Thursday, July 19, 2012
What´s on in Madrid this Summer: Concerts
Here you have a list with the Concerts organized by the Madrid Council called "Veranos de la Villa". Those are the "official" concerts, but there are much more in Private venues.
And also, in Summer, you have the advantage of getting Big Discounts when you rent an apartment in Madrid. You can save more than 20% in the best apartments in Madrid, all of them located in the heart of Madrid, and you can choose an apartment with pool or one apartment with terrace!
So, you do not have an excuse to come to Madrid this Summer.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Madrid no cierra en Agosto!
Las temperaturas en Agosto son agradables. Hace calor, sí, pero no es un calor sofocante. La temperatura actual y futura la puedes ver en esta tabla:
Como ves, no es un calor excesivo. Sólo tienes que cuidarte de no estar fuera en las horas puntas, cuando la temperatura es más alta. En otras ciudades europeas, quizás no te puedas permitir echarte una siesta cuando estás de vacaciones, pero no en Madrid. En Madrid los días son muy largos..., y las noches aún más. Así que puedes descansar un rato en tu apartamento durante esas horas y coger fuerzas para seguir visitando y disfrutando de Madrid cuando el calor más fuerte haya pasado.
Como hemos comentado en los otros posts, en verano en Madrid hay numerosas actividades culturales (muchas de ellas gratuitas) y fiestas populares muy interesantes de conocer y de sentir.
Al contrario que hace unos años, la ciudad no se queda vacía. Si bien es verdad que muchos madrileños cogen sus vacaciones en Agosto, muchos prefieren quedarse en la ciudad. En verano Madrid es una ciudad ideal para vivir, con un poco menos de gente, pero aún con el bullicio y la actividad que la caracteriza. Si vas en coche, podrás aparcar fácilmente en la calle, y podrás encontrar sitio en las numerosas terrazas y bares sin tener que esperar a coger mesa.
Otra de las ventajas de venir a Madrid en Agosto es que disfrutarás de precios especiales en tu alojamiento. Por ejemplo, en nuestros apartamentos que puedes reservar a través de nuestra página web http://www.homesfortravellers.com, obtendrás un descuento de más del 20%. Además, casi todos los apartamentos tienen aire acondicionado, y algunos de ellos piscina privada!
Algunos apartamentos con un descuento del 20% durante Agosto de 2011 son los siguientes:
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Todavía estás a tiempo de aprovecharte de las ventajas de venir a Madrid en Verano!
What´s on Madrid: Exhibition at Caixa Forum
Other interesting activity in Madrid is visit the Exhibitions. Here you have one of the most interesting for those who like to know about other cultures.
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Teotihuacán, City of the Gods
Treasures from the most important archaeological site in Mexico.
Teotihucán was a great metropolis in pre-Colombian Mesoamerica. For centuries, the city was a political, economic and religious center of the first order.
Recent archaeological discoveries in the city of Teotihuacán, in the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, make this show organized by Obra Social 'la Caixa' even more interesting.
Visitors to this exhibition will be able to see over 400 pieces of art and artifacts that reflect the everyday life and religion of this enigmatic civilization. Monumental architectural elements, vessels and filigree figures, masks, statues of divinities and zoomorphic representations, as well as examples of murals with traces of their original polychrome.
Teotihuacán was, from 100 B.C. to 650 A.C., the first and most influential metropolis in America, with a population that reached 160,000. When the Aztecs discovered the city in ruins a thousand years later, in the 14th century, they gave it the name Teotihuacán, which means 'where the gods are born', and located their creation myth here.
This major archaeological site is 50 kilometers north of what is now Mexico City and is the most visited historic monument in the country. The incredible wealth of this site, which has yet to be completely discovered, is good evidence of what Teotihuacán was like.
- Starting: 27/07/2011
- Ending: 13/11/2011
- Where:
CaixaForum Madrid
- Times: M-Su: 10am-8pm
- Price: Free
- Bus: 6, 10, 14, 26, 27, 32, 34, 37, 45
- Metro: Atocha (L1, C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, C8, C10)
See more at www.esmadrid.com
What´s on Madrid: Discover Madrid Club
For those who want to discover Madrid through guided tours, we present the Discover Madrid program, which is organized by The Madrid Tourist Board which runs 365 days a year and offers over 40 visits a week.
You know the city in a fun and different way, accompanied by professional guides who speak 7 languages.
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The Madrid Tourist Board presents its "DISCOVER MADRID" programme of guided tours which runs 365 days a year and offers over 40 visits a week.
- Indispensable tours for discovering the city
You can choose from the following options:
- Routes that take you into the heart of Madrid
- Routes by bike and on skates
- Tours and activities for the whole family
- Dramatized and musical tours
- Adapted visits for people with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities
- Cycles of Active Conferences
The "Discover Madrid" programme also organises special, tailor made guides for collectives and groups. All you need to do is get in touch with the Madrid Tourist Board at descubremadridptm@munimadrid.es, giving at least 10 days notice, and you will have the guided tour at the time and place you wish.
