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The outdoor plans are always a good idea, and not only because they allow us to be active and maintain our physical shape a bit, but also because they take us to different places in the region of great beauty. This week we are going to La Pedriza, in the middle of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, to walk a very particular path. Let's start!
The Strawberry Train starts its autumn season next September 26th, and makes it safer than ever, complying with all the health measures set by the authorities. If you have not travelled on board this unique means of transport, you cannot miss this opportunity, which will allow you to travel between Madrid and Aranjuez. Travel with us and live a different experience!
With the aim of encouraging the tourism sector, the Region of Madrid has launched the program Juntos 2020. Among the proposed activities, this week we highlight 'Descorcha Madrid', an initiative that invites visitors to visit different wineries to learn more about aspects related to the cultivation, production or wine tasting. Are you in?
From September 27 to October 25, the Region of Madrid will host a new edition of the show of scenic creation 'Surge Madrid', a cultural proposal, which kicks off the autumn program, and will have 152 performances that will take place in 20 spaces in the region.
The art galleries of the Region of Madrid offer the public free guided visits and dynamic visits to learn about the different exhibitions; this is the case of 'José Luis Alexanco. Ejercicio temporal' at Sala Alcalá 31, 'Del todo imposible' at Sala de Arte Joven, and 'Juan Valbuena. Donde doblan los mapas', in the Sala Canal Isabel II. Capacity is limited, don't lose your place!
San Lorenzo de El Escorial is one of the most unique towns in the region, thanks to the beauty of its surroundings and its impressive artistic heritage. This week we are travelling there to explore it in a different way, through two urban routes that will allow us to travel to the past and get to know the different buildings from the 16th and 18th centuries. Will you join us?
Let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the Sierra de Guadarrama, through the different activities proposed. Theme routes, horse riding, mountaineering, bird watching, astrology and even escape room games are just a brief sample of what this region has to offer. Do you dare to discover it with us?
The different trails and paths of the Sierra Norte are similar to those of Middle-earth as described in J. R. R. Tolkien's book 'The Lord of the Rings', so if you like hiking, and also want to feel like the hobbit Frodo, don't miss the pilgrimage 'The Way of the Ring', a journey full of magic, beauty and companionship. Below we will tell you all about it...
Seven Michelin stars will be the protagonists until 3rd October of the new regional initiative 'Destapa Madrid'. A delicious gastronomic proposal that will tour seven towns in the Region of Madrid, which is sure to leave a good flavour of all those attending. Come to the Region of Madrid!
There is still time to visit the exhibition 'Ramón Masats. Visit Spain' which can be seen at La Principal de Tabacalera - Promoción del Arte until October 12th. A journey through the Spain of the years 1955-1965, to know closely the topics of that epoch, in which our country was beginning to open up to the world.
Visiting a museum with works by the brilliant Picasso, touring the town that saw the birth of Cardinal Cisneros, getting lost in the incredible landscapes of the Sierra del Rincón, travelling back in time to learn about the ways of life of our ancestors, or discovering an authentic archaeological site, are just some of the plans you can make as a family in the Sierra Norte. Below you will find all the details!
We invite you to get to know the region through its main squares. A route through medieval squares, Castilian or porticoed squares, some of which are considered among the most beautiful in the world. If you were thinking about what to do during the next days, come with us to discover the region, its people, its monuments and its most special corners. Let's start!
Since last July, the Regional Archaeological Museum has hosted the exhibition 'Ídolos. Miradas milenarias', that tries to bring closer to the public, the societies that generated these symbols of anthropomorphic format, that were used to maintain the social order.
Are you thinking about what you are going to do during the next few days? We encourage you to visit the town of Alcalá de Henares, where is located the only Roman city in the whole region, Complutum, origin of the current town of Madrid. Different activities such as workshops, guided or dramatized visits will complete your visit, making it an unforgettable day.
More than 70 producers are participating in the eighth edition of the well-known market 'La Despensa de Madrid', a meeting point for gastronomy lovers, who are trying to fill their pantries with quality products, and which will travel to different municipalities in the region until November. Will you join us?
Pinilla del Valle treasures in its surroundings the presence of several archaeological sites of great value, which come from the Quaternary as fossil remains, anthropological remains of Neanderthals, fossils of vertebrates from the Upper Pleistocene. This area is considered to be the most complete in the Iberian Peninsula, and offers guided tours by the professionals leading the research project.
In the Region of Madrid, we have unique places to enjoy nature, walk and especially for fans of ornithology, to contemplate about 240 species of birds that are present in our ecosystems and habitats. A first class destination, for lovers of bird watching and the natural environment, which you will be able to discover in these 27 routes that we propose.
We propose several plans to do with children, where they will discover many interesting things, playing and learning. From their favorite hobbies, such as aeronautics, football, through the illusion, magic and history, everything they love in emblematic places, from the hand of professionals and also their idols, which will remain in the memory of having enjoyed an unforgettable day.
Madrid this summer has a wide range of musical shows for all tastes and styles. From the history of legendary artists and bands such as Michael Jackson or Queen, to performances full of colour and rhythm, passing through melodic and intimate stories to finish off with others in a key of period humour. A very careful selection, that you should not miss.
Backed by the success of its previous edition, the dramatized visits to the Carlos III Royal Coliseum, the oldest covered theatre in Spain that still exists, and the only working court theatre, are back. The safety of the assistants and workers in front of the COVID-19 will be guaranteed, thanks to all the measures adopted as well as the reduction of the capacity. Don't miss it!
