5 plans in Madrid to feel closer to Christmas

With a view to Christmas holidayswhere the Christmas lights, the streets and the festive markets take place everywhere the last weeks of the year are presented as the ideal time enjoy the city of Madrid and from the multitude of gastronomic proposals, of new openings, of leisure plans and cultural novelties it offers. Do you want to discover the history behind the lighting in the city? Do you want to enjoy the first courses of Christmas in the most emblematic restaurants? whata Sunday brunch? Ice skating on one of the new hip ice rinks in the capital? Want to enjoy an evening among the winter flowers? Advance your first gifts of the season? The truth is that the latter sprint 2022 is full of Christmas novelties and the capital of Madrid is a haven for them all.

We propose five plans that will allow you to enjoy the first nods to Christmas in the city of Madrid and that we are sure you will want to repeat on each new visit to the city that never sleeps. In addition, many of these plans hide magical surprises, such as encountering a giant illuminated Menina, tasting the best flavors of the season with a very special brunch or watching the sunset in one of the most beautiful sky bar in town. What are you waiting for to plan your next getaway or just enjoy everything your hometown has to offer this Christmas season? Watch and enjoy the Christmas spirit finally breathed through the streets of Madrid.

The streets of Madrid are lit up again for Christmas and will once again be illuminated by leading Spanish fashion designers who will shine in symbolic places in the capital. A disinterested collaboration that arose from the agreement between the Madrid City Council and the Association of Fashion Creators of Spain (ACME). Ana Locking, Moisés Nieto and Helena Rohner are the companies that joined the original project this year, giving away their lighting designs to Plaza de Chueca, Calle Arenal and the Luminous Pine Tree in Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz, respectively. For its part, Moisés Nieto, faithful to his philosophy, has taken as his starting point the artisanal origins of the neighborhood to which Calle Arenal belongs, paying a small tribute to the crafts. While jewelery designer Helena Rohner is in charge of the luminous fir for the Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz.

The proposals of the rest of the creators, released in previous years, remain in the usual locations. Juan Vidal’s romantic design, where the color red and a big heart are the main elements, will illuminate Preciados street, and Maya Hansen’s will occupy Montera street, inspired by the world of skating and the work of the graffiti artist Muelle , very connected to this place. Teresa Helbig’s creative universe also returns to Calle Fuencarral and Calle Goya, the colorful garland of Duyos, reminiscent of the lines of classic jewels and the power transmitted by precious stones. In addition, again on the Paseo del Prado, the 10-meter high Menina will be a must-see with 37,720 LED lights, plastic diamonds, sequins and silver balls designed by Andrés Sardá in collaboration with the Meninas Madrid Gallery project by the artist Azzato and Madrid capital of fashion.

11 Knots Terraza Nordés proposes with its Christmas menus to forget who puts the house on the table, who cooks or which menu to prepare. Thanks to a very special and varied offer, where the quality of the products and the taste of the Galician land are the protagonists, it proposes four Christmas menus for every taste. Without forgetting its privileged location, it is the rooftop on the spectacular roof of the Mercado de San Antón in Madrid, in the heart of Madrid. A gourmet space created to enjoy and share the best moments and dates like Christmas. If you indulge in 11 Nudos Terraza Nordés this Christmas, you can be sure to enjoy a cuisine that combines the best of the sea and land, dishes with clear Atlantic influences and raw materials of the highest quality.

The first three menu options the restaurant offers will make you feel like you are in Galicia. They all include a Nordesiño with Galician empanada as an aperitif, followed by a dish of your choice to share, a second to choose between meat and fish, and finally a dessert. These menus include drinks. You can find options from €42 per person.

During the holiday season, Rosewood Villa Magna will bring to life a variety of wonderful holiday experiences throughout the hotel, immersing guests in the most exciting and magical time of the year. The signature ultra-luxury lifestyle hotel has prepared endless surprises to spread the spirit of Christmas among those who choose to spend the holidays in the capital. Thus, from November 25, the gardens of Rosewood Villa Magna will be transformed into an ice rink for the enjoyment of the citizens of Madrid, who will receive the first skaters after the children’s concert. This initiative is a collaboration with El Corte Inglés that will be available until January 15, 2023. Together with this project, a new leisure and gastronomic space will be presented, the Aprés-Skate Lounge. The design and decoration have been the work of several interior designers from the El Corte Inglés team. The gastronomic proposal can be enjoyed outside the hotel and includes, among other things, authentic raclette, oysters, champagne and mulled wine.

Both the ice rink and the Aprés-Skate Lounge area are open from Wednesday to Friday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The price of the Aprés-Skate Lounge starts at €35. In addition, customers of Las Brasas de Castellana, the Amós restaurant and the new Aprés-Skate Lounge area receive free access to the ice rink.

Celebrating their first CHRISTMAS POP UP STORE, Nuria Morales and Beatriz Magro, founders of Komvida Kombucha, the leading brand in the production and distribution of kombucha in Spain, fulfill the goal of providing their space with the heart of Madrid in one place of meeting, full of energy and quirky ideas. Undoubtedly, on this occasion, it becomes the inevitable clue to find unusual gifts with meaning. Along with the delicious range of Komvida Kombucha, there will be proposals from seven firms owned by surely creative entrepreneurs who are committed to improving people’s habits and the environment. My Body Genius will surprise you with its delicious and irresistible products, which cherish the good work of a small family business specialized in chocolate in Barcelona for more than 50 years and the commitment of the current generation to innovation in a very natural tone. Armónico’s extra virgin olive oil has a very emotional history as a tribute to grandparents.

In the fashion section, with collections to wear from head to toe, three brands such as NTB, aimed at women and with a commitment to the highest quality; 710 STUDIO and its apparel are designed with the latest technology to keep the practice of exercise as the New Year’s mantra; and durable footwear made in Elche by GENUINS. Without forgetting, VIKGURAO’s diaries, notebooks and stationery are ideal for those who love planning, making lists… In addition to the exhibition and sale of their creations, with access to exclusive prices and promotions, the assembled brands will hold joint tastings and several workshops to create for example the agenda for 2023, personalize a sweatshirt, know the keys to a really healthy Christmas and life, among other topics.

There’s no Christmas without decorations, as Christmas lights, trees, wreaths and table decorations mark the start of the year’s most endearing holidays. For some time now, the global “DIY” trend has also reached the Christmas decoration of homes, encouraging creativity to create unique and unrepeatable designs. Vincci Hoteles wanted to respond to this new trend by creating “Flowers&Cocktails”, its successful Christmas decoration floral workshops where everyone can create for themselves the Christmas wreath or centerpiece they like best, whether in a traditional or avant-garde style, since Christmas finally welcomes all possibilities.

“Flowers&Cocktails” will be present at the Hotel Vincci The Mint 4* in Madrid on December 10 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. A workshop taught by Violetas where the spirit of Christmas will be the one that receives the workshop participants, who can act alongside their creativity and passion for Christmas decoration, enjoy a delicious cocktail in the best company. Because “Flowers&Cocktails” is a perfect opportunity to get together with friends or family to spend an imaginative time full of sophistication. The price of the workshop is € 40 and includes a selection of plants and flowers, as well as all the necessary materials to create the arrangement, together with a master class from the best professionals to assimilate and apply the technique. In addition, during the event you can enjoy a delicious cocktail from the menu of each hotel, which will, as always, be made with the best distillates. Pre-booking is essential to participate in one of these courses.