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Do i need a visa for Spain from UK after Brexit ?

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:56:42 +0000

Do i need a visa for Spain from UK after Brexit ?

Finally, the UK left the European union on 1st January 2021 and for sure it has some effects on the freedom of travel to Spain from the UK.

Answering the question, From January 2021, all British ( holders of British Passports) are regarded as non-EU citizens in all immigration and visa procedures for Spain.

And simple answer for Do I need a visa for Spain from the UK after Brexit? is NO . You do not require a visa and just with your British passport, you can enter Spain to visit and stay 90 days in each 180 calendar days. With this visa, you do not have a right to work or study, and for a long residency, which is, more than 90 days, you should apply for the visa.

In this page, we are trying to summarize all other questions that our travelers have about traveling to Spain from the UK after Brexit and visa requirements for the British. All the information published here is gathered for those interested in visiting Spain for holiday purposes after Brexit.

Is there any border control between Spain and UK after Brexit ?

Yes, after the 1st of January 2021, All British are considered nations from third parties to the European Union any are subjected to border control at entrance and exit to Schengen countries.

One of the items that usually is being checked at border control is how many days you have been in Spain it should exceed more than 90 days every 180 days and you should Present a return or onward ticket.

Can I drive to Spain from UK after Brexit ?

Or better to say is my British driving license valid in Spain after Brexit? Yes, your British driving license is valid in Spain and is being threatened as a third-country driving license and not a European license. So technically, you do not have a problem driving to Spain from the UK after Brexit and your driving license is considered valid up to 6 months after the entrance to Spain.

You do not need IDP (International Driving Permit) to drive to Spain after Brexit.

Is land border of Spain open after Brexit ?

Yes, the border is open and you could drive to Spain after Brexit. You are subjected to all border control and customs control at your first entrance to Schengen Area and afterward, you have the freedom to drive the entire Schengen area with your British driving license.

Do not forget to check the coverage of your car's third-party insurance before starting your drive to Spain.

How long can you holiday in Spain after Brexit ?

After the first of January 2021, you can visit Spain as a tourist for 90 days in each 180 calendar days.

What document do I need to travel to Spain after Brexit ?

Passports must be valid for at least six months from the day the holder travels to the EU and you are advised to take out private travel insurance to cover any eventuality.

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Traveling to Spain from US in COVID ?

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:42:46 +0000

Travelling to Spain from US COVID

According to the new norm published in Spanish official Gazette , Vaccinated travelers from USA are now allowed to visit Spain from 7th of June

Three main requirements are :

have to be fully vaccinated – both doses and at least 14 days before their journey.
Your Vaccine should be one of the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm, and Sinovac-Coronavac
fill out a form on the Spain Travel Health website

Travelling to Spain from US before 7th of June 2021 :
Currently (May 2021) You should take the following guidelines before travelling to Spain from us during COVID and very soon it is going to be changed .

1- You can travel could travel but with essential reason. For example, not for a leisure and there should be evidence that could prove that your travel is a kind of essential travel .

The reason could be something related to your business, studying at university, attendant to seminars and conferences or even coming to Spain for investment and in all of these cases it is necessary to have a proof of trip with yourself .
that is the way that many real estate are doing these days , they are sending invitation letter to their visitors and inviting them for a meeting and visiting some projects ! and it seems that it is working .

2- You need to do COVID PCR test maximum 72 hours before your arrival, result should be negative and written in English or Spanish

3- Always recommending checking local websites of the states that you are going to visit. Because another issue that you should consider for travelling to Spain during pandemic is containment laws in each state of Spain. Spain has 17 different states and these days each of them has different laws. For example in Catalonia ( Barcelona ) , you could not come out from your accommodation after 10:00 PM and nobody except public services could not leave the cities . It means that if you are coming to Barcelona during pandemic, your friend could not come to airport for picking up you!

We can say that even locals in Spain do not know that what is the latest updates about their region (because if changing the rules every week) and they are receiving a fine from local police and city guard.

4- Check the local website and rules exactly before your coming because, rules are changing by each state government week by week and nothing is definite, so in order to check the status of your travelling to Spain during pandemic.

5- When you are coming back to us, you also required to do another PCR test , with negative result , that has been done in maximum 72 hours before your flight date . There are variety of LAB in Spain that are doing this test and average cost for this test is 150 USD

6- Consider all local limitation of movement that are changing weekly, now at the time of publication of this post :

Social gathering is limited to 6 persons.
You could not leave the city that you are landed, except for very specific reason.
There is confinement from 10pm every night and you could come out after only for going to pharmacy or going to hospital
Restaurant and bars are open only at noon , for the night the only available option is delivery .

7- Transportation is very limited due to confinement rules and limitation of circulation in city and between cities. We are recommending reserving your transport before coming. Because usually the number of flights in airport is very low during confinement and taxis are not available like usual in the airports, your friends and colleagues could not come to airport for picking you up (city confinement rules) . you can Contact Us and tell your arrival time , then we would introduce you the best options that you could have .

8- Any non-compliance could have result of 60€ to 60,000€ depending on the gravity of the violation.

9- information published in this page is not definitive and complete . we always recommend you to considering latest news and rules and check with authorities before your coming . last information about travelling to Spain from us could be find Here

Feel free to contact us if you have any question about your travel from us to Spain during COVID .

