Spain Travel: Most Popular Articles

Pictures of Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid

Nudist Beaches & Resorts
The ten best naturist resorts and nudist beaches in Spain for everyone interested in naturism and nudism.

Sangria in Spain
You can always spot a tourist in a Spanish bar - he'll be the one drinking the sangria. All about sangria - how to make the 'perfect' sangria and what the Spanish actually drink in a bar.

Top 10 Spanish Dishes
The essential ten dishes to try when you're in Spain. Paella, Spain's most famous dish.

Weather in Spain
Weather in Spain. What the climate is like in various cities in Spain, including average temperatures and number of days of rainfall per month. What sort of weather to expect on your vacation in Spain.

Top Ten Beaches in Spain
A list of the best beaches in Spain.

Train & Bus Stations in Madrid
Bus and train stations in Madrid. Where to catch your bus and train to cities around Spain.

Top 10 Things to Do in Spain
The best ten things to do in Spain, from eating tapas and trying authentic paella to visiting the best museums in Madrid and checking out La Sagrada Familia

Budget Flights to Spain
The Cheapest flights to Spain from destinations throughout Europe. A list of budget airlines that fly to Spain.

Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid

AVE High-Speed Trains in Spain
Information on the AVE high-speed train service that connects Madrid to Seville, Cordoba and Zaragoza.

Bus & Train Tickets in Spain
How to buy bus and train tickets in Spain. Links to allow you to buy bus and train tickets in Spain.

Las Ramblas at Night
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

A to Z of Spanish Cities
An A to Z of Spain's biggest and most important cities for tourists, with pictures of each city. Links to tourist guides and pictures of Spain's most popular tourist destinations.

Breakfast in Spain
What the Spanish have for breakfast.

Parc Guell, Barcelona
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Facts About Spain: Culture
Facts about Spanish culture. Interesting facts about Spain.

Bullfighting in Barcelona
All about bullfighting in Barcelona. Where to find the Plaza de Toros Monumental (Barcelona's bullring), when to see a bullfight and when the bullfighting season in Barcelona runs.

Internal Flights in Spain
Internal flights in Spain - budget airlines that operate cheap flights within Spain and Portugal.

Barcelona Train & Bus Stations
Bus & train travel in Spain. Where are the bus and train stations in Barcelona?

Drinks in Spain
Spanish drink names with English translations.

Semana Santa Dates
When is Semana Santa? The dates of Semana Santa until 2011.

Facts About Spain: Food
Facts about Spain and food in Spain. Interesting facts about Spain.

Ryanair & Easyjet Airports
Ryanair & Easyjet have budget flights to 15 destinations in Spain. Details on the airports in Spain that Ryanair & Easyjet fly to, including: Barcelona (Reus), Barcelona (Girona), Madrid, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Santiago de Compostela and Santander.

Spanish Public Holidays
A list of Spanish national holidays. Keep a note of what days are a public holiday in Spain.

Booking Bus & Train Tickets
Information about booking bus and train tickets in Spain. Includes information on the AVE train, Elipsos pan-European trains and Eurail passes.

Spanish Festivals
Calendar of Events in Spain. What's on When around the country throughout the year. A month-by-month guide to what's going on in Spain.

Train Travel: Pros & Cons
The advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train in Spain. A comparison of traveling by bus and train in Spain.

Sitges Beach
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Top Spanish Cities
At a glance tourism guides on the best Spanish cities. What to do and where to go in Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Valencia, Cadiz and Cordoba.

Budget Flights - UK & Ireland
List of airlines that fly between Spain and the UK

Guide to Tapas in Spain
Going for tapas is high on most people's list of things to do in Spain, but there is often some confusion about what tapas is and what tapas means. All about tapas - the origin of tapas, what tapas is and where to get tapas.

Barcelona Essentials
Guide to Barcelona. At-a-glance guide to Barcelona, day trips from Barcelona, Barcelona hotels and airport transfer information.

Bullfighting in Spain
Love it or hate it, bullfighting is one of the most characteristic aspects of Spanish culture. Where and when to see a bullfight in Spain and how to get tickets in each of the major bullfighting cities of Spain.

Guide to Food & Drink in Spain
Complete Guide to Eating & Drinking in Spain.

Pictures of San Sebastian
Pictures of San Sebastian Playa de la Concha

Day Trips from Barcelona
Once you've exhausted all there is to do in Barcelona, where to go when you have a spare day. How to get there and what there is to do on the best day trips from Barcelona.

Barcelona Travel Information
Barcelona travel information. Information on Barcelona airport transfers, bus stations and train stations.

Interesting Facts About Spain
Interesting facts about Spain's culture, politics, geography and food.

