Madrid

**The Stars** · 05/12/2006, 10:50 PM

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

**sligoman** · 05/12/2006, 10:53 PM

When replying, bear in mind we're going for (1.) Drinking and (2.) A football match

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Not into too many touristy things, but I'm sure we could go to some if worthwhile

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**deecay** · 05/12/2006, 10:54 PM

remember i dont drink. im only goin for the football and the sexy senoritas

**The Stars** · 05/12/2006, 10:57 PM

And remember wildrover is on a search for Samson cider

**sligoman** · 05/12/2006, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by deecay

and the sexy senoritas

What about yer Caaaaavan woman?

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**Paddyfield** · 06/12/2006, 3:53 PM

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?

**Rory H** · 06/12/2006, 4:03 PM

ah sure prague will be better....

**Conor H** · 06/12/2006, 4:06 PM

Originally Posted by wild rover

ah sure prague will be better....

Going there in September for the Oirlind match.....E1 a pint...can't wait!

**Rory H** · 06/12/2006, 4:08 PM

damn right..thats why i suggested it....also cos of the history of the city though

**Conor H** · 06/12/2006, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by wild rover

damn right..thats why i suggested it....also cos of the history of the city though

When ya going?

**Pauro 76** · 06/12/2006, 4:11 PM

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....

**Rory H** · 06/12/2006, 4:14 PM

Originally Posted by Conor H

When ya going?

end of january hopefully if everything can be sorted

ill give ya a good detail of the pubs

**Conor H** · 06/12/2006, 4:15 PM

Originally Posted by wild rover

end of january hopefully if everything can be sorted

ill give ya a good detail of the pubs

If ya can remember that is!

**endabob1** · 06/12/2006, 4:21 PM

Originally Posted by Paddyfield

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?

Add Melbourne, Sydney & Perth over Canberra to that list
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!

**Poor Student** · 06/12/2006, 4:24 PM

Originally Posted by Paddyfield

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.

Edinburgh is better than Glasgow.

Doesn't that collapse your theory?

**Paddyfield** · 06/12/2006, 9:39 PM

Originally Posted by Poor Student

Doesn't that collapse your theory?

Yeah

Glasgow has a bigger poulation than Edinburgh though

Check this out....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_city

**brendy_�ire** · 08/12/2006, 1:32 PM

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.

**The Stars** · 08/12/2006, 5:46 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_�ire

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 helpful

**Dodge** · 10/12/2006, 5:44 AM

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

**sligoman** · 10/12/2006, 11:44 AM

Where do ye think's the best place to stay? Close to everything/prices etc.

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