mehero

My husband and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary with a trip to Spain . We would like to fly into and out of Madrid . We would like to hit San Sebastian and Mallorca or Ibiza and then spend a couple days and either Barcelona or Madrid . We only have 8 days .... We are huge foodies love to Explore cities , shopping , art , also love being active and the beach. Are these good cities
Any recommendations of how much time to spend in each place and does this seem feasible?? Ibiza /Mallorca !?!!
Any info much appreciated !

fmpden

First, you should fly into Madrid and home from Barcelona so that you don't waste time returning to your starting point. And it probably would be cheaper.

IMDonehere

There is a beach in Barcelona but with eight days, I would not jump to one of the islands.

BUT you did not say when you are going.

DebbieDoesDulles

Do you have 8 days to explore, or does that include your day flying in and your day flying home?

RonZ

Dinner at Il Paradiso in Palma de Mallorca is an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed 3 dinners in May, and it's all its cracked up to be.

http://www.ilparadiso.es/english.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJyegTHvmIQ

http://ilparadisomarivent.wix.com/il-paradiso-i-pad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m41kUsd_ec

kimhe

If food is a priority, San Sebastián is a must. The food capital of Spain and arguably all of Europe. 16 Michelin starts and four of the world's best restaurant in and immediately around town (Arzak, Akelarre, Mugaritz, Martín Berasategui).
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/de...y-for-foodies/
http://www.sansebastianturismo.com/e...michelin-stars

The best part of the food culture here is nevertheless the quality of the food you'll get in any place you happen to walk into: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...rink.shopping2

All about going for the famous pintxos in San Sebastián, gourmet-style goodies for 2-3€/piece: http://www.todopintxos.com/home/home.php?lang=en

In fact, all of the Basque region is food heaven: http://www.euskoguide.com/food-drink...r-restaurants/

Southam

Slow down (and ditch the exclamation marks.) Splitting your time between Barcelona and Madrid will be a rush, never mind all the side suggestions. Leave the islands to another trip. The San Sebastian/Bilbao region is very worthwhile and could be matched with either Madrid or Barcelona but not both. Madrid is closer. And the suggestion to fly into one city and out of another is practical except you didn't say where you are coming from. To make it work you must use a multi-city search function, not one-way tickets. Bilbao has an international airport although trans-Atlantic flights will require changing planes at a European gateway airport.

Christina

it is rather rude to complain about people's punctuation when that serves no purpose