Los Mesones de Madrid
Mesones and tapas bars around Plaza Mayor in Madrid: how tapas work, what to order and drink, and where to go in the old centre in 2026.
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San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a mountain town 50 km from Madrid: the monastery, royal lodges, theatre and forest walks, with 2026 prices and transport.
Conde Duque Cultural Center, Madrid, Spain
Conde Duque in Madrid: an 18th-century barracks turned cultural centre with a free contemporary art museum, libraries and a theatre. Hours for 2026.
Valle de Cuelgamuros (formerly Valle de los Caídos), Madrid, Spain
Valle de Cuelgamuros, the former Valle de los Caídos near El Escorial: its history, what the 2022 law changed, and 2026 opening times, prices and transport.
Palacio del Senado, Madrid
The Palacio del Senado in Madrid: what the Spanish Senate does, the history of its building near Plaza de España and how to book a free guided tour.
Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain
Sierra de Guadarrama near Madrid: the national park, Peñalara, La Pedriza and La Fuenfría, with 2026 access rules, visitor centre hours and transport.
Palacio de la Zarzuela, Madrid, Spain
The Palacio de la Zarzuela in Madrid: residence of King Felipe VI, its history since 1627, its legal status, and the nearby El Pardo palace to visit.
Cuisine of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
The cuisine of Madrid explained: cocido, callos, squid sandwiches, tapas customs, seasonal sweets, local wines and where to try traditional dishes.
Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
Boadilla del Monte near Madrid: the Palacio del Infante Don Luis and its gardens, 2026 visiting hours, heritage route, woodland walks and transport.
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain
The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid: history, the Goyeneche palace, museum highlights and 2026 opening hours and ticket prices.
Monumento a Alfonso XII, Madrid
The Monumento a Alfonso XII in Madrid's El Retiro Park: its history, what to look for, the observation deck by guided visit and practical details for 2026.
Catedral de la Almudena in Madrid, Spain
Madrid's Catedral de la Almudena: building history from 1883 to 1993, the museum and crypt, and 2026 opening hours, prices and how to get there.