Part of Madrid's historical identity lies in its cafés, bars and restaurants, in those that have stood the test of time and are now icons of the city. In Madrid there are cafés up to two centuries old that are still in operation today and are still worth a visit. Café Gijón Recoletos, 21 More…

Danza Málaga is a dance cycle that this year will take place from 18 October to 30 December at the Teatro Cervantes and Echegaray, with Sara Baras, the Ballet Nacional de España and premieres by Manuela Nogales, Raúl Durán and Marina Perea. Alma is the performance of Sara Baras at the theatre from 20 to…

The 36th edition of the Malaga International Jazz Festival brings together the best artists of the genre at the Teatro Cervantes from 3 to 9 November. Sheila Jordan and Dave Holland are just some of the outstanding names of this year's edition. Concert tickets can be purchased individually, but there are discounts for those who buy…

From 8 to 11 September, the Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend returns for the thirteenth year. Madrid becomes the world centre of contemporary art with more than fifty art galleries and museums in the city opening exhibitions simultaneously with extended opening hours. The event has a varied programme that includes guided tours, events in the galleries…

The Malaga Fair is celebrated from August 13 to 20 and is "divided" in two: the Night Fair and the Day Fair, which are held in two different parts of the city. In El Real you will find more than 200 booths to have a drink and dance (Night Fair), in the city center, with…

A very enjoyable option in Malaga is to go to one of its cafes or restaurants for brunch. Here is a list of some of the best places to do it. Café con libros In the Plaza de la Merced, right next to our Coliving, is this coffee shop full of art objects, magazines and,…

A great option for the summer in Madrid is visiting one of their many cool rooftops with beautiful views and interesting gastronomy offers. Hotel Riu Gran Vía, 84 More info Sabatini Cuesta de San Vicente, 16 More info Casa Suecia Marqués de Casa Riera, 4 More info The Principal Hotel Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 1 More info La Casa Encendida Ronda de Valencia, 2 More info Círculo…

Madrid in August is not Madrid without its traditional festivals The three most famous have a peculiarity, they are held consecutively and in adjoining neighborhoods: San Cayetano (6 and 7 August) in the Rastro/Embajadores area; San Lorenzo (August 10 and 11) in Lavapiés; and la Paloma (August 14 and 15) in La Latina. The streets of…

A fun and ideal option for the summer in Madrid is the open-air cinemas. Throughout the summer you can enjoy a wide variety of cinematographic proposals in emblematic places of the city: the Parque de la Bombilla, Matadero, the terrace of La Casa Encendida, among others. In fact, in 2022 some more space has been…

At Homeabout we compile the six most typical dishes of Malaga and include some of the restaurants in the city where you can try them. Espetos Espeto is a typical dish from Malaga that consists of skewering fish, traditionally sardines, on thin and long rods, to roast it with firewood on the sand of the beach.…

At Homeabout we compile the six most typical dishes of Madrid and we include some of the restaurants in the city where you can try them. Cocido madrileño The cocido is a stew whose main ingredient is chickpeas and secondary, various vegetables, meat and pork bacon with some sausage. Restaurant: La Bola Address: Calle de…

Once again at Homeabout we collect some of the most interesting cultural activities, plans and leisure events during the month of August in Madrid. Candlelight Hans Zimmer Candlelight continues its classic candlelight concerts, this time with a tribute to one of the great soundtrack authors of recent decades: Hans Zimmer. More info Museum of Illusions A museum of…