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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.
Another wonderful trip has come to an end. We will be picked up at the port at 09:50 AM, and our TUIfly flight is scheduled to depart at 12:50 PM, landing at 6:35 PM local time in...
After an excessively long transfer, I finally arrived at the German-speaking (😍😍😍) reception. Unfortunately, my room type is fully booked until Thursday, and I now have to stay...
Jerez, the city of sherry Catedral and Alcázar are definitely worth seeing
Continuation to St. Maria Beautiful camping directly by the sea Starting point for visiting Cadiz and Jerez
Stopover in Vejer (second 'white village') Beautiful square, old alleys, many shops Large parking lot at the city entrance
Santiago explores, wanted to go to the fair, but it was completely overcrowded. Tried again in the evening and got there 1.5 hours earlier... it didn't work out. Well, then...
After a hearty breakfast, we set off to Málaga in the summer warmth of 20 degrees. Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga. We marveled at the many orange trees in the city, and the...
Photos from my car in Calvarrasa de Arriba, right on the CL-510 regional road.
Photos of the beautiful Hermitage of the Virgin of Ermitana in Peñíscola (Castellón).
Photos from my car in Guadalajara (Castilla-La Mancha, Spain).
Photos of La Almunia de Doña Godina (Zaragoza, Aragón).
Photos of Vic (Osona, Catalonia).
Photos from my car of Lodares de Osma (Soria).
Photos of Mamolar (Burgos), my uncle's hometown.
Photos of the interesting Museum of Historic Motorcycles in Sta. Marta de Tormes (Salamanca).
After a little shopping - as almost always in an Intermarche - we drive straight to Spain to Salamanca to the campsite a little outside in Villamayor. From here there is a good...
That sounds ominous! Yesterday we were at the "official" end of the (Spanish and known) world, today at the geographical point, if you ignore the fact that we drove past the...
As always, we leave the beautiful town of Caldas de Reis at around 10. There was thunder and storms during the night, with hail and heavy rain. It was drizzling as we set off,...
Cheerful with a chance of rain!
Many days of snorkeling, swimming, laughter and stories. Love, love, love!
Sunday, August 27th, 2023, day 41 Sunday began with a fantastically beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic. and after 25 hours at sea we were able to discover the first of the...
Thursday 11.05.23 On Thursday, Paola and I had a very weird pudding for breakfast. Then she took me to the bus stop again and we left without the Spaniards. We went on a trip...
Wednesday 10.05.23 On Wednesday we had muesli for breakfast again. Then Paola took us to the bus stop and we went to Bilbao without the Spaniards. In Bilbao, we had a guided...
Mittwoch, 19.04.2023, 19°C sonnig und windig. Heute war Radlpause, nach dem Frühstück wollten wir mit dem Bus nach Alicante. Leider hat uns googlemaps etwas in die Pampa...
Today we went to Granada, in the morning from the hotel to the bus station, just with coffee, it was too early for the hotel breakfast. Bought tickets for the round trip at the...
Saturday before Easter, Butt-Saving Day. Since we have the vacation rental for two nights, we took the bus to Malaga after breakfast, which is about 20 km away and takes about...
Day 11, from Agüimes to Las Palmas, we started shortly after 10:00, first to the nearest coffee place for breakfast. Then we made our way back towards Las Palmas and rode along...
Saturday, October 8, 2022 Morning: Soria * Evening: Nuévalos *** In the morning, we take it slow and enjoy the sun in the hammock and by the river in Soria. Meanwhile, a group...
Thursday, October 6, 2022 Morning: Soria * Evening: Soria *** In the morning, the sun and the idyllic Rio Duero with its beautifully landscaped riverbank tempt us out of bed. We...
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Morning: Laguna Negra (Hiking Parking Lot) * Evening: Soria (by the Rio Duero) *** Because it was so beautiful, let's do it again. Right after...