Top 10 Festivals in Spain
The ten essential traditional festivals in Spain. What to see and where to see Spain's biggest traditional festivals.

Bullfighting in Madrid
Madrid is one of the centers of bullfighting and the most important city for bullfighting outside of Andalusia. Read all about bullfighting in Madrid.

Day Trips from Madrid
Where to go on a day trip from Madrid. How to get there and what there is to do on the best Madrid day trips.

Las Ramblas
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Spain Itinerary: The Big 3
See the three biggest cities in Spain, adding Zaragoza to break up the long journey from Madrid to Barcelona.

Madrid's Sex District - Safe?
Madrid's sex district and safety in the red light district in Madrid.

Running of the Nudes
What is the Running of the Nudes? Animal Rights activists at the Pamplona Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival.

10 Free Things to Do Barcelona
Free museums and sights in Barcelona. Which museums in Barcelona have free entry. The best free activities in Barcelona.

Soccer in Spain
An introduction to soccer (football, futbol) in Spain. The most important teams, fixture dates and the best matches and how to get tickets.

Pamplona Bull Run
Advice on the Pamplona running of the bulls. What to bring, where to go, what to do, what to wear at the San Fermin Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.

Ses Illetes Beach
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Direct Flights US-Spain
List of airlines that fly direct to Spain from the US and so avoiding a London stopover.

Granada Essentials
A complete guide to the city of Granada, in Andalusia, Southern Spain. What to do in Granada, how to get to Granada, etc.

Nudism in Spain Links
Resources and information about nudism in Spain. Find out about naturist organizations in Spain with these links for nudists in Spain.

Toledo Tourist Guide
Toledo is just a short day trip from Madrid and is well worth escaping to after the hustle of Spain's capital. What to do in Toledo and how to get there from Madrid.

Definition of Tapas
A definition of tapas - what tapas is, what tapas is not and a little on the history of tapas.

Paella - History & Types
The history of paella - where paella came from and what types of paella are available.

Sangria Alternatives
Varieties and alternatives to Sangria to make at home or try in a bar in Spain. Tinto de Verano, Calimocho, Rebujito, etc

Morocco Excursions from Spain
Tips on how to get to Morocco from Spain. Departure cities in Spain, arrival points in Spain, where to go, etc. Includes links to guided tours.

Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Is Prostitution Legal in Spain
Is prostitution legal in Spain? Information on prostitution in Spain

Ceramic bench, Parc Guell
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Paella in Spain
Paella is the archetypal Spanish dish, but it is very easy to get a bad paella. What is paella, what types of paella are there and where to get good paella.

Talgo 200 Madrid-Malaga Train
Details of the Talgo 200 high-speed train from Madrid to Málaga including a link to buy directly.

Maps of Spain
A series of maps of Spain to help you make your travel arrangements in Spain. Maps of cities, regions, trains, roads and airports in Spain.

AVE Train Routes in Spain
Details of all the current AVE high speed train routes in Spain including travel times between each city. Includes times by train between Madrid and Seville and from Madrid to the coast

Flights to Barcelona
Airlines that fly to Barcelona. Find out which airlines fly to Barcelona and where they fly from.

Pamplona Bull Run 2006
Image gallery of the 2006 San Fermin bull run in Pamplona, Spain. Photographs taken from the start of the run, including images of some of the injured participants.

Tomatina Tomato Fight Guide
Essential guide to the Tomatina Tomato Fight. How to get to Buñol, what to expect at Tomatina and tips and advice to get through the Tomatina Tomato Fight alive! Plus: pictures of the Tomatina Tomato Fight and the Ham Up a Greasy Pole before it.

Ryanair Flight: Reus
Details on Reus, one of Ryanair's two 'Barcelona' airports. Details on how to get from Reus to Barcelona.

Girona Airport
Details on Girona airport, one of Ryanair's two 'Barcelona' airports, including airport transfers. Details on how to get from Girona to Barcelona.

Lunch in Spain
When the Spanish have in Spain and how to eat when in a restaurant in Spain.

Budget Flights - Europe
Cheap flights Between Spain and the rest of Europe. List of budget airlines offering budget flights between Spain and Germany, Austria, Holland, etc.

Top Five Flamenco Artists
The best flamenco artists of all time, with links to buy their music.

Playa de las Catedrales
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Bullfighting - Issues
Few Spanish traditions divide opinion as much as bullfighting. For every bull aficionado willing to defend their art there are ten who see it as just cruelty to animals and want it banned - yet still the practice goes on.

