Expats & Tourists Struggle with Spain Logistics

“Hi everyone, looking for a little bit of advice on what people's experience is like, ideally both locals and immigrants to Spain. I'm now a dual citizen, born and raised in Mexico (till I was 24) but have spent close to a decade in Sweden. I don't look to complain too much about my current situation but I'll put it clear, Scandinavia and I are simply incompatible. I'm 33 and there's a plethora of reasons I don't want to build a permanent life here. Just by myself I&#3”

“Hi everyone! I’m going to Spain in November due to a conference event, but I’m struggling with planning adequately. I’m spending 3 nights in Madrid and 4 in Sevilla, I’m flying to Madrid and then taking the AVE, nevertheless I haven’t made up my mind on where to stay in Madrid, I’m aware of the current situation with housing so I’m looking for a hotel instead, but the ones near the center are really expensive, and some others seem to have bad reviews. I’m interested in something that’s near muse”

“quit my job and have a few weeks between now and when my new one starts so we booked a trip to Madrid (and Florence). First time visiting!!! Leaving next week (mid-October) and staying for ~3 days. What are your must-do/see/eat/go tos? We haven’t booked anything besides flights at this point!! Should we do any day trips or stay in Madrid the entire time? TIA!!!!! submitted by /u/Hefty_Steak [link] [comments]”

“Hello, 39 year old married man going to be in Madrid for a few hours on the 12th. I land around 6am and will be taking a train to Sarria at 6:30pm to start the Camino. If anyone wants to hang around, grab some food, enjoy the holiday festivities feel free to hit me up! submitted by /u/Thunderfields916 [link] [comments]”

“Hi All, I'd like your thoughts on our visit to Seville, Granada and Madrid that we are currently planning for next May. We have 2 kids (3 and 7) so please keep this in mind for feedback. Day 1: Arrive in Seville. Jetlagged and tired. Basically a do nothing evening. Day 2, 3 and 4: Tour Seville Day 5: Seville to Granada travel (car or train, still undecided) Day 6: Visit Alhambra Day 7: Granada to Madrid travel (car or train, still undecided) Day 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: See Madrid and do 2 day trip”

“hola everyone, i’m seeking advice on whether i should move to Spain with my Spanish partner. We are both around 30 years old. I am German and we currently live and work in Germany. We also met here, but my partner initially moved to Germany for a job. We both have decent salaries and can enjoy a very comfortable life in one of Germanys bigger cities. However, my partner is struggling with integrating here and he gradually becomes unhappier with his life in Germany. Even though he doesn’t accuse”

“I want to avoid crowds (i dont know if that is possible anyway), any tips? submitted by /u/frontier-seo [link] [comments]”

“Visiting for a week from the states. Definitely hitting Madrid and Barcelona. What are some good items to bring back? Not big into food/wine (small dessert box for the family) or any display pieces (maybe will consider a small ceramic item). I’m looking more into something useful for daily like some leather goods such as handbags and wallets… and possibly cute classy daily footwear that hold up. Also some good skincare. While I’m at it, any city recs to hit other than Madrid and Barcelona? I hav”

“Hola todos! Voy a visitar norte de España con mi familia en octubre, dias 1-9. Todavia no sabemos exactamente donde, pero tenemos un coche a si que hay flexibilidad. Si estarás una turista visitando en ese parte de España por la primera vez (Pamplona/Leon/Oviedo/Bilbao/Burgos/etc) que me recomendarias? No se exactamente a donde buscar para cosas a hacer. Confio a reddit mas :D muchas gracias en antemano submitted by /u/Helsinking [link] [comments]”

“Hi! I'm visiting Spain for the first time next month and I'm super excited. I'm trying to work out a loose itinerary for my days there. I arrive to the Madrid airport super early (5:30 AM) and on my first morning I wanted to get coffee/breakfast near El Retiro Park. I'm not expecting anything to be open by 6:30 but if you know any good spots nearby that open early, maybe at 8 AM, that would be greatly appreciated! Also, I guess nearby is different for everyone, but I was thinking”

