{"id":185559,"date":"2018-07-22T16:00:29","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T13:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/"},"modified":"2018-07-22T16:00:29","modified_gmt":"2018-07-22T13:00:29","slug":"50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"#50 things you need to know before traveling to Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38f92b85ff1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38f92b85ff1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/#Spain_and_the_Locals\" >Spain and the Locals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/#Travel_in_Spain_and_Tourism\" >Travel in Spain and Tourism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/#Eating_and_drinking_in_Spain\" >Eating and drinking in Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/#Money_and_Costs_of_traveling_to_Spain\" >Money and Costs of traveling to Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/#Transportation_in_Spain\" >Transportation in Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/#Other_useful_info_about_traveling_in_Spain\" >Other useful info about traveling in Spain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-spain\/#Recommended_Spain_Travel_Guide_Books\" >Recommended Spain Travel Guide Books<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#50 things you need to know before <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing to Spain<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Spain is one of the world\u2019s biggest tourist destinations for many years now. People come to Spain looking for its extraordinary culture and history together with amazing beaches on the south, delicious food, and inviting weather.  In this post, we will explore <strong>everything you need to know before traveling to Spain. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the best destinations to the costs of traveling in Spain, from the history, culture and what to eat, to travel safety and how to travel within Spain, this list of 50 travel tips will make your Spain trip an experience to remember.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spain_and_the_Locals\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spain_and_the_Locals\"><\/span>Spain and the Locals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#1 The <strong>kingdom of Spain<\/strong>, as it\u2019s officially known, used to be separated kingdoms and only united after the 15th century.\u00a0Today, it\u2019s divided into 17 autonomous regions (15 on the mainland and the Balearic and Canary Islands), and the referred enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa.<\/p>\n<p>#2 Despite being a developed and peaceful country, these divisions are still very strong in Spain today, with <strong>independence claims<\/strong> in several autonomous regions, particularly in Catalonia and the Basque Country.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8190\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in the Basque country, Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia-520x315.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in the Basque country, Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Zumaia-520x315.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Geopark in the Basque Country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#3 This means that culturally Spain is very <strong>diverse and rich<\/strong>. A Basque is very different from an Andalusian and from a\u00a0Madrilenian and so on\u2026 Meaning that traveling in Spain is a very interesting and diverse experience.\u00a0When you travel from one region to the other you will probably notice some of these idiosyncrasies.<\/p>\n<p>#4\u00a0<strong>Spanish<\/strong> is the second most spoken language in the world<strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0with more than 406 million native speakers, it comes slightly ahead of English and only after Chinese. However, in Spain, the official language is Castilian Spanish, with\u00a0the regional languages Catalan, Basque and Galician all having official status.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8228\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain-520x311.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Brugos-Spain-520x311.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Burgos, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#5 As a\u00a0tourist, if you speak Spanish you\u2019ll be able to communicate with everyone in every region of Spain. If you don\u2019t, you should know that Spain isn\u2019t the most English friendly country in Europe but you\u2019ll probably find people speaking English\u00a0easily, particularly closer to touristy areas.<\/p>\n<p>#6 The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/country\/spain\/\">climate in Spain<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most diverse in\u00a0Europe\u00a0due to its size,\u00a0coasts and large\u00a0mountain ranges. However, we can easily notice that the north is wet and cold, while the south is dry and hot.<\/p>\n<p>When planning a trip to Spain be aware that in Summer the south can be burning hot, particularly away from the coast! On the other hand, the north during winter can be quite cold, windy and mostly rainy! Finally, in the mountains, it usually snows which makes Spain also a good winter destination!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-9082\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Marbella\" class=\"wp-image-9082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Marbella\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-9082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Things-to-do-in-Marbella-520x293.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Puerto Ban\u00fas, Malaga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#7 The majority of Spaniards are formally <strong>Roman Catholic<\/strong>, but different religious beliefs are accepted. However, the younger generations are much less religious, like in many other western countries.<\/p>\n<p>#8 Spain was (partially) under Muslim rule for over 700 years from year 711 to 1571. To put it into perspective the USA is independent for 242\u2026 The south of Spain, particularly Andalusia, is where the Muslim rule was the longest. Here you can still see the influences, in buildings and architecture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7209\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions of Spain\" class=\"wp-image-7209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba-520x380.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions of Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reasons-to-visit-cordoba-520x380.