I only have 8 full days (not incl. flights) - should I go ahead and just get out of madrid immediately once I land so I have more time to explore pic related? Madrid honestly doesn't seem to have all that much unique attractions....
>>2902402>I only have 8 full dayswagey wagey get in cagey
Spain is the most diverse country in Europe; you have to choose what you want to experience and stick with it. So yeah, get out of Madrid ASAP. 8 days is just enough. If you have extra time I suggest stopping for a night in Vejer.
>>2902402Madrid is a shabby looking yet functional city, it has a couple of sights that might me worth spending an afternoon in. If you are ok with investing that time, I'd play a visit to the Royal Palace and their gardens (Do not mistake it with the Sabatini garden), their entrance lay on the opposite sides of the block where they all located. If you can spend an hour more, there's an egyptian temple wich was a present of their goverment as a result of helping them with the relocation of the Abu Simbel ruins.
>>2904181Both the Palace, it's gardens, and the aforementioned temple are pretty close, like a mile at most. If I were you, I'd visit the temple first, walk then to the palace, and grab the underground to the airport, an alternative would be traveling with an HST down to cordoba from the Atocha train station. It's relatively close to the palace, and comfier than taking a flight.P.S I never mentioned the museums, because you would need way more time, that'd be like spending in Madrid 3-4 days alone, and seems that your voyage is Andalusian-centered.
Spent just a bit over two weeks in Spain a couple years ago and the entire time was spent in Andalusia. I loved it. Granada was my favorite
>>2904895you shot it on film ?? holy based
>>2902402I did a similar trip but went to Malaga, Cadiz, Jerez and Puerto de Santa María, don't bother with the latter, Cadiz was kind of interesting for a short stay, Malaga is a nice way out of Spain if you plan on continuing your trip outside, also you can do day trips to Ronda and Gibraltar from there. I wanted to see Bolonia but couldn't fit it in my schedule>>2904895that's from the Alhambra, right? I went to the viewpoint on the little church you can see in your pic, great view of the sunset and also the Alhambra from there
>>2904181>>2904182if you are into history/art, the tomb of Goya is nearby and it has some frescos he painted himself in the little hermit he is buried, I'll be back in Madrid in a few days and I'm looking for things to do so if you get any ideas please contribute
>>2902402visit pueblos blancosthere are a bunch of them, comfy small towns lovely scenery, choose your own but setenil de las bodegas was my favoutite bit i only visited a coupleand if your willing to go that far for granada then go to the coastmalaga marbella even fuengirola and others are nice tp gp to the beach, walk in the promenade, amd eat some fried fishand do reserve some time for sevilla very nice cityeat some migas rondenas in ronda, some lovely tortilla at bar santos in cordoba, enjoy their sweet vermuths and tinto de verano if its hot when you go there (likely)spain is wonderfull to explore
>>2902402Take the N-432 from Cordoba to Granada instead, it's a kino routeIf you're going to Ronda also stop by Setenil de las Bodegasimo Granada > Cordoba and would spend more time in GranadaAlso, go to the coast. Malaga + Gibraltar or something
>>2904895Big up on Granada. I've always considered visiting Alhambra since it was a contender for the new 7 Wonders of the World. Finally got the chance to visit last month and it was worth it.There's something blissful and calming about Alhambra. It was peak summer and yet it didn't feel hot and it was not crowded. Generalife garden was kino - you hear the gentle flow of water everywhere you go. I've been a big fan of Islamic architecture ever since I visited Samarkand and Isfahan years ago. Visiting Alhambra rekindled that flame, that it inspired me to go to Morocco & Algeria next year to admire more Islamic architecture.Also, sticking to the topic:>MadridAs mentioned by others, not much to see but it's a great city nonetheless. The foodie scene here is better than Barcelona IMO. It also doesn't feel touristy at all.>SevilleAnother great city if you're a big fan of architecture and food. Real Alcazar is also worth it but it doesn't compare to Alhambra. Spend a night here so it doesn't feel rushed.