Wishing you all the health and safe travel
Bon Viaje ,
21/1/21

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COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate in Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:46:17 +0000

COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate In Spain

What a good news !
It seems that this nightmare (COVID-19) is going to be controlled and governments finally are finding a way to return everything back to us .

Today we heard the first sing of tourism recovery in Spain and that is , establishing a infrastructure for issuing Covid-19 vaccine certificate for vaccinated persons and then facilitating of travelling and accepting tourism for those .

Who knows, maybe very soon, European Union announce that all with this certificate are allowed to enter to European Union including Spain and circulating that it means all international flights and cruise ships program would be recover fast.

It was first Denmark that launched the ‘vaccine passport’ to help its citizens travel to countries where vaccination would become a mandatory requirement for entry and now this is going to be expanded in all European Union .

For sure this would be "a starting point for tourism" in the summer, that the government's plan being to accelerate the vaccination programm and to work with the European Commission on a common vaccination certificate that will ensure safe travel .

On the other hand , government of Spain announce that , by the beginning of they have a plan for doing 30 million vaccination and it means it would be a safe country for travel as infection rate shall be very low according to this numbers .

Source : majorcadailybulletin

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Carrying V16 Emergency Light Is Mandatory in Spain ?

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:42:38 +0000

Attention !
Is It Recommended To Carry Emergency Light V16 In Car Since January 2021 In Spain

V16 Emergency Light is a type of flashing yellow light siren that is placed on the roof of the vehicle by Magnet and is it should be seen from a kilometer away .

According to DGT , the law has been updated and it is necessary to carry emergency light V16 instead of emergency triangle in the car . so if you are driving from UK to Spain , try to buy one and bring one at least with yourself in the car .

The aim was to admit the use of this easy-to-use device that solves the problem of the lack of real and effective visibility of vehicles stopped on the road due to breakdown or accident, since it poses a serious risk to traffic.

The Accident by reach in the road of vehicles that are in these conditions is very common and with a result in many cases of serious injuries or death of the occupants of the vehicle

Where should we place v16 light ?

The base of the v16 devices are magnetized, and you can attach to vehicle body without risk of falling to ground or falling due to wind air. by this way before getting out from the car you should take the window down , turn on the V16 llight and place it on the roof of your vehicle .

What is the minimum specification of v16 light ?

You should buy the emergency light that is approved by DGT and it is explicitly written that it is approved and according to DGT norms . bucease

It should provide visibility for more than one kilometer
It should be water resistance
With special battery requirement
Possibility of viewing angle of 360º in the horizontal plane
Intensity of between 40 and 80 candelas
Protection level IP54

When is obligatory to carry of v16 light in car ?

Starting count down first quarter of this 2021 , triangles are no longer mandatory in vehicles and you can use this emergency light instead . drivers will have a period, in principle until 2024 , to be able to acquire and place the new V16 lights on their vehicles . During this period, the triangles will be just as valid as the new emergency light, concluding in 2024, when the lighting devices will be exclusively the only method allowed by the DGT to signal accidents and dangerously parked vehicles on the road.

Information published in this page is not definitive and complete . we always recommend you to considering latest news and rules and check with authorities before your coming .

Source : Official WebSite Of DGT

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Airports In Northern Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 06:36:51 +0000

Airports In Northern Spain

There are numerous airports in Spain situated on the main cities and islands. Every air terminal differs in size and offers numerous flights to and from Spain.

For example, Madrid Barajas airport is the largest business airport in Spain with 4 terminals. But The airports in northern Spain are not busy airports like Madrid, Barcelona Mallorca, and Malaga airport and there are less flights in them in a day

If you are traveling to Spain to start your drive or fly drive tour and would like to start your trip from northern Spain, here we are introducing all airports in northern Spain.

Travelling From UK

If you are traveling from UK you can use EasyJet, Ryanair, and Vueling to come to airports in northern Spain such as Bilbao . for example there is a direct flight from London Stansted to Bilbao, from Stansted to the French city name Biarritz, from Stansted to Santander .

One of the main airport in north of Spain is in Bilbao. The airport of Bilbao is located 12 km out of city and there is bus between airport and Bilbao every 20 minutes .

Another airport in the north of Spain is located in La Coruna . this airport is around 8km out of the city and there is a bus every half an hour to the city. it takes around 25 minutes to reach the city by bus and its cost 1.50 Euro.

If you are planning to be in start your Spain road trip even as a self-drive of fly-drive travel package and have easy access to Portugal, you should have a flight to another airport in northern Spain which is near the Portugal border. Vigo airport which is 9 km east of Vigo city you can reach to the city by bus and taxi. Travelers to Pontevedra Also use this airport to reach the city.

And the other airport in northern Spain is located in Santiago city which is located 17 km west of the city and every 30 minutes there is a bus service to the city . also from this airport, there is a bus service to La Coruna. Facilities at Santiago de Compostela airport include 1 cafe/restaurant, 7 shops, 1 banking facility, and a police station.

So if you are coming from Manchester, London, Bristol, Dublin or Edinburgh you are landing in one of these airports in northern Spain and your road trip in Spain could be started from one of these locations. also, a Spanish airline named Vueling has a direct flight between airports in northern Spain and London, Dublin, and Edinburgh.

