Running from Avenida Camillo José Cela through to c/Cartegena this has to be one of my favourite streets in La Guindalera. With detached...

Founded in 2000 by Beatriz, this cute and cosy art school has become a creative lifeline in the district, offering classes to people...

“I just want to be happy in my work, I’m not interested in being a millionaire” Kevin tells me from the sunny classroom at The Irish...

“This is SUCH an endearing barrio!” exclaims Begoña when I ask her about La Guindalera. “Ever since I started working here in La Ventana...

Running from c/Francisco Silvela to c/Cartegena, the recently pedestrianized street is named after the pretty Salamancan town in Castile...

During the COVID-19 pandemic Sagar took on the role of food provider to the poor and needy in Guindalera, placing a sign outside their...

A frequent comment about La Guindalera barrio is how much like a pueblo it is, despite being located relatively near the centre of...

Calle del Pilar de Zaragoza, 52, 28028 Madrid. @lavidaenrosafloristeria This haven of fresh flowers and plants was opened in 2018 by...

The barrio of La Guindalera, especially around the Parque de las Avenidas area, has a very distinct street nomenclature system, in that a...

Plaza Boston, 1, 28028 Madrid. @farmaciaguindalera Although this bright, airy pharmacist was opened in 2017 on the corner of Plaza...

Metro: Ventas A controversial building given its primary purpose of staging bullfights, Ventas bullring is also used, however, for...

No barrio is complete without its local bazaar - a no-frills convenience store that sells everything from hardware items through to...

With cascading waterfalls, a beautiful variety of trees and shrubs plus statues and the odd peacock, this park is the veritable jewel in...

Calle Antonia Ruiz Soro Founded in 1962 by the current owner Javier's father, Frutería Quintin is a staple of the barrio. Javier, Luis...

Built between 1890 and 1905, Madrid Moderno was intended to house middle class families in the ever-growing suburbs of Spain's capital