“We will be in Spain March 20-28, 2027. Flight is in and out of Madrid. Thinking 4 days in Madrid and a few days in Barcelona. Also some day trips out of Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial and or Avila. My son is a Spanish student so looking to give him a broad view of Spanish language, culture, history and food. Any and all advice is appreciated. submitted by /u/Small_Presentation41 [link] [comments]”

“Hey Guys! Me and my other 3 friends will be visiting for 4 days. I would like some recommendations about what to visit, where to eat something local, good nightlife and clubs and ofc we wanted to see Bernabeu, Wanda Metropolitano and Estadio de Vallecas (maybe just 1 of them but let’s see according to what you would suggest). Any tips? submitted by /u/Useful-Club-9091 [link] [comments]”

“My wife and I are in our early 60s and are semi-retired with the ability to work remotely. We have visited Spain twice and enjoyed Madrid, Seville and several cities near both of those cities. I'm curious how you would break up a nearly three-month stay? Would you pick three cities and rent for a month or would you do more cities? One concern I have is the expense of renting a car. What might be the best approach for having a car for three months? Also I love golf. Is there a location that m”

“Hey everyone, I’m planning a 10-day solo trip to Spain in early October , and I’d really appreciate some help refining my itinerary—especially around Seville and nearby experiences. Current Plan: Barcelona (3 days) Day 1: Arrival (evening) Day 2: Full day exploring Barcelona Day 3: Half-day trip to Montserrat + evening back in Barcelona Day 4: Travel to Seville After that, I’m planning to base myself in Seville for the remaining days , but this is where I’m getting overwhelmed. Where I need help”

“I am hoping to get some opinions from those that have spent a lot of time in Spain or live there. We are a late 30s couple visiting from Vancouver, BC. We have previously been to Barcelona for 3 nights in transit to somewhere else. We are well traveled. We like sporting events, cocktails, food, walking tours, pools/beaches, sunshine and COFFEE! Don't love crowds (but understand it's unavoidable pending cities) What we have and are open to changing it! We have to make it back to Dublin fo”

“Hi! I posted a few days ago trying to figure out my visit to Spain. I now have two different options I'm considering. I would like some feedback on what's better in the latter half of October. We'll likely arrive in Spain around the week of Oct 19th. I initially planned option 1 because the trip is in October, but I'm thinking we could still have a beachy holiday, so planned an alternate trip. We are a middle aged couple, not super adventurous but we like the outdoors, history, c”

“Hi all, my girlfriend and I are going to Spain November 6th-13th! We are going to be in Madrid from the 6th-9th (Going to the Bengals vs Falcons game at Bernabéu)! - Are there any “must do’s” in Madrid? Any restaurants that are great (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)? For the 10th - 13th we are deciding between Seville or Barcelona, which would be better for a couple for 3-4 days? (We are leaning Seville). - Same question, any recommendations or must do’s in Seville or Barcelona? Thanks in advance!”

“Hi All! My wife and I are traveling with our 18-month-old to Barcelona and Seville starting on 27th September. We have an itinerary now after hours of research, but we are still wondering whether this is the best itinerary we could come up with 😅 We tried to keep the trip fairly relaxed rather than ticking off every major attraction. We enjoy architecture, sightseeing, cafés and some shopping. We’re staying in Eixample (Barcelona) and Casco Antiguo (Seville). The following is our planned itiner”

“Hello, My wife and I are traveling to Northern Spain in a week. From Sep 25-Oct 8. We’ll land in Bilbao and I’ve split the stays between Errezil, Berodia and Cedeira. 3 days for Basque, 4-5 for Potes and 4 for the Atlantic. Thoughts? Any strong recommendations, for us who love exploring both nature oriented places and slightly off beaten tracks? Also, any nice quaint town or village suggestions, maybe for a couple of evenings or so? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Traveler-1990 [l”

