july: madrid vs. barcelona?

henrique · Post by **henrique** » Sun May 17, 2009 10:44 pm

I'm planning to spend some days in one of these cities by the first weeks of july. Did a search at RA but still nothing anounced. I'm booking the flight tomorrow so any advice by some locals or not, concerning the nightlife by this time of year would be well received.

Thank you anyway.

clubfoot · Post by **clubfoot** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:31 am

I like both those cities. Both have great nightlife and you'll never be bored.

For me, the key difference is that Barcelona (Catalonia) seems more cosmopolitan and fashionable; Madrid (Spain) is a bit more rough and raw. I think I prefer the latter - but I suppose it depends what's going on at the time of visit.

Marcus Stork · Post by **Marcus Stork** » Mon May 18, 2009 10:32 am

I prefer Madrid as a city.. Barcelona is cool in it's own way, but when you are in Madrid you feel this is the big capitol, it's Spain for real. But the main problem with going there in the summers is the heat, it's fucking awfull being in Madrid when the temperature reaches +40 and more. I have been there in a +46 degree heat and i was close to die i think. The only thing you can do it get up to the mountains to chill down. In Barcelona you still have the water!

Alex M · Post by **Alex M** » Mon May 18, 2009 10:46 am

Hey, Barcelona all the time. You don't wanna be in a city without a Beach in july mate!!
It can get VERY hot in Madrid at that time....
Go to Barcelona and visit Madrid at a later point.

Plus I personally prefer the "Barcelona vibe" but I might be a bit biased...

manzatour · Post by **manzatour** » Mon May 18, 2009 11:49 am

i also suggest barcelona
most spanish "escape" from madrid during summer... when they can

wikey · Post by **wikey** » Mon May 18, 2009 3:33 pm

interesting thread, never been to either but i've always wondered the same question