Spain Tourists Craving Authentic Experiences

“Hello Hola 👋🏽 Mi esposo y yo are flying into Madrid for our honeymoon! Places we would like to visit include Madrid, Ronda, Toledo, Seville, Granada, Nerja but also open to other recommendations. We have reasonable expectations we cannot do everything so just looking for the best ideas. Hablo un poco español y mi esposo hable un poquito POQUITOOO también. Estamos emocionado para visitamos España por navidad, tres reyes y nueva año. Things we love: -hiking y las montañas, caminos, ciclismo, La”

“Hola a todos. After spending a few days in Madrid, we plan to head south. We’ll be visiting Málaga, Córdoba and Granada, maybe Cádiz. In what order should we visit these beautiful cities, preferably using the train? ¡Gracias! submitted by /u/raucouscoffee [link] [comments]”

“Hola a todos, We are visiting Spain in the week of the scheduled general strike (November 11th) and will be during that time in Seville. I suppose it's probably too early to know what disruptions might occur, but as I'm planning my visit and need to get tickets in advance, is it expected that the main attractions (Royal Alcázar, Plaza de Toros, Seville cathedral) could be closed on the 11th and is it better to buy the tickets for another day? I've also planned to book an organized to”

“Hola :) in two weeks we will be driving from Malaga to Seville, with planned one night to sleep somewhere on the way. The current route is driving to Ronda, having dinner and sleeping there. In the morning we would start towards Setenil de las Bodegas, maybe Olvera, and Zahara de la Sierra, stopping for a short time at every location. The plan is to reach Seville in the evening. We have a 2yo kid so Caminito del Rey is not an option. What do you think about the route? Are there any specific road”

“Hi! I'm considering going to Valladolid for 14 days with my university, I'll be studying Spanish a little at the University of Valladolid but I'll have a lot of free time. From what I have seen, Valladolid seems to be a very relaxed city, which I think I would enjoy, but is it worth spending two weeks in? How's the food and shopping? Any recommendations? (Also, haha, is the flea market nice?) Thank you for reading :) Google Spanish translation: ¡Hola! Estoy pensando en ir a Valla”

“We're going to be headed to Spain in about a week. We're going to get local data only service for the trip. I've got FreeNow for taxi travel and I'm hoping to use local public transport for most of our day to day getting around. Are there any must-get apps for daily life in Spain? WhatsApp? Others? Thanks! submitted by /u/otchris [link] [comments]”

“Hello! We are starting our honeymoon in Seville (5 days) and taking a day trip to Cordoba! (And possibly granada) we have another 4 nights to stay somewhere else and wanted a relaxing honeymoon vibe with a nice place to end our trip! Any recs!? Wondering if we should stay south or make a trip to Mallorca. submitted by /u/Own_Cantaloupe_995 [link] [comments]”

“I have two days in Granada. What places would you recommend I go to besides the Alhambra? submitted by /u/qnum [link] [comments]”

“Hello! We're going on a week long trip staying next to Malaga and we're going to be renting a car for the whole week. We weren't able to get full tickets to Alhambra but there are some tickets still available for some of the entries for the time we're going to stay. I'm wondering if it's worth the trip to visit the "Visit Generalife and Alcazaba" ticket or if it's better to sit this one out and return for a full tour another time. Anyone was in similar situa”

“We plan on flying into Santander in June next year and stay for 10 nights. Currently looking for somewhere to use as a base for day trips out for 6 nights before returning to Santander to ditch the car and spend 4 nights in the city. Trying to find suitable accommodation in towns to the west of Santander isn't easy but found somewhere that looks ideal in Comillas, it is close to main roads but only a short walk into the town and beach. I appreciate everybody will have their own favourites bu”

“Hello! I'm currently solo travelling through Spain and reached Granada, which has so far been one of my favourites so far! I've been trying to get Alhambra tickets for the past few months but the only 2 days I'm here were sold out. I've been told to keep checking the site for any small openings and none have shown since. This has been on my bucketlist for a long time so I'm really hoping if I give it some elbow grease I can get access, but my hope is slowly going out at this”

