Travelers Face Spain Trip Challenges

“Hi, I’m looking for some advice for my trip from England. I finally saved enough money this year to take my mum and brother to Madrid in November. Part of the trip was meant to include going to the Atletico VS Bayern game but I did not manage to get tickets. It is my brothers absolute dream to watch atletico play. How do you recommend I get tickets now? Is it possible? I’ve seen resale websites but they are selling for €300+ and it is just unaffordable for us. Will there be tickets closer to the”

“Hello all! I’m planning on visiting Spain for a week in early November. I’m flying to Madrid and I’ve booked apartments in Seville, Granada and Madrid in that order. I’m looking to book train tickets for transportation. On renfe site I see that there is not a direct train for the Seville-Granada way and I’m thinking of visiting Cordoba on the morning and leaving in the afternoon. Do you think it’s a city worth visiting just for a day? Any other recommendations for the other cities or tips are we”

“Hey, I am tourist coming to Madrid with 3 friends tomorrow, we are looking forward to any suggestions about city. We want to visit historical places and everything important, and also we want to go out every night. Can u suggest some places to go to? Where is the best place to hang out, grab a few drinks etc. We are staying five days. submitted by /u/PhysicalTrip667 [link] [comments]”

“So I know theres a lot to do in Madrid but im specifically referring to city center core activities. We will be in city center around 11am and staying overnight and leaving next day around noon. Can we get done the following same day: Royal Palace (we will go inside) Cathedral next door Temple Debod Plaza Mayor Market Retiro Maybe doing Gran Via at evening We're staying right in front of Plaza Mayor and parking in the underground garage there. Based on google maps this looks doable. Also one”

“I am planning a trip and have 5 nights in Madrid, 5 nights in Mallorca. Should I add another city to the trip? Or just do day trips? I am staying in one hotel in each place at the moment. submitted by /u/SparkleBerrySpritz [link] [comments]”

“So, my original plan for mid-November was: • 3 nights in Madrid • 2 nights in Seville • 3 nights in Lisbon But I’m worried that squeezing in Seville will make the trip feel rushed once I account for checking out, taking the train, checking in again, and then flying to Lisbon. My simpler alternative would be to skip Seville and spend: • 4 days in Madrid • 3–4 days in Lisbon I really want to see Seville, but I also want enough time to enjoy each destination without constantly packing and traveling”

“Hello everyone, Hope everyone's doing well. Me and 2 others will be visiting Madrid in 2 weeks time and so looking forward to it. Will be arriving on a Sunday noon and leaving Wednesday evening. We plan to visit Segovia and Toledo as well. The nearest metro station to our hotel is Avenida de América. A brief outline of our itinerary is as follows: - Sunday: Check-in, then explore Madrid (maybe visit the Palace, Catedral de la Almudena & Temple of Debod) - Monday: Segovia day trip (half d”

“Hi. I am a digital nomad and I am planning to stay for 2-3 weeks in Barcelona or Alicante. I will get a single hotel room.I am planning to go sightseeing and exploring the night life. My question is what if somebody stays with me for a night or two? Is this allowed in Spanish hotels? Will the hotel staff know if we just go back to the hotel, using my card and then they leave early the next morning? submitted by /u/daizy_g [link] [comments]”

“Itinerary help! I know this is likely too packed to be realistic. Boyfriend and I will be flying in and out of Madrid and have a week to explore. We have a rental car and are looking forward to the drive and making stops to see as much as we can. Here is the route I’ve loosely planned but I know we may need to cut something out. Friday: Land in Madrid and get rental car; explore Segovia and spend the night in Valladolid Saturday: Ribera del Duero for a few wine tastings, dinner and stay the nigh”

“Hello, I’ll be solo traveling (26M) this late August into early Sept and will be flying into and out of Madrid. I’ve been to Barcelona and Valencia before so no need to go there. I’ll have 8 nights, maybe 9 if I stretch it. So far these place have caught my interest: - a few nights in Seville - day trip to Segovia from Madrid Does anyone have any other suggestions? I was hoping to get 1-2 nights in a city/town on the ocean with relaxed vibes, great scenery, good food and drinks maybe with a beac”

“Any local hotels recommended within old town Madrid? I'm not seeing a lot of options online, so maybe they don't partner with big websites....bonus if they are good value submitted by /u/Lazy_Manager8722 [link] [comments]”

“Estoy planeando unas vacaciones a Madrid y Barcelona en Octubre. Viajo con otras 3 personas (todos adultos) y estamos buscando alojamientos u hoteles en ambas locaciones. Mi primera opción fue buscar un alojamiento tipo arbnb o similar, pero me he encontrado que este tipo de alojamientos están destinados para estancias no turísticas. Cuál es la opción más viable para encontrar un alojamiento de este tipo? O me conviene más buscar un hotel? Si no es en el centro de ambas ciudades, qué opciones me”

