Don Juan in Alcalá, a ‘free tour’ of ghosts or a healing dinner: plans for this long weekend

The celebration of Day of the Dead which is celebrated in Mexico and in different Central American regions, has become an essential part of the city of Madrid. On the night of October 31 and November 1, those who are no longer here are honored and altars of the dead are placed to symbolize the journey that the deceased make to visit the living, who receive them with celebrations, food and numerous offerings to May your return to your resting place be good. This day when one can be closer to loved ones who are no longer here has been recognized as ‘Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO.

The house of Mexico in Madrid celebrates this important date with up to four altars distributed throughout the city, the traditional one at the Fernán Gómez Theater, in the Cultural Center of the Villa, and three new ones located in the CentroCentro Operations Courtyard, on the artificial mountain of the Retiro Park and at Café Naves de Matadero. The design is the work of the multidisciplinary Mexican artist Cristina Faesler. In addition, different activities will be organized such as making niches, catrina masks or headdresses with corn leaves so that anyone who wants to can get a little closer to this beautiful festival.

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Representation of Don Juan from Alcalá de Henares

As is tradition, the city of Alcala de Henares will host the representation of the work of Don Juan Tenorio by José Zorillaan event that has been held every year since 1984 outdoors – given its religious and supernatural themes – and which has become the largest outdoor theatrical event in Spain. The work declares Festival of National Tourist Interestbegan being performed in different venues in the historic center, but over time and given its success it ended up moving to the Bishop’s Garden of the Archbishop’s Palacewhere each edition receives up to 20,000 people. This year the actors Antonio Pagudo and Julia Piera will be the protagonists of this story that will be directed by Yllana. The performances will take place on October 31 and November 1 at 7:30 p.m. and access is completely free.

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Gourmet dinner at Aalta Botica at Rosewood Villa Magna

the hotel Rosewood Villa Magnawhich houses one of the most expensive and largest suites in Madrid, has become a must-see in the capital synonymous with luxury. Located at number 22 Paseo de la Castellana, this accommodation also offers top-level cuisine open to the general public. One of its spaces, the Flor y Natahosts since this month of October an exclusive pop-up of Aalta Apothecarya gourmet store where both guests and visitors can not only buy premium products, but also taste them following its philosophy that ‘everything that is sold is served and everything that is served is sold’.

The concept of this culinary temple revolves around ‘gastronomic remedies’ for both the soul and the palate. Thus, through delicacies such as caviar, Santoña anchovies or smoked salmon, they aim to heal customers, thus offering a healing culinary appointment. Be careful with its vermouth of white Grenache, Macabeo and Pedro Ximénez, its bite of wagyu jerky with caviar and the bikini of cooked Iberian ham, 30-month comté and black truffle sauce. And for those who always leave room for dessert is their peach in syrup with vanilla ice cream and caramelized puff pastry.

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A free tour of illustrious ghosts through Madrid

Like any other city in the world, Madrid has its own legends, witches and ghosts that hide in some of the most notable buildings, as well as in places less known to the general public. Perfect for this bridge in which the veil that separates the living from the dead disappears for a few hours is a ‘free tour’ that chases those ghosts like the one offered Tell me Madrid. The route begins in the neighborhood of letters, where stories of witches and severed heads will be told, continue along Gran Via, street on which there is a building – which is not revealed until the moment it arrives – with a ghost of a child who throws the ball to the people he wants to play with and very close to here we will talk about the woman who wanders across the roof of another of the city’s most emblematic buildings. Finally, the visit will end in the Linares Palace which houses the most famous ghost in Madrid.

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Magic and fun at the Harry Potter exhibition

And from ghosts to wizards with the Harry Potter exhibition. Taking advantage of the fact that Madrid is empty at this time, it is best to choose to come and see this interactive exhibition of the universe of the most famous magician of all time. Here, one can see the props and costumes used in the films, relive some of the most remembered scenes and discover the magic from room to room in more than 20 galleries. While exploring all the rooms you can look for Golden Snitch medallions that will personalize the experience based on the magical profile of each user. The bracelet provided helps you accumulate points as you complete activities such as brewing potions and casting spells.

This incredible facility is located in the Ibercaja Delicias Spaceat number 61 Paseo de las Delicias. The hours on weekends and holidays are from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the entrance price It starts at 17 euros.