Barcelona Airport El Prat

Barcelona Airport El Prat is one of the main airports in the north of Spain handling more than 52 million passengers per year.
if you are coming to this airport, don’t forget that you can have some tours starting from the airport and the advantage is that you are saving on the cost of transfer to the city, because all tours could include pickup from the airport.

if you are coming to barcelona airport and have some times for your connection flight , maybe the best idea would be to have Montserrat Tour From Airport which could be done between 4 to 5 hours and you would visit one of the main attractions of Barcelona.
Or if you are interested to visit the city of Barcelona from the airport you can book Barcelona City Tour From Air port to explore the top 10 attractions of Barcelona in 4 to 5 hours. ( Sagrada Familia , Casa Mila , Casa Batllo , .. )
For both of these tours, your pick-up and drop-off could be Airport or any other location in Barcelona

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Mountain Ranges in Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 06:36:39 +0000

Mountain Ranges in Spain

Spain is located between the Mediterranean and to Atlantic and its landscape is vary from part to part. If you like to have a road trip in Spain Mountains, even with self-drive or fly-drive holiday packages, with chill weather in the middle of summer and then going for water activities on beaches Spain is the best country. You can experience mountain life, mountain biking, and mountain off-roading as well as winter sports and adventure biking all in Spain Mountains. Here is some of the best mountain ranges in Spain :

1- Sierra Nevada

If you like to do the Ski in the southeast part of Spain near the Mediterranean Sea, the Sierra Nevada is that mountain range. It is interested to know that its coast is protected as a national park and is UNESCO honored. This mountain has a highest peak in Spain (3481 Meters) and one of the highest in Europe.
Therefore, we can expect that this mountain ranges in Spain is one of the winter sports activities destination in the winter. You can choose a track to visit costa de sol, pass these mountain ranges, and reach to major cities in Spain like Granada and Seville.
Do not forget that the Spanish meaning of Sierra Nevada is “mountain covered in Snow “

2- Pyrenees Mountain

It is another mountain ranges in Spain. This mountain is mountains between France and Spain and is forming a kind of natural border between two countries. The length of these mountain ranges in Spain is from Catalonia and costa de brave to Basque Country on the Atlantic coast and almost 430 km. in winter there are lots of places in this mountain where you can do most of the winter sports.
It is interesting to know that a part of these mountain ranges has been defined as UNESCO World Heritage Site and there are many places for skiing, hiking, and biking as well as offroading and motorbike trails.
In the Pyrenees, you can explore nature, taste Catalan foods, or hideout in the mountains. The language that is popular in these mountain ranges is Catalan and Spanish and French could be the third language. In addition, hotels and other touristic businesses can speak a little bit of English and you can communicate, as you need with them.
The best time of the year to visit these mountain ranges in Spain is autumn or spring, because the temperature is mild and it is less crowded. However, if you are heading for snow holidays the best time would be winter and some charismas events are being held during New Year's time. Also, the best way of visiting these mountain ranges in Spain is by your Spain road trips holiday as a form of self-drive or fly-drive holiday in Spain.

How to Visit Pyrenees Mountain ?

Perhaps one of the best ways for visiting the Pyrenees Mountain is to take a tour of visit three countries in one day ( Spain , France and Andorra ) from Barcelona and explore most of the attractions on this Mountain. On this tour, you are starting from Barcelona, going through the mountain of Montserrat and Pyrenees and finally passing the border of Spain and France to reach to one of the charming towns named “Ax Les Thermes”. then you are going to enter to country of Andorra from France border and Cross this small country with lots of stops and coming out from the border of Andorra and Spain

And if you are a nature person and would like to see more in nature and less in the cities and also visit this long Mountain Range, you can have Andorra Day Trip From Barcelona and explore most of the attractions in the mountains and attractions in the country of Andorra. On this tour, you have a chance to pass one of the highest altitudes on this mountain which is nearly 8000 feet

3- Montserrat

It is other mountain ranges in Spain that are unique because of their shapes. These mountain ranges have very unusual shapes that are coming from thousands of years ago when most of the earth was filled with water.
The special shape of this mountain range attracts a lot of visitors each year and in your Spain road trip, if you are coming out from Barcelona or going in, it can be on your track. There is also a cathedral on this mountain where you can park your car and visit the old village of Montserrat.

If You are staying in Barcelona on tour of Montserrat Day Trip From Barcelona you can explore this mountain, the monastery of Montserrat which is dated back to the year of 1025

4- Picos de Europa

Yes, the meaning of these mountain ranges in Spain is “the pick of Europe”.
It is the first thing that sailors can see when they are arriving in Europe from the Atlantic. There are many beautiful places in this mountain to visit and see. Lakes Ercina and Enol, Covadonga, Arenas de Cabrales, Bulnes, Stores and its national park are the places that must be visited during passing these mountain ranges in Spain.
Also, do not forget that if you like hiking in the mountain Picos de Europa has a network of well-defined tracks that passes through untouched villages. In the Fuente Dé you can take the cable car to go up and have a great view and pass all adventure hikers' paths to be on their last station.

