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Spain is a destination that feels endlessly varied, combining world-famous art and architecture with sun-soaked coastlines, lively festivals, and one of Europe’s most rewarding food cultures. Travelers are drawn to its strong regional identities: you can admire Gaudí’s surreal buildings in Barcelona, explore the grand museums and elegant plazas of Madrid, wander the historic lanes of Seville and Granada, or relax in whitewashed villages and Mediterranean beach towns. What makes Spain especially memorable is the way daily life spills into the streets, from late-night tapas crawls and bustling markets to flamenco performances, local ferias, and long evenings in café-lined squares.
Highlights include visiting landmarks such as the Sagrada Família, the Alhambra, and the Prado Museum, as well as experiencing smaller pleasures like pintxos in San Sebastián, wine regions such as La Rioja, and island escapes in Mallorca or the Canaries. For practical travel, plan around regional differences in climate and culture, book major attractions in advance, and expect later meal times than in many other countries. High-speed trains make it easy to travel between major cities, while learning a few basic Spanish phrases can be helpful, especially beyond the main tourist centers.
Based on the popularity data, November is the strongest month to visit, with February and May also standing out as excellent choices. These months likely offer an appealing balance of cultural activity, comfortable sightseeing conditions, and fewer peak-summer crowds than the busiest holiday season.
Our accommodation in the mountains
Yesterday we climbed the Basque mountain Txindoki (1342m). It was one of the longest, most exciting, dangerous and adventurous hikes we have ever done. It was said to take about...
Since Cape Town, the QE has been on the final stage of the long world journey. There will be a total of 40,689 nautical miles, i.e. about 73,200 km, from and to Hamburg. That...
Mileage: 163350 Yesterday, we made a plan for today. We wanted to first visit Mesa Roldán, see the lighthouse and the old observation tower, and then continue to a campsite near
Mileage: unchanged Yesterday at the beach, we thought it would be a beautiful area for hiking and decided to stay one more night. For breakfast today, we had Huevos rotos (scrambl
Mileage: 163081 The super beautiful, small campsite had hosted us for two nights, and now it was time to move on. After the break yesterday, we had planned a longer drive of just...
We actually wanted to go to the city wall today, but then we decided against it. We did a little research and asked around. The route up to the city wall is only accessib
Mileage: 162756 Although the name of the city seemed a bit awkward, it was the destination of our day. Our journey began with a proper uphill stretch; in the span of eight kilomet
Albarracín is a terrible town! We set out for our first exploration tour late this morning, but we didn't get far. At every corner lurked a photo opportunity that was har
Let me clarify: We did not stay in Puertomingalvo. I had just sent off the blog post from yesterday when my partner remembered that she would like to move on because 1. t
Today we have already traveled 25 kilometers to Valderrobres, our second stop. Actually, we had planned to spend two days in each village, but Icke had a few good reasons
The road from Castelldefels to Calaceite passed through a beautiful mountainous landscape
We chase the summer.
I really have to speak up now. I had originally planned to wait until we were all together to start – Icke won't arrive in Barcelona until tomorrow by plane – but this
Odometer: 161007 When we woke up in the morning, the shellfish farmers were already hard at work with their boats and rafts. Sebb initial
Mileage: unchanged It was once again time for a city tour. With the ferry connection 'Los Reginas,' we t
Odometer: 159987 We continued driving through the western foothills of the Pyrenees. In second gear, Gary struggled up the winding roads
I realise I’ve missed a day or two. That’s because there has not been much going on. Yesterday, we decided to have a proper day out, up to Murcia to visit Ikea, to get a cot...
After two exciting days filled with impressions from Cádiz and Lisbon, we finally arrived in Málaga (Spain) at the berth 'Atraque Note Pier' on October 17, 2025. Málaga...
Today it was 23 km, all in the blazing sun and on asphalt. It was manageable since it wasn't too hot... I caught up on time by taking a one-hour bus ride. Then just 4 km...
Well, not much happened today. The journey went very smoothly. Nothing extraordinary, 25 km, good weather, sometimes mud, beautiful scenery, extremely green, a monastery at the...
A quiet day with just 13km. I traveled from Asturias to Galicia - the Spanish Brandenburg… the guide says we should bring food.🤷♂️😂 I spent the day at a beach with these...
The weather is slightly better, we are now heading to the mountains, specifically to the Alpujarras, along beautiful high-altitude roads, passing some of the famous white...
The fourth day was marked by rain, asphalt, straight ahead,… Oh yes… And rain.So there aren’t many photos this time. I only covered 20 km to spare my feet a bit.In the evening...
Photos from my car in Muñogalindo (Ávila).
Yesterday, I didn't do much. In the room were a lady from Latvia and one from England. And then there were the two I already knew from yesterday, because they were at the same...
Here begins a new adventure of mine. I have decided to walk the Camino de Santiago starting from Seville, which is known as the 'Via de la Plata'. The distance to Santiago is...
Photos of Torija, a beautiful monumental village very close to Guadalajara and 1 hour from Madrid.
Today we have already had our first day of golf in Spain. After all, we need to get acclimated and get to know the course since we have signed up for a tournament week next...
Golf d‘Aro,