By Eyal Feldman
Boy Butter Blog
From Sants Estacion in Barcelona we booked tickets on the high speed train from Barcelona to Spain's beautiful capital, Madrid. The Alta Velocidad Española or Spanish High Speed is a service of high-speed trains operating at speeds of up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on dedicated track in Spain. Normally I would fly from Barcelona to Madrid in under an hour, but this train arrives in under 3 hours and you get to view the gorgeous Spanish countryside the whole way. It is comfortable, spacious, and a fun way to travel, plus it drops you right into the center of the city so it seems a bit more efficient and slightly cheaper than flying. Once you arrive in Madrid you are in a big beautiful city which is the hub and heart of the Spanish speaking world. Beautiful neo classical buildings, museums and landmarks dot much of the center of the city which is alive with a hearty mix of locals and tourists. Whether you want to wander around the legendary Prado Museam with the wall to wall classical art, statuary, and other exhibits or wander through the green and lush Park of Madrid, there is always something to do or see. I always make sure to visit the Chueca neighborhood is the biggest and best Gayborhood in all of Europe today with great nightlife of many clubs and bars, retail stores and just plenty of places to enjoy some Spanish food and wine.
Fountain in the smaller Plaza de Espana