Spain Travel Tips
Once away from the holiday costas, you could only be in Spain. In the cities, narrow twisting old streets suddenly open out to views of daring modern architecture, while spit-and-sawdust bars serving wine from the barrel rub shoulders with blaring, glaring discos.
Travel is easy, accommodation plentiful, the climate benign, the people relaxed, the beaches long and sandy, the food and drink easy to come by and full of regional variety. More than 50 million foreigners a year visit Spain.
Explore Barcelona by Bike
Written by Viator, April 2011
Barcelona’s wide avenues and beachfront promenades are ideal for cycling, and getting around the city by guided bike tour is a fine way to sightsee with a group. Go for the half-day option to get an ...
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Costa Brava from Barcelona
Written by Viator, October 2012
Once a coastline of sleepy fishing villages, it was inevitable that the beauty and sunshine warmth of the Costa Brava would be discovered by the world, and in the 1950s development began to turn the ...
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Costa Blanca Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Stretching gracefully down Spain’s east coast from Gandia to Torrevieja, the Costa Blanca (‘White Coast’) is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. Despite being overrun with ...
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Tenerife Trips from Gran Canaria
Written by Viator, August 2010
Just over 60km (37 mi) from Gran Canaria, lies the largest and most popular of the Canary Islands, Tenerife. Catch a jet-foil ferry from Las Palmas or Agaete and you’ll be there in little over an ...
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3 Days in Valencia: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Packed your vitamins? You’ll need them – in a country full of fun-loving cities, Valencia goes that extra mile. Cultural attractions and beach-bumming during the day, followed by paella feasts and ...
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3 Days in Barcelona: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Barcelona is one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world. The city sizzles with food, fashion, style, music and good times all year round. The buildings will amaze you, the art will make ...
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Top 5 Places to Grab a Drink in Barcelona
Written by Viator, July 2011
From hilltop Montjuic to the beaches of Barceloneta, you’ll never go thirsty in this Spanish city of tapas and champagne bars. Your favourite bar might be just around the corner from your hotel, or ...
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Picasso, Gaudí & Dalí
Written by Viator, August 2010
Barcelona is beloved by generations of artists all of whom left their unique imprint on the city, from the sculptural architecture of Gaudí and the mythical paintings of Picasso, to surrealist ...
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3 Days in Granada: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
History is alive in Granada's narrow streets, riotous gardens and spectacular monuments, reverberating with echoes of the city's grand Islamic past and its medieval Renaissance. With the ...
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Spanish Tapas
Written by Viator, August 2010
No trip to Spain is complete without savoring some tapas and a glass of wine. Tapas are bite-sized appetizers, tiny delicious hot and cold snacks served in bars all over Spain. Eating them standing ...
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Madrid Nightlife
Written by Viator, August 2010
The electrifying capital of Spain, Madrid is one of the world's most vibrant and exciting cities. The nightlife in Madrid is like nowhere else – the night starts around 2am and drinking, dancing ...
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Tapas in Madrid
Written by Viator, August 2010
Legend has it that the original tapas were used as covers to keep the sherry in Andalusian taverns safe from flies dropping into the glass. Bread, ham or chorizo were best, and led to the creation ...
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Gaudi’s Barcelona
Written by Viator, April 2011
An architecture tour is a fun way to navigate Barcelona’s byways and sights, highlighting some of the city’s most extraordinary and iconic sights. Along with buildings by Gaudi, you’ll see similarly ...
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Cava Wine
Written by Viator, April 2013
Forget Champagne, the celebratory tipple of choice in Spain is Cava and the sparkling wine is sipped at everything from weddings and birthday bashes to an evening meal with friends and family. First ...
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Outdoor Activities in Barcelona
Written by Viator, April 2012
Barcelona is known for vibrant culture, unique architecture and that fabulous Catalonian climate. With an average of 280 sunny days per year, long summers and the cool breeze from the ocean, this ...
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