Tips for traveling to Spain for the first time
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Therefore, if we want to know or visit the vast majority of national provincial capitals, we will have no problem in reaching them by train, and also in much less time than it would take if we did it by car.
On the other hand, if you want to see the medium distance and Avant trains, with which you can travel to visit towns or localities that are not reached by high speed, you can consult them in the following link.
This train route, of less than 30 kilometers, joins the capital Palma with the town of Sóller, with a vintage train, which crosses the Sierra de Tramontana, and takes us through the beautiful landscapes of the interior of the island of Mallorca.
The train travels along the Cantabrian coast, visiting some of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country, Santander, Asturias and Galicia, with stops in: Carranza, Bilbao, Santander, Cabezón de la Sal, Arriondas, Candás, Avilés, Gijón, Luarca, Viveiro and Santiago de Compostela.
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Tips for traveling to Spain as a tourist
Arriving at Madrid airport. Best transportation to go to the hotel. Recommended route to walk along the Gran Via in Madrid. In the Smart Route you will find the most authentic restaurants for dinner in this neighborhood. First night in Madrid.
Recommended route to start the day walking around the Plaza de Oriente. Then visit the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. We recommend eating at the Mercado de San Miguel and we will tell you the best places.
Visit the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Stroll along the Castellana. Strolling and shopping in the so-called Golden Mile (Serrano, Ortega y Gasset, Velázquez…), where the most prestigious stores in Madrid are located. Flight to Santiago de Compostela. Dinner in the historic center. Night in Santiago.
Flight to Barcelona. Transfer to the hotel. Lunch at Rambla Catalunya. Walk along Rambla Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia. Visit Casa Batlló or La Pedrera (Gaudí’s works). Go to the water, light and sound show at the Magic Fountains of Montjuic. Dinner at Paralelo. Night in Barcelona.
Best way to travel within Spain
Arriving at Madrid airport. Best way to get to the hotel. Recommended route to walk along the Gran Via in Madrid. In the Smart Route you will find the most authentic restaurants for dinner in this neighborhood. First night in Madrid.
Recommended route to start the day walking around the Plaza de Oriente. Then visit the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. We recommend eating at the Mercado de San Miguel and we will tell you the best places.
Visit the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Stroll along the Castellana. Strolling and shopping in the so-called Golden Mile (Serrano, Ortega y Gasset, Velázquez…), where the most prestigious stores in Madrid are located. Flight to Santiago de Compostela. Dinner in the historic center. Night in Santiago.
Flight to Barcelona. Transfer to the hotel. Lunch at Rambla Catalunya. Walk along Rambla Catalunya and Paseo de Gracia. Visit Casa Batlló or La Pedrera (Gaudí’s works). Go to the water, light and sound show at the Magic Fountains of Montjuic. Dinner at Paralelo. Night in Barcelona.
Requirements for travel to spain 2022
At the same time, the plane can be a good alternative if you have to cross the whole country, and it is often cheaper than the AVE. Popular routes, such as Madrid-Barcelona, can be especially economical. If you plan your trip in advance, you can easily find tickets for less than 30 euros.
At the same time, if you want to travel but prefer not to go too far away from the city, Madrid allows you to visit many incredible places that are very close to the city center. The bus schedules to visit places like Toledo, Segovia or Avila are the best I have ever seen.