Spain Travel Guide

Barcelona: Spain’s Most Beautiful City

Katie — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:29:32 +0000

Public art and dazzling architecture are everywhere in Barcelona. The northern city is known as the home of Spain’s famous Art Nouveau architect, Atonin Gaudi and it seems everywhere you look there’s another beautiful building or art museum to explore. Here are some of the highlights of Barcelona, one of the most visually stunning cities [...]

Drinking Cider in Spain’s Basque Country

Katie — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:21:10 +0000

On our first night in the Basque town of San Sebastian, in northern Spain, I watched in awe as a bartender lifted what looked like a bottle of white wine, high above his head, and then let its light gold liquid cascade down into a glass on the bar. I asked the bartender about the [...]

Wine-tasting in Spain’s Rioja Region

Katie — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:16:40 +0000

Spain’s Rioja region, in the north central part of the country, is about six hours from Barcelona by bus and 2 hours from San Sebastian. There are over 500 wineries in this area, many of which welcome tourists for tours and tastings. However, almost all require advance reservations, and some only offer tours in Spanish. The [...]

Recommended Day Trips from Madrid

Katie — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:05:34 +0000

Madrid is a bustling city, a transportation hub in the center of Spain, and an important center for commerce and art in the country, but as a tourist you can get a good feel for the city in two to three days. If you want to get out and explore more of the surrounding area, [...]

Things to do in San Sebastian

Katie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:40:43 +0000

San Sebastian, in the northern Basque country, is one of my favorite places in Spain. Not as flashy as some of the southern beach towns of the Costa del Sol, San Sebastian doesn’t offer a whole lot in the way of attractions. What it does offer though, it does incredibly well. And that is beautiful [...]

Recommended Day Trips from Barcelona

Katie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:39:36 +0000

While you could easily spend a week in Barcelona and still miss out on some of the city’s amazing places and sights, you can get a good taste of the city and hit the highlights in just a few days. If you have extra time on top of that, it’s easy and worthwhile to get [...]

Viewing Guernica at Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum

Katie — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:48:18 +0000

Picasso’s Guernica is one of the most visually stunning paintings in the world, and one that is best appreciated when viewed in person. At first glance, the painting looks like chaos - all hard lines, blunt angles, and cartoonish scenes of animals and people. But when you look at the details, you begin to see more. [...]

Visting Spain in Summer

Katie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:30:18 +0000

Summer is one of the most popular times to visit Spain. In the north, days are hot and nights are warm in seaside cities like Barcelona and San Sebastian. In the south, Andalusia starts sweltering, and the masses head to sultry islands like Ibiza to cool down. While the country is beautiful all year round, [...]

Save on a Spring Fling in Spain

Katie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:39:08 +0000

The busiest times of year in Spain often correspond to the best weather and the highest prices. Winter brings lower prices and fewer crowds, but you may end up suffering through a few days of unpleasant weather. In the north, near Barcelona, this could mean cold, damp and foggy days, while closer to the center of [...]

How to Impress a Spanish Guy

Katie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:58:42 +0000

Spanish men are easy to fall in love with – the smoldering eyes, the stylish clothes, that accent! If you’ve been captivated by a Spaniard, here are a few tips for getting his attention. Be Confident Spanish guys tend to be stereotyped as passionate and confident, and many of them certainly are. A Spanish man wants someone [...]