5- Serra de Tramuntana

This mountain ranges in Spain is in the Menorca island and runs along the northeast coast of Menorca where you can have a great view of the Mediterranean sea and Majorca's deep blue lakes. The interesting sense of the nature of this mountain is pine trees that are grown between red rocks and limestones.
This mountain range also has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage for its great physical and cultural significance and the method that locals have developed inside the mountain to develop sustainable agriculture is truly unique.

6- Sierra Blanca

This mountain ranges in Spain is located in costa de sol, Marbella, and is standing next to palm trees and orange trees, which is very typical in the south of Spain. The meaning is “While mountain” because it is covered by a blanket of snow.
On your road trip to Spain you can go by car through this mountain and have a great view of the Mediterranean Sea to Africa .there is also a national park Natural Park of Sierra de las Nieves extends itself beyond the peaks of Sierra Blanca, and it has its ‘roof’ at the Torrecilla mountain, with 1919 meters.

7- Serra de Barbanza

This mountain ranges in Spain is not large, but its position makes it remarkable. It is along the Atlantic coastline and is between two rivers, which are submerged under the sea.
On your Spain road trip in the Southwest of the province of A Coruña, you can pass this mountain range and one of the interesting points in this place is its wildlife . It is home to many wild horses that are wandering around the green parts of the mountain.
Also at the top of this mountain, you can find a full range of ancient settlements, funerary monuments, and preserved mammals.
In this mountain, there are many good hotels to stay in and traditional restaurants, which mostly served Tapas.

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Car Seat laws Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:41:54 +0000

Car Seat Laws Spain

If you're planning to drive in Spain—whether renting a car for a road trip or joining a fly-drive holiday—it’s important to understand the current car seat law in Spain. Knowing these regulations helps you avoid fines and ensures a safer journey for you and your children.

Current Enforcement of Car Seat Laws in Spain

Spanish car seat laws remain unchanged in structure, but enforcement continues to be taken very seriously. Traffic authorities regularly carry out roadside checks—particularly during national holidays, long weekends, and peak summer travel periods. Drivers traveling with children are strongly advised to ensure their car seat setup fully complies with current Spanish regulations before starting their journey.

Main Rules for Car Seats in Spain

Children under 135 cm in height must sit in the back seat and use an appropriate child restraint system (CRS).
Children may only sit in the front seat if all rear seats are occupied by other children in CRS or if the vehicle does not have back seats. In that case, the airbag must be deactivated if the car seat is rear-facing.
The number of passengers must never exceed the number of seat belts in the vehicle.
Babies in rear-facing child seats can be placed in the front seat only if the airbag is turned off and the child seat is properly secured facing the back of the car.
Pregnant women should always wear a seat belt unless they hold a medical certificate exempting them. If sitting in the front seat, it’s recommended to deactivate the airbag.

Quick Tips for Visitors

EU-approved car seats are required by law in Spain.
Police checks are common, especially near tolls and borders.
If renting a car, ensure the rental company provides a certified child seat, or bring your own.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This page is intended to offer general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations can change, and misinterpretations can occur. We do not take responsibility for any actions taken based on the information presented here. Always double-check the latest traffic laws with official Spanish road authorities or your rental car company before driving.

If you’re unsure about anything related to car seat laws in Spain, ask your rental provider or consult Spain’s traffic authority (DGT) website for official guidance.

Recent Clarifications on Spain’s Car Seat Laws

Spain continues to place strong emphasis on road safety, particularly when children are involved. While the core car seat regulations have remained consistent, traffic authorities provide clear guidance to help both residents and international visitors comply correctly:

Height still determines the requirement—children under 135 cm must sit in the back with an appropriate restraint system.
For babies traveling in a rear-facing car seat in the front seat, the airbag must always be deactivated.
Authorities now strongly recommend booster seats for children between 135 cm and 150 cm, even if not legally mandatory, especially during long-distance drives.
If you’re renting a car in Spain, most agencies offer certified child car seats—but it’s advisable to book these in advance.

Parents and guardians should also note that fines for non-compliance can be up to €200 and result in points deducted from your license.

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Spanish Town

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:41:51 +0000

Spanish Towns

Most of us know Madrid and Barcelona as the best Spanish major cities. But there is so much more in Spain to see and visit. Narrow streets, magnificent architecture, delicious traditional dishes, and cheerful people – All of them make the following town worthy of visiting on your Spain road trip and with self-drive or fly-drive holidays in Spain.

Here is a list of best Spanish towns:

1- Comillas, Cantabria

In the fantastic town of Comillas, you can find El Capricho building which is famous for its unique style. Its style is somehow like a Persian miniature style. If you visit this Spanish town, consider this building and the palace next to it (named the marvelous Sobrellano Palace) in your list.

Do not forget that only 12 kilometers from Comillas are located Oyambre Natural Park in the small Spanish town of San Vicente de la Barquera.

2- Besalú, Catalonia

Besalu, with a population of approximately 2400 people, is one of the Spanish towns, which remained alive over the years. This Spanish town was one of the most important Catalan countries 1000 years ago and the main reason that made this Spanish town, important at those times was its market, location, and commercial routes.

The origin of this Spanish town was castle of Besalú. The city also has essential medieval structures such as the church of Sant Pere monastery, the old bridge, Sant Vicenç church, the micé of Jewish baths, Sant Julià -the old hospital of pilgrims-, and Casa Cornellà.

