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From Puerta del Sol I would walk to Plaza Mayor and then to Palacio Real. On that route there are plenty of bars and restaurants To choose one, you can go to Mercado de San Miguel for pintxos/tapas.I would take the metro to station Sol and stroll around the neighourhood. you could go for a pastry at the famous la Mallorquina. https://pastelerialamallorquina.es/. Puerta del Sol.
Puerta del Sol - Madrid’s most renowned square
The Puerta del Sol is Madrid’s most renowned square. It houses numerous landmarks like “El Oso y el Madroño”, KM 0 and the most famous clock in the city.www.introducingmadrid.com
Neighbourhoods of Lavapies and la Malasaña are also nice to wander around but maybe more interesting when you have more time to spend.
Ha! Looks like great minds think alike!From Puerta del Sol I would walk to Plaza Mayor and then to Palacio Real. On that route there are plenty of bars and restaurants To choose one, you can go to Mercado de San Miguel for pintxos/tapas.
I knew I could count on you all for help! I am starting to regret not staying for a few days now ... next time.
OK, full disclosure - I am not a massive fan of underground travel, but I suppose I have to get the train from T4 to (Edited) Chamartin and change over there to go to P de Sol? How easy/difficult is it? I just tried walking it on Google Earth to stop by Museo Sorolla, but it seems a long and not very interesting slog. And now I have so many better suggestions for what to do with my time!
No, I am waiting to see how that goes, but I have a Norwegian (ie Schengen) passport, so hopefully I won't be left in line with the UK passport holders. As far as I know I can still pass through the EU/EEA channel?I don’t think immigration will be as rapid as usual.
Too commercial/crowded - There was a bar right across from the main entrance to the San Miguel market called Bar Cerveriz. I don't know if they have survived, but if so the owner has won best Tortilla Espanola in Madrid. Very small, not many tourists compared to the view across the street. Otherwise Meson de Champinon down the street on the left of the market has the best mushrooms.From Puerta del Sol I would walk to Plaza Mayor and then to Palacio Real. On that route there are plenty of bars and restaurants To choose one, you can go to Mercado de San Miguel for pintxos/tapas.
Yes I agree. But we are talking about a tour with not too much time. At Mercado de San Miguel you can see different offer of pintxos in a relatevily small space.Too commercial/crowded - There was a bar right across from the main entrance to the San Miguel market called Bar Cerveriz. I don't know if they have survived, but if so the owner has won best Tortilla Espanola in Madrid. Very small, not many tourists compared to the view across the street. Otherwise Meson de Champinon down the street on the left of the market has the best mushrooms.
It’s not the ‘passport control’ aspect of immigration which has gone wrong in the UK, it’s the detailed and ever-changing Documentation and testing associated with COVID. It’ll get easier as time goes on.No, I am waiting to see how that goes, but I have a Norwegian (ie Schengen) passport, so hopefully I won't be left in line with the UK passport holders. As far as I know I can still pass through the EU/EEA channel?
I was planning on staying in the airport reading a book or something, and for 3-4 hours I wouldn't want to risk getting late for my bus, but 6 hours ... I can do something more fun. Provided I get through passport control at a decent time.
Maybe so, but there are so many places to stop in around the market it still would not be my first choice. The food is not traditional- Pimientos de Padron are served year round. (and that is just not possible)! I did like to stop at the Vermut bar inside for vermut de grifo and Campo Real olives, but on that visit my husband had a very bad experience with the gambas al ajillo at another vendor so I suspect he will not want to return!Yes I agree. But we are talking about a tour with not too much time. At Mercado de San Miguel you can see different offer of pintxos in a relatevily small space.
Ah, but the covid issues in September is so far a complete unknown. The UK-EU issue is known and at least I don't have to queue with British passport holders. Whatever happens, at least I have more than enough time to deal with it without stress!It’s not the ‘passport control’ aspect of immigration which has gone wrong in the UK, it’s the detailed and ever-changing Documentation and testing associated with COVID. It’ll get easier as time goes on.
