Author: PrivetMadrid

THE MOST UNUSUAL SPANISH DISHES

Spain is famous for its food all around the world. The variety of fish, meat, and vegetables make Spanish food not only delicious but also healthy. However, there are some dishes which surprise tourists (to say the least) but are very loved by the Spanish. Calsot Onion We talked about this unique Catalonian product not […]...

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AVA GARDNER IN MADRID

It is hard not to fall in love with Madrid, and the story of the famous actress Ava Gardner proves it. She lived here for thirteen years, having exchanged luxurious Hollywood parties for a much more relaxed rhythm of Madrid life. Her move to the city though overthrew the normal being of the city. Ava […]...

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GALLOPING AROUND MADRID:THE MOST FAMOUS EQUESTRIAN MONUMENTS OF THE CAPITAL

Walking around the city centre, you are bound to notice the variety of monuments. Usually, they commemorate royals and distinguished aristocrats. Despite the amount of these monuments, there are three of them that Madrileños particularly love, and these monuments you get to see in the photos most often. Monument to Carlos III on Puerta del […]...

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CERVANTES’S MADRID

Miguel Cervantes is arguably the most famous Spanish writers. Thanks to him, such characters as Don Quijote and Sancho Panza appeared. They long outlived their creator and turned into the symbols of Spain. However, Cervantes’s talent turned out of such magnitude that Don Quijote became a unique cultural phenomenon, which is still growing and expanding. […]...

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FILM TOUR AROUND SPAIN

While there are no flights to Spain, we are offering you to visit the sunny kingdom via the silver screen. Spain has always been a popular filming location, and here are some films for all tastes that will allow you to have a walk around Spain’s most picturesque corners without leaving your home. The Bourne […]...

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EUCALYPTUSES AND FRANCO

Walking in Spanish forests, you can notice a huge amount of eucalyptus growing here. So how did this giant from Australia end up on the Iberian peninsular? The answer is simple, thanks to General Franco. Eucalyptus and Mediterranean pine were chosen by the general to dry out swamps, but in many cases, they were to […]...

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SPANISH BREAD

Only a few people know that in Spain, there are several types of bread that have the title Denominacion de Origen. This title is awarded to several regional products, among them wine being especially popular. The fact of having the title Denominacion de Origen shows how unique and valuable a product is, and in Spain, […]...

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