“Buenas! My Spanish isn't too great yet, but I'm working hard on it, so please excuse me posting in English. My husband and I are coming to Spain for a ton of reasons, but mostly because we miss living in Europe and have extreme issues with what's going on here in the US. One of those issues is health care. We will purchase private healthcare and thankfully it looks like we will be able to cover my preexisting conditions! My questions and worries mostly surround cultural concerns with”

“I'll (38M) be visiting Madrid next week as a married solo traveler on a business trip. What would you recommend I do to maximize my time. Is doing a full day historic city tour a good option for one of the days? I have 3full and 1 half days of free time. Is it worth making a trip to Toledo or Valencia or best to explore Madrid to the fullest? Looking at this itinerary - https://destinationlesstravel.com/best-three-days-in-madrid-itinerary/?gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=22498940126&gb”

“I’m heading to Spain with my brothers in November and wanted to get some recommendations from people who live there or have spent a good amount of time there. We’ll be starting in Madrid, and we’re planning on going to the Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona match while we’re there. Outside of football, I’d really like to experience more of the culture rather than just hit the major tourist spots. I’m really into art and architecture, so I’d love recommendations for museums, interesting buildings, neig”

“Hello Community! We are a Family with a 4 years old and a 9 months old. Who want to escape german winter into spain (I am Mexican and my Wife german so spanish is no issue). My parents would be joining us from Mexico so we even would have support with the kids. Our current plan: Valencia: Dec 17–25 (8 nights) Seville: Dec 25–30 (5 nights) Granada: Dec 30–Jan 2 (3 nights) Málaga: Jan 2–8 (6 nights) I am worried that we are putting to much to Valencia instead of Sevilla, my wife wants some days at”

“Hi everyone! My husband and I are considering moving to Madrid for work. We’ve got some job opportunities in Getafe and Madrid city centre , and since we’re originally from the Canary Islands, we don’t really know the different areas around Madrid or what it’s like to live outside the city centre. We’d really appreciate some advice from people who live there (or have lived there before) about which areas you would recommend for a couple . We’re not looking for anything luxurious just somewhere c”

“My fiancé and I want to visit the Spanish Mediterranean for our honeymoon. I realize that’s a broad area, but I hope some of you can share your experiences. Neither of us have been to Spain but we know enough of the language to communicate efficiently. We plan to spend 5-6 days in Spain before traveling on to another part of Europe. We are looking for a place that fits the following criteria: - Historic old town - Beachside - Easy walkability - Good food and wine (the idea of tapas excites me) -”

“Hey guys, recently me (25M) and my best friend both took 2 weeks off work for a long awaited Spain trip, and I was hoping to get any sort of tips or advice from the natives that would give us the best first experience of Spain possible. I still have some student debt so maybe not the very best, but let’s say around a 2-3k budget (excluding the flight tickets). Here’s our general timeline • land in Madrid, sleep, and head to Barca next day • two nights in Barca • two nights in Sevilla • two night”

“So my wife is French and I'm Mauritian, married almost 5 years. We're planning to move to Barcelona around Feb 2027. She's a registered micro-entrepreneur in France and work with clients based in France and wants to keep that going for now instead of switching to autonomo right away. For me the plan is the family member route. We arrive together, get the apartment and padron sorted, she does her EX-18, then I file the EX-19. I already have a job lined up there in BCN (my current comp”

“Hi folks - I'm planning a honeymoon in late October for 13 days. We're starting in Mallorca (likely in a quiet town) and will end in Madrid. In between, we plan to go to Seville for several nights. How many nights are needed to enjoy both Seville and Madrid? And would you recommend spending more time in Mallorca at the front end, or is it worth potentially jumping to Barcelona for a few nights before going to Seville? submitted by /u/Out_Wide_08 [link] [comments]”

“British people who are non-EU what visa are you on in Spain, need recommendations!!! I don’t have an EU passport but wanna come to spainnnnn submitted by /u/Unlikely-Tadpole7094 [link] [comments]”

