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After walking in October 2019, I booked a hotel in the town of Barajas. Totally by coincidence, that afternoon/evening there was a Procesión del Señor de los Milagros de Barajas. It was a procession with all the pomp and drama of Semana Santa, apparently a Peruvian tradition, and it was a nice change from the "airport hotel" mentality I had expected to find.
So, it might be interesting to see what events there might be in Barajas that night.
Also look at what is happening in Madrid on your date. Maybe that will give you a simple focus of a single activity or place to go.
Hmmm, Robo - you might be a bit tight on time - maybe not worth the stress …
How about settling for a walk in the neighbourhood around your airport hotel, followed by dinner in the hotel restaurant, and then “go for gold” at the breakfast buffet, in the hope your hotel has said breakfast buffet. There’s gonna be 24 hours of airline food ahead!!!
Your hotel might even have a pool, if that appeals.
Buen Camino!
Cheers - Jenny
PS - any update on the shoe choice?
It was a Sunday when I arrived in Madrid before my second Camino with my friend. We got there in the morning, so went walking around a bit and came across Reina Sofia and discovered that we were just in time for the free admission hours! I didn't even know that Guernica was there and was surprised by that too. I'd like to go back and spend more (un jet lagged) time with it.When I was in Madrid I made a point of going to the Museo Sofia Reina and seeing Picasso's Guernica Painting. Google it
When I was in Madrid I made a point of going to the Museo Sofia Reina and seeing Picasso's Guernica Painting. Google it
When I was in Madrid I made a point of going to the Museo Sofia Reina and seeing Picasso's Guernica Painting. Google it
The main museum venue ( not far from the Atocha train station) includes the sabatini building- they are all the same complex ( I think!) but I just went in the main entrance and then the route to Guernica is clearly marked. A powerful piece that is important to see. Especially after the Norte Camino. Do book tickets in advance if possible. You could visit in the morning and then easily hop on a train to the airport for midday check in. Have some good tapas the evening before!I see the Museum has 4 buildings. Is Guernica in the Sabatini Building?
For me - after walking through the Basque Country and having the privilege of having my eyes opened during a powerful morning at the peace museum in Guernica - my few hours in Madrid were used only to visit that one painting in the Reine Sofia and it was time well spent ( I have been extremely lucky to have received an “after hours private tour of the Prado which I agree @Kanga is the most amazing place in the world!). @Robo i really enjoyed your YouTube during lockdown- there is another channel I watch alongside yours - Spain revealed - lots of good restaurant recommendations on there for Madrid
Yes, I like that attitude!An old mentor of mine loved the phrase "You can sleep next month"
I tend to think like that too.
I'll have 22 hours on the plane to Australia to sleep
As previously stated, the main museum with the painting is really close to Attocha Station. I stayed at a Hostel/Albergue in that neighborhood. You can see a list of where I stayed in the footnotes below my post. I also went to the museum at a time when they had free admission. So, check their calendar for that. I also went to a Decathlon in that neighborhood to get my hiking poles because I only had a carry on for the plane tripI see the Museum has 4 buildings. Is Guernica in the Sabatini Building?
I have read the book "Guernica" and also "The History of the Basque People", but other than seeing photos of Picasso's painting, I have yet to see it. When I fly into Madrid again I will be sure to visit the museum.When I was in Madrid I made a point of going to the Museo Sofia Reina and seeing Picasso's Guernica Painting. Google it
I would second the recommendation for Botin. It is terrific. Get the roast suckling pig as an entree!Found this place on the first video!! (Spain Revealed)
Restaurante Botín | Cochinillos y Corderos Asado de Madrid
Restaurante Botín, fundado en 1725, es el restaurante más antiguo del Mundo según Guinness World Records. Sus dos especialidades, Cochinillos y Corderos Asados.botin.es
My 90 year old mother’s verson of that phrase was — I have all eternity to lie on my back.An old mentor of mine loved the phrase "You can sleep next month"
But if you had a few hours in Madrid, what would you do?
... But at this stage I now land in Madrid at 7 pm on a Thursday.
And have to check in for my homeward flight by midday Friday. (the next day) ...
... But if you had a few hours in Madrid, what would you do? ...
