probably grow over time, while I continue to explore new possibilities. So stay tuned and enjoy my list of things to do and see in Madrid.

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Playa Virgen de la Nueva: It just needs a dash of sunshine to be perfect Adventures

The 8 best day trips from Madrid

We have lived in Madrid now already for a year and eight months. During that time we have discovered some really nice places in the city that we now regularly go to: restaurants, parks, whole neighbourhoods, … the Spanish capital can dish up something for the most diverse tastes. I will certainly come back to those in a different post. Here I would like to list my favorite places outside the city. We have done various day trips and weekend trips in the past year. Here I wanted to share the crème de la crème, the cherries on the delicious cake that is Madrid. Here are my 8 favorite day trips from Madrid.

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Madrid Tapas: The cozy Malasanã neighbourhood has many great places to eat and drink Adventures

The 5 Best Creative Tapas Places of Madrid

Madrid as the capital of Spain, the country that brought us tapas, has of course it fair share of fantastic tapas places to offer. In an earlier post I’ve listed some of my favorite places to enjoy some classic tapas in the city. However, even though I love the classics, after a while I started looking for something more. There is only so much tortilla, jamon and pulpo you can eat and sooner or later you crave something different. I was rather successful in this quest and I want to share my results with you. This post will list the best places I’ve found where you can enjoy creative tapas with a twist. Sometimes surprising variations on the classics but sometimes also completely new. Check it out!

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7 Best Classic Tapas Restaurants for Locals and Visitors…

Madrid is a fantastic city for a city trip, with many things to do and see both in and around the city. However Madrid is also known for having some of the best restaurants in Spain. Surprisingly the capital is even known for having the best seafood, even though it’s about as far away from the coast as any other city in Spain. I’ve lived in this lively city for about a year and a half and I have taking the liberty to try out a lot of restaurants, bars and clubs for you. In this post you can find my list of best addresses for having classic tapas in Madrid. If you are looking for something less traditional, check out this post with a list of creative tapas places.

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