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#9 Spaniards are known to have a different <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach to daily life from other Europeans\u2026 Typically, the day starts late, they have lunch\u00a0only between 1 and 3 pm, dine very late (around 10 pm) and take the famous afternoon nap known as the <strong><em>siesta<\/em><\/strong>! I don\u2019t know about you guys but I think I\u2019m going to take on this lifestyle \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>#10 Spain is a very <strong>safe<\/strong> country to travel in. Most travelers will never face any kind of serious threat or danger. However, you should be aware of pickpocketing and scams in the top touristic areas as there are reports of it. In our experience, we have never felt unsafe in Spain and neither has been approached by scammers.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless,\u00a0you don\u2019t want to risk having a problem and not being insured! So, always\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-7959550-13049082\">Remember to Buy Travel Insurance Before Your Trip!<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8229\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"facts travel in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain-520x378.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"facts travel in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Burgos-Spain-520x378.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Cathedral of Burgos, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_in_Spain_and_Tourism\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_in_Spain_and_Tourism\"><\/span>Travel in Spain and Tourism<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#11 Spain is the <strong>3rd most visited country<\/strong> in the world, with more than 68 Million international arrivals in 2015. Only France and the USA have more!<\/p>\n<p>This obviously means that there aren\u2019t many off the beaten track destinations in Spain. Though it\u2019s a big country if you visit\u00a0outside peak season (Summer) you shouldn\u2019t have too many troubles with over-tourism.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8188\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao-520x343.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Visit-Bilbao-520x343.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Guggenheim Museum Bilbao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#12 Out of this immensity of tourists, Barcelona leads as Spain\u2019s most visited destination. Barcelona is a tourist hotspot that blends a splendid architecture, a leading art scene, and a boundless culture.<\/p>\n<p>When traveling to Spain, Barcelona should be on your list, probably on top if you remember the works of Gaudi and particularly the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Yet, there\u2019s more to it, there are so many <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jenonajetplane.com\/fun-things-to-do-in-barcelona-spain\">fun things to do in Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>#13 Spain has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/es\">46 UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a>, 40 cultural sites, 4 natural sites, and 2 mixed sites. Only Italy with 53 sites and China with 52 have more. From prehistoric rock art, historic cities and buildings to bridges, national parks, and landscapes there is an immensity of Heritage sites in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>#14 Andalusia is probably our favorite region in Spain. It has so much to offer, from the unreal Alhambra Palaces in Granada and the Cathedral\/Mosque of Cordoba to the Plaza de Espa\u00f1a in Seville\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7255\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Granada Alhambra - UNESCO World Heritage site, Spain\" class=\"wp-image-7255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover-520x285.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Granada Alhambra - UNESCO World Heritage site, Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alhambra-cover-520x285.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\"><figcaption>Alhambra Palaces in Granada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#15 However, the most incredible thing about traveling in Spain is the amount of unbelievable <strong>beautiful old towns<\/strong>\/buildings you can find. Relatively small cities like, Leon, Burgos, Segovia, Cordoba, Salamanca, Caceres, \u00c1vila\u2026 and the list goes on almost endlessly\u2026<\/p>\n<p>#16 In all honesty, cathedrals like Leon\u2019s or Burgos in many countries would be the biggest tourist attraction\u2026 In Spain, they are only\u2026 one more, and that says a lot!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8230\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain-520x383.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Best things to do in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Visit-Leon-Spain-520x383.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Cathedral of Leon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#17 One of our <strong>favorite hikes<\/strong> is in Spain, close to Malaga, El Caminito del Rey. This was once an infamous dangerous trail, but now it\u2019s an incredible hike through a magnificent gorge made with all the safety possible. It\u2019s a great, easy, family hiking trail if you don\u2019t have fear of heights, obviously \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Side note: if you want a lesser-known hike in Andalusia, try Los Cahorros. Find here all the info you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7433\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey.jpg\" alt=\"Best hikes in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-7433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey-520x343.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey.jpg\" alt=\"Best hikes in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-difficult-is-Caminito-del-Rey-520x343.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>El Caminito del Rey, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#18 Within Spain you can also find some great mountain destinations! In the north, you have the Asturias and <em>Picos de Europa<\/em>, in the South the imposing <em>Sierra Nevada<\/em> and obviously, the Pyrenees separating Spain from France. All of these are great Winter destinations, but they are also lots of fun in Summer.<\/p>\n<p>#19 Culturally, the Basque country is probably the most peculiar region in Spain, with a distinctly different language, costumes, and even food. It\u2019s also one of our favorites, with San Sebastian being probably our favorite small (medium) town in Europe. It just brings together everything we want in a place.