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Last call for classical music lovers! Next weekend, the 31st edition of the 'Clásicos en Verano' festival will end. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy chamber music in some of the most emblematic places in the region.
Don't miss the 'Veranos de la Villa' festival, which once again returns to the capital to take culture to every corner of the city. Until 2nd September, will offer numerous disciplines ranging from circus, theatre and contemporary dance to poetry, gastronomy, all kinds of music and urban sports.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Royal Theatre is hosting the 'Universal Music Festival', a must-attend event for music lovers in general, which until 31st July will be the stage for great pop, rock, jazz and flamenco artists. If you want to see the complete line-up.... stay with us!
In summer, the nights in the mountains of Madrid become even more special, as in a privileged setting, in the town of Zarzalejo, Madrid, takes place a new edition of the Festival of Theatre and Music 'La Antigua Mina'. Concerts, plays and even monologues, that's what you'll find until August 26th. Don't miss it!
Discover with us 'Desert CITY' the first biotechnological nursery in Europe, specialized in cactus and other xerophyte plants installed in San Sebastián de los Reyes. A real oasis, which along with its guided visits, also offers courses and workshops to learn more about sustainable green spaces. Are you in?
Don't miss the third edition of the program 'Archaeologists for a day', an initiative in which children and young people between the ages of 8 and 14 can learn acting techniques at an archaeological site in an unbeatable setting, the Roman site of Complutum. Don't lose your place!
The summer, besides bringing high temperatures, also brings more free time that allows us to organize different plans to be with the family, with friends, in couple.... you decide it! The water parks are one of the options to survive the heat, so this week we travel to the towns of Villanueva de la Cañada and San Fernando de Henares to enjoy in their 'Water Park Aquópolis'. Are you coming?
Jazz lovers are in luck, as once again this year return to Navalcarnero the 'Veladas de Vino & Jazz + Humor' (Wine & Jazz Evenings + Humour'. Enjoy the warm summer nights in the courtyard of the local Interpretation Centre and enjoy its musical proposals while tasting a good glass of wine. Do you want to join us?
What would you say if we told you that it's possible to watch your favourite show under a blanket of stars? You'd probably think that we've become very poetic, but Jameson Video Club will surprise us until July 29th with this festival that takes place on the roof of the Royal Sky in the ABC Shopping Centre in Serrano Street. Below you will find all the details!
Live music in the open air has become one of the star summer plans. This is the case of the 'Marqués de Santillana' music festival in Buitrago del Lozoya, which this year is celebrating its tenth edition and which, thanks to the quality of its concerts, has become a reference event in the Sierra Norte of Madrid.
Now that the temperatures don't give much truce, nothing better than spending our free time refreshing ourselves in some of the recreational areas and natural pools that run through our region, because there is a beach in Madrid, and this year we can boast of having a blue flag. Let's get started!
Come to Faunia and enjoy one of the most refreshing plans of the summer, with its 'sea bears bathing' activity. Children and adults alike will have a great time while learning about the characteristics of these mammals. A fun interaction with no shortage of surprises!
The International Photography and Visual Arts Festival 'PHotoESPAÑA' turns 20 years old, and to celebrate it, until the month of August you can be a spectator of up to 90 exhibitions with works by 530 artists and a varied programme of 21 professional and general public activities that will take place in 76 venues. Don't miss it!
The most famous olive trees of the capital are once again faithful witnesses of one of the most eagerly awaited plans of the summer, the 'Noches del Olivar' festival. With a varied programme, don't miss this event with music and open-air theatre until 15th September.
Teatralia, the International Festival of Performing Arts for children and young people of the Region of Madrid, surprises us until July 29th with two summer cycles that will include different cultural shows for children and young people, along with creative workshops: Teatralia al Sol and Teatralia de Oro.
Get on board the 'Curiosity', an original boat that will allow you to tour the town of Aranjuez in Madrid thanks to its different tours, which include guided visits and experiences. You'll be able to tour the area like kings used to do in the old days, are you ready?
Alcalá de Henares, Buitrago del Lozoya and Madrid, surprise us with four exhibitions, which will allow us to learn about the history of photography through snapshots related to our most universal work, 'Don Quixote'; the work of Picasso; and the settings of the town and court in the Golden Age. Will you join us?
We offer you a trip in which you will discover a unique natural, cultural and socienomic heritage through two exhibitions, which end in a few days. You will see different ecosystems that you can visit, with postcards and images that you can keep in your retina, valleys, peaks, a walk through the natural environment, which can be summarized in an audiovisual content and exhibition in the visitor centres of La Pedriza and La Fuenfría.
With a luxury line-up, the Royal Botanical Garden Alfonso XIII of the Complutense University of Madrid will host a new edition of the 'Botanical Nights' festival. Up to 40 national and international artists will perform live, giving rhythm to the warm evenings, which this time will include the Alhambra Club Zone again, as well as a new electronic music proposal: Bonsai.
This week we bring you three exhibitions aimed for all audiences that will allow you to get to know the history of dance, Russian avant-garde art, and for those who are nostalgic, the private collection of 'madelman' by José Manuel Cortés. Where? Below you will find all the details.
Until 16 September, CaixaForum will be hosting the exhibition 'Music in antiquity', which, organised jointly by the Obra Social "la Caixa", the Musée du Louvre and the Musée du Louvre-Lens, will give us first-hand knowledge of the importance of the music of the ancient civilisations of the Far East, Egypt, Greece and Rome.
