Itinerary Page for Travel to [Spain ]

21 day itinerary + 2 travel days

Day 1

Date 05/15/2019

Transportation Cost

From the airport to MAD4YOU Hostel, I will take the bus it will be cheaper and will only cost me $3.35 using the Bus number 8 and transferring to the 10 and walking 6 min. It will take up to 38 minutes for me to get there.

Activity Cost

During the duration of the trip I will be holding $20 just in case I am thirsty or even hungry in case my home-made food runs out. I always take over food during trips.

- At my arrival, I will go to the Mastropiero Pizzeria only 2min away from the hostel.

Activity Picture

From the Hostel to The Pizzeria to have dinner.

- Enjoying a nice Proscluto Pizza of $11 in a convivial and pleasant atmosphere of the Mastropiero Pizzeria Restaurant with some water.

Mastropiero, Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 36, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Lodging Picture and cost

This hostel “MAD4YOU” situated in Costanilla de San Vicente, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain is one of those offering free Breakfast, Free wifi access and Laundry services. And it does have dorms as it has single room and situated at 2km away from the Prado Museum which will be our next destination.

I am planning on staying for 8 days so 7 nights from May 16^th to 23^rd therefore, the cost for that is $174.86 for a $22.62 per night.

Day 2

Date

Transportation

Activity/cost

For an entire day visit of the Prado museum, the price is $16.75

• Eating dinner at SlowMex Restaurant o Bañado (En salsa de tomatillo verde) o Chimichanga (Frito)

La bomba Suizo,bañado y chimichanga 3,50€ so $3.91

Activity Picture/Map

To get to the museum, I will take the bus and purchase a 10 trip tickets as shown above in the caption to be able to move around more easily which will cost $13.62

Prado Museum

The museum was designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785, meant to house the Natural History Cabinet, under the orders of King Charles III. The museum is known as the main Spanish national art museum and it is located in central Madrid and notorious because of all the finest collections of European art dating from the 12^th century.

I think for that price and the immensity of the museum; a whole day is worth spending there. After what I could get something light to eat before heading home.

I will still now have a remaining of 8 trips in my card.

Enjoying a nice meal at SlowMex “La bomba Suizo,bañado y chimichanga”

Lodging Picture/Cost

Day 3

Date

Transportation

Activity/Cost

I will take the Breakfast at the Hostel since it is provided, and rest a little bit before heading to “El Retiro Park” Which for a 1hour and ½ you pay $40.19 and will do a Segway tour of Buen Retiro Park in Madrid, Ride a 2-wheel Segway around the park and other city highlights, Circle the Retiro lake and Fallen Angel, a Sculpture depicting the devil, take in Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and other top attractions, Segway transporter, helmet, and training provided, You have the choice to select any convenient time for you to ride, You will be in small groups no more than 8.

Shopping activity

- $4.35

$2.22

$2.22

$2.22

(This should keep me fed for two days minimum)

Activity Picture/ Map

From the Hostel to El Retiro Parke

This activity allows you to enjoy the beautiful view of some important monument of Madrid riding the Segway.

Since there is a Kitchen in the hostel that we have access to, I think it will be money saver to do some grocery and then cook sometimes which will be the case for that 3^rd day after enjoying such a beautiful visit in an hour and half I will still have sometimes to turn around the city and buy some grocery. I lived in America and France without much money but eating outside has never really been one of my famous characteristics I am more homemade dish unless there are things I love and don’t Know how to make which is the case of a national Dish of Spain La Paella. So my next destination for that day is the Desi Gourmet (Desi Gourmet, Calle de Ricardo Ortiz, 24, 28017 Madrid, Spain)

Grocery Store.

Going home and making some food for myself right in front of a nice movie on computer using the wifi.

Lodging Picture/ Cost

Day 4

Date

Transportation

Activity Cost

- Depending of the activity you want to do in the Madrid Rio Park, the price varies. I want to do the Bicycle and picnic activity which costs $21.72 The picnic will serve me as lunch.

Activity Map/Picture

-Will be provided with breakfast at the hostel.

A nice place to visit would be the Madrid Rio Park, which is a huge cultural recreational place because of its landmarks and leisure facilities and the cultural history behind it.

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There are two things I like to do the most is running and walking I might not practice sports in general but at least those two are my to go goal. So having a walk to the park and back to the Hostel would not be bad it is also part of visiting and exploring neighborhoods and that’s even the best way to fall upon nice places that we will enjoy we never know.

