Money & Taxes
El Gordo 2026: How Spain’s Christmas Lottery Works and How to Play
Décimos and billetes, where to buy official tickets in Madrid, the prize table, the tax on winnings and how to check and claim, plus the Niño draw on Jan. 6.
Christmas
Things to Do
Three Kings Parade in Madrid: Route, Times and Where to Watch
On the evening of Jan. 5 the Three Kings ride down the Castellana to Cibeles. Here is the route, where to stand, how to get there and what happens on Jan. 6.
Things to Do
Christmas in Madrid 2026: Lights, Plaza Mayor Market and Free Events
The lights switch on at Cibeles on Nov. 21 and the Plaza Mayor market runs to Dec. 31. Here are the dates, hours and free events for the 2026 season.