“Hi! Looking for tips on where to stay and visit during our stay in Basque Country area of Spain... My girlfriend and I are travelling there in October (October 12, National Day of Spain, is the day before we leave). We love (red) wine, sightseeing, live music and good food (she doesn't like seafood but I love it). I'll be working in Elorrio for 2 days. I can choose the 2 days but thinking I'd like to do them the 1st 2 full days I'm there. We land in Bilboa on a Tuesday and leave”

“Hope you folks could give me some advice on my 14 day itinerary with the wife (October 11 - 24). We planned to see both the South and North. We enjoy nature, Mediterranean food, and less city architecture. October 11 - Land in Madrid and stay 1 night to kick the jet lag. October 12 to 14 - Train to Seville and stay 2 nights October 14 to 17 - Train to Granada and stay 3 nights October 17 to 19 - Flight to Bilbao. Rent car. Stay 2 nights in Castro Urdiales. October 19 to 23 - Drive to and stay 4”

“Hi all! My husband and I (29M, 27F) are planning our first trip to Spain in early October. We could use some advice with structuring our trip before booking accommodations. We’re going to stay at the following 3 hotel bases: Oct 5 (morning): Arrival/Stay in Madrid (1 night) Oct 6–9: Seville (4 nights) Oct 10–13: Granada (4 nights) Oct 14: Madrid (1 night) Oct 15 (afternoon): Fly out of Madrid Our interests include exploring walkable neighborhoods, historical sights, food/wine, music and nature.”

“Hi everyone I will head to Spain from Toulouse on the 20th of September and have 9 days so (20 to 28th if sep) i know there is the event LA Merce in Barcelona from 24 to 28 . I am not sure how to plan is it worth it to go Barcelona and attend all the festival days . I am city person for sure not big into museums more about experiencing culture, also please note I am on a BUDGET but not a backpacker So what would be your advice ???? submitted by /u/bebexx213 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, I am planning a trip to Spain. I am trying to decided whether to go in November or February. I am just curious what the weather/experience will be like in those two months. I am going to Seville and Valencia (maybe a few other places if I have time, so recommendations are appreciated!). For those who live there/have visited, what is Spain like in November and February, in terms of weather & crowds? Thanks! submitted by /u/catpack4 [link] [comments]”

“Hey there. I’ll be solo traveling from Portugal to Barcelona in September for around 10 days. Would any locals or fellow travelers be willing to meet up for dinner or a drink? My speaking Spanish is fairly good, writing not so much (hence why the post is in English). I’ve been working on my Catalan but it’s still quite rusty. submitted by /u/NeedsMoreContext_ [link] [comments]”

“Hey, r/spain ! I'm from Türkiye and I’ll be traveling to Madrid for The Weeknd concert on August 30th at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. l've done a bit of research, but I need local insight to avoid common tourist mistakes. My English is well above the needed level for simple communications but a friend of mine who visited Madrid said only people in touristic places know English, so I guess I’ll have to rely on a translator app most of the time. Firstly and most importantly, scammers, I k”

“My wife and I will be travelling to Spain in mid-October through mid-November for ~ 26 days. We are arriving and departing via Madrid. We would be very much appreciative of any feedback to the following tentative itinerary. We are not ones to change hotels every few days, nor do we enjoy putting check marks beside a city just to say we were there. We are more on the side of slow travellers, and enjoy smaller cites versus metropolitans. Here is our high level itinerary: Arrive Madrid and travel t”

“Going to Spain next summer for a wedding in Barcelona on a Friday. We plan to take a red eye out the Friday before and leave the sunday after the wedding. We should have 8 days and we’re thinking about hitting Madrid, San Sebastián, and Barcelona. Saturday/Sunday - Madrid Monday - Train to San Sebastián Tuesday - Full day in San Sebastián Wednesday - Afternoon train to Barcelona Thursday to Saturday - Barcelona Sunday morning fly out. Is this too much to fit into such a small time? Really want t”

