ESCAPADA...Take an escape to Madrid and Barcelona...

Find here just a few of my favorite spots to make your trip complete!

  MADRID

CADAQUES

"I have spent a delightful summer, as always, in the perfect and dreamy town of Cadaqués. There, alongside the Latin sea, I have been quenched by light and colour".  S. Dali

        A picturesque Catalán fishing town surrounded by a pure light, crisp sea breezes, and crystal waters. Cadaqués has attracted many artists, bohemians and travellers who have been enticed by its naturally beautiful scenary. One of Picasso and Salvador Dali's favorite spots without a doubt. Dali came to know the town before WWI in it's humble natural state. Cadaqués now bosts the same charm with all the modern ammenities. Although the population is quite small the numbers do grow in the summer months. The beauty of Cadaqués has you wanting to come back for more each time you visit. Just a short 2 hour drive North of Barcelona, it makes for an easy weekend/day trip where you get away from all the hustle and bustle of the big city. You can discover Cadaqués by walking it's rugged terrain to an isolated private beach Cap de Creus, or by boating out into the bay to see the town as the fishermen would upon arriving from sea. If you round the bend to Port Lligat you will find Salvador Dali's house which is everso enchanting. Ramble through the main town and you won't be bored, for at each corner of its painted white walled streets are plenty of craft shops, art galleries and small cafe's. Venture off to Cadaqués this summer and you won't be dissapointed.

MUSEUMS of MADRID

Next Stop ...MADRID...for a stroll down Paseo de la Castellana and stop in El Cafe del Espejo on Paseo de Recoletos, a perfect spot for a a cafe, tea or caña after a day of visiting museums in Madrid.

All time favorites include:
 

Museo del Prado
Reina Sofia
Thyssen-Bornemisza

(pls see side links)

Some museums you may not be so familiar with and are truly worth visiting:
 

SOROLLA
Located on Gral. Martinez Campos, 37 (Metro stop IGLESIA)

Tel. 91-310-1584
Hours- Tues, Thurs, and Sat. 9:30 - 15:00 Wed. 9:30 -18:00 Sundays and holidays 10:00 - 15:00. Mondays closed.
Price- 2,40 euros. With student I.D. 1,20 euros. 
Visit and see the life, studio and best collection of this painter from Valencia.

CosmoCaixa
Interactive museum. Located on Pintor Velazquez, s/n (next to the Parque de Andalucia). Alcobendas.

Tel. 91-484-5200
Hours- Tues. - Sunday 10:00-20:00 Mondays closed.
Price- 3,00 euros. Students 2,00 euros. Children 3-7 FREE. Planetarium 1,50. Senior Citizens 1,00 euro.
Musuem dedicated to the legends of the universe, a digital planetarium, classes, conferences and workshops.

Real Fabrica de Tapices
Located on Fuenterrabia,2 (Metro stop Menendez Pelayo)

Tel. 91-434-0550
Hours-Mon.-Friday 10:00-14:00 Sat. and Sundays closed.
Price- 3,50 euros Children 6-12 2,50 euros.

This museum has a magnificent collection of tapestries, rugs, and paintings of the XVIII, XIX, XX centuries Don't miss the woven tapestries painted by Goya.