Without a doubt, one of the most charming areas of the Region of Madrid is known as 'Alcarria Alcalaína', a space of great beauty thanks to its variety of landscapes and ecosystems. On this occasion, we will stop at three towns to get to know them better: Ambite, Olmeda de las Fuentes and Pezuela de las Torres. Let's get started!
One more week, we encourage you to enjoy the culture in our region, through three very different exhibitions, which will surely captivate the audience. These are 'Tan sabia como valerosa' at the Cervantes Institute, 'Humor absurdo: Una constelación del disparate en España' at the CA2M, and 'Doce fábulas urbanas' at Matadero Madrid. Where do you want to start?
Until December 13th, this tourist train that crosses the Sierra de Guadarrama is back. An exceptional opportunity to live a great experience and get to know the town of El Escorial and the impressive Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, thanks to the different travel packages available. Choose yours!
Excursions, walks around Madrid, shopping in a legendary car, relaxing in a spa, flying in a wind tunnel, a day of adventure practicing paintball, archery, practicing our driving skills with the experts or climbing an indoor wall at the climbing wall. All these plans are available to you in the Region of Madrid. You can't miss them!
Classical music, jazz, flamenco, cinema, art, circus, dance, theatre and much more, will come together during this summer in a total of 100 municipalities in the Region of Madrid, with the aim of supporting culture, innovation and creation. Discover with us this festival of festivals, which under the name of 'Escenas de Verano', will make us enjoy the summer season like never before. We are waiting for you!
We propose you to get to know the region through the program 'Madrid en Verde', which includes 50 guided routes through the protected natural areas of the Region of Madrid. Below you will find all the details, but don't forget to continue complying with the safety standards indicated by the health authorities in order to guarantee the safety of all. Three, two, one... let's start!
Now you have a new opportunity to see 'Tutankhamun: The tomb and its treasures', since last July 16 and until next November you can see in Espacio 5.1, located in IFEMA-Feria de Madrid, a spectacular exhibition that lovers of archaeology and ancient Egypt can not miss.
From the 18th of July until the 30th of August, the Madrid towns of Alpedrete, Guadarrama, Moralzarzal, Navacerrada, Cercedilla, Mataelpino and Los Molinos will host more than 25 artists in the 10 concerts programmed in the new edition of the 'Sierra Musical Festival'. Don't miss it!
From 20 July to the month of September, you can enjoy 'Extraordinarios desconocidos', one of the initiatives included in the tourist program 'Juntos 2020', which will take you on a tour of 9 Madrid municipalities and learn about their history thanks to free dramatized visits. This summer, stay with us in the Region of Madrid!
With the arrival of the good weather and the hours of light, you feel like enjoying nature. A good walk through places where the landscape, the fauna and the flora merge in images of days that we will always remember. We propose a series of routes through three beautiful villages that treasure all of the above, with the Sierra de Guadarrama as a backdrop within its National Park, El Boalo, Cerceda and Mataelpino.
In the incomparable setting of the Basilica of the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, with all the splendour that this place represents, different organ concerts will take place this summer, which for lovers of this genre, is an almost unique opportunity to hear the best performers of this precious instrument, with exceptional acoustics.
At the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, until the end of August, a selection of paintings and engravings will be presented, with Rembrandt's creations at the centre of this exhibition, due to the quality of his works and because most of them are by the brilliant Dutch artist. We can consider this exhibition as an exponent of the so-called "Golden Age", which you should not miss.
Last month of May, and with great measures that are being adapted to the different phases, to guarantee the safety of the attendees, the CA2M Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo of the Region of Madrid opened its doors, which is gradually recovering its activity. We are now invited to discover its exhibitions or take part in its visits. Below we will reveal you the details!
If you like to be in touch with nature, this week we propose you to know closely the Sierra de Guadarrama through different routes guided by qualified personnel, with which besides being witnesses of the beauty of the environment, we will also learn its characteristics and even some curiosities. What are you waiting to discover it?
Little by little we return to the long awaited normality and enjoy art in its purest form. Last week the open spaces of Matadero Madrid opened their doors, as well as their restaurant and bicycle rental service, and from this week we can also enjoy their exhibitions. We are waiting for you!
From 25 June to 31 October a new edition of PHotoESPAÑA will take place, which will undoubtedly be one of the most special due to the world situation generated by the coronavirus health crisis. From here we tell you a preview of the program, in which galleries from all over Spain will participate and will host major exhibitions. Stay tuned!
The Region of Madrid hosts three treasures that are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, we are talking about San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Aranjuez and Alcala de Henares. After several weeks without moving freely through the region, we begin this exciting route that will surely not leave you indifferent.
Exploring the Royal Botanical Gardens is an experience that captivates the senses at any time of year, but even more so in spring, with the beauty and variety of its colours. After several weeks closed to the public, and thanks to the gradual return to normality, last May 25th it opened its doors to walk around as we wanted, respecting, of course, health measures that allow us to do so in total safety.
During the confinement, different exhibitions could be seen online, now, after the improvement of the situation the museums of the Region of Madrid, and they invite you to see them in situ. This is the case of Alcalá 31 with 'Gran Sur', the Sala Canal de Isabel II with its tribute to 'David Delfín', and the Sala de Arte Joven with Off/On. Don't miss the opportunity to see them!
If there is one thing we have learned during these months of confinement, it is to value open spaces even more, where we can be reunited with our loved ones. Moreover, with the arrival of the good weather, you will want to enjoy an evening on the beautiful terraces that Madrid hosts at street level or on a rooftop. Although there are many more, we encourage you to discover a small selection, which is your favourite?
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