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The Italian cocktail Spritz has become fashionable all over Europe and it is on the menu in an increasing number of venues in Madrid. This cult Italian aperitif with orange notes is made with Prosecco, Aperol or Campari and sparkling water. It is perfect for beating the heat on a terrace on a summer evening.

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The history of this drink dates back to the 19th century when soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire dominated the north of the Italian Peninsula. Read full article

Calçotades are very popular in Catalonia and are usually held in the colder months of the year. Calçots, a type of spring onion, are the stars of one of the most famous gastronomic traditions in our country. Now we can eat grilled calçots with romesco sauce in the capital of Spain. Read full article

In these days of the Covid virus, we have become more used to going out and making our plans by the light of day. Here is the perfect plan for these times, enabling us to enjoy ourselves with friends, our partner or the whole family, always in compliance with the social restrictions which can even add to the pleasures of the table. Read full article

Gay Pride is one of the most popular festivals in the city of Madrid and one of the most eagerly anticipated. It’s being held from 28 June to 7 July and this year will be celebrating elderly LGBTI people and LGBTI history. If you want to enjoy it to the full, don’t miss this guide. Read full article

Despite there being platforms that carry out timid advances towards a bigger collaboration between both countries, the truth is that Portugal and Spain suffer from the postmodern neighbour problem: so close and yet so unknown. To fix this, we propose a tour around some of the best Portuguese spots in Madrid, with cuisine as the main vehicle to discover its culture. Read full article

Take a break from Madrid and hop onto a train at Atocha station that takes you to Cercedilla. In just over one hour, you will be able to breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the recreational area of Las Berceas, a shot of oxygen a stone’s throw from Madrid.

Here you can find artificial pools located in an authentic natural landscape, Read full article

Compared to Mexican or Brazilian cuisine, Venezuelan cuisine is not as popular in Spain, something which is completely unjustified if we look at its flavours and the quality of its products. Used to spending most of their day on the beach, many of the Venezuelan dishes served in restaurants such as La Cuchara (Calle Conde Peñalver, Read full article