“I’m visiting Sentinel, then Ronda then Seville over the next few days. Any restaurant recommendations? Thanks much! submitted by /u/Fun_Pin7672 [link] [comments]”

“Heading to Granada for 5 nights and 4 full days in late October. We love history, architecture, nature, long walks, meeting locals and trying local food. We speak Spanish so happy to go off the beaten path if there's somewhere worth it. Also not wanting to fill out the days too much since we just enjoy general roaming and finding treasures along the way. This is the plan so far: Day 1: Alhambra Palace then Carmen de los Mártires gardens. I hear that these gardens are the least crowded of the”

“Hi everyone! I’m planning a 10-day trip to Spain and I’d love to hear your recommendations and personal experiences. I’ll be flying in and out of Barcelona, so Barcelona will basically be my starting and ending point. I’ll be there for around 10 days, but I don’t necessarily want to spend the whole trip in Barcelona. I’m interested in doing a few day trips or 2–3 day trips to other places in Spain. I’m open to pretty much anything — beautiful cities, coastal towns, nature, interesting smaller pl”

“I'm visiting this beautiful country for the third time in March. I loved the culture, history, cuisine, and the people in the first two visits :) This time I'm arriving in Alicante and my departure flight is from Sevilla. I have 8 full days and I want to start planing my trip. But I have major FOMO because I feel like 8 days will not be enough for me to see everything there is in this region. At first I was mostly curious about Valencia and Sevilla, but as I started my research I was als”

“Hello. We're hoping to be in Andalusia next month, in October. I was assuming that we could just get tickets for the Alhambra on the website, but it turns out that they're sold out until much later in the month (like 23rd October). What I understand though is that we can hire a guided tour which has already bought the pre-booked tickets. Anybody have experience with such a service? Is there one which you would recommend? submitted by /u/Abooda1981 [link] [comments]”

“Hello everyone, I’m trying to book a trip in early October to Spain, we want a more traditional Spanish experience (La Buena Vida??) and we are not really looking for the typical nightclub Europarty experience. We are both quite young (20 and 22) from Copenhagen but neither of us are the touristy nightclub types. So what I’m really asking is what are some good places to look for if we want to party, but in a more traditional Spanish way rather than a UK Geezer with the classic horse teeth type o”

“My wife and I will be visiting Granada next week. We were unaware of how far out the tickets tend to book out. Does anyone have any tips on procuring last minute tickets for La Alhambra? Thanks! submitted by /u/CrunchDiLunch [link] [comments]”

“Planning a trip to Spain in November. Planning on 3 nights Madrid, 2 nights Granada, 3 nights Seville. I’m thinking about, on the day we leave Granada, taking a train from Granada going to Cordoba. Putting our luggage in lockers and hanging there for 5-8 hours. Then taking a train to Seville where we’ll be staying for the night. Has anyone here done that? I can’t tell if I’m being optimistic thinking it wouldn’t feel that hectic. Apparently the train from Granada to Seville goes thru Cordoba any”

“We will be in Madrid, Seville, Valencia and Granada. I’m wondering where is the best area to book accommodations in each of these cities as first time visitors. Looking for convenience to major sites and transportation but also pleasant. I’m assuming in Madrid we will stay near the Plaza Major. Any advice for the other 3 cities would be welcome. Thank you. submitted by /u/StephanieMia [link] [comments]”

“Me and my girlfriend will be visiting Valencia in 2 weeks. We do have a genuine question we want to ask people who live there/have experience in Valencia (as Ai has some very, conflicting answers). We will definitely be supporting local (read: no tourist traps) bars and restaurants. We do like to pre-mix an alcoholic beverage with soda and settle in a park, though. My question is, as alcohol in public is illegal: if we do this under the following circumstances , how likely is the chance of being”

“After Cordoba and several days in Grenada, we’re taking 2 days to drive to Seville, with an overnight in Ronda, skipping the coast. Seeking recommendations for where we might go along the way. Thanks! submitted by /u/btvt172 [link] [comments]”

“Where should I go in Spain my trip is in March 2027 I need to know nice cities with nature and traditional vibes submitted by /u/Marinakhalil16 [link] [comments]”