Do not forget that the image to show this Spanish town is always its Romanesque bridge over the Fluviá that was damaged in 1315 due to a river flood.

It just takes an hour or two to "see" Besalú and it is not difficult to join a visit to close-by Girona since there are visit nearby transports between the two towns or you can visit this village on your Spain road trip by self-drive or fly-drive holidays

3- Olite, Navarre

World-known palaces are standing side by side in this small Spanish town with a population of 3000 residents. The main attraction is the Palace of the Kings of Navarre of Olite, which consists of three parts: The old palace, the new palace and the church of Santa María la Real and the main point that making this architecture unique is its airy tale-like design and this building has not been built once and had several expansion during centuries.
On the other view, the mild Mediterranean weather of Olite made this Spanish town a perfect place for producing wine and is one of the principal wine capital of Spain.

4- Ronda, Andalusia

This Spanish town is located in the province of Malaga and is full of historic sights.

We can consider this Spanish town as the twin sister of Cuenca because it is also built on the rocks over the El Tajo canyon. Something that made this Spanish town interesting and famous was its bridges. There are three interesting bridges in the town Puente Romano, Puente Viejo, and Puente Nuevo that cross the canyons.

There is a church in Ronda, which its construction began in 1486 and the fascinating part of the church is the Renaissance Choir and images of the Virgen del Mayor Dolor

But what makes this Spanish town special?? Yes, the largest and oldest bullfight Arena in Spain.

We can find one of the largest bullfight arenas in Spain, hosting more than 5000 spectators. This is not just the largest but also the oldest arena dating back to the 18th century.

5- Salamanca, Castile and León

If you are driving through Spain from the French border on the Atlantic coast or going toward Madrid and Portugal these Spanish towns are the must to see. They are a mixture of modern and old. In this Spanish town, you can find the oldest university in Spain, which dates back to 1300, and in this Spanish town, there is the new and old cathedral which could be also worth visiting.

The best way to reach this Spanish town is to take the A1 motorway and enter this Spanish town before getting to the city of Burgos.

Do not forget that you can climb up the towers in the cathedral and have a panoramic view of the city.

6- Frigiliana, Andalusia

There are three cultural festivals at the end of august in this Spanish town 4 days which celebrate the historical culture of Muslims, Jewish, and Christians.

Just about 70km away from Malaga you can find This Spanish town, which is like a Santorini in Greece. White houses and narrow streets on the hill with an overview of sunny costa de sol. This Spanish town has been elected several times as the most beautiful village in Spain because of its unique architecture.

Also, be active and take a hiking route to Natural Park of Tejeda, Almijara, and Alhama the cave of Nerja is a must to visit and is one of the major attractions in the south Spain itinerary.

7- Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha

This Spanish town is the capital of Castilla-La Mancha. The main attractive point of this Spanish top is due to this point that it has been built over 956 meter height rock and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage because of its cultural infrastructure. The beautiful and impressive architecture, the landscape, the views, and the surrounding areas make Cuenca a unique City and one of a kind.

It is interesting to know that Arabs originally founded this Spanish townand despite everything, it moderates the noteworthy walled region, with its treacherous cobblestone roads and its vestiges of medieval strongholds.

In the town, there is 64m height bridge “Puente de San Pablo “ which from the bridge you will get your best views of the hanging houses. Once on the other side, you can visit the Convento de San Pablo.

Do not forget that If you are scared of heights, it presents a challenge, but is well worth it.

Also, the historic town is so cute with its ancient narrow streets, interesting buildings, and quaint places to see.

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North West Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:41:51 +0000

North west Spain

Spain is not just Barcelona and Mallorca, in North West Spain there is a lot to do and see, and it is one of the best starting point for your Spain road trip. This area is known as green Spain and the areas Galicia and Asturias is very different from the rest of Spain. In North West of Spain, you can visit a range of cathedrals, churches; museums, and historic districts, and you can have self-drive tours of the coastline and country tours.

There are three zones in North West of Spain: Asturias, Galicia, and Cantabria. Galicia is a historic part of Spain and is the final destination of pilgrims of Cathedral Santiago de Compo stela . The arrival point for most pilgrims is the main square. In Austrias you can dined many Coastline Mountains and religious landscapes. In Oviedo, one of the cities in this area, you can find Santiago de Compostela as a momentous listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Finally, the Cantabria region on Spain's north coast is known for cave paintings and the city of Santander.

Santander

Santander is the capital of the Cantabria region and is famous for its beaches and the main attraction of this city in North West of Spain’s Bay of Biscay. The Bay of Biscay is covered with trees, meadows, and parks and is home to many attractions. Also, Playa el Sardinero is one of the city's most beautiful beaches and platje. This city in North West of Spain has one of the main airports in northern Spain and could be a good start for your Spain road trip and fly and drive travel packages.

Galicia

Do not forget to spend time Galicia, on your drive tour in North West Spain. Galicia has a large number of beaches, hills, and landscapes and it is good to go through them in your flu drive holidays. Roman buildings and natural parks (like Galicia national park) are lots in this area and you can enjoy much more Galician foods. Galicia also has many vineyards. Wine is a fundamental part of this region and there are so many wine routes in this area, which you can visit during your Spain road trip. In Galicia, different festivals are being held over 4000. The best ones are Holy week in March/April and Santiago de Compostela in July.

