Community of Madrid

Romance & Special Occasions

Tablao Las Carboneras is located in the most traditional part of Madrid, the Madrid of the Austrias, in the basement of the old palace of the Count of Miranda. The idea for the venue was to re-create the old cabaret style in a tablao and restaurant that combines tradition with the best of contemporary flamenco performances. The Tablao/restaurant combines live entertainment with a high-quality selection of Spanish dishes and also features regular shows by renowned artists such as José Maldonado, Candy Román, Ari Alexis Patacuás, Juan Herrera, Shin Yamasawa, Diego Agudo Pinilla, Isabel Fischer, and Ana Palma. You’re sure to enjoy the hour-long flamenco show that features 8 performers, as you sip your favorite drink. Choose the dinner option to complete your tablao experience.

Enjoy a flamenco show performed by 9 artists at the Corral de la Morería, the cathedral of flamenco in Spain. Sip on a drink during the show, or treat yourself to a gourmet 3-course dinner with drinks. The venue was opened in 1956 by Manuel del Rey and is the most well-known tablao flamenco in the world. Throughout its history, the Corral de la Morería has witnessed performances by some of the finest professionals of this discipline. The venue is located in Madrid’s historic center, next to the Royal Palace. Its decor recreates a setting reminiscent of the original tablao flamenco that will take you back in time. It is popular with many famous personalities, so don't be surprised if you’re seated next to a celebrity, a politician, or a royal. The menu is as follows: • Starter: Huerto Cordobes and Salmorejo Dip, or Smoked Cheesecake• Main: Roasted Pork Shoulder, Salmon with Vegetable Sauce, Lamb Rack, or Braised Veal Pie• Dessert: French Toast or Chocolate 1/2 bottle of wine per personMineral water

Journey to the Ribera del Duero wine lands and stop at 3 wineries in the heart of the Duero Valley. Sample the acclaimed wines of the region and learn about old and new wine-making techniques. Hear how grapes are grown in extreme weather and listen to stories about the families that turned the area into one of the world's most popular red wine producers. Journey back to the Middle Ages and encounter medieval villages and historic castles.  After visiting the first two wineries, there will be free time from around 1:00 PM-2:00 PM to have lunch (at own expense). You can lunch with a guide in a traditional restaurant with several options of Castilian regional food, ranging from tapas, a light lunch, or a full 3-course lunch (approximate budget = tapas €12-15, Full 3-course €30).

Explore the winemaking region of Ribera del Duero during a guided day trip. Take guided tours of 2 top wineries to learn about the winemaking process and sample local food and wine local to the region. The first stop is one of the world’s best wineries according to the magazine Wine & Spirits, situated in the lands near Aranda del Duero. Enjoy a guided visit of the cellars and learn about the history of the family winery and its methods of wine production, following it from the soil to the bottle. Then, led by an expert enologist, taste how the unique climate and soil from the region of Ribera del Duero merge into the wine selection. After the first visit to the vineyard, visit the town of Peñafiel, an enclave in the center of the Ribera del Duero. Here you will have free time to explore its narrow streets and have lunch on your own. Continue the day by visiting an award-winning vineyard, discovering the technology used to produce their high-quality premium wine. A true passionate expert will lead the visit and describe every detail about wine crafting. Treat yourself to a unique and exclusive experience within a stunning rural landscape composed of endless vineyards. After discovering the origin and history of one of the top wines in the region and the ecological process of its production during an exclusive and personalized experience, enjoy another wine tasting.

Join this wine tasting experience and taste 4 different wines. After meeting your guide go to one of the best restaurants or bars, depending the day, to taste a magnificent glass of white wine to continue with a glass of rosé wine and finish with 2 red wines. For every wine, you will receive an explanation and everything you need to know to properly enjoy and learn to distinguish the quality of the wine. While you taste each wine enjoy aperitives called tapas that will enhance your experience. 

Experience the grace and skill of flamenco dancing with this attraction ticket for the Las Ventas Bullring in Madrid. Watch talented performers like Farruquito, Karime Amaya, or Jesús Carmona. Have dinner and a drink while you take in the show. Show your ticket at the door of the Las Ventas Bullring and make your way to the flamenco tablao dancing platform. Admire the dancing moves and heartfelt singing of renown flamenco performers. Pick from a menu with an expansive variety of Spanish gastronomic dishes. Taste innovative dishes without missing out on traditional cuisine. Sip on a tasty drink with your meal.

Soar over Toledo with this group hot air balloon ride. Be picked up at your accommodation in Madrid and relax as you drive for an 1 hour and 15 minutes to Toledo. Enjoy Wi-Fi onboard until you arrive at your take-off spot in Toledo. Lift-off and see the sunrise with breathtaking views of this historical city. Have your camera ready to capture bird’s-eye views of a city with more than 3000 years of history. Listen to your pilot tell you more about this facinating city. After a smooth landing, take part in a typical Spanish breakfast followed by a celebratory glass of Cava and a flight certificate signed by your Pilot. Transfer back to Madrid, or stay and discover the medieval city and return on your own.

Visit Madrid’s iconic Royal Palace to admire this important landmark and take photos of its exterior at sunset. Another fascinating site on this 3-hour tour is the Gran Via, where you'll walk along the most famous street in Madrid and join in the nightlife of the city’s residents. On your walk along this important thoroughfare, be sure to look up and take in the lavishly decorated buildings that are all around you. Some of the most eye-catching of these are the Edificio Metrópolis or Metropolis building and the Telefónica building, a skyscraper built for the Spanish telecommunications company in the 1920s. The ending point of the tour is the Plaza Major, one of the oldest squares in the city. Located in the center of Madrid, it is just a few meters from the Puerta del Sol. Take a leisurely walk past the main restaurants and bars and stop to enjoy some great food and drink after the tour as you continue enjoying the night in Madrid.

Come to Madrid and get a ticket to a show that combines the best of flamenco dance with the artistic legacy of Antonio Gades. Immerse into the historic red theatre, and admire the perfect mix between avant-garde and orthodox flamenco dance, with a drink included at intermission. Discover the Red Theatre, located in the heart of Madrid, for a night of dance, passion, and art. Feel the ambiance, which holds more than one hundred years of history. Recently renovated and re-opened, the walls hold witness to the social and cultural life of Madrid for the last century. Take your seats and let the night begin. Admire the orthodox and precise flamenco dancers, stylized in the avant-garde, and accompanied by a careful musical bill and staging. See how the dancers embrace the elegant and the bold, all under the direction of Stella Arauzo. Before the show starts, enjoy a drink from the house bar.

Enjoy a professional photo-shoot while in Madrid, whether it be a family getaway, a romantic trip or an adventure with friends.  Once the details are organized, you will receive confirmation of all the information you need, leaving only the task of meeting the photographer on the day and letting them work their magic, capturing your travels in a contemporary and candid style of photography. The photographers are highly experienced and are local experts who will be able to share their knowledge of their city like an old friend. Once your photo tour has finished, you will receive a link to your own personal online gallery (password protected) within 5 working days, containing your professionally edited images, all free to download. This photo tour allows you to look back over your travels with fond memories, and a momento that will last a lifetime and beyond.