EuroCheapo's Madrid Articles

Feb 09 By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— High on any visitor’s “must see” list when traveling to Madrid are the city’s fine art museums. The capital city is overflowing with classic, contemporary, abstract, expressionist and experimental art. What many may not know is that many of the best museums offer free admission–at least at some point during » Read more

Jan 17 By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— The holidays in Madrid kicked off some of the best winter activities in the city. The Christmas markets may now be a sweet memory, but you won’t have to venture far from the center of our (usually) temperate and sunny locale to enjoy some other winter activities, including skiing and » Read more

Jan 06 By Florencia and Rafa in Madrid—The classic hamburger is making a comeback in Madrid. So, in addition to trying the Spanish sandwich equivalent to this American standby—like pork with cheese, or ham and tomato or even veal with fried peppers—you might be tempted by one of our city’s very own sliders. And when you are, we’ve got » Read more

Dec 02 By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— If shopping is on the agenda while you’re in Madrid, you’ll surely come across price tags that will make you scratch your head. The good news is that although most trendy stores will drain your funds, there are some spots that won’t. Clothing: Lefties Multiple locations, including: Calle Carretas, 10 » Read more

Nov 23 By Nina Derham in Madrid— Madrid’s live music scene is alive and kicking with both local and international artists setting the bar high. One of the most wonderful things about live music in Madrid is that you can enjoy it without breaking the bank! The cheapest way to catch a concert is to frequent one » Read more

Nov 09 By Nina Derham in Madrid— If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Madrid, you’re in luck. Spain’s capital is flanked by mountain ranges including the Sierra de Guadarrama, Sierra del Norte and the Sierra de Gredos, all of which offer city dwellers some well-needed respite from the urban grind. Day tripping » Read more

Nov 03 By Florencia & Rafa in Madrid— Until not long ago, if you happened to wake up late in Madrid on a Sunday with a bit of a headache after a long night out, your breakfast choices were mostly limited to the typical Spanish fare: pincho de tortilla (eggs and potatoes omelet with bread on the » Read more

Oct 26 By Nina Derham in Madrid—  Madrid’s Golden Triangle of art museums is world renowned, but there is much more to the city’s art scene than the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia. So when you’re all Prado-ed out hit the streets of Lavapies to experience Madrid’s art and culture in its most eclectic, current and raw » Read more

Oct 12 By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— Madrid has no shortage of restaurants specializing in tapas, traditionally a small meal or snack. While technically a lighter plate, these dishes are supposed to deliver big on taste. For Cheapos in Madrid, here are my picks for three tasty tapas spots that won’t strip your wallet or leave your » Read more