Spain

I’ll preface this by saying I genuinely love Spain and I do recommend it as a place to live. But if you are on the fence about whether the Digital Nomad Visa is worth pursuing, let me save you some pain. I’ve done visas for probably 10 countries at this point. I have permanent...

Hey! I’ve just returned from a trip to Mallorca, based mainly in Palma, and wanted to share a quick breakdown for anyone planning a visit. The island is honestly one of the best in the Mediterranean, but most people only see a small part of it. First tip: download offline Google...

Hi everyone! I’m planning a birthday trip with my girlfriend, and it’s our first time visiting Spain. We’re planning to spend a few relaxing days in Altea in the middle of our itinerary, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to travel from Altea to Seville afterward. We’ve...

During a recent trip to Barcelona, I started with the usual tourist spots like cathedrals and the beach. After doing some research, I discovered that the Montserrat Monastery is only about an hour away, so I decided to visit it by taking a tour bus. When I arrived, I was amazed...

A traveler planning to take a couple of buses operated by ALSA is asking for advice on the best seating options. They are considering seats just behind the central entrance for additional legroom, but are concerned that these seats may face the onboard restroom, which could...

I get this feeling… losing a day flying over, maybe another adjusting, and suddenly your “week” feels really short. But honestly, even 4–5 solid days in Spain can still be great if you keep it simple. Just pick one city (or max two) and don’t try to cram everything in. Trying to...

Planning to take the Alvia train from Segovia to Salamanca in June. We know the date but can’t commit to a specific departure time yet. I’m not too worried if prices go up a bit, but I would be concerned if trains actually sell out. For people who’ve taken Alvia before, how...

Planning a birthday trip to Spain this October and trying to figure out if my itinerary is realistic. I’ll arrive Oct 6 and fly back Oct 15, so about 9 days on the ground. Right now the rough plan looks like this: Oct 6 – Madrid Arrive from the U.S., keep it easy, dinner near...

My husband and I (23F/24M) are heading to Seville, Lisbon, and Porto March 16 to 25. We travel pretty fast paced and are fine packing a lot in. Current split: Seville 3 days Lisbon 3 days Porto 2 days Seville plans include Cathedral, Alcazar, Plaza de España, Triana/Ceramic...

Parent here trying to find the middle ground. Daughter and two friends want a post high school graduation trip. One parent is super relaxed, one is very protective, and I’m somewhere in between. Idea would be letting them explore on their own but with me in the same country or...

Two weeks in May, first ever trip to Spain. Dream destination. Right now the plan is: Madrid Seville Córdoba Granada Ronda I love hiking, walking, nature, good food, history, art. Especially baroque, romanticism, impressionism. Part of me is tempted by the Camino or even...

Flying into Madrid from South America, resting a couple days, then looking to base somewhere in Spain for May. Budget is around €500 for a private room on Airbnb (shared kitchen/bathroom is fine). After that I’d try to arrange something direct with an owner. What I’m looking...

Looking at renting with Centauro and even after adding full insurance, they’re asking for a €1,400 refundable security deposit. I checked a few other companies and they all seem to be in the €1,000 to €1,500 range. Is this just standard practice in Spain now? Or is there...

Planning that leg and seeing about a €30 to €40 difference between AVE and the bus. For those who’ve done both, is the train really that much better? I know it’s faster, but is the overall experience worth the extra money if you’re trying to keep costs down? Also, is Renfe still...

I’m losing my mind over this. Been traveling around Spain for more than a month and almost every place claims to have heating. In reality it’s just an AC unit on “heat” mode blowing lukewarm air at the ceiling while the rest of the room stays freezing. Bathrooms are the worst. I...

I spent a few weeks working remotely in Málaga and nearby towns and didn’t realize how much transportation would affect my routine. If you’re staying mostly in the city, public transport is totally fine. Buses and trains are easy and reliable. Where it got tricky was once I...

Currently in Madrid, where tipping isn’t a thing, and had one of the best service experiences I’ve ever had. One older waiter was juggling six tables greeting people with handshakes, joking with regulars, helping elderly folks with chairs and coats, taking orders, bringing food,...

Hello everyone! I am heading out to Barcelona/Sitges for my wedding at the end of June. Looking forward to seeing the Mediterranean cost and spending some time in the water. Any hidden bars or restaurants worth checking out? We will be spending a few days in Sitges for the...