Where in Southern Europe should we go for a few winter months? [more inside]
posted by walla on Dec 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm going to Spain (Barcelona) for 10 days, and I'm a US citizen, which in my understanding grants me a de facto 90-day single entry Schengen visa. I've been thinking about going to Andorra, a non-Schengen country, which suggests to me that I would therefore require a multiple entry Visa. Preliminary research confirms this. Stupid question: do I need to do this before I leave? Can anyone else who has gone to Andorra from Spain attest to the strictness or laxity of the immigration controls?
posted by anarchivist on Nov 8, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some of the best things to do in Spain in October? [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on Aug 31, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me plan an October European vacation (starting/ending in Madrid) on the cheap! [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on Jul 13, 2009 - 9 answers

Getting from Benicassim to Madrid. [more inside]
posted by djgh on Jul 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm going on holiday to Spain with my mother. We're flying into Barcelona in August (bad time, I know!) for four days and then have 12 days to make our way to Casablanca before she starts a tour of Morocco. So I need to plan our time in Spain. I thought five days or so in Menorca, but it seems difficult to get to cheaply. I thought about catching a train to Valencia for a few days, then heading to Seville/Grenada/Cordoba before Morocco- what must we see or avoid? [more inside]
posted by curious zoe on Jun 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Spanish visa for over 90 days? As always... [more inside]
posted by furnace.heart on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Off the beaten track in the Catalunya mountains? [more inside]
posted by computech_apolloniajames on Jun 7, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm planning a trip to Portugal/Spain for late July/early August. Could use some tips/suggestions on locations/travel, etc... [more inside]
posted by arm426 on Jun 1, 2009 - 11 answers

Please recommend day trips around Nerja, Spain.... [more inside]
posted by aelish on May 25, 2009 - 3 answers

My boyfriend and I are traveling to Madrid next week. We'll be in the area for seven days, and plan to spend the second half in either Seville or Cordoba and then on to Granada. Seville or Cordoba? We need to book hotels asap and can't agree on this leg of the trip. [more inside]
posted by macrowave on May 18, 2009 - 21 answers

Where to buy cigars in Granada, Spain? [more inside]
posted by tkbarbarian on Apr 8, 2009 - 1 answer

Help me choose living accomodations while studying abroad in Spain! [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Any survival tips for a non-Spanish speaker going to Barcelona? [more inside]
posted by some idealist on Mar 15, 2009 - 20 answers

Tell me what I need to know to drive around Spain (mostly Andalusia) for ~4 days this summer. [more inside]
posted by jckll on Mar 8, 2009 - 11 answers

I plan to drive from Venice, Italy to Valenica, Spain in April or May 2009 using the following route. I will stay for a few days or weeks in little spots along the way. I should have about six weeks in total. I mostly want to see a little of Spain and Italy, the French Riviera, Montpellier, Marseilles and finish at Valencia. Apart from that anything else I should try to see? Any parts of the chosen route I should avoid? What's driving like along that route? Any rental car companies which will let me pick up in Italy and drop off in Spain?
posted by zaebiz on Aug 8, 2008 - 12 answers

How does a 40ish year old male with enough money find his way around Europe without foreign language skills? Is it possible to hire guides to travel with, or at least to show them around on a city-by-city basis for this sort of thing? I'm thinking specifically France, Spain, Italy. Willing to use University students or some other creative possibility. [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Aug 5, 2008 - 18 answers

The last weekend in August: Madrid or Lisbon? [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on May 9, 2008 - 15 answers

Pair of mid-20s friends looking for a place to stay in Barcelona in early June. I've read up a bit on the neighborhoods and it sounds like the popular, touristy area is near Las Ramblas. However, many of the modern tourist attractions are farther to the northeast. Help! [more inside]
posted by junesix on Apr 28, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I get a eurail pass before I leave for Spain tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by Sar HaPanim on Apr 9, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm going to be in Valencia (Spain) for a few days. Can you give me your recommendations for budget accommodation and some things to do. [more inside]
posted by jonesor on Feb 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Some friends and I are planning to spend a few days in Cadiz for Carnival. All the hostels and hotels are booked (and we're students so our budget is fairly tight to begin with), so we figured we'd just pack light and sleep on the beach. Any advice on how to do this comfortably, and without getting our stuff stolen while we're asleep? Should we plan on stowing our stuff in lockers at the train station? Should we bring costumes with us or get them there? Any scams, sketchy areas, etc. that we should watch out for? Any and all advice is welcome, we don't really know what to expect!
posted by slowcat on Jan 20, 2008 - 8 answers

