We will be in southern Spain for 11 full days. Our cities of stay are as follows: Sept. 27-28 morning- travel From US to Madrid Sept. 28-Oct. 1- Madrid Travel Oct. 2 to Sevilla, spend the night in Cordoba Parador. Oct. 3-5 Sevilla Oct. 6- travel to Granada Oct. 6, 7- Granada Oct. 8- Travel to Madrid Catch early flight out of Madrid Oct. 9. Not planning on driving, will train/bus/taxi/whatever it takes to get from place to place. Looking to mingle with locals in all cities we visit -- any suggestions on good non-touristy bars, clubs, nightlife? Thanks,
Nick
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LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
Madrid - On arrival, suggest you take the aerocity van to your hotel. check their website for details. If your hotel is convenient to the Airport Express Bus, take it, but there is only one or two stops from the airport to the Atocha station. For good restaurants and bars in Madrid, I would suggest something in the Calle Funercaral Area. (mixed crowds - straight and gay) Local, and lively as well. Many spots there, check some of the web sites - www.madridman.com will be a good start. Sevilla - Really Discover Sevilla is an excellent tour service small groups as opposed to the larger ones. They can get you in touch with an excellent flamenco show as well. As in Madrid, there are many excellent restuarants to be found. Train from Madrid to Sevilla leaves from the Atocha statioin. About 2 1/2 hours. Snack/sandwiches are available in the 'dining' car. Your ticket will have the car number (coche) as well as the seat number. Think I have some names of places in my travel box and will send to you.
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Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
We did the same trip last year over New Years. The only difference is that we fly home from Malaga and saved the expense and time returning to Madrid. That added an extra couple of days in Seville and Granada. We were able to take a very early (6AM) bus from Granada to Malaga to catch a 1 or 2 pm direct flight to the US. Very easy and convenient.
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OP
Houston
5 posts
Thanks for the responses! HJ, I look forward to hearing your additional suggestions. We are getting geared up, been a while since we've been on a good vacation. Thanks again,
Nick
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Bellingham
23 posts
We were able to use the Metro just fine to get to and from the airport in Madrid. Lots of changes (I think three) but it was easy to use and dirt cheap (around 2.50eur). While in Madrid maybe consider a day trip to Toledo? Very cool little town about 30 min train ride away. Try looking through some of the dining suggestions in the RS Spain book. Most of those that we went by on our trip were very non touristy (some basic Spanish words would be good to practice ahead).