Madrid bound...

[Sands of Time]

Hopefully the rioting will stop before we get there...

Any suggestions on places to see, things to do etc...?

Any places to avoid?

We're staying in the centre for 5 nights.


Thanks


Tone

[kaiser78]

Real or Athletico ?

[wurzel]

Went to the Prado but was shut as it was a bank holiday. Ended up exploring the nearby Parque del Retiro instead. Can well recommend; some impressive gardens if you like that kind of thing and some nice spots to relax with a beer and watch the world go by.

[northernladuk]

Nice and very welcoming ladies can be found just off Grand Via down Calla de le Motera or Calle de Valverde if you are not that fussy. There is a nice McDonalds at the top of the road if you need some pre match energy or post match chompies.

Nothing else worth seeing in Mardid.

Here is the map/streep map link..

Good time in Madrid

[BigTime]

Argentinian Cow for steak.

[northernladuk]

Argentinian Cow for steak.

Nope they were mainly Spanish or Polish... or wasn't this a response to my post?

[BigTime]

Nope they were mainly Spanish or Polish... or wasn't this a response to my post?

I was thinking of this: Restaurante La Vaca Argentina | Restaurantes Madrid y Restaurantes Valencia

Pehaps he could take his 'date' there 1st.

[norrahe]

Must see is the royal palace, the interiors are fantastic and the exhibitions are usually good.

[MrMark]

If you're there for 5 days, try and do a day trip to Segovia or Toledo. Organised tours are probably better, but there are fast train services to both cities.

May be worth reading this:

http://www.timeout.com/madrid/

Try going for a "Menu del dia" at lunch (which is around 2 pm in Spain). You'll get 2 courses and a bottle of wine to go at, for around 8-10 Euros per person - more if you are in the tourist centre.