“Hola a todos! I will be visiting Jávea in the next three weeks. I’d love to get your recommendations for beach clubs, restaurants, and playas (preferably sandy ones). Could you suggest a few non-touristy places for my partner and me to enjoy? Thank you very much! Responses in both Spanish and English are welcome. submitted by /u/Additional-Green-671 [link] [comments]”

“Does anyone know where I could find some local musicians playing in Madrid or Barcelona? I'll be traveling there at the end of September and early October. Ideally I'm looking for some venues so my brother and I can find something that is fits our plans and tastes. I'm pretty open to anything but my brother leans more towards punk or hardcore show. Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/DJ-K-Herkington [link] [comments]”

“I am an American M40, and I will be visiting Spain for 2 weeks in September. I was born in South America and speak Spanish perfectly, although I've been told I have a gringo accent now. I also look hispanic. The goal of my trip is to see what places would be a good fit for me to retire in the future. I've been to Spain only once 20 years ago and I liked it. In this trip I will stay near the Barcelona/Valencia coast. What are the best ways/places to meet locals? I heard Padel is a really”

“How is Spain during end of October? I am thinking of doing Sevilla/Grenada and Barcelona submitted by /u/Infamous-Piccolo-799 [link] [comments]”

“I am wanting to travel to Spain (never been). I am fluent in Spanish as a second language. Any areas of Spain you recommend that you have enjoyed traveling to?”

“Hi everyone, I'm interested in visiting southern Spain to see all the historical sites. I have around a week. Whether they are Andalusian or Roman it's all good. I'd love to visit an olive oil farm and get to buy some high quality OO, too. submitted by /u/Budget_Concept6010 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, I'm interested in visiting southern Spain to see all the historical sites. I have around a week. Whether they are Andalusian or Roman it's all good. I'd love to visit an olive oil farm and get to buy some high quality OO, too. submitted by /u/Budget_Concept6010 [link] [comments]”

“I'd be really grateful for any insight/advice on this please. I'm helping plan a trip for some friends who'd like to visit southern Spain in Sept/Oct - they want to go to Seville, Granada and Cordoba, and are keen to use trains as they don't wan to drive. They'll fly in and out from the UK (likely Seville and Málaga). They love Spanish guitar music, architecture, food, and historic places. They're not bothered about the seaside particularly. They'll want to take their”

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“Hi all, In mid-October I'll be passing through Málaga en route back home to Canada. I'll be taking the train into Málaga from visiting my friend in Córdoba, arriving by noonish. I'll have the afternoon and will be staying the night before taking a very early flight back to Canada. I really want to spend the day visiting La Concepcion Botanical Garden, as it will be a Sunday (and therefore free!) My questions are; - Where should I stay? Close to the train station? The airport? - Any h”

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“Hi! I have 2 weeks in Spain. Fly into Madrid. I want to see a Flamenco Show and Bullfighting. Take the train to Valencia. I’d like to see the famous chalice. I also hear I should go to Menorca? I’d like 3 days of relaxation at a beach. Booked a tour at the famous La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. So there’s a day! Fly out of Barcelona. Looking for ideas! Im pretty open! I’ve never been to the Mediterranean or this part of the world. I’ll be there in mid October. How is the train system? sub”

“Madrid — 3 nights Sevilla — 3 nights Granada — 2 nights Malaga — 2 nights Barcelona — 3 nights I’d love any tips on: - Hostels that are social but not total party chaos (or let me know if I should just embrace the chaos) - Must-do activities or hidden gems in any of these cities - General first-time solo travel advice, especially anything you wish you knew before your first trip Really excited but also a little nervous since this is my first time doing this alone. Any advice at all is appreciate”

“Hi guys Anyone travelling spain from Mumbai or any place of India on 17th sept do reach out. Will be travelling solo to spain from 18th to 30th sept would love to connect. submitted by /u/Divya_limbekar [link] [comments]”

“Hi all, I'm going to Spain soon and finalizing the itinerary now. How do yall think it fairs? Day 1 Land and stay in Madrid Day 2 Travel to Sevillie Day 3 Seville Day 4 Cadiz day trip Day 5 Seville Day 6 Cordoba Day trip Day 7 Ronda Day Trip Day 8 Seville Day 9 Travel to Nerja Day 10 Nerja Day 11 Travel to Granada Day 12 Granada Day 13 Granada Day 14 Travel to Madrid Day 15 Madrid Day 16 Madrid and Fly Home submitted by /u/EmuHobbyist [link] [comments]”