I fly in and out of Madrid for my May-June Camino Frances and plan on eating mostly pilgrim menus and menu del dia. Now that being said i'am a Chef and have budgeted a little extra to try some special cuisine in the bigger towns like Leon. This looks like a great restaurant to end my trip. This forum has such great information.I would second the recommendation for Botin. It is terrific. Get the roast suckling pig as an entree!
And buy a song from the band!
Check out the menu: https://botin.es/en/menu-botin-en/
Seek out the small stall of Señor Martin if in San Miguel It’s just fried fish, but it’s the offshoot of one of the best fish restaurants in Madrid. Otherwise it’s an overpriced tourist-trap.I'll always try to see the Mercado de San Miguel, just off the Plaza Mayor. Fantastic display of all sorts of food - some of which stares back at you.
I stayed at the hotel at Chamartin station and got the metro in. Made it easier for a short Madrid stay and to get to the airportFor my next Camino I head back home by flying SdC to Madrid, change flights, then back to Australia.
As always in these times, my flight bookings have been changed a couple of times.
So rather than be frustrated that my carefully planed travel arrangements have been screwed up.........
I see it is an an opportunity.
Or a 'sign' that there is a silver lining to this if I look.
I'm more of a glass half full type.....
So the plan was to fly into Madrid, with a 3-4 hour 'buffer' before departing to Australia.
Just in case of flight delays or other hiccups.
Both flights have been subjected to change. And I'm sure more will come.
But at this stage I now land in Madrid at 7 pm on a Thursday.
And have to check in for my homeward flight by midday Friday. (the next day)
I guess I could stay at an Airport Hotel and catch up on rest.
But that seems such a waste of an opportunity to see or do something in Madrid.
I've been there before and done the sightseeing stuff.
And I'm using up all the available time I have on the Camino, so don't really want to stay longer in Madrid for example.
But if you had a few hours in Madrid, what would you do?
I suppose I can be in the City and checked in to a Hotel by 9pm.
And I'll need to be on my way to the airport about 11 am the next day.
Any ideas?
A great dinner, or something on Thursday night?
A breakfast not to be missed on Friday morning.
A brief walk somewhere?
Something cool to see early morning?
An old mentor of mine loved the phrase "You can sleep next month"
I tend to think like that too.
I'll have 22 hours on the plane to Australia to sleep
I just noticed San Miguel market is open till midnight
But doesn't open in the morning till 10 am
I often spend a few hours in Barajas when I have a late flight or a long layover. Of course it’s nothing like the city but if you are short of time I find it quite a pleasant place and you would never guess you were near a major international airport. It’s can be amazing how you can be so close to a major airport, especially in Europe, and it can seem a millions miles away. I spent the first 40 years of my life about 1-2 miles from London Heathrow and apart from Conoride taking off you never would have known as it all seemed quite distant!After walking in October 2019, I booked a hotel in the town of Barajas. Totally by coincidence, that afternoon/evening there was a Procesión del Señor de los Milagros de Barajas. It was a procession with all the pomp and drama of Semana Santa, apparently a Peruvian tradition, and it was a nice change from the "airport hotel" mentality I had expected to find.
So, it might be interesting to see what events there might be in Barajas that night.
Also look at what is happening in Madrid on your date. Maybe that will give you a simple focus of a single activity or place to go.
I often spend a few hours in Barajas when I have a late flight or a long layover. Of course it’s nothing like the city but if you are short of time I find it quite a pleasant place and you would never guess you were near a major international airport. It’s can be amazing how you can be so close to a major airport, especially in Europe, and it can seem a millions miles away. I spent the first 40 years of my life about 1-2 miles from London Heathrow and apart from Conoride taking off you never would have known as it all seemed quite distant!
Yes indeed. Not every town and certainly not Hounslow or Feltham!!! But if not directly under flight path can be ok. I’m from West Drayton and minimalLOL. I used to live in Hounslow.
You would get used to pausing a phone conversation as each plane passed over!
Botín is great. Maybe not the absolute best meal of your life (though very very good) just the history of the place is enough to give it the push to 5 starsI fly in and out of Madrid for my May-June Camino Frances and plan on eating mostly pilgrim menus and menu del dia. Now that being said i'am a Chef and have budgeted a little extra to try some special cuisine in the bigger towns like Leon. This looks like a great restaurant to end my trip. This forum has such great information.
