Sligoman,Deecay,Myself and Wild Rover are thinking about going there in Febraury?
Want to see what people make of it and would they recommend us go there or somewhere else?
Has to be first week of that month aswell,back for RAG week
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Sligoman,Deecay,Myself and Wild Rover are thinking about going there in Febraury?
Want to see what people make of it and would they recommend us go there or somewhere else?
Has to be first week of that month aswell,back for RAG week
When replying, bear in mind we're going for (1.) Drinking and (2.) A football match;).
Not into too many touristy things, but I'm sure we could go to some if worthwhile:D.
remember i dont drink. im only goin for the football and the sexy senoritas
And remember wildrover is on a search for Samson cider
What about yer Caaaaavan woman?:D.Quote:
Originally Posted by deecay
Madrid is no Barcelona. Madrid is the most tree lined-city in Europe but there is no river which is unusual for a capital city. The main Square (Placa) is nuts at 4am and pretty quiet at 4pm.
I read an atricle called SECOND CITY SYNDROME which suggests that the 2nd city of a country is usually better that the Capital. I agree.
Barcelona is better than Madrid.
Edinburgh is better than Glasgow.
Gothenburg is better than Stockholm
Cork is better than Dubland
Amsterdam is better than Hague
Er, Derry is better than Belfast?
:rolleyes:
ah sure prague will be better....
Going there in September for the Oirlind match.....E1 a pint...can't wait!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by wild rover
damn right..thats why i suggested it....also cos of the history of the city though
When ya going?Quote:
Originally Posted by wild rover
Might be going there to meet the Spanish girlfriend's parents in March. they live 2 hours away but Madrid definitely on the agenda for the first few days.... :)
end of january hopefully if everything can be sortedQuote:
Originally Posted by Conor H
ill give ya a good detail of the pubs:D
If ya can remember that is!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by wild rover
Add Melbourne, Sydney & Perth over Canberra to that listQuote:
Originally Posted by Paddyfield
Cape Town over Pretoria
Most cities inthe US over Washington
The theory falls on it's ar$e in England though, London may be a dump but it's a better dump than Birmingham any day of the week!
Doesn't that collapse your theory? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddyfield
Yeah :o Glasgow has a bigger poulation than Edinburgh though ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Poor Student
Check this out....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_city
Try and avoid the centre, tbh. It's fairly expensive, with some places charging up to €8 a drink.
Look for people handing out flyers/coupons (2 drinks for €10 seems to be the norm). Use the voucher, then leave. And never pay into a club (I personally couldn't find one that did charge in, but I'm sure there are some). Drink spririts when using the vouchers, they half fill the glass with the alcohol part!
And get a 10 journey metro card thing for €6.15 (you can use them on the buses too).
It's a nice city, if a little on the expensive side round the centre. (same as everywhere I suppose). The food's pretty good there too.
good stuff,il keep that info about the vouchers for drinks in mind....I'd say we will be using them. What clubs/bars did you go into and where about are they?also,info on accomadation would be helpfulQuote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Not the best city I've ever been in. watched Atletico madrid play last February. Good ground, great atmosphere.
Apparently its the best city in Spain for nightlife but myself and Ms Dodge only went to a couple of bars and found them a bit rubbishy to be honest. We stayed about 5 minutes from the Main square (Puerta del Sol). Wouldn't bother me if I never went back
Where do ye think's the best place to stay? Close to everything/prices etc.