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“Hi, I'm going to Seville next month and I would like to know if you have good social club addresses please ? submitted by /u/hennizuka [link] [comments]”

“Hi, I've been put in charge of planning a vacation for a family of adults next april/may. I wanted to double check if it seems reasonable. My personal main interest is history, and as I am the one put in charge of making the plan that's where the focus is, but there will also be family members who want to go to the beach/nature which is why I have some space for that. The plan is to do it all by public transport, or a tour if necessary. 1 Seville arrival 2 Seville: Alcazar and Cathedral”

“Hi there! I'm traveling across Northern Spain with my mom for the next two weeks, and I'm so excited! We're going to Vitoria-Gasteiz for about a day and a half and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for food, drink, activities? We're already planning on checking out the Santa Maria Cathedral, the Plaza de La Virgen Blanca, and the Centro Memorial de las Victimas del Terrorismo. I was considering booking a wine tour or something like that because it'll actually be”

“Hola! Estaré en España unos dias y estaré llegando a Madrid la semana que viene y quisiera tomarme el tiempo de explorar la gastronomía del lugar. Alguien conoce algunos restaurantes que tengan buena comida local? submitted by /u/AffectionateBee2451 [link] [comments]”

“Hola a todos, vamos a estar en Sevilla y luego Granada durante la segunda mitad de septiembre. Estoy bucando recomendaciones para un guía (privado o grupal, pero en español) en Sevilla y tmb para la Alhambra. Estaremos primero en Sevilla y vamos al Alcázar/catedral etc. Conozco algo de la historia/el arte, pero mi marido nada (y mi hijo de 15, no mucho). Vi que hay tours gratis en el barrio de Santa Cruz ("Misterios de Sevilla") que te enseñan algo de la historia -- sería mejor hacer a”

“¡Hola a todos! Mi pareja y yo estamos organizando un viaje de dos semanas por Andalucía el mes que viene. Tenemos muchísimas ganas de descubrir la historia y la cultura del sur de España. Por ahora tenemos pensado visitar los lugares históricos de Sevilla, Córdoba y Granada. También hemos oído que las playas de Málaga son preciosas, así que nos pasaremos por allí. Aparte de los sitios más turísticos, ¿nos recomendáis algún lugar menos concurrido y fuera de las rutas típicas? Vamos a hacer muchas”

“Heading to Gijon for a wedding (from Australia). We will be in Madrid for 2 nights and Gijon for 10 days. Can anyone provide recommended “must do’s”? I’d also love restaurant recommendations. I am a pretty adventurous eater but someone I travel with is not (no seafood at all) so I need to find something that’s going to scratch my adventurous itch but also their plainer preferences. I’ve been to Madrid once before and we felt so lost, we really didn’t make the most of it. Otherwise Spain is new t”

“For our honeymoon, we are going to Barcelona and Sevillle for 5 nights each next April. We were thinking of ending our trip in the Malaga area. Saw some nice places in Torremolinos with views of the mediterranean and were wondering about staying here instead of in Malaga, as was the initial plan. Seems like we could travel to Malaga easily if we want. Is there a major downside to staying in Torremolinos versus Malaga? We want to rent a place with a great view of the sea, enjoy some wine and seaf”

“hi! have a one day cruise stop in Tarragona in August. does anyone have any recommendations? cooking class? walking tour? etc. submitted by /u/Dramatic_Station_214 [link] [comments]”

“Hello everyone! I have been traveling to Spain a few times each year for the past five years. I mainly go to Madrid and Marbella, but I want to explore Granada and Sevilla a bit this time around. I plan on staying for 13 nights, but I’m undecided on how to split up the nights and in what order. What do you suggest, please let me know: My flight will be in and out of Madrid. Here is my rough draft for now: Sevilla - 3 nights Granada - 3 nights Marbella - 3 nights Madrid - 4 nights submitted”

