Anonymous
12/26/2023 16:44
Subject: Re:If you’re only going to Spain once…
Can anyone recommend a tour company/travel agent?
I absolutely understand that I can do this myself. But one of the things my family enjoys about vacation is not having to plan or worry about what to do when we reach our destination. I'd love if anyone could share a good experience and recommendation.
TIA
Anonymous
12/26/2023 02:29
Subject: Re:If you’re only going to Spain once…
Anonymous wrote:Double check that your hotel has AC. Not all do.I would pick coastal areas if I went in June
I did my first trip to Spain this year. The Alhambra was cool, but I have easily seen the equivalent in Morocco
For me, the Mosque in Cordoba, and the Palau de Musica in Barcelona were the prettiest part of my trip
Next year I hope to do Madrid and Sevilla but in March
I recommend going in the fall when you won’t need AC and the crowds are lighter. We went in November and the weather was picture perfect.
Anonymous
12/25/2023 23:42
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Madrid and Barcelona.
Seville and and Grenada are lovely but less interesting ImO. But I like cities!
Seville and and Grenada are lovely but less interesting ImO. But I like cities!
Anonymous
12/25/2023 16:32
Subject: Re:If you’re only going to Spain once…
Double check that your hotel has AC. Not all do. I would pick coastal areas if I went in June
I did my first trip to Spain this year. The Alhambra was cool, but I have easily seen the equivalent in Morocco
For me, the Mosque in Cordoba, and the Palau de Musica in Barcelona were the prettiest part of my trip
Next year I hope to do Madrid and Sevilla but in March
I would pick coastal areas if I went in June
I did my first trip to Spain this year. The Alhambra was cool, but I have easily seen the equivalent in Morocco
For me, the Mosque in Cordoba, and the Palau de Musica in Barcelona were the prettiest part of my trip
Next year I hope to do Madrid and Sevilla but in March
Anonymous
12/25/2023 14:36
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
We just got home yesterday from a trip to Madrid (3 nights), Sevilla (2 nights) and Granada (2). Two teens with us. We could have easily used 1 more day in the latter two. Loved it!
Anonymous
12/19/2023 21:20
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Barcelona has so many interesting things to see like Sagrada Familia and all the Gaudi architecture! Plus the vibe of that brilliant, vibrant city. Should never be missed. It’s amazing.
Anonymous
12/19/2023 09:39
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
If you want to go to Granada for the Alhambra, be sure to book tickets in advance. It does sell out.
Also if you go to Granada, let me encourage you to check out the Cuevas de Sacromonte museum. It's really cool. Definitely take a taxi or bus to get there, though, because it's an absolute hike to get to the museum itself: https://sacromontegranada.com/en/
Also if you go to Granada, let me encourage you to check out the Cuevas de Sacromonte museum. It's really cool. Definitely take a taxi or bus to get there, though, because it's an absolute hike to get to the museum itself: https://sacromontegranada.com/en/
Anonymous
12/19/2023 08:42
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
I loved Barcelona. Much more fun than Granada. Also, you can easily fly there, so it's simply not impossible to add a day or two there on to a trip.
Anonymous
12/19/2023 05:28
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Spain is such a huge country. You can’t define it or see everything by visiting just once.
Anonymous
12/18/2023 19:19
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Skip Barcelona
I agree with this. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about, although I had a nice time while I was there.
I'd either go to the north of Spain, or the very south. The trains are fantastic, so you could fly into Madrid and then get the train to the south.
Where in the south do you recommend? We want to tack several days in a nice beach location onto the end of a trip to elsewhere in Spain.
I’ve heard Malaga is nice
Anonymous
12/18/2023 17:45
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Anonymous wrote:I’ve never been to Spain but Granada is on my “someday” list because of the Alhambra… https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/alhambra-inside-look-muslim-fortress
We went this summer and this was my favorite place to visit. Absolutely beautiful.
Anonymous
12/17/2023 00:49
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Skip Barcelona
I agree with this. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about, although I had a nice time while I was there.
I'd either go to the north of Spain, or the very south. The trains are fantastic, so you could fly into Madrid and then get the train to the south.
Where in the south do you recommend? We want to tack several days in a nice beach location onto the end of a trip to elsewhere in Spain.
Anonymous
12/16/2023 16:17
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
We went about 12 years ago, just pre-kids. I completely loved Seville. I enjoyed all the Gaudi in Barcelona, but it rained the whole time and my husband was kind of miserable. We were not big fans of Madrid (much to my surprise) and I wanted to go to Granada, but we couldn’t fit in. I think we took trains between the cities - it was a long time ago.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 22:53
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Anonymous wrote:LOVED Madrid, could skip Barcelona. Really interesting how people have a preference between those two cities.
Same here. I’m not a Barcelona fan but I love Madrid.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 22:48
Subject: If you’re only going to Spain once…
Anonymous wrote:Skip Barcelona
I agree with this. I'm not sure what all the fuss is about, although I had a nice time while I was there.
I'd either go to the north of Spain, or the very south. The trains are fantastic, so you could fly into Madrid and then get the train to the south.