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Rivas' gastronomy is experiencing a golden age. More and more bars and restaurants are committed to carefully crafted, creative, and welcoming cuisine, and the City Council is reinforcing this momentum with initiatives that directly connect residents with their local hospitality businesses. In this context , "Yo Como en Rivas" (I Eat in Rivas) was born, a program supporting the hospitality indu...

Rivas' gastronomy is experiencing a golden age. More and more bars and restaurants are committed to carefully crafted, creative, and welcoming cuisine, and the City Council is reinforcing this mome...

If you still haven't found a Valentine's Day gift, local businesses in Rivas offer a wide range of options to surprise your loved one without leaving town. From classic gifts to more original ideas, the special gift route has something for every taste and budget. Among the sweetest ideas are proposals such as those from Balobrador , with special editions of pastries, or Sweet Monkey Madrid , i...

If you still haven't found a Valentine's Day gift, local businesses in Rivas offer a wide range of options to surprise your loved one without leaving town. From classic gifts to more original idea...

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to break from routine without leaving Rivas. The city boasts a diverse and high-quality culinary scene, making it ideal to celebrate February 14th with your partner, friends, or even family, while also supporting local businesses. Among the featured options is Caserío Pipatune Sidrería , which has prepared a special dinner for two with a complimentary drink...

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to break from routine without leaving Rivas. The city boasts a diverse and high-quality culinary scene, making it ideal to celebrate February 14th with your pa...

From January 29th to March 1st, 2026, the 6th Spanish Burger Championship – Best Burger Spain – will take place, one of the most anticipated gastronomic events of the year. For over a month, hundreds of restaurants across the country will compete for the title of Best Burger in Spain . The competition invites the public to sample burgers created especially for the occasion and vote for their fa...

From January 29th to March 1st, 2026, the 6th Spanish Burger Championship – Best Burger Spain – will take place, one of the most anticipated gastronomic events of the year. For over a month, hundre...

Rivas-Vaciamadrid is establishing itself as a leader in well-being and quality of life thanks to two new routes that focus on self-care from a holistic perspective. Named “Route for Taking Care of Yourself Inside Out” and “Route for Taking Care of Yourself Outside Out,” the municipality offers a tour of specialized spaces that encourage the adoption of healthy habits, improve physical and ment...

Rivas-Vaciamadrid is establishing itself as a leader in well-being and quality of life thanks to two new routes that focus on self-care from a holistic perspective. Named “Route for Taking Care of...

Rivas-Vaciamadrid is attending the FITUR 2026 International Tourism Fair with a clear message: the city aims to establish itself as an attractive destination for young people through innovation, culture, and nature. Under the slogan "Rivas, a youth destination," the municipality will present a smart tourism platform, which will be the centerpiece of its stand, located in Hall 9 of IFEMA, from J...

Rivas-Vaciamadrid is attending the FITUR 2026 International Tourism Fair with a clear message: the city aims to establish itself as an attractive destination for young people through innovation, cu...

Next Saturday, January 17th, the Mary Tealby municipal animal shelter will hold another open house and adoption event in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. The event, which will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, is designed to familiarize the community with the work done at the shelter and to give dogs and cats a chance at a new home. The event, organized by the animal shelter Rivanimal, will include adopti...

Next Saturday, January 17th, the Mary Tealby municipal animal shelter will hold another open house and adoption event in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. The event, which will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM...

With the arrival of the sales , shop windows in Rivas-Vaciamadrid are filled with offers that tempt us to buy without thinking twice. However, this period of discounts is also an opportunity to reflect on our consumption habits and opt for more responsible purchasing, one that takes care of both the family budget and local businesses and the environment. Sales originated as a way to access qual...

With the arrival of the sales , shop windows in Rivas-Vaciamadrid are filled with offers that tempt us to buy without thinking twice. However, this period of discounts is also an opportunity to ref...

Rivas Vaciamadrid is preparing a December full of activity in its municipal street markets, which this year will coincide with various entertainment proposals to boost local commerce and attract more visitors during the Christmas season. The Rivas Urbanizaciones Market , which takes place every Saturday, will hold its special sessions on December 20 and 27 , dates on which festive initiatives w...

