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The most traditional parties in Madrid, those of San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and La Paloma, have already passed, but summer in the capital is still enough for much more. These plans will make the remainder of the month of August more resistant to a summer on the asphalt . And in September they continue.
Concerts in private homes or shops
Just enter your website, take a look at the next available concerts and sign up for the one that best suits us. Tickets (many of them free) are then distributed by lottery . It is the mechanics of Sofar Sounds, a company dedicated to the organization of musical events in the world, including several Spanish cities such as Madrid or Barcelona. So far everything normal. But the shows they promote do not take place in bars, sports centers or stadiums, but in houses, roofs, offices, shops, boats ... Private places, in short. The proposals for the remainder of August and September are already hung in the capital. In the case of some of them they tell you the specific area (Chamartín, Chueca, Castellana ...). In others, it is a "secret place" that will be confirmed the day before the concert.
The new reference 'gastro' of the sierra
An escape from asphalt is always a good option. And more if the objective is to discover the new restaurant called to become the gastronomic reference of the Madrid mountain range . We talked about the cozy La Casa de Manolo Franco de Valdemorillo , in which both the kitchen and the decoration tell the story of the family with a quality product stuck to the earth that goes from the veal of the town itself to lavender honey made right there. The restaurant was set up decades ago by the father of the current owner (the name is the same in both cases), a journalist linked to Formula 1 who has changed the engines for the stove giving a completely renewed and current air to the place. Do not leave without trying chocolate with churros from Uncles Pichi and Ricardo , which has nothing to do, we warn you, neither with churros nor with chocolate. It is not the only trapntojo of the restaurant. Other delicacies of the menu: the old cow tail with red wine sauce in lavender honey or hake with leek cream, sweet potato, cockle and green wheat.
IN MADRID THERE IS BEACH
That in Madrid there is no beach is questionable and it is shown by places such as the Loops of the Lozoya River (with lawn and picnic area included) or the central park of Madrid Río, where every summer they condition an area for use and enjoyment of bathers who want to cool off the heats of the capital asphalt. Another alternative is the San Juan Swamp, where even a blue flag (the first one in the Community of Madrid), granted by the European Foundation for Environmental Education. In its more than 10 kilometers of sand, you can also practice kitesurfing , kayaking or paddle surfing, in addition to sailing on pleasure boats . Not surprisingly, every summer regattas are organized in its waters. We follow the beach route through Madrid in the Riosequillo reservoir , in which in addition to peaceful green areas there are also other children's areas designed for children. The river beach of Aldea del Fresno is another one that we recommend for these hot days.
LONG LIFE TO TERRACES
The summer capital is designed for the terrace. No doubt. The options are many: from the Magnetic Terrace of the Casa Encendida, where it is not only possible to have a beer in the late afternoon but also concerts and open-air cinema days of the most varied are organized. Another of our favorites is that of the Vincci The Mint hotel in Gran Vía (top photo), with foodtrucks, signature cocktails , DJ sessions and a gastronomy inspired by the beaches of the national coast. Therefore, you have to try dishes like octopus a feira del norte, the shrimp omelette from the south and the paella croquettes from the east. The terrace route continues at the Emperor Hotel, where we recommend diving in your pool with magnificent views of the open capital from 10 in the morning to 9 at night and with a unique cocktail bar in the hands of the barman Luca Anastasio. Another top terrace: the Ginkgo Sky Bar of the five-star hotel VP Plaza España Design, with 360 degree views of the central Plaza de España.
From the racecourse to the open-air cinema
Summer in Madrid is for much more, such as enjoying the Nights of the Hippodrome of La Zarzuela, which offer not only night horse races, but also high cuisine and live music in different environments, from flamenco to pop rock through sessions of djs. The key epicenter of the night is the Premium Terrace , a reserved area where you can enjoy one of the best views of the city skyline , in addition to the Open Bar, with cocktails. And from the racecourse to a movie in the Madrid Race drive-off on Isla de Java street, an open-air drive in the purest American style where classic American foodtrucks set in the 50s or a diner in which to order nachos, puppies are not lacking Hot burgers and popcorn. More made in Usa impossible. This summer, in addition, you will be able to see premieres like Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood, by Quentin Tarantino.
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