Picos De Europa

In North West Spain, you have Picos De Europa and its national park around it, which is worth visiting and wandering through. In this national park, you can take a track to see the very beautiful nature of this national park in your car and enjoy strolling in the untouched wilderness of this area. Also, Picos de Europe is one of the mountain ranges in Spain, and snow is possible on this mountain.

O Grove

Also in North West Spain, there are some medieval villages, which are worth taking route in your self-drive tour in Spain. Cambados is famous for its spectacular white wine, Finisterre as an ancient port, and with a great fishing industry, Pontedeume is famous for its farming activity. As a great market town, O Grove as a fishing village and with beautiful water and coastline, and Baiona with a lot of history are the best villages in the area.

It is also good to know that North West Spain has a route for Camino de Santiago and is famous for its north road. The Camino de Santiago Del Norte is a pilgrimage route with 8 stages and 19 locations, 295 points of interest, along the Asturian-Galician coast whose origin dates back to the ninth century.

From Which Airport Are You Going to North West ? Barcelona ?

One of the main airports in Spain is located in Barcelona (El Prat) and it is handling more than 52 million passengers per year. Barcelona Airport could be one of the primary access ways to other northwest of Spain with connecting flights and if you are coming to this airport and have enough time between your connecting flights, don’t forget that you can have some tours starting/ending from the airport and you should not just play with your phone in the airport.
Maybe the best idea would be to have Montserrat Tour From Airport which could be done between 4 to 5 hours and you would visit one of the main attractions of Barcelona.
Montserrat is a mountain and monastery which is dated back to 1025. Apart from the monastery, the mountain is unique in the world because of its kind of jagged mountain with unique rock formations. This mountain even the all days of the winter is busy and one of the top 5 attractions in Barcelona

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France Spain Border

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:40:49 +0000

France Spain Border

Spain and France, as members of the European Union, share a land border and are neighboring countries, located in the north of Spain and the south of France.

This border is approximately 656 km long and is crossed by several roads. Below, you will find useful information about itineraries, how to cross the France–Spain border, and what you should know before traveling.

Is There Any Border Control Between Spain And France ?

It is interesting to know that both countries are part of the Schengen Area and use the Euro (€) as their currency. There are no passport control gates or inspection checkpoints at the France–Spain border.

If you are on a road trip in northern Spain or southern France and plan to cross the border, there are no border formalities or customs checks. However, carrying an identification document is always recommended.

There Is One Small Country In This Border

One of the most interesting ways to cross the France–Spain border is via Road N20 in France, then continuing on Road N22, which takes you through one of the smallest countries in Europe: Andorra.

Andorra, with an area of only 486 square kilometers, is located between France and Spain. By taking Road N22, you can enter Andorra from France and exit into Spain.

Although France and Spain are members of the European Union, Andorra is not part of the EU. However, it has open borders with both countries.

You can find more information about visiting this country in our Andorra tour itinerary, including suggested stops. For example, if you are looking for one of the largest spa centers in Europe, Andorra la Vella is a great place to stop.

Visitors usually spend one day in Andorra to enjoy its natural beauty, mountain scenery, and lower VAT, which makes shopping attractive. In winter, Andorra is also known for ski resorts, winter activities, and spa hotels in the heart of the Pyrenees.

Pyrenees As a Natural Border

Long before the modern political border existed, the Pyrenees Mountains formed a natural border between France and Spain. This mountain range has separated the two regions for centuries.

Because of this shared history, the Catalan language is widely spoken on both sides of the border, influenced by both Spanish and French cultures.

Crossing the France–Spain border by road through the Pyrenees is considered one of the most scenic road trips in Europe. Some routes reach elevations of up to 2,408 meters, offering spectacular mountain views.

Visit three countries in one day: Spain, France, and Andorra.

Towns And Villages

Several Spanish regions lie along this border, including Basque Country, Aragon, Lleida, and Girona. On the French side, you will find Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Ariège, and Pyrénées-Orientales.

There are many picturesque towns worth visiting, such as Collioure, Carcassonne, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Panticosa, Cauterets, Arreau, Benasque, Castellar de n’Hug, Barruera, and Portbou.

Collioure, for example, is a charming fishing town just a few kilometers from the border. It is known for its colorful harbor, relaxed atmosphere, wine tasting, shopping, sunbathing, and kayaking.

Do not forget San Sebastián, famous for its beaches and gastronomy. During summer, it is one of the best destinations for water sports and seaside activities.

Depending on your travel route, you can easily visit three countries in one day: Spain, France, and Andorra.

Natural Parks

The France–Spain border is home to several protected natural parks. Travelers interested in eco-tourism can choose routes that pass through these areas and even stay overnight in mountain villages.

There are well-established hiking trails throughout the Pyrenees. Camping and wild camping are generally forbidden, and visitors should always follow local regulations and posted signs.

How to Visit France Spain Border From Barcelona?

One of the best ways to explore this region is through a “Visit Three Countries in One Day” tour from Barcelona, covering Spain, France, and Andorra.

