The ideal medieval village for a gastronomic getaway where you can eat one of the best Madrid stews in the Sierra de Guadarrama

Miraflores de la Sierra, a medieval town located 50 kilometers from Madrid with a population of approximately 7,000, has become a prominent destination for gastronomic tourism. The municipality is recognized for serving high-quality traditional cocido madrileño, drawing significant numbers of visitors from the capital during weekends.

Separately, European Union leaders convened in Brussels this Thursday to discuss the community budget for the 2028-2034 period. The summit is characterized by internal divisions, as member states remain far apart on fiscal priorities, with some representatives advocating for further spending cuts despite a proposed 8% reduction.