Balearic Islands Cheap Flights
Budget airlines that fly to the Balearic Islands, Spain - Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca (Majorca). Details of cheap flights to the Canary Islands.

Types of Trains in Spain
Types of trains in Spain and where they'll take you, including the main Renfe service, Cercanías Renfe, Metro, the FEVE narrow-gauge service and Euskotren.

Madrid Essentials
Guide to Madrid. At-a-glance guide to Madrid, day trips from Madrid, Madrid hotels and airport transfer information.

Seville Bus & Train Stations
Where are the bus and train stations in Seville, Spain? Address and contact details for Seville's bus and train stations.

Top 10 Free Madrid Activities
Things to do in Madrid for free. Free sights, free activities, free museum entry - the best things to do in Spain's capital for free.

What to Do in Segovia
Segovia, with its famous aqueduct and fairytale castle is just a short day trip from Madrid and is worth a visit. What to do in Segovia and how to get there from Madrid.

Tipping in Spain
Advice on one of the most popular questions about travel in Spain - should you tip?

Playa del Silencio
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Alhambra Ticket Booking
The 800-year-old Alhambra is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain and with the number of tickets sold per day strictly limited, it is a good idea to book in advance. How to book your Alhambra ticket.

Playa de Nerja
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Valencia, Costa Blanca Beaches
Valencia has a beach, but it isn't the best beach in the region. Why not take a bus to some of the truly good beaches near Valencia?

Ryanair vs Easyjet
A comparison of easyJet and Ryanair's prices for a round trip from London to Barcelona. The costs of a return flight to Barcelona from Stansted with Ryanair & Easyjet compared, the two leading budget airlines or low cost carriers.

Bullfight Festivals in Spain
A short list of the most important bullfighting festivals in Spain. At these festivals you are almost guaranteed to be able to see a bullfight any day of the week!

The Siesta in Spain
The siesta in Spain. Does the siesta still exist in Spain and why?

Main Post Office, Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid

Valencia Essentials
Essential guide to Valencia for tourists. What to do in Valencia for tourists, where to stay in Valencia and where to eat paella in Valencia.

Is Barcelona Card Good Value?
Suggested uses of the Barcelona Card to ensure you get your money's worth from Barcelona 's discount card.

When Should I Visit Spain?
When to visit Spain. Month-by-month guide to the weather and events on in Spain to help you decide which season is the best to visit Spain.

Barcelona Day Trip: Sitges
The nearest nice beaches to Barcelona - Sitges. How to get to Sitges and what to do when you're there.

San Sebastian City Guide
Guide to the city of San Sebastian, in the Basque Country, where you'll find some of the nicest beaches in Spain. Where to go, what to do, day trips to take and where to go next.

Suggested Itineraries
Suggested Itineraries in Spain. Where to go in Spain, how long to spend in each destination and how to get from city to city. Full details of travel times and transport costs for buses and trains on your vacation in Spain

Playa de Calella
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Rock, Pop & Dance Festivals
A list of Spain's biggest rock, pop and dance festivals. The best Spanish festivals.

Playa de Chiclana
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Chocolate con Churros
Spanish early risers (yes there are a few!) and late night revellers traditionally enjoy chocolate con churros for breakfast. Pictures of how churros are made and some photos of the chocolate in all its glory!

Plaza de la Reina
Valencia is a popular stop-off between Andalusia and Barcelona and is great for chilling out in its compact old town, sampling the local paella and snacking on horchata.

August Festivals
With so much going on in Spain's towns and villages every day, it's easy to miss some amazing festivities. There's nothing worse than coming into town just as the locals are tidying up from their festival. Read about the best events going on in August.

Carry-On Suitcases
Suitcases that fit Ryanair and easyJet flight requirements.

Andalusia Itinerary
Suggested itineray for a vacation in Andalusia, Spain Andalusia is the southern-most region of Spain and is home to the majority of the most famous Spanish cities - Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Cadiz. This suggested itinerary for a vacation in Andalusia includes journey times and costs.

How to Get to Ronda
How to get to Ronda from Cadiz, Jerez, Malaga, Fuengirola, Algeciras, Marbella & San Pedro de Alcantara by bus and train.

Malaga City Guide
Malaga is a popular starting point for many holidays in Spain as its airport has become a major center for budget flights. But is it worth staying there? City guide to Malaga for tourists.

Catalan, Basque & Galician
Essential phrases you'll find useful when traveling through Spain. Phrases in Spanish (Español) Basques (Euskara) Catalans (Català) & Galician (Gallego) that will get a nod of appreciation from the locals.

Bullfighting in Seville
Seville is one of the most important cities for bullfighting in Spain. Find out where to see bullfighting in Seville

Eurohop Bus Service Review
A review of the Eurohop hop-on-hop off bus service for bus travel around Spain and Portugal.

