This article first appeared in The Madrid Review blog. If I’m honest, I didn’t set out with Madrid in mind. When I first started thinking about where to host a literary retreat (a long weekend dedicated to reading, bookshop crawls and literary tours), there were plenty of obvious contenders. Paris, with its café-lined boulevards and ghosts of Hemingway. Dublin, the
Whether you’re wandering through Andalusian olive groves or sitting in a Madrid café, these Spanish poets will help you see the country through its most expressive eyes. 21 – 24 NOVEMBER 2025 Madrid Literary Retreat From the legacy of Cervantes to the bookshop/cafés of the famed Barrio de las Letras, Madrid is a city steeped in literary history. Plus, churros.
Looking for an overview of Spanish literature, past and present, and where best to read it? Inspired by our upcoming Nomad Book Club Literary Retreat to Madrid, this is a short literary tour of Spain’s most bookish places, the sights that matter there, a couple of trustworthy bookstore picks, and a handful of Spanish writers or books to read before (or after)
Looking for books about Madrid? This is a curated list of both novels set in the Spanish capital and nonfiction that brings the city to life. Inspired by the upcoming Nomad Book Club Literary Retreat to Madrid, these are among the best books about Madrid and best books set in Madrid to give you a rich literary passport to the
Whether you’re looking for rare finds, contemporary titles, or a quiet corner to read with a cup of coffee, these are the best bookstores in Madrid. From cosy secondhand shops and literary cafés to historic booksellers and modern cultural hubs, the city offers an impressive variety of bookshops to explore. Madrid isn’t just Spain’s bustling capital—it’s also a paradise for