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View all →Arab baths in Madrid, how the Hammam session works
Thinking of the Arab baths in Madrid? Hammam Al Ándalus, a short walk from Plaza Mayor, runs a 90-minute loop of hot, warm and cold pools, a steam room and tea, and any massage you add is taken out of that same time rather than added on. Book two or three days ahead, bring swimwear, and know that couples are not guaranteed a massage side by side.
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Easy walks near Madrid with kids, which one to choose
Need an easy family walk near Madrid for the weekend? Think about toilets and the trip home before the trail: the El Chorro picnic area has toilets and a playground, the Montejo village centre has a baby-changing table, and the Los Batanes loop takes 55 minutes along the Lozoya river. Montejo passes are applied for on the 1st and 16th, and swimming is banned everywhere.
La Barranca valley near Madrid, trails and how to get there
Is La Barranca worth a Saturday from Madrid? Yes, if you start early or skip the car: the barrier stops admitting vehicles once full, with no guaranteed arrival time. Expect two small dams at the bottom, the cleared site of an old sanatorium up top, and weekend buses home from Calle de las Eras until 22:30. Fires, gas stoves and swimming are banned, so pack sandwiches.
Rio Lobos Canyon from Madrid, which trail and where to park
Is the drive to Soria worth it for the canyon? Yes, if you want scenery without big climbs: the river trail is almost flat, the Cueva Grande cave opens opposite the chapel, and griffon vultures circle over the La Galiana viewpoint. In winter, plan around three limits: springs are untreated, heavy rain can make the river impossible to cross, and the chapel stays locked.
Waterfalls near Madrid, which to visit and how to get there
When do the cascades outside the capital carry real water? In the wet months, peaking with the late-spring snowmelt; by August several are a trickle. The Aljibe, beside the black villages, can dry up completely, the Navafría picnic area has toilets and a restaurant, and parking at Las Presillas costs 10 euros a car from October to May, so pack a lunch and make a day of it.
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View all →Arab baths in Madrid, how the Hammam session works
Thinking of the Arab baths in Madrid? Hammam Al Ándalus, a short walk from Plaza Mayor, runs a 90-minute loop of hot, warm and cold pools, a steam room and tea, and any massage you add is taken out of that same time rather than added on. Book two or three days ahead, bring swimwear, and know that couples are not guaranteed a massage side by side.
Best spa in Madrid, which one to book on your trip
Looking for a spa in Madrid? Book the Hammam Al Ándalus near Plaza Mayor for the Arab bath ritual, a slow loop of hot, warm and cold pools with steam and tea. Pick a hotel spa such as the Wellington if you only have an hour, since it opens at seven on weekdays. Drive out to Thermas de Griñón if you want a whole afternoon in the water for less than the price of a hotel hour.
Couples spa in Madrid, where to go and what it costs
Planning a couples spa in Madrid? For a quick treat with a glass of cava, the Meliá Princesa sells its wellness area for two at a modest price. For a proper hotel circuit with sauna and a cold plunge, book the Wellington near the Retiro. For atmosphere, the Hammam Al Ándalus near Plaza Mayor is the pick, as long as you accept that your massages may not happen side by side.