Much better chocolate than San Gines and not near as crowded!I love this place close to Sol:
El Riojano
Going to Recoletos puts you very close to the Plaza Cibeles and the Retiro Park. If sunshine and air are more appealing than urban and narrow streets, consider taking the elevator (or walking, I did it, it’s not hard) up to the top of the tower in Cibeles for great views. There is also a café/restaurant there with views. And then over to the Retiro park.so I am tentatively thinking of getting the train to Recoletos (only one train, less hassle)
When I have slept my first night or leave from Madrid that is where I stay. You are 100% correct. Unless someone knows of an area with a much shorter subway ride I would second your suggestion.I would take the metro to station Sol and stroll around the neighourhood. you could go for a pastry at the famous la Mallorquina. https://pastelerialamallorquina.es/. Puerta del Sol.
Puerta del Sol - Madrid’s most renowned square
The Puerta del Sol is Madrid’s most renowned square. It houses numerous landmarks like “El Oso y el Madroño”, KM 0 and the most famous clock in the city.www.introducingmadrid.com
Neighbourhoods of Lavapies and la Malasaña are also nice to wander around but maybe more interesting when you have more time to spend.
I spent a semester inSay someone has managed to book travel to and from Madrid T4 to head north and start a camino later in the year - depending on restrictions etc, obvs - and had a grand total of 6 hours between landing and getting on the ALSA bus ... and wanted to see a slice of Madrid when it's so tantalisingly close?
How would you travel into where in Madrid to do or see or eat what? And why?
I once had 2 hours in Porto and really enjoyed just getting the bus into the city centre, strolling from the tiled station and towards the river, having a bite to eat and then heading back to the airport again. I am happy to do something similar again, but where? And how to get there as quickly and hassle-free as possible?
This will be between 16.30-ish to 21.30-ish, so museums etc are not really ideal. Places and plazas maybe?
Also I don't like cutting it fine time wise and really have to be back at T4 in good time so I don't miss my bus.
What would you do?
I would head to the area around Plaza Mayor and go enjoy tapas on Calle Huertas.Say someone has managed to book travel to and from Madrid T4 to head north and start a camino later in the year - depending on restrictions etc, obvs - and had a grand total of 6 hours between landing and getting on the ALSA bus ... and wanted to see a slice of Madrid when it's so tantalisingly close?
How would you travel into where in Madrid to do or see or eat what? And why?
I once had 2 hours in Porto and really enjoyed just getting the bus into the city centre, strolling from the tiled station and towards the river, having a bite to eat and then heading back to the airport again. I am happy to do something similar again, but where? And how to get there as quickly and hassle-free as possible?
This will be between 16.30-ish to 21.30-ish, so museums etc are not really ideal. Places and plazas maybe?
Also I don't like cutting it fine time wise and really have to be back at T4 in good time so I don't miss my bus.
What would you do?
Google Maps says it is permanently closedToo commercial/crowded - There was a bar right across from the main entrance to the San Miguel market called Bar Cerveriz.
This one is still with usOtherwise Meson de Champinon down the street on the left of the market has the best mushrooms.
If I was taking a bus north from Madrid and had six hours to kill, I'd find the bus station first of all, then take a wander around the area nearby. If you do fancy heading somewhere else, Sol and Plaza Mayor are worth a visit, while a walk down Gran Via is interesting. Alternatively, if you like football, you might just fit in a tour of the Bernabeu Stadium, though they probably don't allow rucksacks.Say someone has managed to book travel to and from Madrid T4 to head north and start a camino later in the year - depending on restrictions etc, obvs - and had a grand total of 6 hours between landing and getting on the ALSA bus ... and wanted to see a slice of Madrid when it's so tantalisingly close?
How would you travel into where in Madrid to do or see or eat what? And why?
I once had 2 hours in Porto and really enjoyed just getting the bus into the city centre, strolling from the tiled station and towards the river, having a bite to eat and then heading back to the airport again. I am happy to do something similar again, but where? And how to get there as quickly and hassle-free as possible?
This will be between 16.30-ish to 21.30-ish, so museums etc are not really ideal. Places and plazas maybe?
Also I don't like cutting it fine time wise and really have to be back at T4 in good time so I don't miss my bus.
What would you do?
Good plan!!This beats standing in line and looking for a seat at San Gines. The choclate was served with a soletilla (kindof a soft cookie) rather than churros or purros.
Edit: lost the quote from Ivar's post.
Thanks. That was a good catch ... I never picked up on the "as" in purras.Good plan!!
You meant "porras". I think.
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