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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.

  1. Why Visit Spain?
  2. Flights to Spain
  3. Guided Tours of Spain
  4. Accommodation in Spain
  1. Transport in Spain
  2. Suggested Itineraries
  3. Practical Advice
  4. Events and Festivals in Spain

Why Visit Spain?

Where is Spain? What does Spain have to offer the discerning tourist? A quick overview on why you should visit 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.

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.

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?

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?

Practical Advice

Answers to the types of questions you'd often think too trivial to ask.

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.

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