Sticking to a Budget in Spain
Some figures to help you budget yourself on your Spanish vacation

Shopping in Madrid
Where to go shopping in Madrid, the capital of Spain. details of where to find the biggest markets (such as the Rastro).

Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid

May Festivals
May is the ideal month to visit Madrid; the temperatures are rising but they aren't quite at the unbearable levels they get to in June, July and August. There's also the small matter of the San Isidro festival - Madrid's biggest party.

Facts About Spain: Geography
Intersting facts about Spain's geography.

Bullfighting in Malaga
When the bullfighters take August off to hide from the intense in other parts of Spain, Malaga has its Feria de Agosto with fights throughout the month. Where to see bullfighting in Malaga and how to get tickets.

Facts About Spain: Politics
Interesting Facts About Spain's politics.

Barcelona Plaza de Toros
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Pamplona Bull Run Tips
Running with the bulls in Pamplona at the San Fermin festival is very dangerous and is not recommended. Advice on running if there is no stopping you!

Playa de Marbella
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Seville Essentials
Seville guide. Everything you need to know about your vacation in Seville, Spain.

Spain Myths & Misconceptions
Some of the most common myths and misconceptions about Spain. Do the Spanish really all love flamenco, bullfighting, sangria and paella?

Spain Itinerary from Madrid 2
Spanish itinerary - a big loop around Spain, starting and finishing in Madrid. This tour of the most popular cities in Spain takes in some of the less traveled parts of Spain.

Palacio Real, Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid

Pictures of Barcelona
Pictures of Barcelona, Spain, including pictures of Gaudi's most famous creations and the famous Las Ramblas street.

Electrical Appliances in Spain
Electricity in Spain. Information on bringing electrical appliances into Spain. Will your American electrical appliance work in Spain and the rest of Europe?

Eating in a Spanish Restaraunt
How eating out in Spain is different. What to expect in a restaurant in Spain.

Bizarre & Weird Festivals
The weirdest and wackiest festivals in Spain.

Playa de Lloret de Mar
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Barcelona-Seville Itinerary 1
Barcelona to Seville itinerary - Barcelona to Seville and back again without covering the same ground twice: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona. Ideal route for Inter Rail or Eurail travelers.

7) Spanish Fan
When planning your journey to Spain, be sure to only partly fill your bags – because you [i]will[/i] be coming back with a lot of souvenirs. Avoid the tackiness overload by selecting from my top ten best souvenirs from Spain

Near the Cathedral, Barcelona
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Palace at Plaza de España
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Beer in Spain
Beer in Spain - how to order and which ones to go for.

Plaza España, Madrid
Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Spain and is well worth a visit. Check out thse pictures of Madrid

Mercat de La Boqueria
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Barcelona Festivals
Calendar of events in and around Barcelona. Where to see the best festivals, ferias and festivals within easy reach of Barcelona.

Guided Tours of Spain
A list of guided tours and excursions in Spain. Single day and multi-day guided excursions & guided walking tours of Spain's most important cities. Guided tours of Seville, Granada, Toledo, Barcelona, etc.

Making Payments in Spain
Information about paying for your shopping in Spain. Advice on credit cards, debit cards, ATMs and travelers checks in Spain.

Christmas Food in Spain
A list of popular foods in Spain at Christmas time.

Bullfighting in Ronda
Ronda is where modern bullfighting started - but making a trip to Ronda just to see a fight will leave you disappointed, as bullfights here are few and far between. Information in bullfighting in Ronda.

Cordoba City Guide
A quick guide to what there is to do in Cordoba.

Sagrada Familia Cherub Statues
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Gaudi house, Parc Guell
Pictures of Barcelona, including pictures Las Ramblas and Antoni Gaudi's most famous monuments, La Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell

Sangria Variations in Spain
Some variants of the Sangria recipe, including white sangria, cava sangria and cider sangria.

Traveling on the Madrid Metro
How to use the Madrid Metro (also known as the subway, underground or tube). Includes types of tickets available and money saving tips.

Beach in Benidorm
Sea pictures of some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Trains, Buses, Cars & Flights
A look at train and bus travel in Spain, as well as details on car rental and internal flights in spain

June Festivals
There's nothing worse than arriving in a town as the locals are cleaning up from last week's festival. All the details on where to be in June to catch the best of the month's events.

Train Costa Blanca to France
Fast Talgo day train from Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Cartagena on the east coast of Spain to Montpellier, Perpignan or Narbonne in southern France. Book tickets for the Talgo train from Spain to France through this site.

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