My husband and I (67,70), who generally have spent the winter in Arizona, are considering spending February and March in Spain, a European country we have never visited. We are in good health, enjoy traveling by train, and like a bit of adventure; but we don't want to do something really stupid and stressful. We will not have a car. We do not speak Spanish, but the lack of language skills has not stopped us from enjoying many other countries in Europe, on RS Tours and independently. We thought of flying into/out of Madrid or Barcelona and staying 1-3 weeks, or shorter, in different places. We are a bit concerned about the state of EU/Euro, should we be? We would anticipate cooler temps than AZ, but we'd like them to be pleasant (50-60), so that might limit us to certain areas (south?, east?) I note that the Hispanos 7 Suiza Apartmentos in Barcelona is recommended by Frommers. Does anyone know anything about this place? We want safe, quiet, and clean housing (charming is a big plus) that is reasonably priced. We appreciate greatly your thoughts!
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Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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I often tell people that Madrid, Spain has a climate very similar to that of Phoenix, Arizona. The summers are HOT and DRY and the winters tend to be mild and only a few cloudy days the whole time. This week in Madrid we'll have highs in the low 50sºF, but had warmer days last week and likely some more in February. Sure, it could get colder, probably will have some days with highs in the low 40ºsF, but it won't get much colder than that. Traveling around Spain's southern Andalucia region would give you even warmer average temperatures in February/March. Barcelona will still be quite cold in February/March and probably much more rain than in Madrid. In fact, all of Spain's northern region will be colder and rainier than in the southern/central region. I wouldn't worry much about the Euro for February/March - or even later, for that matter. I don't get the feeling whatsoever that we're in a state of imminent collapse. Saludos, MadridMan - AND BarcelonaMan - @ you-know-where!