Madrid in May

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May was wonderful! We spent those four weeks in Spain, mostly in Madrid, but also visited Toledo and Tenerife. What can I say about Madrid? Well, I know that I would go there again, without hesitation, since it's a city that never sleeps, with lots of squares, restaurants, good food, interesting events, history, culture and nice people. I was expecting to try some great seafood, which I did, but to my surprise, I also found a lot of interesting patisseries and tried delicious cakes and hot chocolate. During our stay, there were a few festivals, which we greatly enjoyed, especially when we got to see the elderly people wear traditional costumes and dance in the street together with the youngsters. I will let the pictures do the talking, since I am a bit tired, but very much glad that I got to see Madrid.

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Photos

Plaza Mayor
our apartment was near this oldest and most famous square

Huuge bubble
at Plaza Mayor

Bear
the famous symbol of Madrid

Gran Via
one of the main streets, celebrating 100 years this year

Gran Via carpeted
during the San Isidro festival

Plaza del Callao
shopping area

Puerta de Alcala
one of few remaining gates

Caixa Forum museum
vertical garden - cool idea

The Royal Palace
the royal family doesn't live here any more

Royal garden
near the royal palace

Retiro park
wonderful park with a nice lake and great statues throughout

Exercise in Retiro park
this is fun

Falling Angel fountain
supposedly the only public monument in the world of the devil

Prado museum
a 'must' visit

San Isidoro
didn't know there was a saint with a name like mine, who's also patron of Madrid