This itinerary typically starts in Barcelona, passes through Montserrat and the Pyrenees, crosses the Spain–France border, and reaches the charming French town of Ax-les-Thermes.

From France, the route continues into Andorra, where you can explore mountain landscapes, villages, and viewpoints before exiting into Spain via the Andorra–Spain border.

For travelers who prefer more nature and fewer cities, an Andorra tour with hotel pickup is another excellent option. This route allows you to explore the Pyrenees in depth and reach altitudes of nearly 8,000 feet.

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Driving In Spain Checklist

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:14:26 +0000

Driving In Spain Checklist

If you are intended to come to Spain on self-drive or flu drive holidays and have a Spain road trip, it is necessary to check that all necessary documentation is with you and check with the driving in Spain checklist, before coming.
Here is driving in Spain checklist:

Driving license: if you are coming from EU Countries or other countries that your driving license is valid in Spain, bring your original driving license. It is the most important item in the “driving in Spain checklist “
All the drivers in Spain should carry personal identifications match with their driving license.
Another important item in the “driving in Spain checklist” is that, if you are coming with your vehicle, bring all car ownership documents and third part as well as complementary insurance .
If you are renting a car for a Spain road trip or you have bought self-drive or fly-drive Spain holiday packages, have your rental contract with yourself.
If you are traveling with child, be sure that your car is equipped with adapted child seat in the back and already installed, or if you are renting a car as fly-drive Spain road trip, ask the company for considering requiring child seat to be installed in the car.
if your car one of the most important items in the “driving in Spain checklist “ is that your car insurance policy should cover international accidents and have coverage outside the country .
Ask your insurance company for the roadside assistance number in the Spain. If you are coming to Spain for Spain road trip it is necessary to call this number in case of an accident or emergency.
It is not mandatory but it is recommended to ask about your personal health insurance coverage and policy before coming to Spain. It is one of the most recommended items in the “driving in Spain checklist “and if your insurance does not have coverage, you can buy additional coverage for Spain.
It is obligatory to have warning triangles, visibility vest in your car in Spain road trip.
It is recommended to have first aid kit in your car as well as a spare wheel.
Fire extinguisher and the torch is also recommended in the “driving in Spain checklist

Do not forget that you should drive on the right, do overtake from the left, and all passengers are required to fasten a seat belt.

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Driving Directions Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:14:23 +0000

Driving Directions Spain

If you intend to drive in Spain and have a Spain road trip with a self-drive of fly-drive holiday package in Spain, you should have basic information about driving directions in Spain.

In Spain, it is a little bit difficult to find driving directions out of the main cities and you should be equipped with paper-based driving directions or with navigator.

These days, thanks to the smartphone and their evolution in the word most drivers have a smart phone and we are asking drivers coming to Spain to install maps.ME application on their smartphone and download the Spain map as free in the application to be loaded with driving directions in Spain.

Then before the trip we usually share tracks with them and on this track, we have all the necessary information and driving directions for the travelers, they can follow the driving direction in Spain and can stop at points of interest and visit most of them and finally head to their accommodation at that specific day .so you don’t need to have a headache to find where to go, what to see and do as well as time management. Everything has been planned before and has been selected based on your interest.

Anyway, all travelers can request driving directions before the trip and check them before coming.

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Spain Provinces

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:14:11 +0000

Spain Provinces

Spain is a diverse country made up of various regions with different economic and social structures, as well as different languages and historical, political, and cultural traditions

To know more about Spain's provinces, first, you should know there are 17 autonomous communities and each of them has their parliaments.

Spain is divided into 50 provinces and each province belongs to one of 17 autonomous communities. Each Spain Province is a group of municipalities recognized by the constitution each Spain province has its character and history, and some of them even have their language.

For example, one of the critical Spain provinces is Catalonia, known for its capital, Barcelona. Catalonia has a distinct language, Catalan, and culture from the rest of the Spain provinces.

Most of the Spain provinces are named after their main town, except Álava, Asturias, Biscay, Cantabria, Guipúzcoa, Balearic Islands, La Rioja, and Navarra and Only two capitals of autonomous communities, Mérida in Extremadura and Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, are not the capitals of provinces.

It should be pointed out that, seven of the autonomous communities do exclude more than one area each. They are Asturias, Balearic Islands, Cantabria, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, and Navarra.
These autonomous communities are sometimes calling as "un provincial" communities.

Spin Provinces are: Álava, Albacete, Alicante, Almería, Asturias, Ávila, Badajoz, Baleares, Barcelona, Biscay, Burgos, Cáceres, Cádiz, Cantabria, Castellón, Ciudad Real, Córdoba, Cuenca, Girona, Granada, Guadalajara, Guipúzcoa, Huelva, Huesca, Jaén, La Coruña, La Rioja, Las Palmas, León, Lleida, Lugo, Madrid, Málaga, Murcia, Navarra, Ourense, Palencia, Pontevedra, Salamanca, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Segovia, Sevilla, Soria, Tarragona, Teruel, Toledo, Valencia, Valladolid, Zamora, Zaragoza and we recommend you many Spain holidays with Day Trips and Tours holidays packages in Spain which you can experience fantastic and different trip.

