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Posts with category Madrid Ocio
The largest cactus garden in Europe can be found in San Sebastián de los Reyes
Do you know what xerophytic plants are? They are plants that grow with very little water, which is very interesting to know in these times of drought. When we think of xerophytic plants, we automatically think of cacti and the desert, for example in Arizona, but why not in San Sebastián de los Reyes?
Yes, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Read full article
Madrid’s unmissable street markets
Madrid’s street markets are full of charm. Regardless of their size or location, they all attract crowds of visitors, curious onlookers and fans of the unusual and being outdoors.
Here is a list of the essential street markets that you should visit at least once in your life:
- Mercadillo de Majadahonda. Majadahonda is a town in the north-west of the capital, Read full article
A whole new world: Aladdin comes to Gran Vía
Aladdin, the musical, has finally arrived in Madrid and is now on the Gran Vía. Directly from Broadway, this adaptation of the Disney film will be at the Teatro Coliseum until at least September 2023, although it would be no surprise if Aladdin decided to stay longer after the unstoppable success of The Lion King.
Disney released Aladdin in 1992 and it was very well received, Read full article
Violet sweets: one of Madrid’s most traditional treats
If there is one typically Madrilenian sweet, it has to be its caramelos de violeta (“violet sweets”). Though they are now in many other cities, the originals can be found in the sweet shop La Violeta, located in the Plaza de Canalejas, right in the city centre.
This establishment was inaugurated in 1915 and is one of the few still standing, Read full article
Four typical dishes from the gastronomy of Madrid
If there is one thing that makes Spanish gastronomy stand out, it is its variety. An in this variety, you will find some very tasty dishes that make eating out even more of a pleasure.
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well known. Spain is rich in agricultural produce, so the accompaniment to any meal, Read full article