When in Leon, check out Asador Salamanca, across the River from the Parador. Awesome suckling pig and lamb.I fly in and out of Madrid for my May-June Camino Frances and plan on eating mostly pilgrim menus and menu del dia. Now that being said i'am a Chef and have budgeted a little extra to try some special cuisine in the bigger towns like Leon. This looks like a great restaurant to end my trip. This forum has such great information.
Segway tour in Retiro park! Maybe not enuf timeFor my next Camino I head back home by flying SdC to Madrid, change flights, then back to Australia.
As always in these times, my flight bookings have been changed a couple of times.
So rather than be frustrated that my carefully planed travel arrangements have been screwed up.........
I see it is an an opportunity.
Or a 'sign' that there is a silver lining to this if I look.
I'm more of a glass half full type.....
So the plan was to fly into Madrid, with a 3-4 hour 'buffer' before departing to Australia.
Just in case of flight delays or other hiccups.
Both flights have been subjected to change. And I'm sure more will come.
But at this stage I now land in Madrid at 7 pm on a Thursday.
And have to check in for my homeward flight by midday Friday. (the next day)
I guess I could stay at an Airport Hotel and catch up on rest.
But that seems such a waste of an opportunity to see or do something in Madrid.
I've been there before and done the sightseeing stuff.
And I'm using up all the available time I have on the Camino, so don't really want to stay longer in Madrid for example.
But if you had a few hours in Madrid, what would you do?
I suppose I can be in the City and checked in to a Hotel by 9pm.
And I'll need to be on my way to the airport about 11 am the next day.
Any ideas?
A great dinner, or something on Thursday night?
A breakfast not to be missed on Friday morning.
A brief walk somewhere?
Something cool to see early morning?
An old mentor of mine loved the phrase "You can sleep next month"
I tend to think like that too.
I'll have 22 hours on the plane to Australia to sleep
I just noticed San Miguel market is open till midnight
But doesn't open in the morning till 10 am
And another recommendation is the Restaurante Figón del Duque in Navarrete. We had a superb burrata made with local milk and chuletón there. Young Venezuelan chef. Really good.
True. A response to the “budgeted extra for special cuisine otw”Bit of a long way from Madrid.
Thanks, I'll add that to my list.When in Leon, check out Asador Salamanca, across the River from the Parador. Awesome suckling pig and lamb.
Take the metro to the centre of the city and visit the San Miguel Market. You can wander among the food booths, sampling pintxos and wine.For my next Camino I head back home by flying SdC to Madrid, change flights, then back to Australia.
As always in these times, my flight bookings have been changed a couple of times.
So rather than be frustrated that my carefully planed travel arrangements have been screwed up.........
I see it is an an opportunity.
Or a 'sign' that there is a silver lining to this if I look.
I'm more of a glass half full type.....
So the plan was to fly into Madrid, with a 3-4 hour 'buffer' before departing to Australia.
Just in case of flight delays or other hiccups.
Both flights have been subjected to change. And I'm sure more will come.
But at this stage I now land in Madrid at 7 pm on a Thursday.
And have to check in for my homeward flight by midday Friday. (the next day)
I guess I could stay at an Airport Hotel and catch up on rest.
But that seems such a waste of an opportunity to see or do something in Madrid.
I've been there before and done the sightseeing stuff.
And I'm using up all the available time I have on the Camino, so don't really want to stay longer in Madrid for example.
But if you had a few hours in Madrid, what would you do?
I suppose I can be in the City and checked in to a Hotel by 9pm.
And I'll need to be on my way to the airport about 11 am the next day.
Any ideas?
A great dinner, or something on Thursday night?
A breakfast not to be missed on Friday morning.
A brief walk somewhere?
Something cool to see early morning?
An old mentor of mine loved the phrase "You can sleep next month"
I tend to think like that too.
I'll have 22 hours on the plane to Australia to sleep
I just noticed San Miguel market is open till midnight
But doesn't open in the morning till 10 am
For my next Camino I head back home by flying SdC to Madrid, change flights, then back to Australia.
As always in these times, my flight bookings have been changed a couple of times.
So rather than be frustrated that my carefully planed travel arrangements have been screwed up.........
I see it is an an opportunity.
Or a 'sign' that there is a silver lining to this if I look.
I'm more of a glass half full type.....
