Is Madrid or Barcelona more family friendly?

Family-Friendly Neither city is known as a popular destination for kids. There are no major attractions aimed at children, but both Madrid and Barcelona have parks worth visiting, whether or not you have children. In Madrid, one of it's largest parks, El Retiro Park, has a lake where rowboats are available to rent.



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Yes, Barcelona and Madrid is safe for tourism, but tourists can be easy prey for pickpockets. There is little violent crime and few unsafe areas but compared to barcelona, Madrid is safe destination but it is also huge city! Both are very beautiful cities in Spain.

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Recommend that you do not skip Madrid ~ the Prado, Palace, Gran Via, Plaza Mayor and all the beautiful buildings are worth seeing. Also, Toledo, 1/2 hour via AVE train is definitely worth an overnight stay (Hostal Posada de Manolo, near the cathederal is excellent). Sevilla, 2 1/2 hours via AVE is interesting.

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If you prefer a more authentic and real city, Madrid is the better choice for you. For quick itineraries where you'll be visiting southern Spain, not only is Madrid better connected via train but is also less daunting since you can experience the city and its sights in one to two days.

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The cities that have come closest to this number have been selected for the ranking of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city of Barcelona obtains the bronze medal in this ranking with an 81.9% coincidence.

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Barcelona consumer prices are around 9% higher than Madrid, and restaurants and shopping trips will cost a few euros more. Barcelona rental prices are the highest in Spain according to Deloitte, averaging €21.30/m2 (i.e. you're paying over €1,000 a month for a regular flat).

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With low crime rates being the norm, you would be remiss to overlook the major cities when considering safe places to live in Spain. Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia are all fantastic cities with their own vibrant cultures that are only slightly over the national average for crime statistics in 2021.

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As Spain's capital and largest city, Madrid offers a lifetime's worth of things to see, do and experience. However, if you're just passing through, we think 7 days in Madrid is perfect for getting to know the city.

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