The Matadero – what is it?

If you are looking for something alternative, modern and slightly edgy… the Matadero contemporary art centre is where you want to go. You can find this interesting building and all it’s cultural wonders in the district of Legazpi, one of the southern barrios of Madrid.

Madrid: the scenic route

Now that the weather’s starting to cheer up a bit there’s no better time to get out of the house and start exploring Madrid, especially if you’ve just arrived. Not sure where to head first? Let me give you a few ideas.

Hungry?

Fancy going out for dinner this weekend? Allow me to recommend a new find. La Musa in La Latina is a quirky hide-out which offers great food in great atmosphere.

A city with a story to tell

Although it would be hard to get bored of Madrid, it’s always nice to have a change of scenery and explore a new place.  Just over half an hour on the train from Madrid, cheap, easy to travel to and with loads of stuff to keep you busy for the whole day, Alcalá de Henares provides the perfect opportunity to do just that.

All that glitters is probably gold

Calling all lovers of things that sparkle.  From the 24th October until the 17th February, El Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is holding a Cartier exhibition.

Casa Decor

Casa Decor – the largest exhibition of interior design, architecture, design and art in Europe. From the 17th May to the 24th June this year the Palacete de la Real Compañía de Minas Asturianas hosts an exhibition, open to the public, which allows firms and designers to present their innovative home decor ideas. Here the designers and companies display materials, electronics, and innovative construction solutions.