It doesn’t matter if it is your first time visiting or if you have come before, we can all use a good dose of Spain travel tips! With seven years of living in Spain and helping hundreds of people with moving or visiting Spain, we have some things to share with you!
Renting a Car in Spain
If you are planning to Visit Spain, you may be faced with the decision of renting a car in Spain or giving it a go with public transportation. I don’t think it is any secret that we prefer to have our own transportation and explore off the beaten path a little more than the average Joe. All of that said, so we can share with you all of the car hire tips and tricks we have learned along the way.
Driving In Spain & Spanish Road Signs
Driving in Spain isn’t difficult, but there are a few things you should know in advance. Check out our ebook about Driving in Spain.
As you would assume, we have done our fair share of driving and trying to figure out the Spanish road signs. I remember when we first arrived and trying to figure out the rules of the road. Coming from the United States, there were plenty of things that were familiar, but many others that just made us wonder, or look up the answer on the internet. Spanish road signs.
Should you be Tipping In Spain?
Should you be tipping in Spain? You are traveling around Spain and of course, enjoying plenty of offered services which come along with travel. If you are coming from the US or another country which customarily tips for service, you may be a little perplexed when you are in Spain. I bet tipping in Spain is a bit different from what you are accustomed to. So, do you tip in Spain?
Facts about Spain
Every now and again we receive questions which we are dying to just type a reply of “Google it!”. We tend to just answer the question as it is either a client, future client, or a loyal reader. Hopefully, this post on facts about Spain, including maps of Spain will do the trick and help some of you find your answers. These should be handy if you are just traveling to Spain or if you are planning to move to Spain.
Things to do in Spain by Region
Let me start by saying, you really need to visit more than Barcelona and Madrid! We love both of those areas, but Spain offers a wealth of experiences all over the country. Step a bit off of the beaten path and of course visit some favorites, but plan to really explore the country. You will see many of the best places to go in Spain right in our blog!
Of course, we are a family of 4 and are traveling with kids, so many items highlight what to do with kids. I guarantee that adults will love it all too, so keep on reading and hopefully, this will provide inspiration for your visit to Spain! Here is our post on things to do in Spain by region
Tips for Visiting Spain with kids!
We are an American family of 4 living in Spain and we have loads of inspiration for you on our Spain travel blog. We will highlight many things to do with kids in Spain, most of which can be done without kids too. Sometimes the things we do and share are the obvious Spain adventures, but we are full of good luck too. We have happened upon some amazing adventures during our time in Spain, so come along and travel with us when you visit Spain.
Tips and Tricks for planning a European Road Trip
So you’ve decided to take the family on a road trip and you are the road trip planner. How exciting, you are in for the time of your life! All you have to do is plot a route, find a few activities, a place to rest your head at night and you are done. No sweat, right? We’ve done several road trips in Spain and Europe and have some tips for you!
What to buy in Spain Souvenirs & More
How about reading our guide on what to buy in Spain? We cover things to buy in Spain as souvenirs for you to remember your trip. We also share with you the best things to buy in Spain, but enjoy while you are there!
What is Spain known for?
I think if you ask anyone in Europe “What is Spain known for?“, they will quickly respond with sun and beaches, but there is more to it than that!
Help with your Move to Spain
We hope this helps you with your move to Spain. We do offer hourly consulting to help you with your relocation and we also offer move to Spain consulting packages. Learn more about a family gap year in Spain! Try new foods, language, routines, and a different way of doing things. Give the gift of experience, culture and the world to your kids.
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