Trip to Spain

Sauer Grapes · 03-07-2012, 11:18 AM

Any shops I must visit? It looks as if there is a casa in Madrid.

We will spend most of our time in the south (Marbella, Seville, Gibraltar, etc.), with a couple days in Madrid.

03-07-2012, 11:51 AM

I dunno much about Madrid as i live (sometimes) almost on the other end of the country in Sitges and only rarely visit the capital but what i do know is there is a casa is Madrid but im unsure where but this wont be a problem is most of the small tobacconists have a decent lineup with great prices and if your willing to make a effort to speak Spanish as a tourist (even a bad effort) they will normally cut you a good deal.

BTW i dunno how often youve been to spain but stay away from the tourist traps and areas (really its shite and EXPENSIVE) if you want a good meal for lunch goto a (well several if your like me) tapas bar/s outside the tourist area its cheap and damn good just get a pint and some nibbles ill suggest anchovies,olives and baby fried squid though boiled squid in ink is good too and move on to the next one.

If your like me and my mates youll repeat that 5 or 6 times before heading for a afternoon nap.

Zeuceone · 03-07-2012, 12:10 PM

I think there is a thread about the LCDH in Spain with some good info.

Zeuceone · 03-07-2012, 02:12 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51824

Sauer Grapes · 03-07-2012, 03:22 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Any attempt I make at spanish will necessarily be bad. I took french in HS! Still, I'll attempt what little I know.

03-07-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Thanks for the suggestions. Any attempt I make at spanish will necessarily be bad. I took french in HS! Still, I'll attempt what little I know.

Any attempts is better than no attempt and will prolly get some something for at least trying.

Sauer Grapes · 03-07-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaver2145

Any attempts is better than no attempt and will prolly get some something for at least trying.

Thanks for the advice! I'll least know how to great someone, say thank you, please, etc. I'll also know how to ask in spanish if they speak english. This has worked well in other countries where I didn't speak their language. An attempt and a smile go a long way.

03-07-2012, 07:57 PM

Buying cigars in Madrid
http://www.cigarinspector.com/other/...gars-in-madrid

Madrid - Smoking a cigar with Rafael Bernardo
http://www.flyingcigar.de/travel_cig...l_bernardo.php

CigarNut · 03-07-2012, 08:54 PM

Gibralter is a cool place; take the hike to the top and look across the ocean at Morocco. Lots of places to smoke cigars.

Never been to Madrid; if you get the chance to see Barcelona I would highly recommend the trip!

03-07-2012, 09:11 PM

1:00am Puerta del Sol

Sauer Grapes · 03-09-2012, 08:54 AM

It looks like Gibraltar has a casa (as well as another shop or two I've heard of).

03-07-2012, 11:18 AM	#1
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Trip to Spain Any shops I must visit? It looks as if there is a casa in Madrid. We will spend most of our time in the south (Marbella, Seville, Gibraltar, etc.), with a couple days in Madrid.

03-07-2012, 11:51 AM	#2
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Trip to Spain I dunno much about Madrid as i live (sometimes) almost on the other end of the country in Sitges and only rarely visit the capital but what i do know is there is a casa is Madrid but im unsure where but this wont be a problem is most of the small tobacconists have a decent lineup with great prices and if your willing to make a effort to speak Spanish as a tourist (even a bad effort) they will normally cut you a good deal. BTW i dunno how often youve been to spain but stay away from the tourist traps and areas (really its shite and EXPENSIVE) if you want a good meal for lunch goto a (well several if your like me) tapas bar/s outside the tourist area its cheap and damn good just get a pint and some nibbles ill suggest anchovies,olives and baby fried squid though boiled squid in ink is good too and move on to the next one. If your like me and my mates youll repeat that 5 or 6 times before heading for a afternoon nap.

03-07-2012, 12:10 PM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Trip to Spain I think there is a thread about the LCDH in Spain with some good info. __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

03-07-2012, 02:12 PM	#4
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Trip to Spain http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51824 __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

03-07-2012, 03:22 PM	#5
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Trip to Spain Thanks for the suggestions. Any attempt I make at spanish will necessarily be bad. I took french in HS! Still, I'll attempt what little I know.

03-07-2012, 07:57 PM	#8
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Trip to Spain Buying cigars in Madrid http://www.cigarinspector.com/other/...gars-in-madrid Madrid - Smoking a cigar with Rafael Bernardo http://www.flyingcigar.de/travel_cig...l_bernardo.php

03-07-2012, 08:54 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Trip to Spain Gibralter is a cool place; take the hike to the top and look across the ocean at Morocco. Lots of places to smoke cigars. Never been to Madrid; if you get the chance to see Barcelona I would highly recommend the trip! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-07-2012, 09:11 PM	#10
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Trip to Spain 1:00am Puerta del Sol

03-09-2012, 08:54 AM	#11
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Trip to Spain It looks like Gibraltar has a casa (as well as another shop or two I've heard of).