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Spain must sees and dos?
Posted on 9/25/22 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 9/25/22 at 2:01 pm
I only have 5-6 days just in Spain. I've never been to Europe. Have a family member liking to relocate there and they invited me to hang out for the week they were just relaxing.
But I'm going to break away a bit too. There is some deal going on with the trains being cheaper than normal too.
Looks like most places are inexpensive. Round trip on American /BA only $650
So just taking a cheap trip. Madrid and Barcelona and Toledo are the places they said we must see.
But I'm going to break away a bit too. There is some deal going on with the trains being cheaper than normal too.
Looks like most places are inexpensive. Round trip on American /BA only $650
So just taking a cheap trip. Madrid and Barcelona and Toledo are the places they said we must see.
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Posted on 9/25/22 at 2:16 pm to Napoleon
I honestly wouldn’t spend too much time in Madrid. It’s an enormous “new city”. You won’t see a lot of “old” stuff. There are two amazing museums so if you love art you can do those. Also some great food. If that’s where your friend is located than that changed the algebra a bit and they can get you to a more local experience.
I think Barcelona and Seville are musts personally. 3 days in each would be great if you can swing it.
I think Barcelona and Seville are musts personally. 3 days in each would be great if you can swing it.
This post was edited on 9/25/22 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 9/25/22 at 2:19 pm to Napoleon
And just to be clear if you’re flying into Madrid then you can have a good time in Madrid. Great museums and great food.
It’s just not a favorite of mine at all personally.
It’s just not a favorite of mine at all personally.
Posted on 9/25/22 at 3:05 pm to Napoleon
Its tough to beat Barcelona. Several Antonio Gaudi houses/apts you can tour, Parc Guell and of course his Sangrada Familia cathederal which is amazing. Then there is great food, beaches and the Gothic Quarter that you can get lost in. Barcelona is also, surprisingly, one of the top cities for craft beer in Europe. We are headed to the Basque country (San Sebastian) next summer which is another great area of spain.
Posted on 9/25/22 at 4:42 pm to Napoleon
The 3 cities you mentioned are great.
Toledo just needs a full day, but it's pretty amazing.
Madrid has some great eat and drink spots. And madrid was cheap.
As mentioned, the art museum there is fantastic. There is one day where it's free but ya gotta get in line early.
Barcelona is beautiful. The Gothic section is cool. Gaudi houses and basilica are amazing.
Let me go back through my maps and I'll come list the places I liked to eat and drink
Toledo just needs a full day, but it's pretty amazing.
Madrid has some great eat and drink spots. And madrid was cheap.
As mentioned, the art museum there is fantastic. There is one day where it's free but ya gotta get in line early.
Barcelona is beautiful. The Gothic section is cool. Gaudi houses and basilica are amazing.
Let me go back through my maps and I'll come list the places I liked to eat and drink
Posted on 9/25/22 at 7:49 pm to Napoleon
The medieval part of Toledo was amazing. Be prepared. It is not flat. Flip flops won’t work.
Seville is a great city and you can do a day trip to Ronda from there. I’d do Ronda over Gibraltar 100% of the time.
Seville is a great city and you can do a day trip to Ronda from there. I’d do Ronda over Gibraltar 100% of the time.
Posted on 9/26/22 at 8:41 am to Napoleon
Few days in BCN, few days in Basque Country. Madrid isn't bad but has no soul compared to Bcn.
Eat at Barra Alta, my favorite underrated spot, and Bar Del Pla, my favorite "not a tourist trap" in old town. The subway is clean and efficient. I'm a big fan of the low key niceness of Gracia and the openly plush Eixample neighborhoods. Old town gets old fast, the Gatlinburg of Spain sort of.
Basque Country is a very sleepy region with great wine and cheese. St. Sebastien is a great seaside medium-size place.
Eat at Barra Alta, my favorite underrated spot, and Bar Del Pla, my favorite "not a tourist trap" in old town. The subway is clean and efficient. I'm a big fan of the low key niceness of Gracia and the openly plush Eixample neighborhoods. Old town gets old fast, the Gatlinburg of Spain sort of.
Basque Country is a very sleepy region with great wine and cheese. St. Sebastien is a great seaside medium-size place.
Posted on 9/26/22 at 12:48 pm to Napoleon
I will note that of all the places we visited in Spain Barcelona was by far the most expensive.
Posted on 10/9/22 at 12:22 am to Napoleon
Malaga
Posted on 10/9/22 at 10:29 am to Napoleon
I've never been but Valencia looks like an amazing city. That would be my first stop.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 1:15 am to Napoleon
While you're in Barcelona, Montserrat is completely worth visiting. Gorgeous monastery and views.
This post was edited on 10/11/22 at 1:17 am
Posted on 10/12/22 at 7:53 am to Napoleon
Currently in Barcelona, just got our backpack jacked today. Lost about $700 worth all together but family is ok. Could have been worst but still sucks… Sigh.
Posted on 10/23/22 at 2:54 pm to Napoleon
My order of preference
Barcelona - architecture and food culture
Granada/Alhambra - *Alhambra for great history and architecture
Seville - outdoor cafes and flamenco
Mallorca - if you can consider a venture to a laid back Mediterranean isle
Ronda - picturesque, quaint, but probably too far for too little
Barcelona - architecture and food culture
Granada/Alhambra - *Alhambra for great history and architecture
Seville - outdoor cafes and flamenco
Mallorca - if you can consider a venture to a laid back Mediterranean isle
Ronda - picturesque, quaint, but probably too far for too little
Posted on 10/24/22 at 3:28 am to Napoleon
Posted on 10/24/22 at 7:20 am to Napoleon
Several threads on Spain on the board FYI.
Quick take: Normally, I'd say spend most of your time in the Basque Autonomous Community and tour San Sebastian, Bilbao. Maybe hire a car and drive up to the Picos. Beautiful, green (compared to the "arid look" much of Spain has).
With that much time, I'd say just base in Barcelona and enjoy an amazing City. Don't try to rush around the country try to see a lot. Not enough time.
Consider doing a couple of day trips. We didn't end up getting to do it, but tops on the list would be "Girona – the Medieval Backdrop for Game of Thrones"!
Several other great day trips. Full disclosure: We spend 3 days in Barcelona and never ended up doing any of them. But did a ton of research on them!
Popular Day Trips
Quick take: Normally, I'd say spend most of your time in the Basque Autonomous Community and tour San Sebastian, Bilbao. Maybe hire a car and drive up to the Picos. Beautiful, green (compared to the "arid look" much of Spain has).
With that much time, I'd say just base in Barcelona and enjoy an amazing City. Don't try to rush around the country try to see a lot. Not enough time.
Consider doing a couple of day trips. We didn't end up getting to do it, but tops on the list would be "Girona – the Medieval Backdrop for Game of Thrones"!
Several other great day trips. Full disclosure: We spend 3 days in Barcelona and never ended up doing any of them. But did a ton of research on them!
Popular Day Trips
Posted on 10/24/22 at 4:38 pm to Napoleon
Slightly random: Does anybody have a Pyrenees mountain town recommendation? Extra points if it's towards the Western end of the country.
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