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Posts with category Madrid Ocio
From Stranger Things to Tim Burton
Stranger Things descended on Madrid’s Gran Vía once again, as it did the summer before the pandemic, and, as expected, it enjoyed huge success throughout the exhibition, which lasted until 31 July.
The Espacio Fundación Telefónica was once again the venue for this event, which became famous for the queues of fans stretching for kilometres. According to the organisers, Read full article
Pride returns on its 30th anniversary
After two years of pandemic, the Madrid Pride has returned with even more pride than ever.
This festival to stand up for the LGBTIQ+ community has become a tradition in the city and is an attraction for many people who visit the city every year to celebrate free love and diversity.
This year is special. On top of not having been able to celebrate it for the past two years, Read full article
Oasiz, the huge shopping and leisure centre in Torrejón de Ardoz
If you thought the pinnacle of original shopping centres had been reached with X Madrid in Alcorcón, you were very much mistaken. Now, the hottest new development is the one that has just opened in the town of Torrejón de Ardoz.
Oasiz is located in the Torrejón Business Park. It has more than 250,000 m2 of floor space and is characterised by its many outdoor attractions. Read full article
The Ritz Hotel opens its doors again after three years
There are places, foods and shops that, through their history, have become part of the city’s heritage. We all know about the Café Comercial or the zapatilla sandwich of Lavapiés, but just as we talk about legendary bars and shops, we should also mention certain hotels such as the Ritz, which has once again opened its doors after three years of renovation works. Read full article
Venezuelan food: three establishments to try
In Spain, we like to eat. There is no doubt of it. Eating establishes a sort of ritual based on the food. Apart from the enjoyment of good food, the most important conversations of the day take place at table. Family relationships and friendships are built up and established at the table.
For some time now, Read full article
X-Madrid, the anti-shopping centre
If you have ever walked by it, you must have surely noticed it. If you haven’t, maybe now is the time for you to visit this shopping centre that goes beyond what we expect from these establishments, and not only in the architectural sense.
X-Madrid, the anti-shopping centre, is in Alcorcón. It opened its doors last winter, Read full article
El Penta is now a restaurant
Adapt or die. This has become the catchphrase of 2020, a year in which many businesses see the days go by while the virus does not seem to be going anywhere.
Seeing shuttered bars and shops is a daunting sight, especially when they belong to places that are part of the city’s heritage, Read full article