What city should we visit in Spain?

Question

We are going to Spain for a wedding in Mallorca. We have enough time for one more city. I cannot decide between Barcelona or Madrid.

Answer 1

barthelona, madrid, and vilencia.

Answer 2

That' s a tough choice, but if it's your first visit to Spain, I would pick Madrid...the most Spanish of Cities and great people and party.

Answer 3

The streets of Barcelona are alive by day or night, providing the visitor with a safe place for strolling around, whether for shopping, eating or simply passing the time of day. There is also 1 mile long city beach with clean soft sand, ideal for sun bathing.

See http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/places/barcelo... for more details

Answer 4

I prefer Madrid. Very cosmopolitan yet there are still a lot of historical influences to learn and appreciate Spanish culture and the people.

Answer 5

Barcelona gets my vote.  Read our travelogue: http://www.thetravelzine.com/Barcelona20...  

You decide!

Answer 6

Sevilla, Madrid and Oviedo

Answer 7

Barcelona is nearer to Mallorca, but if you are flying to America, Madrid is better for getting home.

If time is limited, I would suggest Barcelona as it is more compact.

Madrid is much better if you have time to hire a car and visit, Chinchon, Aranjuez, Toledo, Avila and Segovia.

If you are an art gallery fan. It has to be Madrid.

Also Barcelona is not really Spanish, being Catalan, it's more Frenchified in atmosphere.

Hope that helps a bit.

Have a great time!