We started portalmadrid because the best of Madrid was scattered across a dozen tabs, half of it out of date and none of it written for the way we actually travel — curious, a little particular, and wanting to eat well without compromise.

So we built the guide we wanted: warm, fast, and unmistakably about this city. Everything here is chosen by people who walk these streets, not stitched together by an algorithm chasing clicks. If we list it, we'd send a friend to it.

What we cover

Four ways into the city

  • Events

    What's on this weekend and worth planning around — concerts, exhibitions, fiestas and the seasonal moments that define the city.

  • Explore

    The sights, neighbourhoods and quiet corners we send people to — from the Prado to the Sunday morning you'll actually remember.

  • Eat

    Tables worth crossing town for, with halal-friendly kitchens led out front rather than buried in a list.

  • Itineraries

    Ready-made days you can follow or remix — paced like a local, not a checklist.

Our curation promise

Halal-aware, values-first, genuinely chosen

For every recommendation, we lead with the options that work for halal-conscious and values-minded travellers — clearly marked, not tucked away. When we point you somewhere, we won't open with a wine tasting or a bar crawl; we'll start with what lets everyone at the table enjoy the day.

We write a short curation note where it helps, so you know why a place made the cut. And when we earn a commission through a partner, it never buys a spot on the list — our picks aren't for sale, and we'd rather lose the click than your trust.

Stay in touch

Say hello

Found something we should know about, or running a place you think belongs here? We read every message.

Email us at hola@portalmadrid.com.