I've read that the Costa del Sol can stink, but I really want to have some relaxing time on this trip. I suppose going at a slower pace is more relaxing that running around getting to beaches. I guess I really need to make up my mind on Barcelona or Madrid so I can get my plane tickets soon. I'm leaning toward Madrid because I want to see Picasso's 'Guernica' badly, but Barcelona sounds really different from the rest of Spain that I will be seeing. Maybe I can fit in both...