The Madrid Tourist Board has set up the Discover Madrid Club. To join, all you have to do is leave your personal data at the Tourist Information Office on Plaza Mayor and you will be given a Discover Madrid Club card which will allow you to take part in special visits and promotions.
We want you to Discover Madrid in a hundred different ways, which is why as a member of the club we will offer you special tours, value your loyalty, keep you updated regarding new promotions, conferences, courses, exhibitions, and much more.
Madrid is a buzzing city that is constantly evolving so new activities and offers and continually being added to the programme. We will keep you informed and ensure that you Discover Madrid just the way you wish.
Discover Madrid Club
Highlights
Read more at www.esmadrid.com
Essential Madrid (Itinerary I)
Type of tour:
Guided tour
Days:Every day
Departure point :Plaza Mayor, 27 (Madrid Tourist Center).
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“Surprise” Bike Tour of Madrid
Type of tour:
Guided tour
Days:Sundays
Departure point :Plaza Mayor, 27 (Madrid Tourist Center).
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Churches of Madrid
Type of tour:
Guided tour
Days:Fridays, in July and August.
Departure point :Plaza Mayor, 27 (Madrid Tourist Center).
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What´s on Madrid: Popular festivities in the street in August

These parties in Madrid are little known by tourists and show us the local flavor and pure which still breathes in Madrid, whcih seems as if it were a little Spanish village celebrating their festivals.
In addition, you may feel more "Madrid" if you stay at one of our apartments, you'll find on our website: http://www.homesfortravellers.com
Some apartments located in the most traditional areas of Madrid, where festivals are celebrated above are:
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What´s On Madrid: El Madrid de las Verbenas
El verano en Madrid ofrece interesantes propuestas culturales para todo tipo de gustos. Además de las interesantes actividades organizadas por los Veranos de la Villa, en Agosto Madrid está en fiestas.
Son fiestas populares en los barrios más castizos. Verbenas, música en vivo en la calle, puestos callejeros y romerías y procesiones.
Estas fiestas de Madrid son poco conocidas por los turistas y nos muestran el sabor "provinciano" y castizo que aún se respira en Madrid, como si la capital de España fuera un pequeño pueblo español más celebrando sus fiestas.
Además, puedes sentirte más "madrileño" si te alojas en uno de nuestros apartamentos, que encontrarás en nuestra web: http://www.homesfortravellers.com
Algunos apartamentos situados en las zonas más castizas de Madrid, donde se celebran las fiestas antes mencionadas son los siguientes:
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http://www.homesfortravellers.com/accommodation-en-124-972.htm
No dudes en contactar con nosotros a través de info@homesfortravellers.com si necesitas más información.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Summer Festivals in Madrid
Enjoy Madrid, Live Madrid as a Local!
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Undoubtedly, the most popular and typical festival celebrated in Madrid are the San Cayetano and the Virgen de la Paloma are held on the 7th August 15 respectively.
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August is holiday month in Spain and, of course, the city of Madrid.
August is also the month of the most traditional festival, famous and popular of the major festivals in Madrid: La Verbena de la Paloma, which is preceded by the Verbena de San Lorenzo and the Verbena de San Cayetano.
Flamenco Festival in Summer 2011 in Madrid
As discussed in one of our earlier posts, the City of Madrid presents its usual programming or summer festival of the town or Madrid Summers 2011 Festival, which will provide in the Spanish capital for much-awaited concert of the leading artists of the international scene . Rubén Blades, Kool & The Gang, Miguel Poveda, Carlinhos Brown, Wynton Marsalis, Los Van Van, Lila Downs and Carmen Linares are some of the proposals that form part of the program this year is split between the Puerta del Ángel Scenario and Gardens Sabatini, in addition to the spaces on the street.
From June 23 to August 28 will be held this new edition, the programming in the two main scenarios, Puerta del Angel and Sabatini Gardens, is now available, as well asticket sales. Within the schedule in the Gardens of Sabatini, again emphasizes the programming of flamenco, and consolidated municipal commitment year after year,which this time features performances from artists like Carmen Linares, RafaelaCarrasco, El Cabrero, Argentina, Chano Dominguez, Esperanza Fernández Dorantes, Mayte Martín, Rocío Molina, Macanita, Cañizares, and the presentation in Madrid of Diana Navarro in his role as a flamenco singer. In addition, the July 25 concert will take place "Con Piel de Manzana", in which different artists of both flamenco and Spanish pop to remember the famous flamenco singer "Manzanita".
