Festivals

From Civil War to Chinese New Year: The Fascinating Evolution of Madrid’s Usera

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This is the first in a three-part series exploring Madrid’s Usera district. Look out for upcoming episodes/posts on “Things to Do in Usera” and “A Foodie’s Guide to Usera’s Multicultural Cuisine”! In a city as historically rich as Madrid, it’s easy to focus solely on the grand boulevards and famous plazas of the centre. But […]

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How to Enjoy Christmas in Madrid

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Footballer Luis de la Fuente will switch on Madrid’s Christmas lights in Sol this Thursday, November 27 kicking off the Christmas season and transforming the city into a dazzling wonderland. This year, thanks to new energy-saving LED bulbs, there are more illuminations than ever, some even designed by primary school children! With the city all

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San Isidro: Complete Guide to Madrid’s Biggest Festival

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Introduction The best thing about springtime in Madrid is the Fiestas de San Isidro. On the days running up to May 15 every year, Madrileños sport red carnations and don the colourful clothing of the chulapo and chulapa to celebrate the occasion. The festival goes on for over a week with drinking and dancing in

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