Ode to Madrid at Christmas
There is a little of everything and for everyone. If you are one of those who enjoy alternative proposals, you cannot miss the ** unique design and craft markets **; but if you prefer the traditional atmosphere, you should not miss going to the popular Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor , essential if you need a new figurine to complete the Nativity scene. And speaking of Bethlehem, not one or two or three are installed, but more than 30, For this reason, it is best to consult the guide to nativity scenes that have been placed in churches and the headquarters of other organizations, to see them all and not miss a single detail under the city's Christmas lights.
In the cultural section, music concerts that go beyond the traditional symphony of the Kings Day at the Royal Theater (this year, by the way, with Amaral); theater and dance shows for all audiences, including babies; sports even on New Year's Eve with the now traditional San Silvestre Race to end the year in top form; although those who are not much of running, can choose to walk quietly and with a firm step through the city center thanks to the special measures that will regulate traffic this Christmas and that are already turning many of the main avenues into pedestrian ones.
It is the time to enjoy the city with the little ones
And what cannot be missed is a day -or even several- of shopping , with an obligatory stop at the Cortylandia facility -however old you are-; You can't miss out on good food either, and I'm not just referring to Christmas Eve dinner with the family: dinners with friends and co-workers are a classic, and it's rare to find a restaurant that doesn't offer a menu to share with them these days. The same happens with the ** New Year's Eve dinners **, where Madrid becomes more capital than ever on the plate. Although for classic, classic, a walk through the streets, on foot or from the heights of the Navilight (the Christmas bus) to contemplate the Christmas lighting, a must that is surpassed every year! Without going any further, this season the lights are on the catwalk, designed by architects, couturiers and designers of the stature of Victorio y Lucchino, Adolfo Domínguez or Teresa Sapey.
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