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8086\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"City Hall San Sebastian\" class=\"wp-image-8086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"City Hall San Sebastian\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/City-Hall-San-Sebastian-520x347.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>City Hall San Sebastian, Basque Country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#20 The Basque Coast is also an incredible place to have a road trip! It\u2019s full of amazing beaches, incredible lookouts, cute villages, stunning cliffs, great hikes, unbelievable islets! Here we have to mention the marvelous San Juan de Gaztelugatxe!<\/p>\n<p>#21 With all of this, you might think we forgot the main reason why so many people come to Spain\u2026 looking for sun and beaches! We didn\u2019t, well it\u2019s almost impossible. Spain has amazing beaches all around! From the famous Mediterranean coast, where you find the famous Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, Costa de <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7continents1passport.com\/points-of-interest-things-to-do-in-valencia-spain\">Valencia<\/a> and so on, to the northern, wilder beaches of Galicia, Cantabria, and the Basque Country!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7171\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella.jpg\" alt=\"Best Beaches of Spain\" class=\"wp-image-7171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella.jpg\" alt=\"Best Beaches of Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Best-Beaches-in-Marbella-520x293.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Marbella Beach, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#22 And then, there are the islands! The Balearic Islands, with Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza on the top! Here you have the full package of parties and beaches! If you want to go to the beach during the day and party at night, Ibiza is the place to go!<\/p>\n<p>#23 The Canary Islands, on the other hand, are volcanic and offer a\u00a0different landscape from the rest of Spain. Here you can climb to the top of volcano\/mountain Teide, hike in volcanic craters and obviously enjoy some of its amazing beaches, particularly\u00a0<em>Playa de Maspalomas<\/em> and its dunes in the Gran Canaria.<\/p>\n<p>#24 Doing Hiking\u00a0<em>El Camino de Santiago, or the way of Saint James. <\/em>It started as a Christian pilgrimage where Pilgrims walk from several places in Europe, during weeks or months to Santiago. Lately, there are more and more people doing the way for many reasons, some very different from the religious one! Though, for everyone, this is an unforgettable (even mystical) experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8231\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela.jpg\" alt=\"Top activities in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela-520x298.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela.jpg\" alt=\"Top activities in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/San-tiago-de-Compostela-520x298.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>El Camino de Santiago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#25 Finally, we have Madrid, the capital of Spain! Madrid is very famous for its museums, particularly <em>Museo del Prado<\/em> with magnificent at pieces of Goya, Rubens and Velasquez, and <em>Museo Reina Sofia<\/em> dedicated to Spanish, where Guernica from Picasso is the main attractions. Madrid also has one hell of nightlife, so make sure you enjoy it when visiting!<\/p>\n<p>Do you prefer traveling as a group? Search for the perfect tour with<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7959550\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/d\/spain\"> tour Radar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/image-7959550-12680248\" alt=\"TourRadar\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/image-7959550-12680248\" alt=\"TourRadar\"><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_and_drinking_in_Spain\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_and_drinking_in_Spain\"><\/span>Eating and drinking in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#26 Spanish cuisine is heavily influenced by its regional cuisines and the historical processes that shaped their culture and society. Although as diverse as their culture, Spanish food is usually simple, unpretentious, and uses beautifully fresh seasonal ingredients. In other words, Spaniards make the\u00a0most of the best local produce.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7206\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Places to visit in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-7206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain-520x324.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Places to visit in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Cordoba-The-legacy-of-Muslim-in-Spain-520x324.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>C\u00f3rdoba, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#27 Nevertheless, some of the world\u2019s best gourmet restaurants are located in Spain with several (many actually) Michelin-stared restaurants in Spain. San Sebastian, in particular, is known for being a foodies paradise and having one of the highest number o Michelin stars <em>per capita <\/em>in the world<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>#28 Perhaps the most famous Spanish food is <em>tapas<\/em> and their cousin <em>pintxos<\/em>. Here we explored the difference between them, and why they are so freakin\u2019 good!\u00a0 In a hindsight, if you like food\u2026 you have to go to San Sebastian! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>#29 In a country as big and diverse as Spain you are bound to have an incredible amount of traditional dishes. Some of the most known and easy to find are Paella (mostly in the Mediterranean, particularly Valencia), Jamon, gazpacho (mostly in Andalusia), <em>pulpo \u00e0 feira<\/em> (mostly in Galicia), Patatas Bravas, <em>tortilla de patatas<\/em> (potato omelet) Churros, turr\u00f3n\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8232\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo.jpg\" alt=\"What to eat in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo-520x366.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo.jpg\" alt=\"What to eat in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/pulpo-520x366.