Web links and the best local media.
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Web links:
Discover Madrid
Offers walking tours, barrio overviews, and practical tourist information plus articles on everything from food to festivals. www.descubremadrid.com
Mad About Madrid
Comprehensive overview of cultural events—festivals, live music, museums, and theater; “My Madrid” offers insiders tips from Madrid-based expats. www.madaboutmadrid.com
Madripedia
One-stop, super site for all things Madrid—history, politics, and architecture; in Spanish. www.madripedia.es
MAPMagazine
Covers the always evolving, often chaotic cultural scene that is modern Madrid—art, events, fashion, politics, music, restaurant reviews, and nightlife. www.mapmagazine.com
Moca en Boca TV
Weekly videos on people and places in Madrid and elsewhere in Spain; emphasis on wine, dining, and shopping. www.mocaenboca.tv
Notes from Madrid
Expat advice on everything from electrical appliance usage to drinking laws to shopping. www.notesfrommadrid.com
Spanish Arts
Comprehensive listing of Spanish art, music, and literature; includes overviews of the Prado and the Reina Sofía. www.spanisharts.com
Tapas Talk
An American expat blogs on tapas; includes tapas bar reviews and tips on how to enjoy tapas like a local. www.tapastalk.com
Virtual Madrid
Full-color, 360-degree photographs with commentary on Madrid’s top sites. www.madridvirtual.com
Local Media:
esMadrid
Magazine Monthly magazine produced by Madrid tourism office; calendar of events plus features on culture, history, and Spanish personalities. www.esmadrid.com
Guía del Ocio
Weekly listings magazine of current events, exhibits, concerts, and movies; comprehensive restaurant and nightclub guide; in Spanish. www.guiadelocio.com
In-Madrid
Monthly magazine aimed at Madrid’s large English-speaking community; articles on Madrid life, culture, and current news; restaurant, film, and music reviews; events listings; classifieds. www.in-madrid.com
International Herald Tribune
Daily English-language newspaper owned by The New York Times Company; offers a European perspective on current events; six days a week it includes an English-language version of the Spanish daily, El País. www.iht.com
TBS: The Broadsheet
Monthly English-language lifestyle magazine; features on Spanish travel, personalities, current events, history, and fashion; events listings throughout Spain; classifieds. www.tbs.com.es
