Has anyone been to Barcelona or Madrid?

[DrDan]

11. visited both a couple months back - plus Sevilla

Plan a bit more time in Barcelona - we found it much more interesting.

Plan ahead for admissions. For example, be sure to see the Gaudi Sagrada Familia. You can purchase entrance tickets before you leave and save a LOT of time. Same is true for the Prado in Madrid.

The museum under the Sagrada Familia is fascinating.

Other must sees - Picasso Museum in Barcelona
Picasso's Guernica in Madrid.

I can give you a few recs for tapas if interested. Let me know.

The Barcelona Circle tours are worth the money. Two different routes. Just bought metro tickets for Madrid.

I certainly recommend the fast train if traveling between Barcelona and Madrid. Hits 300 kph, just as smooth and quiet as it can be. A great experience.