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Ravell76
Jun 30th, 2009, 03:49 PM
Anyone (All you RFD'rs) in Madrid This Summer ? Around Aug 8? :razz:
canadiankiwi
Jun 30th, 2009, 11:58 PM
I'm there last week of Aug. Will go around Andalusia region.

Any tips?
asdfvcx
Jul 1st, 2009, 12:53 AM
Any tips?
Try to not die of heat stroke. :cheesygri

But seriously, it's normally extremely hot in southern Spain that time of the year. Spaniards normally take a rather long lunch starting at around 1:30 or 2pm. This will roughly be the hottest time of the day.

I'd suggest you do the same. You'll quickly become exhausted if you try to do too much in that heat.
krazynuck
Jul 1st, 2009, 04:19 PM
i will be there August 21 - 23

you looking to have a RFD meet?!?!:cheesygri
Ravell76
Jul 1st, 2009, 04:37 PM
you looking to have a RFD meet?!?!:cheesygri

LOL, Yah I wanted to have a RFD MEET/BBQ :)
bigwinner
Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:47 AM
I'll be getting there Aug. 13. Is that too late for ya? How long you there?
Ravell76
Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:02 PM
Leaving on Aug 11th! LOL I'll be having cervzas by myself!
canadiankiwi
Jul 3rd, 2009, 12:40 PM
I will be in Madrid Aug.25 & 26 then go to Granada, Seville, Malaga then back to Madrid Sept.2 and fly out Sept.3
Anyone there at the same time?

I know about the heat. It's not ideal but it's the only time I can have off. I'll start my day early, rest in the middle and go out again when it's less intense haha
IceQue
Jul 5th, 2009, 05:33 PM
I'll be in Madrid from Aug 3-4
Ely
Jul 5th, 2009, 11:19 PM
I'm there last week of Aug. Will go around Andalusia region.

Any tips?

you must visit El Alhambra in Granada..... August is a busy month so better book it before you go. You can buy tickets online and if you have the chance to go at night the view is amaizing.
canadiankiwi
Jul 10th, 2009, 11:10 PM
you must visit El Alhambra in Granada..... August is a busy month so better book it before you go. You can buy tickets online and if you have the chance to go at night the view is amaizing.

I have it booked :)
Ravell76
Jul 14th, 2009, 01:35 AM
is there a train or bus that goes to granda from madrid? be it a few hours...

and where online do u get tix?
asdfvcx
Jul 14th, 2009, 01:55 AM
is there a train or bus that goes to granda from madrid? be it a few hours...

and where online do u get tix?
Here's the first result if you google: bus madrid granada
:)

http://www.granadainfo.com/granadatravel.htm

It contains info on both the bus and the train.
Ravell76
Jul 14th, 2009, 02:15 AM
Here's the first result if you google: bus madrid granada
:)

http://www.granadainfo.com/granadatravel.htm

It contains info on both the bus and the train.

gracias
Ravell76
Jul 14th, 2009, 02:23 AM
Does this seem right? With Ryanair? 1 Dollar + whatever ryanair fees?

Select A Flight

Going Out

Free Online Check in

Depart:
Madrid 06:40

Arrive:
Granada-Jaén 07:35
1 x Adult 0.93 EUR

Fare: 0.93 EUR
Online Check-In: 0.00 EUR
Taxes / Fees: 0.07 EUR
Total Price: 1.00 EUR
Free Online Check in Adult
0.93 EUR
Fri, 7 Aug 09
FlightFR 5376 06:40 Depart
07:35 Arrive
asdfvcx
Jul 14th, 2009, 02:33 AM
Does this seem right? With Ryanair? 1 Dollar + whatever ryanair fees?

Occassionally Ryanair has 1 euro specials. So, it looks like you found one.

Getting to the Madrid airport that early in the morning might be a bit expensive. And of course, you need to pay attention to all of Ryanair's fees. They are very strict with the size and weight for both of your checked and carry on luggage.

But, besides that it could be a quite good deal.
Tornado F2
Jul 15th, 2009, 01:05 AM
I will be in Madrid Aug.25 & 26 then go to Granada, Seville, Malaga then back to Madrid Sept.2 and fly out Sept.3
Anyone there at the same time?

I know about the heat. It's not ideal but it's the only time I can have off. I'll start my day early, rest in the middle and go out again when it's less intense haha

Skip Madrid, go to Barca! :lol:
Talamasca
Jul 15th, 2009, 09:43 AM
Skip Madrid, go to Barca! :lol:

Personally, I liked Madrid better than Barca. More to see and do.
HighFlyer
Jul 15th, 2009, 05:59 PM
I have the option of having an 8 hour stopover in Madrid (well actually overnight, but there will be 8 daylight hours for sightseeing). Is it worth stopping over for such a short time, or should I just head straight home and go another time? I've read that it's mainly famous for its museums, which I'm not really interested in.
Talamasca
Jul 15th, 2009, 06:58 PM
I have the option of having an 8 hour stopover in Madrid (well actually overnight, but there will be 8 daylight hours for sightseeing). Is it worth stopping over for such a short time, or should I just head straight home and go another time? I've read that it's mainly famous for its museums, which I'm not really interested in.

The nightlife there is incredible, among the best in the world. During the day, you could visit the Royal Palace and stroll along the main shopping streets in the city centre if you're not into museums.

Madrid - Wikitravel (http://wikitravel.org/en/Madrid)