Forum: Spain & Portugal

Hi My wife and I went to Spain for a week in the end of August 2004. We went to a place called Albir located just north of Benidorm in Costa Blanca. I have posted a trip report with some pictures on my homepage http://gardkarlsen.com and I hope...

Looking for the real Spanish experience and want to get away from tourist hordes in Granada and Seville? Jerez is a pleasant and subtle town, rich in history, and featuring a long equestrian tradition, excellent wine growing, and flamenco, Jerez...

Hello dere, anyone in need of a flattie? I'm moving to Cordoba in a few weeks, looking for a place from mid-Sept till June next year. I've flatted for a few years, like cooking yummy food and friendly flatmates. Happy to flat with Spaniards,...

Hello, I'm a girl from Barcelona (Spain). I want to visit USA. Already i haven't decided yet witch country i want to vivit, but that's not a problem. My english isn't very good but i try to explain my idea. I want to meet somebody to change our...

I am planning a European trip to visit friends that will have me in Seville for 5 days. Any auggestions? Mike

Can anyone recommend any reasonably priced self catering accom (flat/apartment) in Cordoba? Most of the travel websites are full of hotels or of rural villas - I want to be in the city. It's just for one person, for 2 or 3 weeks in the autumn. ...

Just wondering if going to Mallorca in mid. September is advised. I've heard that the weather is max. average 26 or 27C. Is this correct? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Barcelona hosts very unique attractions like Gaudi, Miro, Picasso, Romanic, Gothic, Modernism, Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya, Port Vell, Olimpic Harbour, Barceloneta, Montjuic, Spanish Village, Magic Fountain, Palau de la musica, Liceo opera house, Paseo...

Hey All. I am travelling around the south of spain for the next four weeks (until June 16) and would like to hook up with any other travellers out there. My next destination is Cordoba, then Cadiz and Granada, with some smaller stops inbetween. ...

Stay at a country farmhouse in Granada in the Valley of LecrĂ*n! Cortijo del Norte in the heavenly Valle de AlegrĂ*a (Valley of Happiness) where you can enjoy unforgettable days. A rural estate in the Valley of LecrĂ*n, Conchar, Granada. ...

Perhaps needs this Directory: Coast Spanish Directory

Hello Travelers- I am the co-editor of a book project designed to create a comprehensive travel guide aimed at African-American college students, business people, as well as leisure tourists who are considering travel abroad. We are actively...

Pure Portugal offers a varied selection of holiday accommodation, activities, events & workshops in the Beiras region of Mid-Portugal. Choose from camping on an old Portuguese fruit farm; rent a caravan amongst the vines and olives on an organic...

I would like to visit coastal spain solo this summer for about a month. Does anyone have any safety tips or cool places to visit stay etc. Not really into the super crowded touristy thing. Not very well travelled, only been to Euro twice...but...

My film "From Flamenco to Fez” presents a 2 continent, 3 country trip to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. It features Madrid, Toledo, Grenada (the Alhambra), Seville (Spain), Fez and Marrakesh in Morocco, Lisbon, & Fatima in Portugal, plus much...

I will be in trvelling through Northern Portugal, N. Spain and S. France for two weeks in August. I plan on beginning in Oporto and going along the Douro river through Salamanca, Valladolid, San Sebastian, Bilbao and then to Bordeaux....Basically,...

Unique experience for your travelling through Spain. Located on the Altiplano in the Granada Province. Natural dwellings excavated in the rocks, refurbished to modern standard in traditional style. Relax and benefit from living in the shelter of the...

I am looking for suggestions on a short driving tour from Madrid to Valladolid. We are flying into Madrid and have about five days to play before we have to be in Valladolid. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good driving tour to take from...

Will be traveling to Barcelona in late March for business and I have 2 free days. I travel all over the world quite frequently, so have become an expert at navigating cities on my own in a hurry, but I have never been, so would like to know: does...

Our daughter is thinking of going to Spain in January on a college abroad program. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether Seville or Barcelona would be better for a four month stay? Thanks!

only there one nite before cruise and suggestions on airport to hotel taxi ( do they take us$ or credit card, res. fare..etc??) and suggestions to get to port next day? vicki

Anybody ever stay at the Hotel Balmes in Barcelona? What do you think? Thank you