Hello everyone who is considering traveling solo to Spain.. especially females! I just got back from 12 days of solo traveling at age 65 and had the most amazing time! I would not change one thing that I did on this trip! Well, except I would stay longer! I stayed at the "only you atacha Hotel" in Madrid directly across from the Atacha train station. I could walk everywhere that I wanted to go with no problem. I covered a lot of ground in Madrid. I stayed there 3 days and then rented a car at the airport and drove to Ronda. Ronda is a must do! My studio apartment that I rented had a million dollar View for $72 euro a night! I used that as my base and drove to Malaga and went to the Picasso Museum as well as other places of interest. I drove the most famous Road in south of Spain to San Pedro Alcantara to the beach! Then, after 6 days, turned my car in and spent two and a half more days in Madrid. I don't think there's anything in the city that I did not see or do on foot! It was a trip I will always remember! I did, however, get a speeding ticket! So, keep an eye on the speed limit! They were very nice and it was $50 Euro. On to the next trip!
Posted by
TX, USA
4825 posts
I agree that Spain is great and traveling solo is not an issue. :)
Posted by
Sacramento, CA
288 posts
Glad that you enjoyed! It’s a great city with a lot todo and see. I agree that it is very walkable, has great art, great food and a very nice feel. I will have to put Ronda on my growing list of places to see.
Posted by
Los Angeles
972 posts
Hi Kate,
Do you have any recommendations for restaurants in Madrid? We will be there in December.
Thanks!
Posted by
OP
25 posts
Botín
+34 913 66 42 17
https://g.co/kgs/xEN6v2 is the oldest restaurant in the world and if you are going in December, book now to get in!
Posted by
OP
25 posts
Botín
+34 913 66 42 17
https://g.co/kgs/xEN6v2 is the oldest restaurant in the world and if you are going in December, book now to get in! It's called The Botin! It's $$$$$, but we'll worth it!
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
7157 posts
If wanting to eat at Sobrino de Botín make your reservation early. We tried to reserve a table last month a few days before arriving in Madrid and the only available seating was 10:30pm. We skipped it and my wife had cochinillo in La Granja/Real Sitio de San Ildefonso instead.
Posted by
Sacramento, CA
288 posts
These are not restaurants, per se, but they serve some really good sweets/snacks:
La Mallorquina - pastries
San Gines - Churros
Bar La Campana - Bocadillos
Posted by
OP
25 posts
I ate at this restaurant twice "El Jardin De Arzabal." I had their red tuna on sushi rice! It was fabulous!
Posted by
Land of La
9223 posts
What was the name of the accommodation with the view on Ronda?
Posted by
OP
25 posts
https://air.tl/U2WLUKaM is the link for the air b&b studio apartment in Ronda! It's perfect for two people and you can literally walk to everything in Ronda from there! The view from the terrace is unbelievable!