“Going to Spain in Late September Early October, and have fleshed out a rough itinerary and would love to see your thoughts. Day 1 Arrive and Explore Madrid Day 2 Explore Madrid Day 3 Avila & Segovia Day 4 Leave Madrid. Arrive & Explore Seville Day 5 Explore Seville Day 6 Cordoba Mosque Day 7 Granada Alhambra Tour Day 8 Leave Seville, See Castillo De Almodovar del Rio, Castillo de Baños de la Encina, Castillo Belmonte, Arrive in Alarcon Day 9 Leave Alarcon, Arrive & Explore Valencia D”

“Hey all! Italian guy here (41), planning one week in Andalucia at the beginning of October. Still planning, nothing certain yet, and most importantly no tickets bought yet. A couple of questions for more expert people. 1) we are considering two cities (Sevilla and Malaga) with maybe a day in Cordoba. Both Sevilla and Malaga have direct flights to our city so we can easily change the order - any real difference? 2) we plan on moving by train since I’ve read it’s a better choice than renting a car”

“Hola We will be landing in Madrid and need to transport 6 big bags to Segovia. Would that be too much for the train? What would you do? <Google translated> Aterrizaremos en Madrid y necesitamos llevar 6 maletas grandes a Segovia. ¿Sería demasiado para el tren? ¿Qué harían ustedes? Gracias por su ayuda. submitted by /u/snurdlefork [link] [comments]”

“Would love to hear favourite places to get authentic tapas, vermouth in a plaza etc, staying near la Latina station Also trying to book a football court is so difficult! Anyone local to message with help and advice would be so appreciated could buy you a drink when out there! submitted by /u/yuugyu [link] [comments]”

“I’ll be in Madrid from 10 am to 5pm. What’s a realistic itinerary? submitted by /u/dj915 [link] [comments]”

“I am looking for suggestions for great websites, FB pages etc relating to moving to Spain and living in Spain, from people who have actually done this. submitted by /u/_PYR0_ [link] [comments]”

“Hola a todos, Llego a España a fin de septiembre. Seré una chica au pair durante un año, cerca de Lugo. Quiero saber si hay algunas cosas que son irrespetuosas y también costumbres típicas de esta región. ¿Qué os parece? submitted by /u/Downtown_Volume7529 [link] [comments]”

“Hi, I was wondering if there are any activity groups I could join to meet new people in Madrid who are into non-party lifestyle. I think during my past few months here I’ve had a fair share of party experiences and would like to explore a more laidback activities such as padel, picnic, jamming session, jazz dinners and such. Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/Fine_Date_7499 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, my partner and I are going to Spain for a 2-week trip - my third, his second. I just read that Spain now requires us to show financial means. The amount I saw said EUR 121.10 per person per day and a total minimum of EUR 1,098.90 or its legal equivalent in foreign currency. And that you have to show it in cash, traveler's checks, or some kind of official bank book (?) Has anyone had to deal with this yet? Any clarification or advice? TIA! submitted by /u/Scryberwitch [link”

“Hi everyone! My boyfriend (29M) and I (25F) are going to Alicante for a week next week, flying out Sunday and coming back the following Sunday. Our flights and accommodation are already paid for, thankfully, but we've had quite a lot of expenses recently and we're now looking at having roughly £300 spending money between us for the whole week. This would need to cover food, drinks, minimal activities and transport. We don't drink alcohol, which obviously helps, and we're planning”

“Voy a pasar un día por Madrid con un amigo que viene de EE. UU. Nunca ha estado en España y quiere ver cosas típicas, pero también hacer algo diferente/inusual. Yo tampoco soy de Madrid, aunque he estado varias veces. El quería ver Andén 0, pero los martes está cerrado y no se si merece la pena. Mi plan de momento: paseo por el centro, un buen chuletón (quiere probarlo), alguna azotea con vistas y flamenco (esto también es obligatorio porque quiere verlo). ¿Algún sitio de flamenco por el centro”

