I'm visiting with two friends in mid October for a week spread between the two.

What can we not miss? What should we book in advance?

We're definitely going to Toledo. Possibly a day trip to Monserrat.

Barcelona, we plan on seeing as much Gaudi as possible. Let me know if there's any special tips for these.

wealeat09 said:

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We're definitely going to Toledo. Possibly a day trip to Monserrat.

Barcelona, we plan on seeing as much Gaudi as possible. Let me know if there's any special tips for these.

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Make sure before you go to establish what is open. A lot of the gaudi stuff is seasonal. Maybe not the major major stuff but if you want a see it all type approach you'll get exterior only on some of it.

My favorite part of Toledo (lived there for 6 weeks) was just walking around the city and exploring the nooks and crannies.

Thread on Madrid

https://texags.com/forums/54/topics/3024016

Also, I would try to catch a soccer game in one of the cities. Atletico Madrid will be your cheapest option. But if you can get Real Madrid or Barca tickets, you will not regret it.

https://texags.com/forums/54/topics/2834047/replies/48456700

Thanks for the replies so far guys! I tried to find old threads in the search, but was unsuccessful.

Toledo is a great day trip from Madrid! There is a cheap, fast, and comfortable train from Madrid to Toledo. We did a tour in Toledo with a guide from Rick Steves, Juan Jose Espadas . Great time and the history is amazing. You must see the Cathedral. Do not plan on dinner in Toledo, just take the train back to Madrid and hit up a tapas place. There are several good places to eat near the train station in Madrid. Have fun!