Calling all well traveled and European Hubskiers! My brothers and I are planning an EU trip in May/June and wondering where to have a layover: Madrid, Barcelona or Rome? We haven’t been to any of them, so it’s a rough call. My main question is between Barcelona and Madrid, where would you choose to experience Spain?
I have only been to Barcelona, around that time too, I loved it!! If you are into architecture, food, or just having a cold beer in a bar talking to strangers, you will love it :) I haven't been to Madrid but friends who have been were amazed. Specially when it came to the local music scene. If you need any more connections, I have some good friends living in Madrid that could show you guys around (I could ask them). And a friend that studied in Barcelona that I could ask for tips too :) I only heard bad things about Rome 😂😂
That's a BIG pull for us. 80% of the reason for our trip is music. I'll keep this my back pocket, in case this becomes our destination. Thank you for offering! That's taking Rome down a few notches (for us then)☠️Specially when it came to the local music scene.
If you need any more connections, I have some good friends living in Madrid that could show you guys around (I could ask them).
I only heard bad things about Rome 😂😂
Out of the 3 cities mentioned, I’ve only been to Barcelona. I was 16ish, with my parents. So I didn’t experience any nightlife but found the city very vibrant. I was sad when we had to leave after only 4 days. Architecture there is top notch, food is great. I just felt a great energy there, the kind where you realize you’re in a big city, that doesn’t really sleep. Rome has a terrible reputation, but so does Paris and people still enjoy their time there. Madrid might be if a more manageable size if you are short on time. And it would be a more « Spanish » experience if that’s what you’re looking for.
I wish I could be in any way helpful, but I've been to Madrid when I was eight (done about as much clubbing back then as I do now) and stopped in Rome for two or three hours to walk around Pomerium on the way to Palermo. Gonna keep monitoring responses of others though.