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Girls weekend in Madrid - any top tips?
MissAmbrosia · 22/02/2022 20:07
I've been before, but the last time I was pregnant, it was August and I limited myself to the Prado, Guernica and the open top bus tour. Didn't do much nightlife. We're staying on the Grand Via so shops should not be an issue. Want to find best scenic spots for tapas, aperols and people watching. Don't mind a walking tour/food tour. I like an art gallery or art deco building to visit but the others aren't so bothered. Food markets are normally a big hit. And nice places for brunch/interesting restaurants for the evening. Going in June so I imagine it will be decent terrace weather.
wowsaidtheowl · 22/02/2022 20:13
Radio rooftop bar - had so much fun there with my friends celebrating our birthdays. Amazing cocktails! We also did a great cycle tour (they have electric bikes for the hills but not really necessary).
rookiemere · 22/02/2022 20:22
There's a wonderful indoor food market that you can drift around buying glasses of cava and tapas nibbles, friend and I had the best time there , think it is the Mercado de San Miguel.
MissAmbrosia · 22/02/2022 21:53
They both sound marvellous. Cocktails, cava and tapas is exactly the thing. Thank you!
MissAmbrosia · 22/02/2022 22:02
Self guided transportation best avoided - did I mention the Aperols :) My friend nearly took out a shop front with a segway in Valetta.....
MissAmbrosia · 07/05/2022 14:35
Bumping as I'm now in full on planning mode :)
QuentininQuarantino · 07/05/2022 15:42
Following for tips. I go every year but wonder around feeling lost every time. I love being lost in Madrid though!
if any of you are teachers you can get into everywhere free. Also the last hour or so of the museums are free.
I really like the temple of debod.
SuperSange · 07/05/2022 17:17
We had a wonderful time there at a hen; be aware of bag snatchers though. Beautiful city.
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