“We are going to Madrid and want to stay near calle de embajadores. Are there any hotels with kids pools, play room or day care in the area? submitted by /u/Mindless_Door_9105 [link] [comments]”

“I’ll be traveling to Spain for the first time, I’m intrigued by the Coastal (Costa Brava) and Mallorca areas. If you were an English speaking, (some Spanish, enough to get by) traveling for the first time. Where would you recommend? Would you spend all your time in one city, or split between two areas? What about Seville? Thank you.. Also, is $200-300/day feasible for food and beverages. (I eat like a toddler, 80% of my stomach was removed for medical reasons…) so I eat 4 small meals a day. &#32”

“Hello, me and my partner are visiting Oviedo - where we travel by train from Madrid from 10-14th. Since we booked the trip last minute (very smart), we have trouble finding affordable accomodation; Booking and Airbnb are crazy with their prices … I’m wondering what are the good alternatives? I thought about couch surfing or monasteries, albuerges. Any recommendations? Thank you for your time! submitted by /u/manana6 [link] [comments]”

“Hello solo traveler doing Madrid then Barcelona late Aug / early Sep. I barely speak Spanish, so I’m trying to keep things simple. I prefer taxi/FreeNow over metro because of the heat and long queues. Do these numbers sound sane? Food ~€45–50/day · MAD↔BCN train ~€70 · taxi/FreeNow ~€500 for 8–9 days · contingency ~€120. Too high, too low, or roughly fine? Rough base (not my hotel — just a nearby reference): around Leonardo Hotel Madrid City Center / Calle Alberto Aguilera. Heading out how early”

“Hello! So me and my boyfriend(coming from portugal) are going to stay 1 week near puente de Vallecas. We wanted to know what are the places we must visit and some not as touristy places as restaurants to go. We love exploring the city and look forward to know the essence of madrid and not only the surface. Were also thinking about going to barcelona to visit for a day or somewhere that has beach/river to face the heat. So if you have any recommendations on pools in madrid that aren’t overcrowded”

“Hi all, Traveling to Spain for 10 days, landing the day before the eclipse and heading to Valladolid to catch it. Does anyone have any recommendations for that city? Good food, etc.? I will likely be there a few hours before the total eclipse, which will happen at around 20:30. submitted by /u/biblicallyaccangel [link] [comments]”

“Hello everybody, I will be in Asturia with my car for 4 days in August and I'm looking for your best recommendations. I heard about Picos de Europa National Park for hiking. What other places would you recommend me ? I like nature, hiking and photography but I'm open to any suggestions. (I'm also looking for some good accommodations, share your best adress) Thanks for your answers 🙂 submitted by /u/Firefox4182 [link] [comments]”

“Im planning to do a road trip by renting a car and driving through the northern coast. Im planning to start and end in Bilbao. My question is if I should book around mid August of if it's fine to wait till early September because of the weather. Also are there any recommendations for car rentals in Spain? submitted by /u/GeneralHateWatcher [link] [comments]”

“Hello! I am traveling to Madrid soon and I am going to be there for 7 days. I was wondering what the best option for public transportation/metro would be? For instance a 7 day tourist travel pass or like prepaid trips? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/xDreamTree [link] [comments]”

“Is it better to do Madrid Bilbao San Sebastian or Barcelona Bilbao San Sebastian? submitted by /u/moka101022 [link] [comments]”

“Hey Redditors! I'm a backpacker and adventure seeker from Tangier, Morocco. I'm currently taking a short trip to Spain (specifically Málaga and surrounding areas) on July 11–13 Right now in Algeciras I speak English, French, and Arabic fluently, and I'm actively trying to learn Spanish, so I'd love to practice with locals or fellow travelers. My vibe is all about nature, beaches, hiking, sunsets, and big cups of coffee. I'm easy-going, respectful, and independent – happy to h”

“Planning on doing Madrid and San Sebastián in August with day trips to Toledo and Segovia. I know it’s gonna be hot but hopefully San Sebastián will be cooler Any tips on food or what attractions or worth it/not worth it? We only have 2 1/2 days/3 nights in San Sebastián so was thinking of doing a day trip to Bayonne but don’t know if 1 1/2 days is enough to cover everything in S.B. submitted by /u/Glizzys4everyone [link] [comments]”

“Hello! My husband and I are planning a 7 to 10 day trip to Spain in September. We are definitely going to be visiting Barcelona, but are torn between trying to do either Valencia or Madrid (or both??) Since we are going to get both “big city” and costal atmosphere from barcelona, so we are torn as to which would be better for the remainder of our time. Input welcome!! submitted by /u/tired_flower2 [link] [comments]”

“10 year wedding anniversary with my wife. We are going for 9 days and will spend the first three in Barcelona. We have had such a hard time deciding on the next location and have considered Mallorca, Ibiza, anywhere on Costa Brava. We like good food, lively night life, beautiful beaches. Would like a nice hotel where we could spend entire days at but would also like to explore a few days. Mallorca sounds fun but would be nice to avoid another flight and I hear it can be a lot of driving there. A”