With the aim of recognising and disseminating the work of artists with some kind of disability, the International Biennial of Contemporary Art ONCE Foundation' was created, which hosts the CentroCentro cultural space for the third consecutive year until September.
Now it's possible to explore virtually the natural spaces of the Sierra de Guadarrama without leaving home, thanks to an innovative project to digitize tourist routes that shows the beauty of our Region. Discover with us the 15 routes mapped with Street View Trekker. Let's get started!
With the good weather there are many plans of all kinds, and one of the most awaited is the open-air music cycle 'Bandas al Fresco' that takes place on Sundays in the Parque de El Retiro. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this experience in one of the most emblematic places in the capital.
Along with the terraces in the hotels and restaurants there are others that are well worth a visit to see the capital's sunset or simply enjoy a special evening with friends. These are charming terraces whose decoration and unbeatable atmosphere will allow you to disconnect from the daily routine. A real oasis in the city. Let's get started!
Good news for bicycle lovers, as the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park offers us the chance to ride our mountain bikes along 23 signposted routes, which will give a good idea of the beauty of the landscape. With different levels of difficulty, this is the perfect plan to enjoy the good weather outdoors. Are you in?
It's possible that you have visited the town of Alcalá de Henares in Madrid, but this week we suggest you to do it in a different way through four different routes. Get to know the majesty of the town under the mandate of the Cardinal Cisneros, visit the places related to Cervantes, be dazzled by the beauty of its heritage or be surprised by the particular route of the storks. Would you like to join us?
In line with the previous week, we are back with a new article about terraces, but in this time it will surprise the most demanding palates. With an interesting gastronomic proposal, these restaurants with terraces will allow us to enjoy the evening in relaxed environments and even with breath-taking views. Here you will find our brief list!
We are back with our cultural agenda to discover you this week three photographic exhibitions, included in the 'International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts PHotoEspaña 2018': Players. Magnum photographers come to play at the Espacio Fundación Telefónica, Marc Pataut. First Attempts at the Museo Reina Sofía, and The Soviet Century: Russian Photography from the Lafuente Archive (1917-1972) at the Círculo de Bellas Artes.
We are waiting for the high temperatures will be definitively installed in the region, and when this happens we will be ready, since this week we are going to the swimming pool, yes, to the swimming pool, as the new season of the municipal pools begins. Of course, if you want to enjoy the company of your pet, we will also reveal the dog pools in Madrid. To the water ducks!
The Sierra del Rincón, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005, houses such picturesque towns as La Hiruela. If you are still thinking about what to do during the next few days, we propose you to visit this small town that will captivate you with the beauty of its constructions, the serenity of its landscapes and its tasty gastronomy. Are you ready?
When the good weather arrives, enjoying in the terraces becomes one of the favourite sports for those looking to get away from the routine. This week we suggest you enjoy your free time in the most spectacular terraces that some of the capital's hotels have to offer. Enjoy an ideal environment, in good company, while you can currency Madrid from the heights.
The district of Las Letras is a neighbourhood full of art thanks to the great artistic production that took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is precisely in this area where great writers, painters, musicians, intellectuals and politicians of the so-called Spanish Golden Age lived and that today we invite you to travel along this literary route. Enjoy this particular trip back in time!
The arrival of spring brings different municipalities of the Region of Madrid to celebrate it with interesting festivities, inviting its citizens and visitors to breathe the festive air while we discover the historical origin of their traditions. Declared Festivals of Regional Tourist Interest, don't think about it any more and join us to enjoy those of Colmenar Viejo, El Molar and Móstoles.
After the overwhelming success of last year's 'Salón de Gourmets', a new edition of the 'International Quality Food and Beverage Fair' will take place in Ifema from 7 to 10 May. An essential event for professionals in the sector, the event will feature different activities, tastings, workshops and much more.
Although it is true that the Madrid town of Aranjuez deserves to be well known, this week we propose you to do it through five routes that will captivate all kinds of people for their variety and versatility to make them, it is the Singular Trees Route, the Truck Garden and the Wine Route, the Myths and Fountains Route, the Water Route and the Royal Days Route.
Torrejón de Ardoz, has a royal house founded in the sixteenth century, now converted into an impressive hotel and restaurant for the celebration of all kinds of events. We are talking about 'La Casa Grande', and this week we turn our gaze to it, because in addition to its usual activities, you can also visit the spectacular 'icon museum' inside it. Surprised? Well... please, read on!
Until the month of December, the Fundación Canal surprises us once again with its Chamber Cycle, which since it began in 2002 has become a reference event within the musical scene of the Region of Madrid. Here are the upcoming concerts. Don't miss it!
Our different getaways bring you closer every week to one of the municipalities of the Region of Madrid. On this occasion we encourage you to get to know a charming village located in the heart of the Sierra Norte: Robregordo. Not only will you get to know up close the beauty of its streets, but thanks to its privileged location you will be able to explore the area through its paths and routes.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial can boast of being one of the most emblematic destinations in the region. In addition to having its Royal Monastery, considered the eighth wonder of the world, it has a privileged natural environment. If you like being in touch with nature, hiking, or getting to know the area with the help of the bicycle pedal, stay with us and discover the 'pine forest Abantos', 'La Herrería' and the 'Felipe II's chair'.
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