Hello,
DH and I are looking to plan a trip to Europe. I was thinking Spain. Something quick(5days) to see Madrid and Barcelona. No kids.
We enjoy the hustle and bustle so don’t be alarmed with the quick days. We did London quick and enjoyed it.
Just trying to see the touristy stuff for both major cities.
2 days in Madrid and 3 in Barcelona? or vice versa?
What to avoid? Must see? Restaurants?
Thanks!
coconut / 8079 posts
I haven’t been to Madrid, but loved Barcelona! Check out the blog Gimme some oven. She and her hubby have been living there for two years and should have some great recs on her blog.
nectarine / 2400 posts
Let m recommend Portugal! It was really amazing and would be great with no kids
clementine / 830 posts
Love Spain!! Both Madrid and Barcelona are wonderful. Madrid I would say has more to do that is classic old Europe/Spain (visiting Cathedrals, squares, eating red meat) while Barcelona is more of a cosmopolitan beach town (seafood, amazing Gaudi architecture, paella). Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell are on the must sees for Barcelona for sure.
pomegranate / 3601 posts
@cake2017: we’ve been to both cities and you won’t be bored in either but I think 2 days in Madrid and 3 days Barcelona sounds good. I’d probably venture out of BCA for one day and do Moserat etc.
persimmon / 1082 posts
@Pumuckl: Okay so good to hear. How far is it? @nwm: oh so good to know! I’m getting excited. I think our time frames would work then. Flying or train best to go from Madrid and Barcelona?
@gotkimchi: Portugal came up but I haven’t done any research. Thanks though I’ll look into it for next time!@jhd: I’ll check it out! Thanks!!!
persimmon / 1082 posts
What’s the best way to get around while site seeing? Are the touristy stuff close together?
persimmon / 1082 posts
How is the beach in Barcelona? In September are you going to see topless women walking around?
nectarine / 2460 posts
@cake2017: I used the metro + walking for all my sightseeing in both cities. I remember it being fairly easy to get to everything I was interested in. Also, we were in Barcelona in September and the beach was nice for a few hours of relaxing. Yes, there were topless women but they definitely weren’t the majority and it really wasn’t distracting or anything.
cantaloupe / 6669 posts
Seville is beautiful and so charming! I highly recommend it. Barcelona was my second favorite city.
persimmon / 1082 posts
So now we may switch countries! Don’t think i’m crazy if I post another
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