Galapagar Things to Do

This museum depicts daily life in the region from the beginning of the century to the 1960's, displaying everyday objects, work tools and agricultural machinery. One room deals with communications, another with small trade and... more

This convent's museum houses an important collection of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, and precious metalwork donated to the order during the reigns of Carlos I and Felipe II. Highlights include paintings by Zurbarán, Rubens... more

This student residence is best known because of the five students who lived here and later went on to become famous in different fields: the poets: Federico García Lorca and Miguel Hernández; the painter: Salvador Dalí; the fil... more

This nine-arched bridge over the River Manzanares connects Calle Segovia with Paseo de Extremadura. It was built in 1582 during the reign of Felipe II by Juan de Herrera, who was also responsible for the Escorial Monastery. The... more

This is the stretch of Paseo de la Castellana that connects Plaza de Colón to Cibeles Fountain. It's spacious and attractive with garden boulevards between the sidewalks. On your way, you'll pass by some famous landmarks worth... more

This spacious zoo contains several natural lakes and is home to a wide range of different animals, such as lions, camels, wolves, pumas, bears, and chimpanzees. The tame animals are allowed to roam around the park in complete f... more

Large and privately owned, African Safari has two different sections. The first is a wildlife park containing African big game; lions, zebras, buffalo, rhinoceros and ostriches. The second part is a more traditional type of zoo... more

This is a huge 24 screen theater that incorporates the latest digital sound technologies to all of its rooms. It belongs to the Made in America Shopping Center Heron City, in the outskirts of Madrid. The small and cozy rooms of... more

Come here for classics and other kinds of jazz, like 'combo' (small groups) and gypsy jazz with guitar and violin accompaniment. The Nougaro hall, a kind of multicultural crossroads, welcomes world music from Latin America, Ita... more

This procession is the ceremony that most emphasizes the religious character of the Pilar festival. It takes place late at night on October 12th, when a great number of believers gather in front of the church of San Pablo, pref... more