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 that you are in the heart of the capital, next to the Calle Alcalá, near the Feria de Madrid: IFEMA and the Atlético - Wanda Metropolitano Stadium It feels like you are in the countryside and you can disconnect from your day to day life. In summer, during the celebration of the cultural event "Veranos de la Villa", the people of Madrid can enjoy many activities in the parks of Madrid, among them the concerts that are offered in this park. More information at: https://www.veranosdelavilla.com/es Quinta de los Molinos is a historic park of almost 100 years located in Madrid's San Blas neighbourhood and covers an area of 25 hectares, filled not only with almond and olive trees but also with holm oaks, pines, large plane trees, cypresses, eucalyptus and fig trees. Although it is now located within the city, in the past this part was in the outskirts of Madrid, where many noble families had their summer residences. The acquisition of the first of several plots that would later make up the estate was at the beginning of the 20th century by Mr. Cesar Cort Botí, a prestigious engineer
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
Cocido madrileño If you plan to visit the Spanish capital during the winter months, what better than to try one of the most representative dishes of its gastronomy: the “cocido madrileño”. It is one of those powerful dishes that warms you up inside, comforts you and reminds you of that good meal at mum's house. It simply makes you happy! The cocido madrileño is a stew whose main ingredients are chickpeas, various vegetables, meat, bacon and some sausage. It has humble origins and was initially eaten by the lower classes. It reached the upper classes thanks to its presence on restaurant menus. It is a star dish not only in Madrid but also throughout Spain. Each region of Spain has its own particular way of preparing this winter dish, but the Madrid version is one of the most popular cocidos, even internationally. Although it is a single dish, the "Cocido marileño" in Madrid and in some other regions it is served in three parts, as if it were a tasting menu. Once all the ingredients are cooked, they are separated and served on different plates in the following order: the first contains the broth resulting from the cooking of all the ingredients the second one contains the chickpeas, vegetables and potatoes the third contains the meat If you would like to try to do it yourself, this is one of the suggested recipes by Spain Tourism: Recipe for Cocido Madrileño It has been suggested that this dish may be directly connected to the Jewish culture, both because of the curious tradition of serving the stew in 'tres vuelcos' (three courses) and because of the slow-cooking technique used and, finally, because of the presence of chickpeas. The Sephardim (Jews formerly linked to the Iberian Peninsula) already had their own stew -
Cocido madrileño If you plan to visit the Spanish capital during the winter months, what better than to try one of the most representative dishes of its gastronomy: the “cocido madrileño”. It is one of those powerful dishes that warms you up inside, comforts you and reminds you of that good meal at mum’s house. It simply makes you happy! The cocido madrileño is a stew whose main ingredients are chickpeas, various vegetables, meat, bacon and some sausage. It has humble origins and was initially eaten by the lower classes. It reached the upper classes thanks to its presence on restaurant menus. It is a star dish not only in
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