“Hi guys. Me and my girlfriend are going on a trip through Andalusia and Madrid in the begining of September. We are planning to stay 12 - 14 days total. We will arrive at Malaga first, spend couple of days there and visit a nearby cities and sites from there (Nerja, Ronda, Granada, Marbella). After that we are going to visit Madrid, stay there for a few days and on the way back to Malaga (our departure is from there), we will stay in Seville for day or two. We are planning to use train and buses”

“Hola a todos, was wanting some feedback on this Spain itinerary. I will be in Europe for about 5 weeks. Two weeks in Spain, 1 week in France, and 2 weeks in Italy. I currently have a rough draft of the Spain portion. I don’t mind visiting touristy places, but also like getting off the most touristy path sometimes. I have been to Spain before and it is probably my favorite country ever. Last time I went it was to more touristy cities like Madrid, Seville, and Granada so I want to explore a differ”

“My family and I are visiting Spain this August (Madrid, Bilbao) and I’m a little nervous about going. Given the circumstances of our idiotic President, there would obviously be many reasons as to why they wouldn’t like us. I know little to no Spanish since I’ve found a love for French but I do want to learn a little in advance just to feel more secure. So, the question stands. Are people in Spain cordial with Americans? And is there anything I could do to help ease my anxiety or is there somethi”

“Hey everyone, I’m planning a short trip to Spain (July 8–12) and I’m a bit stuck on how to structure it, especially July 11. My current plan: July 8: Arrive in Madrid, just do some light sightseeing July 9: Festival (full day + late night, ends around 2 AM) July 10: Day trip to Toledo July 11: No plan yet July 12: Prado Museum in the morning + fly back home I originally thought about doing Seville or Valencia on July 11, but I’m not sure if it’s realistic with time, money, and energy after the f”

“Not a food tour please. Only saying that because I'm already doing one :) Was looking at a tour that does Segovia, Avila and Toledo in a single day trip, but that seems like A LOT. Was curious to hear what other people thought. submitted by /u/GimmeShockTreatment [link] [comments]”

“Hello I am traveling to Spain for work at the end of August. Will be seeing there for two weeks. I saw this hotel and I’ve tried reaching out to them but have you had to hear from them? I’m also in Mexico, so there is a time difference. But it’s been days Anyways, anybody have any information on this hotel. Petit Palace Plaza del Carmen submitted by /u/allgreatthingsmust4 [link] [comments]”

“Thinking of visiting the Covadonga lake from Cangas. We will have a car. I found an old thread saying: "Covadonga lakes, it's not ideal because in peak season you can't just go on your own, everybody needs to use the public buses to access the area" Is that true? submitted by /u/Italian_SPLIT [link] [comments]”

“I'm a 38 year old, single male, IT freelancer and seriously thinking abouy moving to Spain and I chose Elche. I haven't been there yet (will visit briefly in a month or so). I chose this city because I read it's very safe, close to the coast, medium size. I've already looked into paperwork needed, started learning Spanish. My goal is to move there next year around April-May. Any advice from someone in that area is highly appreciated! submitted by /u/Jackudd [link] &#3”

“Hello! I will be travelling with family in Spain this December. I can’t seem to find the high speed train ticket prices online for that period as it seems to only go online 90 days before the dates. Does anyone know how much it’ll typically cost to travel from Barcelona - Madrid and Madrid - Seville? submitted by /u/Violet_Phoenix97 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, hoping for some advice. In September I’m flying to Girona with my girlfriend. The plan: a couple of days around Girona and the Costa Brava, then down to Valencia for a few days, back up to Barcelona, and home from Girona. We’ve already done Barcelona, so that’s not in the running for the proposal. My question is about where to actually propose. My first thought was a quiet Costa Brava sunset early in the trip, maybe even a private sunset boat tour. But I’m now wondering if Valencia”

“Hi! I am going on vacation with my girlfriend to San Pedro de Pinatar and was wondering if anyone has some good food recommendations in that area (we love to eat so I would love some insight) but also must see places and activities. Thank you for your answers in advance! submitted by /u/stuhiii [link] [comments]”

“My partner and I have a 2 week trip planned, starting July 10th and ending July 25th. We are very aware of the current high temps in Spain, and my partner especially is quite anxious about how the heat is going to negatively impact the trip and our own selves, and has even been considering cancelling it entirely for safety. Just wondering if anyone who is currently in Spain has any thoughts/advice for us. We’re from Canada, currently have temps of around 30-35C this week, but I know that’s still”

“Hi everyone! I'll be traveling around San Juan de Gaztelugatxe during peak season, and I'd really like to visit. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to book an entry slot in advance. Is it still worth going even without a reservation? I read that the views from the parking area are already amazing. Would it also make sense to wait until after 7:00 PM, when the entrance gates are closed, and then walk in? Is it common, and is it allowed? I'll be traveling by car. I noticed there's a”