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Verano en Madrid: Veranos de la Villa 2011 - Programacion General
Vuelve una de las citas imprescindibles de los veranos de Madrid. Danza, teatro y conciertos en las noches de verano en el Escenario Puerta del Ángel, los Jardines de Sabatini, diferentes calles y plazas del centro de la capital, así como los teatros municipales y privados y las salas de música en vivo. Vuelve el renovado Conde Duque como escenario de los Veranos de la Villa. julio y agosto.
Además de las actividades de pago, hay numerosos eventos totalmente gratuitos en distintas calles y plazas: danza, teatro, magia, bandas de música.... El día 25 con el festival OLE BRASIL en el puerta del Ángel tenemos la oportunidad de disfrutar de un festival brasileño gratis.
El festival Veranos de la Villa se desarrollará entre los próximos 23 de junio y 28 de agosto en diversos escenarios de la capital. La oferta es enorme y requiere estudio de lo que se puede/quiere ver durante los meses de Verano
El cuartel de Conde Duque se reincorpora como escenario con propuestas en sus recién estrenados teatro y auditorio mientras que Matadero Madrid se afianza como espacio del festival
La Puerta del Ángel se consolida como uno de los escenarios más importantes dentro del panorama musical español durante el verano con la participación, de Miguel Poveda, Dúo Dinámico Love of lesbian, Michel Camilo, Tomatito, M Clan o Los Planetas, entre los artistas nacionales, y Wynton Marsalis & The jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra, Chicago, The Beach Boys, Blind Boys of Alabama, Mavis Staples o Cyndi Lauper, entre los internacionales y otros artistas
Por otro lado, los Jardines de Sabatini junto al Palacio Real, apostarán de nuevo por la variedad de sus propuestas en los meses de julio y agosto con copla, teatro musical, patinaje artístico sobre hielo, danza, zarzuela, ópera, jazz, gospel y flamenco
Las calles del centro de la ciudad se convertirán, como cada año, en otro de los escenarios más importantes del festival, con una amplia oferta que reúne música clásica, en la plaza de Oriente; del mundo, en el Templo Debod; el ciclo Danza calles, frente al Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía; las propuestas musicales más novedosas en el Espacio Fringe o los conciertos de la Banda Sinfónica Municipal
El maestro Daniel Barenboim ofrecerá a los madrileños un nuevo concierto de la Orquesta West-Eastern Divan
Además, los teatros municipales, Español, Fernán Gómez y Circo Price, como en cada edición, sumarán su programación al festival, así como una veintena de teatros privados.
Como siempre, te recomendamos nuestros apartamentos en Madrid para que puedas disfrutar de todas estas actividades culturales y musicales. Además te beneficiarás de un descuento del 20% durante los meses de Julio y Agosto en apartamentos seleccionados.
English
Becomes one of the essential events of the summer in Madrid. Dance, theater and concerts on summer nights at the Stage Door Angel Gardens Sabatini, several streets and squares in the center of the capital, as well as municipal and private theaters and live music venues. Conde Duque becomes the new scenario as the summers of the Villa. July and August. In addition to the payment activities, numerous events are totally free in different streets and squares: dance, theater, magic, marching bands ....
Day 25 with the festival in the door OLE BRAZIL Angel have the opportunity to enjoy a free Brazilian festival
The Madrid Summer Festival will develop over the next June 23 and August 28 at various venues in the capital.
The offer is enormous and requires study of what can / want to see during the summer months.
The headquarters of Conde Duque is reincorporated as a stage with his newly released proposed theater and auditorium while Matadero Madrid has established itself as the festival space.
Angel's Gate is becoming one of the most important within the Spanish musical scene during the summer with the participation of Miguel Poveda, Dynamic Duo Love of lesbian, Michel Camilo, Tomatito, M Clan or the planets, including artists and Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Chicago, The Beach Boys, Blind Boys of Alabama, Mavis Staples, or Cyndi Lauper, among other artists and international
Furthermore, the Jardines de Sabatini next to the Palacio Real, bet again by the variety of proposals in the months of July and August with song, musical theater, figure skating, dance, operetta, opera, jazz, gospel and flamenco
The streets of downtown will become, as every year, in another of the most important festival, bringing together a wide range of classical music in the Plaza de Oriente in the world, the Temple Debod; cycle Dance streets, opposite the National Museum Reina Sofia Art Center, the newest musical offerings in the Fringe Area and the concerts of the Symphonic Band
The teacher Daniel Barenboim will offer locals a new show of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
In addition, the municipal theaters, Teatro Español, Fernan Gomez and Circo Price, as in every edition, the festival added programming and a score of private theaters.
As always, we recommend our apartments in Madrid for you to enjoy these cultural and musical activities. In addition you will benefit from a discount of 20% during the months of July and August in selected apartments.















