If you’re thinking of coming to Madrid this summer and you’re looking for outdoor entertainment and culture ideas, you can’t miss Abre Madrid, a brand new open-air venue located at IFEMA. With a programme of events that begins today, 8 July, with a concert by Los Secretos, and runs until 6 September, this is one of the most fascinating entertainment options in the city this summer. Read full article

The famous burial mask of King Tutankhamun is housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. The 11-kg mask is made of gold, glass and gemstones. The Nemes headdress features a vulture, symbolising sovereignty over Upper Egypt, and a cobra, for sovereignty over Lower Egypt.

Egyptian civilisation was born thousands of years ago on the shores of the Nile. Read full article

The most typical ways to see a city usually include riding a bus or joining a troupe of tourists following a guide on foot. In today’s post we are proposing a few cycle routes that will “get you off the bus” and allow you to see the city by bike; the perfect mix of sport and culture. Read full article

If you used to visit Madrid during the Christmas holidays when you were a child, you probably treasure a memory of the songs of Cortylandia. At the end of the day, nostalgia is a big part of these celebrations. Why not relive those wonderful years? The show organised by El Corte Inglés every month of December since 1979 awaits one more year on Maestro Victoria Street. Read full article

No matter whether you live in Madrid or are travelling to the Spanish capital, you cannot miss the incredible range of theatre plays on offer right now, one of the most complete arrays in Europe. The new season has kicked off in September with several surprises and shows that are bound to make an impression. Read full article

We can now go to the Centro Internacional de Artes Vivas, in Matadero Madrid, to see Cecilio Castrillo’s first one-man exhibition. Beyoncé, Madonna and Marilyn Manson are only some of the artists who have worn Cecilio Castrillo’s designs, a man from Burgos who throughout his career has designed all sorts of masks, corsets and headdresses, Read full article

The 10th World Ham Congress opened at IFEMA in Madrid yesterday, and will be hosting ham producers and merchants until tomorrow. This is a biannual event that coincides this year with the third annual Meat Attraction, an international meat industry trade fair, highlighting the excellent health of  the ham industry, one of the star products in Spanish cuisine.
Madrid and ham
This is the first time the event has been held in the capital of Spain, Read full article

Just got back from your holiday with a feeling that it was far too short? No worries. We have the ideal solution: a retro getaway break in Madrid. This is a different and original way of getting to know the Spanish capital from a really different point of view on a tour around the best vintage shops in the city and some of its historical bars, Read full article

Since yesterday, The Opera Locos is now in Madrid. This is a show that merges comedy and opera to create an event which is suitable for audiences of all ages. It includes a repertoire of the most important operatic composers that you really must not miss. Aesthetics and new musical styles combine with the classical taste of Yllana. Read full article

A different way to discover Madrid is to enjoy the recreation offered by some of its most prestigious casinos. If you’re a gambling enthusiast, there are several establishments in the capital where you can unleash your skills and your luck.

Our suggestions could form the basis of a very attractive plan if you’re thinking of visiting the city and will have enough free time. Read full article