It's my first time traveling alone! I'm spending 10-11 days in Spain, and I need some advice. How to meet people to share the experience with? How to book accommodations and train/airline tickets on the fly? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Nov 18, 2007 - 29 answers

planning an 18-day trip to almeria, spain, in late july. help me plan an itinerary! [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Jun 16, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I find a convent in Spain that will rent me a room for a couple of nights? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat on May 12, 2007 - 6 answers

Traveling to the Canary Islands in Sept. Where should we go? [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér on May 1, 2007 - 7 answers

One week in Italy, one week in Greece, two weeks in Spain. What can't I miss? What should I avoid? Where should I stay? What else should I know? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat on Apr 14, 2007 - 24 answers

SpainFilter: I'll be visiting Spain for three weeks and I'd love some suggestions for places (Museums, etc.) to visit given my interests. [more inside]
posted by jne1813 on Apr 8, 2007 - 11 answers

My fiancee and I are planning a honeymoon abroad, we're thinking of visiting Spain and/or France. Neither one of us are well spoken in the native languages... do we need to worry? What are people's experiences in this situation (just traveling abroad in general, to a place where you don't speak the language)? Is it a huge burden to bear on yourselves or on the country's native peoples? [more inside]
posted by mrzer0 on Mar 1, 2007 - 36 answers

New to international travel. Sonar Music Festival in Barcelona, next June. How should I start planning? [more inside]
posted by mikeh on Dec 13, 2006 - 7 answers

We would like to hear from you if you spent Christmas in Spain in the past. Are there things to do during Christmas Day? Is everything closed? [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Nov 30, 2006 - 4 answers

My wife and I are going to be in Spain for one week in March. We'd like to take in as much as possible, but not run ourselves ragged (especially since the laid back atmosphere of Spain is one of the draws). What are some things that you must see and/or do if you're in Spain? [more inside]
posted by Gamblor on Jan 11, 2006 - 33 answers

FebruaryTravelFilter: Costa Blanca or Costa Brava? [more inside]
posted by milquetoast on Jan 11, 2006 - 5 answers

We're about to make a trip to southern Spain--we plan to fly into and out of Granada, and drive up to Cordoba in between, stopping in one or two little towns along the way. My questions are: 1. What places/activities/restaurants/etc would you recommend in Granada and Cordoba? (We've already booked our tickets for the Alhambra). 2. What little towns should we see along the way?
posted by yankeefog on Nov 22, 2005 - 11 answers

Bilbao. San Sebastian. Three days. What would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Len on Oct 5, 2005 - 20 answers

My family is making a spur of the moment, 7-day trip to the Costa Brava in Spain - any recommendations on towns to visit, places to stay, activities for kids, things to be wary of? [more inside]
posted by Dag Maggot on Aug 30, 2005 - 8 answers

How hard is it for a mostly wheelchair bound person to get around Spain by train? Our party of 4 includes one wheelchair user (who can make short walks on prosthetic limbs if necessary) and three people with no mobility issues. We're trying to determine if we can travel by train among Madrid, Seville, Toledo, and Cordoba, or if we should rent a car. First-hand accounts would be particularly appreciated, and any other tips on accessibility issues in Spain are welcome as well. [more inside]
posted by yankeefog on Mar 9, 2005 - 9 answers

I am meeting some friends in Madrid on Mar 30th, but have a few days before that and I thinking of flying out early. The friends and I are headed to Ronda, so before that journey, I want to try something else. I am leaning toward Portugal. . . (more) [more inside]
posted by kingfisher, his musclebound cat on Feb 21, 2005 - 11 answers

MadridFilter: I'm headed off to Madrid in a month for an exchange program and am trying to gauge how to best take advantage of my time and get the most out of four short months. Any advice about Madrid in general? Things that can't be missed? Long Weekend trips that should be taken?
posted by buddha9090 on Dec 17, 2004 - 14 answers

TravelFilter: How has Barcelona, or even Spain in general, changed since 1997? I studied at UB for a term then and will be returning for the first time in 8 years next February.
posted by jewishbuddha on Nov 29, 2004 - 6 answers

Anyone know great things to see & do in Barcelona? General recommendations appreciated, specific insider tips even more so!
posted by subpixel on Sep 3, 2004 - 13 answers

Any recommendations for hotels in Barcelona Spain?

We're going to be there for a few days at the end of June, and need a recommendation for a hotel that would accommodate a family of four. Most of the hotels we've found only take two people in a room. Any thoughts?
posted by jasper411 on Apr 15, 2004 - 7 answers