This is a must-see place, because as said in this article, Trip-N-Travel, 7 Things to know about Madrid Rio Park “Madrid is famous all over the world for several things; however, the river is not one of them – though this opinion may be changing. Since 2011, Madrid Rio Park runs along the Manzanares River and becomes one of the different ways’ tourists are the Spanish interest today. If you’re visiting Madrid, you should come to Rio Park to see its urban beach, nature, and recreation areas on both sides of the river.”

I believe that for the immensity of the place there are much to see for just couple of hours so I will allow myself to visit The Beach, green areas, and recreation areas on each side of the river

After enjoying the fabulous visit, I will be able to head home and enjoy my own personal dinner bought from the grocery store Desi Gourmet.

Lodging

Day 5

Date

Transportation

Activity Cost

The visit of the Plaza Mayor and El puerte del Sol are both free of charge, as for the food, since I am ordering a cheeseburger XL, it will be $5.02 and the Drink $2.23 a total of $7.25

Activity Picture/ Map

I think traveling to a place is not only enjoying activities that make us relax or destress but also those that helps us know more about the history of the place and what best than walking in the central Madrid and visit the Puerta del Sol and The Plaza Mayor which are actually not that far from one another.

Plaza Mayor

Going to get some lunch after a nice walk and visit at the Good Burger ordering a nice Cheese Burger

And a Appletiser without alcohol I don’t handle alcohol very well J

Lodging

Day 6

Date

Transport

Activity Cost

These activities are free of charge, just the sandwich which is part of the many custom of Spaniards costs $3.35 The Restaurant name is La Ideal.

Activity Map/Picture

Oh Yeah, we are still in Madrid. You are maybe wondering where I am going next well still learning a bit more about the history of Madrid and Spain in General through its beautiful landmarks. Next, I am a Christian and I love to see how Cathedral are designed very meticulously like the Almudena Cathedral

Next we can visit the Royal Palace of Madrid which is just 3 minutes away from the cathedral

On my way back to the hostel, I will stop at the playa mayor 7min away to get some calamari sandwich which is part of the many custom of Spaniards. The Restaurant name is La Ideal the Sandwich costs $3.35

Lodging

Day 7

Date

Transport

Activities/Cost

San Fernando Mercado $10 dollars

Activities Map/Picture

During this day I can visit one of the most multicultural neighborhood of the city which is Lavapies diverse with its art and dish. I can go around and discover the history and the beauty behind each one of the graffiti artists working the neighborhood.

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Still in the neighborhood, now after admiring all those fine arts, I will go to the Mercado of San Fernando because as a lover of different cuisine, I cannot leave a place without testing some local condiments therefore I will plan $10 dollars just to buy so little stuff to cook with.

To end the day, I can go enjoy a movie at the Cine Dore which is a beautiful arthouse cinema, after a long day of walking around.

Going home and eating my remaining food at home that I bought at the grocery store.

Lodging

Day 8

Date

Transportation

Take the Bus From Madrid to Merida

Bus fare $35.03

From the Station to the Hostel, there are actually no bus available so it is only a 20 minute walk knowing that I only have a bagpack and a 1 travel bag stroller, I believe it should not be difficult.

Activities/Cost

Breakfast provided by the Hostel.

Buy more calamari Sandwich for the road 2 which will be $3.35 * 2 = $6.70

None

Activities Picture/Map

None. Somedays it’s worth Staying at home and just enjoying the calm and silence especially after a long time consuming of trip in bus

Lodging Checked out from Madrid Direction Merida.

The total for a two nights stay in Merida will be $39.76 at The Deluxe Hostels and suites for 18.07 per night.

Day 9

Date

Transport

I will be going by feet only 17 min away.

Activity cost

All the activities so far are at free cost and because of the proximity of places I am visiting, there will be no need of either taking a taxi or a bus.

- Restaurante Meson El Alfarero. Plate of fries and meat with the region stew on the side.

$13.4 I will just ask water with it.

Activity Map/ Picture

From the hostel to The Teatro Romano de Merida, Spain

Merida is a city or more or less a town with a strong historical heritage from the romans which is one of the most reason it is touristically active, and the visit of those ruins do not cost a penny and just walking there and enjoy the ancient architecture of the remainings. I will keep $20 with me just for food and if I need anything.

After visiting this theater, I can easily walk along the Puente Romano only 13 minutes away while contemplating all the beauty of those art monuments. This bridge is known as the world longest surviving bridge from ancient times situated over the Guardiana River at Merida.

After seeing those beautiful Landmarks, it is time to head home but before stop somewhere to enjoy a good Local Meal which will be the Extremadura stew, Extremadura which is the name of the region where Merida is located at Restaurante Meson El Alfarero. Plate of fries and meat with the region stew on the side.

