Absolutely Lucy

22/10/2026

When the last rays of Spanish sunshine set your Cava aglow 🔥 best sunset views of Madrid? I think I found them 😍 a d

If you can’t cope with grey, rainy England - this is how Madrid looks in October 😉

📍 rooftop bar Nobu Madrid

Perfect place for a girls night drink after a busy day of exploring the city 🥂

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19/10/2026

Working on some very exciting new projects at the moment and thought it was time to revive my YouTube channel. It's been a WHILE since I tried my hand at long-form video content - so let me know if that's what you want to see more of...

Here's a little intro I shared, so if you're new to my platforms... it's worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaiVlwqwYlw

Consider this your permission slip to travel solo. Welcome to Absol...

18/10/2026

“The spirit of Madrid is not in the centre anymore.” 🌿
That’s what a local told me, so I went looking for it in three barrios most visitors never see:

🌱 Madrid Río: a rewilded riverside where locals run, cycle and gather, next to Matadero, a former slaughterhouse turned arts centre
🪭 Salesas: beautiful cafes, indie boutiques and handmade fans worn by Madonna 
🎨 Carabanchel: contemporary art galleries, dinner in an old hardware store and a hidden royal garden with a scandalous past

Another local said it best: “Carabanchel hasn’t changed. Madrid has just expanded.”

If you’ve done the Prado and Plaza Mayor and want the Madrid locals actually love, save this for your trip
Which barrio would you visit first? 👇

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13/10/2026