The secret Mediterranean patio in Lavapiés
Hidden deep within Lavapiés, and almost always closed, this stunning cobbled patio took some serious discovering.
Mercado de la Cebada’s no-frills seafood party
Every Saturday, all of the seafood stalls group together and transform the mercado's aisles into electric avenues of seafood bars.
Madrid’s guerilla gardens
Guerilla gardens have been popping up all over Madrid since the recent crisis – people have been reclaiming disused land for use as public space by planting trees and vegetables.
Latest obsession: the white plastic chair
The white plastic chair is a perfectly no-frills icon of the nostalgic Spanish lifestyle. Its low price, durability and simple design has made it the most popular chair in the world, costing as little as €3, and lasting a lifetime. It requires little to no cleaning, often being either left out in the rain, hosed down, or dipped in a swimming pool.