“We will be traveling next April to Spain. It is our first time. As of now we are planning for 10 nights. Landing in Barcelona and spending 4 nights. Flying to Malaga/Marbella for 3 nights. Taking a train to Seville for 3 nights and flying home. We are big on just wondering and exploring finding places to stop and have some good food and drinks. Not super into museums and similar activities. Is this a good trip for a first time visit? I feel like we are missing a lot of important places but I fee”

“I bought a driving experience package for my boyfriend as a birthday gift at the Circuito del Jarama, and now I’m trying to plan a 3-day trip to Madrid. I’ve already decided on a few things: we’ll be leaving Porto (airplane) on October 23rd and leaving Madrid on the 25th (the day of the driving experience) after 10 PM. With that in mind, we have about 3 days to explore Madrid, but I have no idea where we should go. I’d like to visit places that aren’t too far from the city center, preferably wit”

“Hello all, We're planning a trip to Andalusia and Catalonia for La Bienal. Whenever we start planning trips, I always overload and have to cut things back. I think I've learned that lesson a little bit but just hoping you can tell me if this itinerary sounds like too much. Right now my biggest question is if it makes sense to leave and return to Seville a couple times to catch specific performances and still stay in other towns nearby, or whether it would be better to consolidate even if”

“My husband and I (both mid 20s) have been in Spain for our honeymoon for the last two weeks and we’re finishing off our trip tonight in Madrid, hoping to go out to a club or something lol. Kapital was recommended to us by a friend, but I’m just wondering what the vibes are for clothing/is there an unspoken dress code (wondering about this for men and women) and if it’s even worth going on a Wednesday night? I know I sound like a stupid American right now but I’m just curious :) thanks! sub”

“Hey guys! My first time using reddit... :) I am here cause I don't know where else to look for the answers. Just moved in my grandparents to live with me in Madrid, as they had no one to take care of them back home in Stockholm. It has been nice to have them here, and we enjoy time together, but whenever I work I notice they get very anxious of what to do with themselves. They have been very independent all they lifes in Sweden, but here not knowing the language, even groceries are a struggl”

“Hi! My friends and I have booked our arrival and departure tickets for Spain and need help figuring out which 3rd city to visit and how much time to spend in each city. The only thing we have planned for now is the Barca game on the 19th. It’s our first time visiting the country. We plan to stay in hostels and keep costs somewhat low when we can. We land in Barcelona in the early afternoon on Tuesday August 18th. We depart from Madrid in the early afternoon on Saturday August 29th. For now we ar”

“Hi all, and thanks for taking time to help out. Throwaway because there's way too much personal details here and I don't want to dox myself. I got a job in Madrid, and we are expecting to become parents 4 months or so after we get there. I am sure we are overcomplicating things, and this is why some of these seem intractable, but I can't tell where. For what it´s worth, I will be coming on a highly qualified professional work authorization, it has been granted for both of us (her as”

“hello, after a debate between Portugal and Spain, decided I will be taking my first trip to Spain in early October. it will be for 1 week. I’d like to balance a major city for culture/history/sights along with a few days at beach for relaxation. ideally I would go earlier for warmer water but I have prior commitments. AI recommended doing Barcelona plus costa Brava or Madrid plus Andalusia (I would go to Malaga, spend some time at the beach, and maybe take some day trips while there to see other”

“Hello I have traveled through Barcelona and Madrid in 6 days and my experienced are mixed but good overall. First of all, Spain is really expensive, I have spent 3000 eu(to be fair I went all out) and with a tight budget it would‘ve been hard to spend less than 2k. Barcelona was a bit too much for me, I visited tourist clubs, pubs aswell as local places. The food is good but it was impossible for me to leave a place without still being hungry under 50 eu. The beach clubs are fun as long as you a”

“Hi everyone. I'm headed to southern Spain in late October. I've mapped out the following itinerary and was hoping for some feedback. I do have one extra day that has not been mapped in (it's currently set on the 15th, but it can be moved anywhere along the trip). My goal is for some beautiful unconventional landscapes (like desserts, and badlands), old ruins that I can (very respectfully) explore and walk through and wonderful food. It sounds like great food will be available almost”