There is generally certain social and cultural significance that goes along with foods prepared for specific holidays and festivals, and this significance is what causes them to be as traditional as they are. It could be due to the weather of the time of year it is prepared for, or related to the taking advantage of specific fruits that are in harvest at that time, which people in years past working the land naturally would have used.   However, with the passing of time, many traditional foods have evolved from just a necessity or convenience to being more elaborate and delicious gas ..read more

Madrid is one of the main tourist destinations in Europe, it’s a city rich in culture and art, gastronomy, and entertainment. Moreover, it has more than 20 neighborhoods to visit, so you’ll never be stuck for places to visit.  If you want to find a paradise for your trip, Madrid is your best destination. In this article of ShMadrid, we provide you a complete guide for your trip, so that you can enjoy your stay in this magnificent city to the fullest. However, if you travel to Madrid as a tourist, it is essential to know the entry requirement of Spain. But don’t worry, you will find all th ..read more

Every weekend there is a wide range of concerts taking place in Madrid, and 2020 will not be different or less exciting than previous years. It looks very promising! So today the team from ShMadrid has prepared a list of bands and singers that will be performing during the rest of the year, so you can select your favourite concert and buy tickets before they are sold out. Related article: Enjoy Open-Air Music Events in Madrid Scheduled concerts in Madrid for 2020 Madrid is all about music, and this year will bring you all kinds of music: indie, alternative, rock, pop and much, much more ..read more

Christmas Eve is known in Spanish as Nochebuena, a night where families get together to share a meal. In a typical Madrilian Christmas Eve, the meal will start with a Madrilian consommé, a type of clear soup to which they add some vegetables and a large variety of meats like beef, chicken and bones. The consommé is cooked for four hours, and served with a side of Savoy cabbage, prepared with onions and bacon.   For the main dish, some families prepare fish dishes and some prefer meat. One of the most famous Christmas Eve fish dishes is the besugo al horno, or baked sea bream. Those w ..read more

On most countries in the world, the holiday season has two main days of celebrations: Christmas and New Year’s Eve. In Spain, though, celebrations start on the 24th of December and keep on coming until the 6th of January. Today, ShMadrid tells you a bit more about the city of Madrid and its traditions.   Discover Madrid during Christmas Nochebuena It all starts with Christmas Eve, known as Spanish as Nochebuena. This a night where families get together and have mainly seafood meals and drink some cava, the Spanish version of Champagne. Photo via Pixabay Some Spanish families have a ..read more

Thousands of people visit Madrid during Holy Week to witness some of the processions passing through the streets of the city. The sounds of trumpets and drums, the colourful costumes and the passion of those present, are what Holy Week (or Semana Santa) in Madrid is all about. Today’s article by ShMadrid will tell you more. Related article: What to Do in Madrid during Holy Week 2020 Calendar of the best Holy Week activities in Madrid Madrid always celebrates Holy Week with true devotion. Concerts with sacred music take place in its churches, while priest fraternities leave in procession ..read more

The 25th of December is one of the most important dates on the Christian calendar, where the birth of Jesus, the son of God, is celebrated heartily. Leading up to such a great event, there are a number of lively celebrations that live up to the excitement of the holiday. For some, this makes the idea of a dinner out following all the work of the previous weeks sound much more enticing than cooking a large dinner at home. Today in this article from ShMadrid, we want to give you some suggestions for places to go out to Christmas dinner in the capital.     Christmas dinner restaura ..read more

The Law on Measures of the Prevention of and Fight against Fiscal Fraud is a new regulation (in approval phase), launched by the Government that is led by Pedro Sánchez. This new regulation results in tax increases in real estate operations in terms of Transfer Tax, Personal Income Tax, Property Tax and Inheritance and Gift Tax. Today’s article by ShMadrid will tell you more about it. Related article: What is Happening on Madrid’s Real Estate Market in 2020? Tax changes on properties in 2020 you might not yet be aware of The tax rate for the Inheritance and Gift Tax and the Prop ..read more

Not having to worry about complicated situations when renting out your home is priceless, and that is basically what rent protection insurance (or rent guarantee insurance) is all about. But what does rent protection insurance really mean, and what does it actually cover? Today’s article by ShMadrid will focus on this type of insurance. Related article: Who Pays for the IBI; Buyer or Seller? What is rent protection insurance and how does it work? Photo via Pixabay It is more and more common these days to take out insurance for the non-payment of rent by tenants, and this makes home owne ..read more

Spain is one of the safest countries to invest in when it comes to real estate, which is why many foreign investors decide to acquire property in our country. They do so in every important Spanish city, like for example Madrid and Barcelona. So this raises the following question: Is now really the right time to buy your (first) home and invest all of your life savings? Today’s article by ShMadrid will highlight 2020’s real estate market, and whether you should consider buying a house or apartment this year. Related article: 3 Real Estate Trends in 2020 What is Madrid’s real estate market ..read more