Rivas Vaciamadrid is preparing a December full of activity in its municipal street markets, which this year will coincide with various entertainment proposals to boost local commerce and attract mo...

On Sunday, December 14th and 21st , Rivas will once again host a new edition of the Nomad Market, a space dedicated to local and artisanal products that invites citizens to enjoy an authentic and intimate experience. The market on Sunday, December 14th, will be held on Avenida 8 de Marzo , in the La Luna neighborhood, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM , in a welcoming atmosphere designed for the whole f...

On Sunday, December 14th and 21st , Rivas will once again host a new edition of the Nomad Market, a space dedicated to local and artisanal products that invites citizens to enjoy an authentic and i...

Rivas Vaciamadrid's 2025 Christmas campaign includes a fun and interactive activity this year aimed at families, young people, and urban challenge enthusiasts. It's called " Ho ho Rivas Noel ," a game that will take place in shopping centers, participating businesses, and municipal markets, and will award 25 Christmas hampers valued at €100 each, for a total of €2,500 in prizes.   A daily ...

Rivas Vaciamadrid's 2025 Christmas campaign includes a fun and interactive activity this year aimed at families, young people, and urban challenge enthusiasts. It's called " Ho ho Rivas Noel ," a g...

The Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council is launching its annual Digital Raffle for Local Businesses and Markets , one of the most anticipated events of the municipal Christmas campaign. A total of €7,000 in prizes will be awarded through 70 gift cards worth €100 each, designed to encourage shopping at local businesses and markets throughout the municipality.   How to participate Anyone who make...

The Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council is launching its annual Digital Raffle for Local Businesses and Markets , one of the most anticipated events of the municipal Christmas campaign. A total of €7,00...

The Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council has opened the registration period for the 2025 Christmas Decoration Contest , aimed at shops and restaurants in the municipality. This initiative, which fills the city with festive cheer every year, offers €3,600 in prizes this year, distributed among three awards: a week-long cruise , a trip to Europe , and a rural getaway for two.   Registration until ...

The Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council has opened the registration period for the 2025 Christmas Decoration Contest , aimed at shops and restaurants in the municipality. This initiative, which fills th...

Rivas Vaciamadrid will host the Rivas Jones 2025 Treasure Hunt on December 13th , a game of tests, clues, and challenges that will take participants through the West, Central, and East neighborhoods in collaboration with local businesses. The activity, aimed at children accompanied by an adult and young people up to 26 years old, will take place between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM . Registration open ...

Rivas Vaciamadrid will host the Rivas Jones 2025 Treasure Hunt on December 13th , a game of tests, clues, and challenges that will take participants through the West, Central, and East neighborhood...

Christmas is just around the corner, and the Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council is launching a new edition of its campaign to support local businesses under the slogan "Experience Rivas, experience Christmas, shop locally." The goal, once again, is to raise awareness among residents about the benefits of shopping at local businesses and to strengthen the municipality's commercial sector during one ...

Christmas is just around the corner, and the Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council is launching a new edition of its campaign to support local businesses under the slogan "Experience Rivas, experience Chr...

Businesses in the municipality will offer special discounts during the last days of November, in a campaign that seeks to boost local consumption. Businesses in Rivas-Vaciamadrid are joining the Black Friday 2025 campaign this year, which will be officially held on Friday, November 28 , with discounts and special promotions on a wide variety of products and services. Throughout the preceding we...

Businesses in the municipality will offer special discounts during the last days of November, in a campaign that seeks to boost local consumption. Businesses in Rivas-Vaciamadrid are joining the Bl...

The initiative, part of the municipal campaign "I eat in Rivas", mobilized 37 restaurants and generated more than 40,000 euros in the hospitality sector. Rivas Vaciamadrid celebrated the awards ceremony for the first Rivas Gastronomic Week on November 10th . This event, which took place throughout October, brought together 37 local establishments to showcase the best of Rivas cuisine. Organized...