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Pulpo \u00e0 feira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#30 Among these, Paella is probably the most famous a usually considered the staples food in Spain (although it\u2019s mostly a Valencian dish). Paella is a rice dish with many variations. The original is made with\u00a0meat\u00a0(chicken,\u00a0duck, and\u00a0rabbit) and veggies, but there are seafood and mixed paella versions. All of them use lots of saffron and olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>#31 Jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico (Iberian \u201cham\u201d) which is similar to the Portuguese \u201cPresunto\u201d and the Italian \u201cprosciutto\u201d is a\u00a0cured piece of pork that is set to dry. It is salted and cut into very thin strips when served. It\u2019s made of the back legs of the pork. You\u2019ll see these served as a starter or as tapas everywhere.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-9083\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon.jpg\" alt=\"What to eat in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-9083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon-520x378.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon.jpg\" alt=\"What to eat in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-9083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Jamon-520x378.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Jamon ib\u00e9rico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#32 Although it isn\u2019t for everyone we really need the refer the Gazpacho. This cold soap is made of\u00a0the reddest, ripest tomatoes blended with olive oil, garlic, bread, peppers, and cucumber until it become smooth. Note: You should eat gazpacho in Andalusia, anywhere else it\u2019s at your own risk \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>#33 As per sweet dishes the two things you can\u2019t skip in Spain are <em>Churros<\/em> and Turr\u00f3n. Churros are typical\u00a0fried-dough pastry (usually slightly crispy)\u00a0sprinkled with sugar. They are usually eaten as a dessert or breakfast pastry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-9086\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros.jpg\" alt=\"What to eat in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-9086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros-520x359.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros.jpg\" alt=\"What to eat in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-9086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Spainish-Churros-520x359.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Churros with chocolate, typical Spanish Breakfast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#34 On the other hand, a Turr\u00f3n is\u00a0made of\u00a0honey,\u00a0sugar, and\u00a0egg white, with toasted\u00a0almonds\u00a0or other\u00a0nuts, and usually shaped into either a rectangular tablet or a round cake. Spaniards love it, you\u2019ll see them everywhere. And once you\u2019ll taste them, you will thank me for it because you\u2019ll be constantly craving for them!<\/p>\n<p>#35 Spain is one of the biggest producers in the world of olive oil, which makes it a great opportunity to try some great olive oil. It\u2019s also a great producer of veggies and fruits, therefore you won\u2019t have problems eating fresh and healthy.<\/p>\n<p>#36 It is not customary to tip in Spain, especially for cheap meals. Usually, people just round up the check and it\u2019s OK to go.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-9087\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast in Spain - what to eat in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-9087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella-520x276.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella.jpg\" alt=\"Breakfast in Spain - what to eat in Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-9087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Breackfast-in-Marbella-520x276.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Tostada with olive oil and tomato<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money_and_Costs_of_traveling_to_Spain\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money_and_Costs_of_traveling_to_Spain\"><\/span>Money and Costs of traveling to Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#37 Spain is a founding member of the Eurozone and thus uses the Euro as currency, which makes a traveler\u2019s life so much easier for us European \u2013 even more for foreign tourists traveling through several European countries!<\/p>\n<p>#38 Spain is one of the least expensive countries in western Europe. A little more expensive than Portugal, but less than France, Germany and so on\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8753 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Ronda Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain-520x326.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Ronda Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Visit-Ronda-Spain-520x326.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Ronda Bridge, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#39 Excluding flights, you can easily spend less than 50 Eur per person per day in Spain, particularly outside peak season. Note that this mainly depends on your way of traveling and this is mainly a budget travel site, which means we are frugal. If you are a big spender you won\u2019t be able to keep your budget under 50 EUR \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>#40 Accommodation is probably where you spend more money, particularly if you want to stay in the old towns or close to the beaches. We have been able to reduce this cost by easily <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7959550\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.hotelscombined.com\/\">compare hotel prices<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>#41 ATMs are widely available and credit cards accepted in many hotels and restaurants. However, be aware that you may get surprises, so always keep some cash with you! We always remember that is some major tourist attractions we had to pay cash (Alhambra we are looking at you!)<\/p>\n<p>You should also note that many (if not all) ATMs charge to withdraw money in Spain. Unfortunately, this is something that changed in the last few years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8107 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing day trips from San Sebastian\" class=\"wp-image-8107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical-520x297.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing day trips from San Sebastian\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-Marques-de-Rical-520x297.