One week: Malaga, Cordoba and Madrid
May 31, 2013, 5:05 pm
#16
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It comes down to wildly differing definitions of night. In Spanish "afternoon" lasts until about 10 PM I'd say. If you ask a Spaniard about night life, it's talking about generally starting a 1-2AM. Since we all speak English, you can assume a heavy Anglo bias where that's just crazy unless really going crazy partying.
The life until 1AM is just the dinner crowd, honestly.
The life until 1AM is just the dinner crowd, honestly.
But I agree you could easily not be having dinner until 9.30-10pm...
I think nightlife means 9pm onwards.
To certain generations, in certain locations yes it will mean 11pm.
Jun 1, 2013, 11:02 am
#17
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Just did a similar trip. Granada warrants at least 1 night so you can see the Alhambra and enjoy the town. Lots of charm and character.
If you are overnighting in Cordoba store your luggage at your hotel. 8-10:30 am the Mezquita and nearby gardens are free. The Mezquita also has quiet time during the morning visit which was a great way to tour it. We stayed at a hotel across the street which was perfect for the early morning visit. Had breakfast at the hotel and just walked across the street. Hotel room looked right across to the Mezquita.
Afternoon does go up to 8:30 or 9. Pretty light outside at that time still.
If you haven't been to Sevilla I'd add that too. Maybe before heading to Madrid.
If you are overnighting in Cordoba store your luggage at your hotel. 8-10:30 am the Mezquita and nearby gardens are free. The Mezquita also has quiet time during the morning visit which was a great way to tour it. We stayed at a hotel across the street which was perfect for the early morning visit. Had breakfast at the hotel and just walked across the street. Hotel room looked right across to the Mezquita.
Afternoon does go up to 8:30 or 9. Pretty light outside at that time still.
If you haven't been to Sevilla I'd add that too. Maybe before heading to Madrid.
Nov 25, 2014, 10:26 am
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If you are interested in the sights most tourist frequently see, I would add Granada and just stay 1 night in Malaga.. not much there IMO... lots more to see in Cordoba and Granada, this coming from a teacher that took students about 10x during my career: just my 2 cents
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