Music has a special role in this in this multicultural project. The capital of Spain has very many venues that offer life gigs of all types of music with musicians from all over the world. In this article we would like to present you with a quick start guide to some of the venues with life music in Madrid. Read full article
Categories: Guías Madrid
He was the master of grotesque, he developed his art exaggerating reality. Ramón María del Valle-Inclán was a real forerunner in Literature and now an updated version of his work can be enjoyed in the capital of Spain, Madrid.
Categories: Arte y cultura
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid is a great city turned into a fashion show, where visitors will be able to enjoy all the latest trends, all the fashion that will be a hit this coming year. It will take place between the 1st and 5th February 2012 IFEMA, the exhibition centre in Madrid. Read full article
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Spain is renowned for its gastronomy and its culinary history. However you don’t have to go to expensive restaurants or many different tapas bars in order to enjoy the delights of local food.
One of the most typical sweet things in Spain, and especially Madrid, is hot chocolate with churros. Churros are long dough sticks deep fried, Read full article
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Every year December and the beginning of January is a special time in Madrid. Christmas last until the 6th of January, when families gather together to celebrate the arrival of theThree Wise Men who bring presents to the children of the family.
The whole city celebrates Christmas in a grand way with lights decorating all the streets as well as activities and performances for the whole family. Read full article
Categories: Guías Madrid
Madrid is not yet a 24 hours city, but it is not far from it. Most tourist find that the closing times of bars and pubs in this capital are much more relaxed than in most other European countries.
You may have trouble to get a coffee at 11 o’clock at night only because most bars will be cleaning their machines then, Read full article
Categories: Noche de Madrid
The Paseo del Prado, a large avenue, not very far from Hotel Ateneo, is known of the avenue of art. This name is due to theseveral museums nestled among the buildings that stand along the avenue.
Walking up this avenue is also a experience in itself. It is a beautiful large street with trees and benches in its middle. Read full article
Categories: Leisure and Events Madrid | Blog Hotel Ateneo
It is indeed a very strange background for modern art and theatre, however, the former slaughter house, el Matadero de Madrid, has become one of the beacons for art and culture in this big city.
The building itself is worth a visit, as it was built at the beginning of last century in that orange brick style so typical of Madrilian architecture. Read full article
Categories: Arte y cultura
Fast-food does not have to be bad, it just have to be “fast”. Actually, in Madrid, you will find that a lot of traditional dishes and small bites are actually quite fast and convenient to prepare and to eat!
Categories: Guías Madrid
Those who love fabada (broad bean stew), cider and quality cheese from the north of Spain can find in Madrid many different bars and restaurants where they can treat their craving for food from Asturias.
Among the best known Asturian restaurants in Madrid is La Quintana, in Calle Bordadores, 7, that serves fantastic platters to share for those with a big appetite. Read full article
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