So the plan was to fly into Madrid, with a 3-4 hour 'buffer' before departing to Australia.
Just in case of flight delays or other hiccups.
Both flights have been subjected to change. And I'm sure more will come.
But at this stage I now land in Madrid at 7 pm on a Thursday.
And have to check in for my homeward flight by midday Friday. (the next day)
I guess I could stay at an Airport Hotel and catch up on rest.
But that seems such a waste of an opportunity to see or do something in Madrid.
I've been there before and done the sightseeing stuff.
And I'm using up all the available time I have on the Camino, so don't really want to stay longer in Madrid for example.
But if you had a few hours in Madrid, what would you do?
I suppose I can be in the City and checked in to a Hotel by 9pm.
And I'll need to be on my way to the airport about 11 am the next day.
Any ideas?
A great dinner, or something on Thursday night?
A breakfast not to be missed on Friday morning.
A brief walk somewhere?
Something cool to see early morning?
An old mentor of mine loved the phrase "You can sleep next month"
I tend to think like that too.
I'll have 22 hours on the plane to Australia to sleep
I just noticed San Miguel market is open till midnight
But doesn't open in the morning till 10 am
Take the metro to the centre of the city and visit the San Miguel Market. You can wander among the food booths, sampling pintxos and wine. Save some room for chocolate and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés, which is not far away. Enjoy wandering the streets and the squares of central Madrid. Perhaps sleep at a central hostel, because you are accustomed to that.For my next Camino I head back home by flying SdC to Madrid, change flights, then back to Australia.
As always in these times, my flight bookings have been changed a couple of times.
So rather than be frustrated that my carefully planed travel arrangements have been screwed up.........
I see it is an an opportunity.
Or a 'sign' that there is a silver lining to this if I look.
I'm more of a glass half full type.....
So the plan was to fly into Madrid, with a 3-4 hour 'buffer' before departing to Australia.
Just in case of flight delays or other hiccups.
Both flights have been subjected to change. And I'm sure more will come.
But at this stage I now land in Madrid at 7 pm on a Thursday.
And have to check in for my homeward flight by midday Friday. (the next day)
I guess I could stay at an Airport Hotel and catch up on rest.
But that seems such a waste of an opportunity to see or do something in Madrid.
I've been there before and done the sightseeing stuff.
And I'm using up all the available time I have on the Camino, so don't really want to stay longer in Madrid for example.
But if you had a few hours in Madrid, what would you do?
I suppose I can be in the City and checked in to a Hotel by 9pm.
And I'll need to be on my way to the airport about 11 am the next day.
Any ideas?
A great dinner, or something on Thursday night?
A breakfast not to be missed on Friday morning.
A brief walk somewhere?
Something cool to see early morning?
An old mentor of mine loved the phrase "You can sleep next month"
I tend to think like that too.
I'll have 22 hours on the plane to Australia to sleep
I just noticed San Miguel market is open till midnight
But doesn't open in the morning till 10 am
Take the metro to the centre of the city and visit the San Miguel Market. You can wander among the food booths, sampling pintxos and wine.
Take the metro to the centre of the city and visit the San Miguel Market. You can wander among the food booths, sampling pintxos and wine. Save some room for chocolate and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés, which is not far away. Enjoy wandering the streets and the squares of central Madrid. Perhaps sleep at a central hostel, because you are ac
Great market I have to say!Take the metro to the centre of the city and visit the San Miguel Market. You can wander among the food booths, sampling pintxos and wine.
Take the metro to the centre of the city and visit the San Miguel Market. You can wander among the food booths, sampling pintxos and wine. Save some room for chocolate and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés, which is not far away. Enjoy wandering the streets and the squares of central Madrid. Perhaps sleep at a central hostel, because you are accustomed to that.
That and the chocolate & churros!!That sounds like a great reason to go into Madrid.
I get into Madrid from Santiago on a Saturday and fly back to Canada on Sunday. Was going to stay out by the airport for easy excess to airport but by reading some of the comments here I decided to stay right downtown and enjoy my last night in Spain walking around Madrid. Booking.com had a new accommodation join there listing in January called Roomstay Lope de Vega and its right near central Madrid and not too far from train station to get to airport. Chocolate and churros here I come. Plus excited also to hear about San Miguel Market.That and the chocolate & churros!!
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