The initiative, part of the municipal campaign "I eat in Rivas", mobilized 37 restaurants and generated more than 40,000 euros in the hospitality sector. Rivas Vaciamadrid celebrated the awards cer...

The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6:00 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución , following an afternoon of family activities from 4:00 p.m. Christmas arrives in Rivas on Saturday, November 29th with one of the most anticipated events of the year: the switching on of the Christmas lights. From 4:00 PM, the Plaza de la Constitución will become the epicenter of a festive day that will bring...

The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6:00 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución , following an afternoon of family activities from 4:00 p.m. Christmas arrives in Rivas on Saturday, November 2...

From October 17 to 26 , Rivas restaurants will take center stage at the 1st Gastronomic Week , a municipal initiative that seeks to boost consumption in the local hospitality industry and showcase the city's signature dishes and menus. The event is part of the municipal strategy "I Eat in Rivas" , presented in March and which has already launched direct actions to support the sector, such as th...

From October 17 to 26 , Rivas restaurants will take center stage at the 1st Gastronomic Week , a municipal initiative that seeks to boost consumption in the local hospitality industry and showcase ...

The Rivas City Council presents the first awards for local innovation and business talent, with 30,000 euros distributed among the winning proposals. On Tuesday, the Rivas-based company Marsi Bionics and its "Smart Evacuation as a Service" innovation project won first prize in the "Rivas 2025 Business and Entrepreneurship Awards," promoted by the Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council to recognize the ...

The Rivas City Council presents the first awards for local innovation and business talent, with 30,000 euros distributed among the winning proposals. On Tuesday, the Rivas-based company Marsi Bioni...

In October, the Rivas City Council is launching the agroecology series "Cultivating the Future," a four-session program that seeks to introduce citizens to sustainable eating habits and showcase the agroecological projects being developed in the municipality. All sessions are free, open to the public, and are held on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. The first session will take place on Thursday, October ...

In October, the Rivas City Council is launching the agroecology series "Cultivating the Future," a four-session program that seeks to introduce citizens to sustainable eating habits and showcase th...

The municipality of Rivas is launching the "Cultivating the Future" Agroecology Cycle , a program of four thematic sessions , which will be held on Thursdays in October at 6:00 p.m., with the aim of bringing sustainable eating habits and local projects linked to agroecology closer to the public. All sessions are free and open to the public, with no registration required . The first session will...

The municipality of Rivas is launching the "Cultivating the Future" Agroecology Cycle , a program of four thematic sessions , which will be held on Thursdays in October at 6:00 p.m., with the aim o...

Following the success of its first edition, the Rivas Sustainable Vehicle Fair returns on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October , consolidating its position as one of the region's major automotive showcases. The event, organized by Rivas City Council and Asearco (the Business Association of Arganda, Rivas and the surrounding area), will bring together 16 dealerships at the Miguel R...

Following the success of its first edition, the Rivas Sustainable Vehicle Fair returns on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October , consolidating its position as one of the region's majo...

Nine iconic bands from the city will take to the outdoor stage at the Casa de la Música on Saturday, September 20 , starting at 6:00 p.m. , for an event that promises energy, nostalgia, and community. The Rivas Ruido association celebrates 25 years of promoting the city's music scene and will celebrate this milestone with a recital featuring nine of its most historic bands. Since 2000, the orga...

Nine iconic bands from the city will take to the outdoor stage at the Casa de la Música on Saturday, September 20 , starting at 6:00 p.m. , for an event that promises energy, nostalgia, and communi...

For four consecutive years, the Agroecology Festival has been the essential event to celebrate the countryside in Rivas . This year, the event will take place on Saturday, September 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. , at the Chico Mendes Environmental Center (Calle del Enebro, s/n), offering a full program of family activities, workshops, shows, tastings, and a local farmers' market. The initiat...

For four consecutive years, the Agroecology Festival has been the essential event to celebrate the countryside in Rivas . This year, the event will take place on Saturday, September 20, from 10:30 ...