Looking for a list of the best Spain blogs?
Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Welcome!
Although before we get to the list of blogs, I must say… it’s my somewhat biased opinion that you’re already on the best blog about expat life in Spain – bar none.
At this point, the Chorizo Chronicles has been here for more than 14 years, and I’ve spent most of that time blogging about everything that’s going on in the beautiful cities of Madrid and Barcelona, as well as a bit about the rest of Spain.
Everything… or almost everything.
Anyway, I’ve got some highly useful (and occasionally humorous) articles about life in Madrid and Spain on here like these:
- 32 reasons why I love Spain – my first viral article in English.
- Dating a Spanish girl: 7 things you should know – what I’ve learned through years of love and heartbreak with feisty españolas.
- Spanish Cuisine: a love story – just my opinion about the best foods in Spain. I might be wrong.
- Cultural Differences between Spain and the US – a look at some of the cultural differences I’ve noticed in more than a decade living abroad.
- A bunch of stuff about the Catalan issue. You know – the “independence movement” and all that.
- Lots of fun with sex in Spain. Turns out, everyone’s doing it! Or almost everyone…
- Finally! The definitive article comparing Spain’s two biggest cities. Ready for it? Here’s Madrid vs Barcelona.
- Etc etc etc.
And much much more (as if those three etc up there didn’t already insinuate that fact).
These days, I’ve even got some semi-serious stuff about the Spanish Civil War, about buying a flat in Spain and about work permits, if you’re interested.
Anyway, I’ve also got some friends in the blogosphere you might want to know about. People I know, people I like, talented writers with something to say.
So without further ado, these are my favorite blogs about Madrid and Spain.
The best Spain blogs for 2024 – and, of course, beyond
In no particular order, here are a few of my favorite blogs these days. Feel free to let me know if you think there’s something I’m missing…
Spanish Sabores food blog
Lauren married her language exchange partner down in Andalucía and now lives in Madrid and is a total badass entrepreneur with Devour Madrid food tours. I wanna be just like her when I grow up.
Her original blog is about Spanish cuisine and travel, falling in love, and all that fun stuff…
Check it out: spanishsabores.com
And if you’re in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Málaga, or one of several other cities around Spain and Europe, go take one of their food tours. Highly recommended!
The Making of Madrid
A bit of history on this one.
Felicity does a lot of research into the history of Madrid and different places around the city. In other words, she’s not the typical guiri blogger.
These days, she’s started doing thematic tours.
I enjoy her articles a lot because most of them talk about things I had no idea about – despite living in Madrid for more than a decade.
And she even did a guest post here on the blog about the Usera neighborhood.
You can read the blog right here: The Making of Madrid.
Here’s another good one, while we’re here…
Alternative Travelers – Spain and International travel blog
Okay, okay. Y’all already know how much I love protein and cholesterol… if possible, together in the form of pork products (or steak). But I appreciate that not everyone is down for the chorizo.
If you’re looking for vegan options, hey, that’s on you.
And I’m here to help… here’s Sam’s Ultimate Vegan Guide to Madrid. Sam and Veren are a couple and they talk about veganism, but also sustainability, housesitting and budget travel in general.
(They were based in Madrid at one point, but I think they’re back in the US now.)
“When in Spain” podcast, Lonely Planet articles and more
It’s not really a blog, but you could also check out Paul Burge’s When In Spain podcast. I’ve been interviewed there.
You can find Paul on Apple Podcast and more.
And I guess I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that I’ve now written a few articles on Lonely Planet about the best places in Madrid.
Here’s my article about living in Madrid and Barcelona, for example. And here’s one about exploring the Malasaña neighborhood.
Check ’em out, and have fun!
More of the best Madrid and Spain blogs?
Well, that’s that.
Is there anything else you think deserves to be included in the list of best Madrid blogs? Anything big topics I’m missing?
Hit me up, right here on the contact form.
And have fun out there, kids.
Yours,
Mr Chorizo.
P.S. Update: I also have a podcast and a YouTube channel now. Is anyone still blogging? Well, a few of us are. Check out my podcast, it’s called Spain to Go and it’s on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, and everywhere else. Also, my YouTube channel is called Learn Spanish with Daniel and it’s pretty self-explanatory. Enjoy!