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Marques de Riscal winery in the Basque Country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation_in_Spain\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation_in_Spain\"><\/span>Transportation in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#42 Spain has a great public transport network, with buses, trains and even airports spread all around the country. There are many low-cost airlines flying to these airports. It is fairly easy to travel around only using public transportation. If you are planning to visit Spain by train, we recommend you to read this <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bordersofadventure.com\/travel-spain-by-train-ave-guide\/\">Spain train travel guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>#43 However, outside the big towns we suggest you travel by car! It\u2019s much faster and you\u2019ll be able to cover many more tourist destinations. If you have many things to do in Spain and little time, this is your option! It\u2019s also cheaper if its a group of 4 or 5 people\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8189 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in Bilbao, Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in Bilbao, Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vizcaya-Bridge-Bilbao-520x390.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Vizcaya Bridge in Bilbao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#44 On the downside, when you reach bigger towns it can be very difficult to park the car. Almost every Spanish town is a parking nightmare and can be very costly! Malaga, Granada, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Barcelona are all very problematic\u2026<\/p>\n<p>#45 In Spain we drive on the right side of the road (Wheel on the left) so be aware if you are not used to it. Also, when renting a car be aware if it\u2019s manual or automatic. Like in most of the other European countries the majority of cars are manual. If you can\u2019t drive a stick shift, ask for an automatic to your rental.<\/p>\n<p>#46 Apart from this, driving in Spain is fairly easy. Some drivers are a bit more \u201cnervous\u201d and the traffic is slightly less organized than in northern Europe, but nothing that should worry you\u2026 The rules are fairly the same as in other western countries. Americans (and a few others), please note that you can\u2019t turn right on a red light\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8099 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in San Sebastian, Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian-520x326.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"What to do in San Sebastian, Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/What-to-do-in-San-Sebastian-520x326.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Piene del Viento in San Sebastian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_useful_info_about_traveling_in_Spain\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_useful_info_about_traveling_in_Spain\"><\/span>Other useful info about traveling in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#47 You\u2019ll be able to find WIFI barely everywhere. From restaurants and coffee shops to hotels and hostels. We advise to still check it when <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7959550\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.hotelscombined.com\/\">booking a hotel<\/a> but you won\u2019t have problems finding places with free WIFI.<\/p>\n<p>#48 However, you can always buy a prepaid data sim card. For example, Vodafone has a 2GB card that costs 15 Euros (4 weeks). It isn\u2019t very cheap, but if you really need, it won\u2019t break your budget. Note that if are originally from an EU country you don\u2019t need to buy a sim card because with new laws you don\u2019t pay roaming within EU.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8105 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe.jpg\" alt=\"San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in the Basque Country, a great reason to travel to Spain\" class=\"wp-image-8105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe-520x274.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe.jpg\" alt=\"San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in the Basque Country, a great reason to travel to Spain\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Visit-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe-520x274.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Basque Country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>#49 What documents do I need to enter Spain? Spain is an EU member and integrates the Schengen area, which means free movement of people within this area. \u00a0If you are from a Schengen country just take your ID Card (or passport) and enjoy these great times :). If not\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schengenvisainfo.com\/\">click here<\/a> for more info on this and on Schengen Visas.<\/p>\n<p>#50 Do I need vaccinations to travel to Spain? You do not need to take any vaccinations before traveling to Spain. However, as in any part of the world, it is advisable to have your anti-tetanus vaccination up to date if you are going to be in contact with nature and the countryside, as well as any other official vaccination program.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Spain_Travel_Guide_Books\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Spain_Travel_Guide_Books\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Recommended Spain Travel Guide Books<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><span class=\"a-list-item\">Lonely Planet Spain (Travel Guide)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lonely-Planet-Spain-Travel-Guide\/dp\/1786572117\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522952694&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=spain+travel+guide&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=couplertw-20&amp;linkId=ee509b571b4de1ef33ab8aa7ea4398cc\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1786572117&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1786572117&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Rick Steves Spain 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rick-Steves-Spain-2018\/dp\/1631216708\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522952694&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=spain+travel+guide&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=couplertw-20&amp;linkId=b6938f8ab1b6dfc16c26ae539b9a56c6\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1631216708&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1631216708&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=couplertw-20\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><p><strong>Pin it for later<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin.jpg\" alt=\"Things to know before traveling in Spain \" class=\"wp-image-6394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin-520x780.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin.jpg\" alt=\"Things to know before traveling in Spain \" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Spain-Pin-520x780.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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