“I visited in 2022 and went to madrid, toledo, seville, granada, cordoba, barcelona and zaragoza - was in each city for 3-4 days. i loved every city's vibe but tbh barcelona was probably the weakest one for me (faves include rhonda, seville and zaragoza). i am now considering a trip in beginning of august with my 16 month old toddler and not sure where to go. i am trying to limit to 2 cities to keep it simpler with my kid and was considering either valencia + another city or to go north to bi”

“Having only two nights in Madrid, what are some recommendations for areas to stay in? I know we won't have time to see a whole lot, but want to get the most of it while we're there. Looking for fun, walkable area with tapas bars and restaurants. Thanks! submitted by /u/JustChill8435 [link] [comments]”

“Hi, 21M here looking to travel for the FIRST time out of canada. I want to visit spain, being young, I want to party a bit, but mostly visit some historic places and see wonderfull landscapes. I would love to visit a beach near the coastline. Date are September 14-20 or October 26-30 ishh. I'd say budget around 1000-2000$ CAD for around a week. Thanks for the help, don't hesitate to ask about more informations ! submitted by /u/No-Address-1415 [link] [comments]”

“I'm taking a trip to spain with some friends and we are going to visit Granada. We would like to rent a car to stop in Toledo, take a detour to Cordoba and then get through Granada within 2 days. How is the drive to Granada from Madrid or Toledo? is it doable for visitors? P.S. yes, we understand there is train and bus we would like to visit the places in our own schedules. submitted by /u/CatBerry1393 [link] [comments]”

“Hola! We’re two girls (39,41) planning a trip to Andalusia, I’ve been meaning to travel and experience it for years. We have 6 days from the 6th to the 12th September. How long do you recommend we spend in each cities and how much can we see? We don’t mind walking a lot and we have a car too, at the same time we’d also like to take it easy on a day or two and head to the beach to relax. We’d love to see Cordova, Sevilla and Grenada and I heard Malaga is great too. We’re into architecture and sig”

“Hello! So I've quite a bit of vacation leave that I must clear by the end of this year. So I'd be able to spend 4-6 weeks in Spain. I intend to have my flights to and from Madrid. So am wondering what sort of plan I can come up with for 4-6 weeks in November and perhaps early Dec. I've visited most of Andulasia and Barcelona (and a short trip to the nation of Andorra 🇦🇩 ) previously, so I think I'd wanna focus more on the northern Spain. But advice/tips are always welcome! Edit”

“Hello all, me and my husband is planning to visit Europe in mid-October. The Spain leg is following and I was wondering if this is enough time for both Barcelona and Granada? Should I fly to Granada instead of 6hr train? It will save us about 3hr but not as scenic. Any feedback is appreciated! Barcelona (3 nights) Day 1 Arrive airport at 5.10PM Explore La Rambla Day 2 Morning: Sagrada Familia Lunch: Market Mercat de la Boqueria Evening: Pass Barcelona. Cathedral + Placa Reial Day 3 Day Trip to F”

“hello, me and my best friend (both f24) are planning to fly to spain in a few months. we’ve never traveled that far before and now we are kind of torn between flying to barcelona or madrid. i wanted to ask for opinions and if someone could tell me/us which option would be better for us in terms of safety submitted by /u/lynamour [link] [comments]”

“Hi - I’m planning a 5 day trip in Spain in November. Looking for suggestions on where to go/how to structure it. I like hiking, running, specialty coffee and museums. I also cycle but I’m no pro cyclist. Looking to disconnect from my phone ideally as much as possible during the trip so want to get immersed in the place. So far this is what I’ve seen online: - Andalusia including Seville, Cordoba and Granada - hiking the Camino de Santiago (a portion of it since I only have 5 days) - Madrid Any s”

“Hi! My boyfriend and I are going in mid September for a 12 day trip starting in Barcelona for four days, followed by Seville (2 nights) and Granada (2 nights). Then four days in Marbella and one night in Madrid before we fly home. We already have trains/planes/buses booked and hotels, and are working on what to do there. We’re both 26 and want to have a great time, but also wind down and see the sights. What are must-do things in each city? Places to eat, spots to go to, things to see? Open to a”