Madrid

[joe mollo]

Hi folks, couple of quick questions regarding Madrid:

 

Where can I find the best tapas and casual dining options in the Santo Domingo/Opera/Plaza Mayor metro stop areas.  Any issues bring children (10 & 14) along for tapas?

 

Are there any areas of Madrid to stay clear of with a family traveling together?

 

 

Thanks.

 

Joe

 

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[Roger Warwick]

Hi Joe,

If you start off at the Plaza santo Domingo and walk down towards Opera, you'll pass by dozens and dozens of tapas bars, cafés and restaurants, and have plenty to choose from.

If you continue walking past Opera and towards Plaza Mayor, and then go down Calle de los Cuchilleros and towards Cava Baja street, you'll find even more.

It's really impossible to recommend any particular one, because there are so many - just walk, maybe have a beer or a wine in one that takes your fancy, wait to see what free tapas you get with your drink and either stay or continue to another one depending on what you think of the place.

There are absolutely no problems with taking children with you - the Spanish do it all the time.

Roger.

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[joe mollo]

Thanks very much for the info.
 
Joe
 

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Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:54:24 +0200
Subject: [travelspain] Re: Madrid
From: roger....@gmail.com
To: trave...@googlegroups.com

[Computer Concepts]

the last few days before we're leaving spain we would like to be in madrid. we're 2 people and 1 child.

any ideas? looking for a nice hotel in madrid, nice is important, not fancy. meaning clean, and comfortable

any ideas would be appreciated.

thanks adi

[Lest...@sbcglobal.net]

Joe,

One of the great things about Spain in general is that they don't
carry the hangups American's have about separating out adult
activities and children's activities. You'll see a lot of families
together, hanging out in bars or public spaces that would be "adult
only" in the USA. It's really invigorating and makes you realize how
much we've segregated ourselves and our activities by age.

Have a great time!

Lester

On Jun 22, 7:47 am, joe mollo <joemoll...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi folks, couple of quick questions regarding Madrid:
>
> Where can I find the best tapas and casual dining options in the Santo Domingo/Opera/Plaza Mayor metro stop areas.  Any issues bring children (10 & 14) along for tapas?
>
> Are there any areas of Madrid to stay clear of with a family traveling together?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Joe
>

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> Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you.http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290

[Karen Sanchez]

I agree.  It also makes it less difficult for children/teens to transition to appropriate adult behavior. :-)

 

I leave Tuesday. Can't wait.

 

Karen

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