Brunch !

We know google provides you with a long list of Madrid brunch spots as it is a relatively new phenomenon here, it is incredibly popular. 

Below you can find some fun experiences and some old classics to get you started on your exploration of food and culture on the weekends! If you have any must try places ... please comment below. 

Exciting new openings this weekend in art and culture

Melendi - September 23 at Festvial Jardín de las Delicias 

Get ready for an epic weekend of music and entertainment in the heart of Madrid! On 23 and 24 September, the Cantarranas Campus of the Complutense University will be transformed into the perfect setting to host the fourth edition of the acclaimed Jardín de las Delicias festival . This time, under the exciting slogan “The magic of the sun”, the festival promises to exceed all expectations.

The event is packed with original activities ranging from visual spectacles and performances to happenings, all designed to offer the public a unique experience. But that's not all! The gastronomic experience will also take center stage, with a careful and varied selection of dishes that will satisfy even the most demanding palate.

Undoubtedly, the most eagerly awaited feature will be the spectacular line-up of confirmed artists. Vetusta Morla, a true benchmark of contemporary indie rock, will head the bill. Their repertoire, which will include hits such as “La Deriva”, “Copenhague”, “23 de Junio” and “Finisterre”, promises to light up the atmosphere with their energetic music.

Dorian, on the other hand, will present their unmistakable mix of new wave, electronic music and indie rock, performing hits such as “Anywhere Else”, “The Sand Storm” and “Artificial Paradises”, as well as presenting their latest album “ Ritual".

Tickets 

Friday and Saturday subscription: €110
Friday ticket: €60.50
Saturday Ticket: €66
Premium ticket Friday: €110 (includes premium area, two private WC drinks, lounge area and exclusive bars)
Premium ticket Saturday: €110 (same advantages as above)

Feel like expanding your social circle?

If you want to take “fun” one-off create workshops, you can find lots of different options on Facebook, Airbnb Experiences, or on Viator . Two other common sites are Meetup and EventBrite . Both of these sites list a ton of activities that are offered online or in-person. In Madrid, great places to take classes are Mad's Cool (candle & soap-making) and Soho Art Madrid (sip & paint).

Spend some time looking at what's out there - you could find the perfect beginner's yoga class, a personal development workshop, or a drawing class. So sign-up, smile, be genuinely interested in people's stories. And if you connect with anyone, suggest hanging out for tapas. There are many expats in Spain looking for company, too, as they explore their new home.

New this week in Madrid

It's Madrid Fashion week! 

September 12 -17 

Volunteer Opportunities!

Giving back to the community can be incredibly rewarding, and is very possible here in Madrid. Volunteering can help you relate to the city and the people in it as well as help you work on your Spanish and provide an altruistic outlet outside of class.

Some opportunities can be done in English, others will challenge your language skills and greatly enhance your learning.


HACESFALTA - this is a search engine for many different non-profits around the Madrid area.


T-oigo - helping students with learning and speaking abilities, supporting bilingualism through games, songs and crafts


BOKATA - Being a volunteer is BEING Bokatas. It is giving part of your time to accompany people who are homeless or socially excluded. It is sharing stories, it is changing the situation of injustice in which more than 40,000 people in Spain live... Being a Bokatas volunteer is broadening your vision of life, being a volunteer is many more things that cannot be understood, that can only be experienced

INTERNATIONALS - For occasional participation as and when you can


St George's Guild Library - Located in the grounds of St George's Anglican Church on Calle Núñez de Balboa 43, this lovely library with an eclectic mix of English language titles is open every Wednesday from 11-13 :30h and on Sunday mornings too. Two Tuesdays a month it also opens to coincide with the talks offered by the Guild and the British Ladies Association. They are keen to hear from willing volunteers who would like to help out. Contact guildlibraryteam@gmail.com for more information.


Volunteer through the Community of Madrid


United Way - send a request to jump on a project


Madrina- a foundation focused on women's issues and social risks. There are many different opportunities here to get involved.


If you know of any other accessible options or have experiences to share please comment below and help the American University community to gain social awareness, experience, and help give back to the community that is so warmly welcoming to you all!

Weekend Activities

1. Visit the Prado for free (bring your student card)

     Metro stop - Atocha 

2. Sunday morning - visit the Rastro, the oldest cities filled with antiques, trinkets and handmade goods 

    Metro stop - Tirso de Molina or La Latina 

3. Matadero has an immersive art exhibit 

    Metro stop - Legazpi 

4. Visit a municipal pool to escape the heat 

    Options 

5. English comedy show - link 

6. Take the train to the beach for the day 

    Valencia 

7. Go see a Flamenco show 

    Metro - Plaza de Espana 

8. Outdoor escape game -  Escape the Inquisition  

    Metro - Santo Domingo, Callao 

9. Free walking tours through the city - look up eventbrite! 

WELCOME TO MADRID

Hello AU Students! 

Cafes in Salamanca!

Religion Specialty Coffee - Breakfast/coffee/brunch

Panela & Co - brunch and coffee (free wifi and some table allowances for working on your computer)

East Crema Coffee - good working cafe

Utopic Specialty Coffee - good breakfast options and delicious coffee, small so not always room to work on the few designated tables

(Not all cafes in Madrid allow you to use your computer or there are a few designated tables - Starbucks allows you to work on your computer, there are two within four blocks) 

Other little treats around the neighborhood ...

Sana Locura - gluten free bakery!

 

Madrid Warehouse - outdoor seating, farm to table food

Hevia - typical elevated Spanish food

Honest Greens - salads and coffee, multiple locations around madrid (the only place in Madrid for salads)