Madrid Pride 2022: One of Europe’s most important Pride parades is celebrated in the capital of Spain From July 1st to Sunday July 10th 2022 LGBTQI+ people are discriminated against in the labour market, in schools and in hospitals, mistreated and disowned by their own families. They are singled out for physical attack – beaten, sexually assaulted, tortured and killed. In some 77 countries, discriminatory laws criminalize private, consensual same-sex relationships – exposing individuals to the risk of arrest, prosecution, imprisonment — even, in at least five countries, the death penalty. Together, people are standing up and fighting for a world free of poverty, racism, sexism, ableism and all forms
Don’t miss it: Unique Christmas Market 2021
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- Christmas, Christmas in Madrid, Navidad, XMas
Christmas Market in Madrid Plaza Mayor in Madrid is the epicenter of the Christmas atmosphere in the capital. The famous Christmas Market with its more than 100 red and colorful stalls attracts locals, national and foreign tourists. It is worth a visit both day and night; it is full of life almost 24 hours a day. Here you can buy everything from Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, nativity figurines, toys, amusement articles... to a four-leaf clover or mistletoe (according to legend, kissing under the branches of mistletoe brings luck in love and fertility). Christmas Market Madrid Already in the 17th century, fruit and vegetables, ornaments and gifts were sold next to
Madrid Inside Boats in Madrid? Yes, there are boats in Madrid!. Although the city is located in the centre of Spain, both in the Retiro Park and in the Casa del Campo there are ponds where you can rent a boat. Renting a boat in Madrid and relaxing for a while on the waters of the Retiro Pond is one of the most popular activities for locals and visitors alike. With 125 hectares and more than 15,000 trees, the Retiro Park is a green haven in the centre of Madrid. It is not only one of the lungs of Madrid, but also offers culture, leisure and sport. Since 25 July
Discover parks in Madrid by bike Have you ever thought that while visiting big cities you can combine culture and nature? In Madrid this is possible! Madrid is a European capital that not only has huge parks and green areas but also small corners where you can find beautiful plants, flowers and trees. They are very central and the perfect places to discover parks in Madrid by bike! Parque del Oeste, Parque del Buen Retiro and Casa del Campo are just a few examples of the variety of green areas that Madrid has to offer. Rent a bike and we will show you the best places. A plus: our bikes
Bike Tours in Madrid during Covid
- +Madrid, Culture & Art, Food & Drinks, Outdoor, Parks, People & Personalities, Secret Spots, Shopping, Things to Do with Kids, Wow Madrid
- Alquiler de bicicletas, Bike Tours, Corona, Coronavirus, Covid, SARS-CoV-2
Bike Tours Madrid – We are back… …doing our bike tours respecting the guidelines and recommendations for our Tour Guides – developed by Spanish Tourism Quality Institute (ICTE): “Measures to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2” New rules for mask use in Spain came into effect on June 26. Spain continues to require the use of face masks in all indoor public spaces; however, masks are no longer required outdoors as long as 1.5 meters of social distancing can be maintained. Our tour guide will inform clients about applicable prevention and hygiene measures, and also about restrictions, limitations or modifications to the service to prevent contagion. The safe distance between the
Easter in Madrid Normally, during “Semana Santa” the Spanish capital is full of processions, celebrations and concerts, but this year all the festivities had to be cancelled in order to avoid crowds of people. Nevertheless, the brotherhoods and confraternities will display the images of their patron saints in the different churches from Passion Saturday, 27 March, until Holy Saturday, 3 April, and encourage the faithful to enjoy them in the different churches. You can either walk to the different places or rent a bike at our Trixi shop to reach them easier! Happy Easter and let's make the best out of it! We are open from 10.00-18.00 Trixi Madrid c/
Boa Mistura – Urban Art – “This is beyond Fiction, it must be Reality”,
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- graffiti, markets, Mercado de la Cebada, Mercado de San Cristóbal., verses in the streets
``Forgive fast, thank slow``. ``All your footsteps are my wings`` Boa Mistura Did you know that walking through Madrid you can come across these and other beautiful poetic verses painted on the crossroads of the streets? It seems that they want to awaken, challenge, shake, question .... "Te comería a versos" - that's the name of the project launched in 2014 by the artists of the group Boa Mistura (“Good Mix”). Here you will find a map where all the phrases that exist in Madrid are marked. In the beginning, the phrases and verses of these artists appeared illegally painted on the streets at night, but since they were so
Parks of Madrid: When the almond trees blossom, spring is not far away…
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- cultural center, Madrid, outdoor, parks, Quinta de los Molinos, what to do with kids
Parks of Madrid: In Madrid we have an urban park – the “Quinta de los Molinos“ – that has nothing to envy to the famous “cherry blossoms” of Japan. This is one of many very special parks of Madrid. Between February and March, this old park is one of the favourite places for many Madrilenians to go for a stroll. This is due to the natural spectacle that Quinta de los Molinos offers thanks to the many almond trees in bloom. The ground is transformed into a carpet of pink and white petals which is a real treat also for the children. The pleasant and magical atmosphere makes you forget
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