A Weekend To Take Care Of Yourself And Disconnect In Madrid

This year we have learned to travel less and discover corners of our cities (if you live in one of them). The city of Madrid hides places that you would never have thought of and that can give you that respite you need. Maybe you need to pamper yourself for a day without leaving the capital, so we propose some plans for you to achieve it. Who said that in Madrid city there are no natural oases?

Walk and practice yoga in Madrid

You can take a relaxing walk through the most emblematic park in Madrid, the Retiro. In its 140 hectares there is plenty of space to breathe and connect with nature, but go early to avoid meeting many people. The Parque del Capricho, in the Alameda de Osuna neighborhood, can also be a pleasant walk during the weekend.

Another less central option could be the Southwest Regional Park with more than 31,000 hectares. There are different paths to cross it, one may be the one that runs along the Manzanares River.

If you prefer to do another type of exercise as soon as you start the day, we suggest a yoga class. Where can you do it? In Madrid there are a large number of spaces dedicated to the practice of yoga. El Bosque is a project that seeks spiritual and physical balance by offering different styles of yoga, perhaps one of the most curious is aerial yoga. You can take individual classes and also reserve a voucher to do several sessions.

Prenatal and postpartum yoga is offered at the Espacio Kenko in the Latina neighborhood, as well as other specialties specific to women. On Saturdays they also hold individual classes.

Healthy food in the capital

After a morning of exercise and walking, you are sure to get a little hungry. Of course you are in the right place, because Madrid has many cafes and restaurants where you can have healthy and vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner. We give you some options:

• Chilling Cafe: this nice little corner in the Malasaña neighborhood prepares delicious oatmeal bowls, homemade vegan pancakes and even French toast. They also offer meals and snacks.
• Freedom Cakes Cafe: it was one of the first vegan patisseries to open in the capital. They offer up to 14 varieties of ‘plant based’ cakes.
• Vegan district: In the heart of the Lavapiés neighborhood, this restaurant offers succulent 100% vegetable dishes with fresh, local and artisanal products.
• Crucina. What is known for being the first summer restaurant in Spain and Europe is located in the Malasaña neighborhood. In this restaurant, in addition, everything is cooked below 41º. Impossible to get out of there without falling in love with their vegetable moussaka.
• The Hooligan Dog: one of the vegan classics in Madrid. In this “vegan tavern” they prepare delicious dishes from the grandmother but reconverted to the vegan diet.

One night in a green hotel

We know that you are a responsible traveler and, therefore, you want to stay in hotels that are respectful of the city or the environment where they are built.

If you are going to stay in Madrid, you can do so with peace of mind in one of the first “green” hotels in the city. Artiem Madrid, winner of the 2018 Happy Hotel award, offers a space called ‘The Green’ where you can play sports, disconnect and balance body and mind, as well as comfortable rooms to rest from everything.

His restaurant is committed to local and healthy cuisine , so it will not cost you anything to find dishes to suit you. They also suit vegan options.