Spain is one of the beautiful travel destinations filled with pristine beaches, architectural wonders, fascinating culture, and incredible cities. Touring this country can be a life-changing experience full of joy, adventures, and discoveries. If you have never traveled to Spain, you must learn a few things such as the best time to travel, the country’s basic culture, and other essential things so that you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest.
Before you pack bags and book your flight, make sure you have the right travel documents. Here is a guide to help you enjoy your holiday in Spain.
Things to do
There is an endless list of the things you can do during your holiday in Spain. For instance, you can unwind in Salamanca, visit the Guggenheim Museum, lounge on the famous Costa del Sol, walk the Camino, visit Gibraltar, and visit the San Sebastian. Your trip won’t be complete unless you visit Barcelona, explore some islands, and learn the history of Granada. Other things that you can do during your trip include;
Go to Valencia: This is an amazing town. It is associated with excellent seafood, history, paella, and a great football team.
Join the running of bulls: This event is usually held on July in Pamplona and attracts the brave people. Even if you don’t want to join the actual running, this multi-day celebration presents the best time to drink sangria, wear a red scarf, eat delicious food, and celebrate the way only people in Spain can.
Hike in the Sierra Nevada: Do you love hiking? This mountainous area is an excellent place for winter skiing, summer hiking, and exploring small, amazing towns. There are many trails, ranging in difficulty and length. You can enjoy guided tour services as well.
Visit the Great Cathedral & Mosque: One of the most exquisite examples of Muslim fabric in the country is the Mezquita de Cordoba. Its marble floors, giant arches, richly gilded prayer niches, jasper columns, and the dome shrine of Byzantine mosaics offer a quick peek into when the entire Cordoba was under the influence of Muslim culture.
Money-saving tips
If you are planning a trip to Spain, make sure you have saved enough money for flight charges, visa, and other activities that you will undertake during your trip. Here are some of the ways to save money while enjoying your trip.
- Get the ‘the menu of the day’ and avoid eating out for dinner.
- Make all the necessary booking early enough. There’s a good chance you will get discounts.
- Take the bus. It’s cheaper than the train.
- Get city passes if you intend to do a lot of sightseeing.
- If traveling in groups, instead of booking a lot of hotel rooms why not try booking holiday villas in Mallorca where you’ll get a whole villa to yourselves and you save more than hotels.
Spain is a lovely country year-round, but the summer months are the peak season. Popular destinations such as Ibiza and Barcelona experience a massive influx of travelers – so much that residents of Barcelona have started resisting visitors. So, respect the locals.
Lastly, it’s essential to learn some basic Spanish. Though most people living and working in the popular tourist destinations in Spain speak English, some of them opt not to. Well, you are visiting their country. So, the onus is on you to ensure that you communicate your needs effectively.
Author Bio: Dorothy Jones is an experienced content writer. She is associated with many renowned travel blogs as a guest author where she shares her valuable travel tips and experience with the audience.
