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Overnight flight; arrives MAD Oct 3 at 9:55 AM.
Rail transfer with S&R
Explore Granada and enjoy sunset views with S&R
Tapas with S&R
Nasrid Palaces, Generalife gardens, and the Alcazaba fortress with S&R
Explore the Albaicín quarters and Plaza Nueva with S&R
Traditional tapas crawl across Plaza Bib-Rambla and Realejo with S&R
Morning ALSA coach from Granada bus station into the high Alpujarras with S&R (~2h 15m)
16.4 km route; allow 6 hr 10 min hiking plus a 1-hour picnic and any additional breaks or delays.
Fill in food and recovery/rest after returning to Capileira.
Hike on the Capileira–Ferreirola route; allow about 4 hours hiking plus short stops.
Mecina-Fondales; short walk from Ferreirola and back.
Eastern half: Ferreirola → Busquístar → Pórtugos.
Return bus from Pórtugos to Capileira.
Choose dinner plans after returning by bus.
From Capileira to the train station (~1.5h)
Direct service (~3.5h)
Evening walk & tapas crawl with Madrid crew
Royal Palace of Madrid & Sabatini Gardens
Plaza Mayor stroll & Mercado de San Miguel
Explore the historic literary quarter before dinner at Kuoco
Dinner at Kuoco with A&A
Morning stroll by Great Pond & Palacio de Cristal
Prado Museum or Reina Sofía modern collection
Egyptian temple sunset views over Casa de Campo
Dinner reservation at A'Barra with A&A
Possible Bernabéu tour; undecided since we're going to the match
Late lunch with A&A before the match
Plans with A&A to be determined
La Liga match with A&A; day confirmed 3–4 weeks prior
Possible celebratory drinks and tapas in Chamberí with A&A
Historic Sunday open-air flea market in La Latina
Pintxos and wine crawl down Calle Cava Baja; pack for Toledo
Avant from Atocha (~33 min)
Toletvm Padel Center; visit Toledo afterwards
Hosted welcome paella at Cigarral de las Mercedes
Wedding party games & social at the estate
Views over old Toledo & wedding preparation
Amanda & David's ceremony at Cigarral de las Mercedes
Cocktails, dinner, speeches & late dancing
Post-wedding farewell brunch at Cigarral de las Mercedes
Depart Toledo after brunch; direct scenic drive north via A-42 and A-1/AP-1 (~5h)
Check into lodging, first evening pintxos crawl and txakoli in the Old Town
Guided tour of the historic center with A&D
Coffee at Motx with A&D
Walk along La Concha promenade to Miramar Palace gardens
Pintxos crawl across Calle 31 de Agosto (Ganbara, Txepetxa)
Lesson or match; booking window opens closer to date
Coffee at Simona Specialty Coffee Club with K&T to kick off the morning
Explore Gros neighborhood, surf vibe, and local culinary shops
Traditional Basque dining; txuleton grill or pintxos tasting
Nightcap at Alkimia Cocktail Bar
8:45 AM DO50B coach from Donostia station.
Depart BIO, arrive LGW
Thameslink train north from Gatwick Airport into London
Arrive at W's place in Hampstead, drop bags & settle in
Welcome pint and dinner catching up with W
Lazy Sunday morning coffee & neighborhood wander
American football at Wembley Stadium.
Post-game dinner or pub with W
Northern line to Leicester Square, then Piccadilly line to Heathrow.