Lodging

Day 10

Date

Transports

Leaving Merida To Malaga

From the station to the Hostel

The bus ticket would cost $1.51 for a direct trajectory as shown on the map is only one bus no transfer.

Activity Cost

Activity Picture/Map

Lodging

Checking out of Merida heading to Malaga by Bus.

Arriving in Malaga checking in at Feel Hostels City Center for 5 days so 4 nights

The same day I would rather rest and later on go and eat something nearby and go back home and start the visit the next day. The Restaurant name is BYOKO and it is at 4min by feet and this is a nice salad light before going to rest. Unfortunately no Price shown.

Total $117

Day 11

Date

Transport

It is three minutes away from the hostel.

Activity Cost

The visit will be free of charge because on Sundays it is free and that’s when I will visit. https://malagaadventures.com/free-entry-times-places-must-visit-malaga/

-Brunch Tartar de salmón con cremoso de espárragos blancoss
Media: euro7,20 so $ 8.04

Activity Picture/Map

For this first visit day Why not the Picasso Museum This Museum located in Malaga, opened in 2003 in the Buena vista Palace and it is the city were the famous artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born. It is magnificent and has 285 works that were donated by members of the family of Pablo Picasso.

After visiting the museum, I will go to the UVEDOBLE TABERNA restaurant and enjoy a nice medium plate of Tartar de salmón con cremoso de espárragos blancoss
Media: euro7,20 so $ 8.04

And after that I will just go home.

Lodging

Day 12

Date

Transport

Activity Cost

- The emerge service seems the best and the cheapest for $37.16

- Lunch and Dinner $3.35+3.24 = $ 6.59

Activity picture map

For this date activity I would like to go to the Arabian Baths Experience at Malaga’s Hamman Al Andalus, an activity that seems one of the most exciting with massages, relaxation in the water. The price varies depending of which activity you decide to do as for me “The emerge service seems the best and the cheapest for $37.16”

After doing such relaxing experience, I will go to just walk in the central Malaga and order a BiciTaxi for a price of $20.27 and keep a $20 to get a sandwich or a meal during the ride.

Will take a break at the restaurant El Pimpi and get Ostra especial de Cambados $3.35 and Pringa Carne tocino y morcilla del puchero $3.24

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But the image for the restaurant itself

Lodging

Day 13

Date

Transports

Activity Cost

- the Hop-on-Hop-OffTour Bus of Malaga which cost $16.89

Activity Picture Map

For this day, I will go and ride the Hop-on-Hop-OffTour Bus of Malaga which cost $16.89

- Beluga Restaurant to get Lomo De Vaca Gallega Con Guarnicion De Patatas Y Pimientos Del Padron $6.14

This might take a whole day so after doing that I will go and get some dinner at Beluga Restaurant to get Lomo De Vaca Gallega Con Guarnicion De Patatas Y Pimientos Del Padron

Lodging

Day 14

Date

Transport

Activity Cost

-Activities at Costa del Sol $8 food at the park

-Crocodile park $3.35 for one activity with crocodile

Activity Picture Map

For this day activity, I would love to go and visit the Costa Del Sol a region in the south of Spain which comprises the coastal towns and communities along the coastlines of the Province of Malaga

I will go to Aquamijas Waterpark, Mijas, Malaga to enjoy a nice meal of Fish and chips for $8.93

Crocodile Park, Torremolinos

I will try not to be scared and have one experience with the crocodile which will cost $3.35

Save $5 for food and drinks

Lodging

Day 15

Date

Transport

Activity Cost

New Orleans pastry stuffed with meat and Cajun spices $3.57

- Flamenco for $15

Activity Picture Map

Enjoy good Tapas before starting the day at

New Orleans pastry stuffed with meat and Cajun spices $3.57 at the Garum Casual Restaurant no images associated to this meal

For this day activity, I would love to visit the Alcazaba a huge landmark of Malaga situated in the historic city center on the street Alcazabilla.

After This, I will go to a Flamenco Show at the Taberna Flamenca Pepe Lopez. I love variety of dances because I do love dancing myself.

After this go home.

Lodging

Day 16

Date

Transport

Going to Barcelona

Activity Cost

Activity Picture Map

Lodging

Day 17

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Day 19

Day 20

Day 21

Cost Totals

Transportation (Air/Ground)	Cost of Activities	Lodging	Food est.	Total Cost
				$1389.5

[Krystel Audrey Sophie Sidiki Bolanga 04/25/2019.]