Forum: Spain & Portugal

I am desperate for an answer. While driving in Spain for a couple of weeks this summer, we encountered several signs with the picture of what seemed to be a cow and the word 'caņada' boldly displayed beneath it. It seemed to be some sort of...

Debating on travelling to Spain with 3month old May/08 for 2 weeks. Advice? Itinerary? Transport car/train/plane? Budget? Safety? Would like to experience some culture, wine, beaches, a bit of relaxation (as much as one can with a 3 month old)

Can you recommend any cool bookstores in Portugal or Spain selling at least some books in English for all the book-lovers on the road? thanks a lot in advance, ivanisko (bookstoreguide team)

HELP!!! We will be in Barcelona for 3 days this August, and I want to send my daughter and her husband to Madrid for the day to visit the Prado. What is the most efficacious way to do this--money & time? Train? Air? Bus? Thanks for any info......

We will be in Andalucia in June and wish to travel from Granada to either Porto or Lisbon. I am thinking train would be best as we will then see the countryside. Has anyone done this trip? Any advice? I thought might be best to take 2 days but not...

We're thinking about going to Spain (Toledo, Seville, Granada) in late May. The radio has recently had some disturbing stories about the very severe drought Spain's been enduring. Does anyone have any information on this? How should we factor the...

The wife and I decided that we were going to try something a little different on our trip to Spain in March. Last time we took a day trip to Toledo on a tour. Not bad...but this time we intend to go it on our own and will take the train from...

My girlfriend and I are planning on spending a month this summer in Spain studying Spanish. We want to stay in a city that will be exciting to live in for a month, which will provide us with a great opportunity to learn the language, and which will...

Which country has the best beaches?

Hey, I'm a guy from NYC currently planning to propose to my girlfriend this March 21-26 in or around Portugal. I would love any recommendations on where to stay, what to do, etc. Please help!!! It's approaching too...

Hi I need to get to the Orihuela Costa over the next few days. My parents are living out there, and my step father is in hospital. Can anyone tell me how easy it is to pick up a car at Alicante and drive to Orihuela. It's my first time ever...

We arrive on a cruise ship in Barcelona, the morning of April 26. Our flight leaves Barcelona at 10:00 pm. We want to stay in town and sight see, but we don't know what to do with our luggage without going to the airport. Any suggestions on where...

Hi everyone, Here is a new online guide of Barcelona restaurants so if anyone is thinking in coming to the city, this information might be useful. We are always adding new restaurants and you can search by rating, cuisine or zone. ...

Does anyone have experience with the airlines in regards to luggage? We are going to Europe for 1 month. I usually don't travel heavy, but the restrictions on the inter-Europe airlines are so strict ! Even though I'm allowed two 5olb. bags with...

I'm heading to Spain soon, eventually ending up in Mallorca, then Malta. We decided to fly in to Spain and out of Rome (last stop). I'm finding flights ok, but I would like to know if anyone has information about the cost of Ferries from Barcelona...

Would like to go to Spain and Portugal in Feb or March. What is the weather and temps like then - compare to somewhere stateside please. Is it warm in the south of Spain like Florida might be, for example? How about in the north of Spain? ...

My son will be travelling to Valencia, Spain to study in January 2006 through May. Does anyone have any experience with cell phones there? What is the most inexpensive way to get a cell phone? He has an option to take a friend's cell phone (who...

Hi: I spent some time in Portugal several years back..a total of 4 1/2 years and loved the country and culture.. I want to know is it expensive to stay there..What would it cost to find a simple place to rent of course with cable and all?

I am considering a tour with the above group to Spain in November. Any comments on the company or their tours?

hi,im going to portugal in oct,&nobody i know has ever been there,just looking for some opinions..........

I am going backpacking in Spain & Portugal in July for 3 1/2 weeks. I am trying to make transportation plans...ie from Madrid to Barcelona and taking a ferry to Ibiza and then a ferry to Valencia. All of the train websites don't have schedules...

Hi. We are a family of seven relocating to Portugal. We are looking to move to the North West area of the Country. Such as the Barcelos area. Any suggestions on how to make our move go smoothly will be appreciated. We need a place to rent in...

I am a student looking to travel to Spain for about 2 months. I am very clueless on how to find a host family in Spain, which is ultimately the only option for housing, and I was wondering if I could get some tips, guidance, or suggestions. I would...

Hi All! I am travelling to Spain, probably going to try and do some skiing. Can anybody recommend a good place in Javea like a bed and breakfast? Thanks in Advance! Regards

I have some questions regarding a visit to Gibralter but not sure where it should go???