Madrid Things to Do

This is Madrid's most famous cocktail bar. It's classic retro chic, with the same 1930s interior design it had when the foreign press came to sit out the Spanish Civil War, although the sound of artillery shells along th... more

It shows primarily thrillers, action movies and kiddie films in its two spacious, modern screening rooms. There are normally three sessions a day and at busy times (Fridays, Saturdays and holidays) you're assigned numbered seat... more

You'll see exhibitions of both figurative and abstract painting and sculpture here. The gallery's principal aim since it started in 1986 has been to collect, edit, promote and exhibit the work of contemporary artists. In additi... more

Called Al Islam, it's the third most important mosque in Madrid and it caters mostly to immigrants from Algeria who make up a part of the 80,000 Muslims living in the capital. It´s located in a central area just outside the old... more

This museum aims to describe the history of human communication from the advent of writing to the end of the 20th Century. All sorts of cutting edge technology is used to bring that history to life. Audiovisual displays, hologr... more

One of Madrid's most eagerly awaited annual festivals, the day is organized by San Juan Evangelista College's jazz club and it attracts legendary figures as great as Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Tony Williams, and Tete Montoli... more

This store offers a complete range of services for scuba-divers. It stocks a wide selection of diving equipment for sale and hire, as well as organizes diving trips and courses for all levels. Courses take place year-round (exc... more

Between the end of May and the middle of June, Madrid's Retiro Park turns into a giant open-air bookstore. You'll see a million volumes on display, including all the latest releases from the major Spanish and Latin American pub... more

This mosque is located in the Spanish Muslim Association building. It is known as the Abu Bakr Center, in honor of Mohammed's best friend, though it´s also commonly known as the Mezquita de Estrecho, after the neighborhood. It... more

A multifunctional bar where you can order from the wide range of breakfasts, snacks and meals accompanied by a good selection of coffees and wines. At night, people come for the cocktails and the pleasant background music. Pric... more