Plan Your Trip to Spain
By Damian Corrigan, About.com Guide to Spain Travel
Planning your first vacation in Spain? Then this is the section for you. On this page you will find all the most important information for planning your first trip to Spain. The key information from this page is available in the e-course "Spanish Travel Planning 101" - see the link at the side of the page to subscribe.
Why Visit Spain?
Where is Spain? What does Spain have to offer the discerning tourist? A quick overview on why you should visit Spain.
- Brief Tour of Spain
- Top Ten Things to Do in Spain
- Interesting Facts About Spain
- Where in Spain Can I...?
- Top Ten Festivals in Spain
- Top Ten YouTube Videos on Spain
- When to Visit Spain
- The Weather in Spain
- Top Ten Cities in Spain
- Myths & Misconceptions About Spain
Flights to Spain
So you've decided you're coming, have you? Glad to hear it. Now you need to decide how you're going to get here.
- Who Flies to Spain? Budget Airlines in Spain Listed by Destination
- Airlines that Fly to Madrid
- Airlines that Fly to Barcelona
Guided Tours of Spain
Everyone likes someone else to do all the hard work sometimes. Guided tours are a great way to take it easy and let someone else do all the planning. They can also be a great way to learn about the history and culture of Spain. Even if you wouldn't normally take a guided tour, there are some that are indispensable (read about 'Essential Guided Tours' to see why).
Accommodation in Spain
Information on where to stay in Spain, including details of hotels, hostels and guest houses.
- Types of Accommodation in Spain
- Booking Hotels in Spain
- Casas Rurales in Spain
- Types of Youth Hostels in Spain (and how to book)
- Hotels in Madrid - by District
Transport in Spain
Unless you're planning just a city break, you're going to need to get around in Spain. But which mode of transport should you use? Are trains always quicker than buses? Is car hire practical?
- AVE High-Speed Trains in Spain
- Bus Travel vs Train Travel in Spain
- Book Bus and Train Tickets in Spain
- Is it Practical to Hire a Car in Spain?
- What You Should Know About Driving in Spain
- Internal Flights in Spain
Suggested Itineraries
How to go from A to F, including B, C, D and E on the way. Which cities are must-sees? Which can be missed out?
- The Big Three - Madrid, Barcelona & Valencia
- Andalusia Suggested Itinerary
- Eurohop Bus Network
- A-Z of Cities
Practical Advice
Answers to the types of questions you'd often think too trivial to ask.
- Electricity in Spain & Appliance Compatibility Problems
- Making International Calls in Spain
- Buying a Stamp in Spain
Events and Festivals in Spain
Find out about all the seasonal activities going on Spain. Every town or village has its feria once a year, where dancing, drinking and general merriment is the order of the day. There is also a number of other events worth checking out.