Barcelona

One of the main airports in Spain is located in Barcelona (El Prat) which handles more than 52 million passengers per year. Barcelona Airport could be one of the primary access ways to other provinces with connecting flights and if you are coming to this airport and have enough time between your connecting flights, don’t forget that you can have some tours starting/ending from the airport and you should not just play with your phone in the airport.
Maybe the best idea would be to have Montserrat Tour From Airport which could be done between 4 to 5 hours and you would visit one of the main attractions of Barcelona.
Montserrat is a mountain and monastery which is dated back to 1025. Apart from the monastery, the mountain is unique in the world because of its kind of jagged mountain with special rock formations. This mountain even in all days of the winter is busy and one of the top 5 attractions in Barcelona

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Major Cities in Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:14:08 +0000

Major Cities in Spain

Did you know that Spain is the Third Country in the world regarding the Number of UNESCO World Heritages?

It Could not be said that major cities in Spain are just hosting famous architecture and historical monuments, and for sure they are cities bursting with Spanish culture and tradition.

And in another point of view, Spain is not just Madrid and Barcelona and there are Several other major cities in Spain, which you can start your Spain road trip with, with a variety of day trips and tours for your holiday package.

So On your trip to Spain, we suggest visiting a combination of the following biggest cities in Spain:

1- Barcelona

Located in northeastern Spain and is one of the major cities in Spain that has a lot to offer. Barcelona is one of the top travel destinations in Europe, you can find many artworks of Antoni Gaudí, well architecture, beautiful beaches, Catalan cuisine, and fabulous shopping as well as never end parties.

In this major city of Spain you can use a very well facilitated public transportation system and crossing the whole city would not be more than 30 minutes. It is all thanks to the Olympic Games that were held in 1992 and left to this city this well comminuting infrastructure.

You can spend a weekend around Barcelona to have a Vineyard Experience or have a Day Trip To Montserrat for visiting the serrated mountain of Montserrat with its special nature that hosts one of the oldest monasteries in Catalonia.

We always recommend Barcelona as a starting point for your travel to Spain thanks to its international airport (El-Prat) which is the second largest in Spain with a connection to all major cities in Spain, most of the other European cities as well as the whole the world from Australia to California.

Do not forget that no one leaves Barcelona without admiring the architecture of La Sagrada Familia or if you are interested you can visit a part of southern France and one of the smallest countries in Europe, named Andorra ( Located on the border of Spain and France ), just with one day trip from Barcelona. Read More About it in Visit Three Countries in One Day From Barcelona

2- Madrid

The capital of Spain, Madrid, is one of the major cities in Spain that old and modern architecture that are meeting each other with many parks, places, and museums. In Madrid, you can find many rooftop bars, and do not leave Madrid without spending time in one of them. You can also visit world-class museum, Almudena Cathedral, and Royal Palace, and do not forget shopping along gran via.
If you are tired of this city head to Parque del Retiro to make a lovely day for yourself and row a boat on the beautiful lake.
Do not forget that Madrid as one of the major cities in Spain was the European Capital of Culture in 1992.

3- Valencia

Visit Valencia one of the major cities in Spain, located eastern part of the country with a blend of culture and beaches.
It is interesting to know that the origin of Spain famous dishes is from this city. In Barrio del Carmen you can find many cozy streets and it is a place where you must taste the famous Spanish dish of paella.
In Valencia, you can visit the science museum, planetarium and aquarium and don't forget that March is the month of festival in this major city in Spain.
on weekend you can have a plan for one of the great beaches of Valencia which could be Malvarrosa Beach which is within a walking minute from the old town or El Saler Beach which is far but full of privacy.

4- Málaga

Not just famous for the Birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Malaga city has become one of the most modern and attractive major cities in Spain.
In Malaga, you have a lot to see, from historical heritage and cathedral to Roman Theatre, the Gibralfaro Castle, and the Pablo Picasso museum.
Visitors to costa de sol have usually visited this city and its excellent Marina.

5- Sevilla

Sevilla as one of the major cities in Spain is the largest historical city in Spain and it host world's third largest cathedral.
Of course in this city, you can enjoy the Andalusian charm and traditions of the city in many Tapas restaurants and bars and you can make your romantic evening by walking on the banks of Guadalquivir.
This city has a special atmosphere and is full of beautiful sights like the Old quarter Giralda tower, Cathedral, and Alcazar.
Watching flamenco is a must in Sevilla but try to find a show with the best quality because many shows are not expensive but their quality is not so good.

6- Bilbao

It was an old port city until 1997 when the doors of Guggenheim has been opened and it is one of the top major cities in Spain to visit. It should be pointed out that Bilbao is the center of art in Spain and the Guggenheim museum; you can see most of Frank Gehry’s impressive architecture. If you are on a road, trip in Spain and passing North West of Spain, Bilbao is a must, and do not forget to wander in city neighborhoods and taste pintxos.

7- Toledo

If you are interested in historical monuments that date back to the roman Empire, visit this city as one of the main major Spain cities in 70 Km south of Madrid. For many years Arabs, Jews, and Christians lived together in this city, that is why this city has been named a city of cultures, and its old quarter has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
It is interesting to know that this main city has been capital of Spain until the 16th century. In Toledo do not look for something special, just lost yourself inside the city and pass through many old architectures like mosques cathedrals, and synagogues.

8- San Sebastian

Is one of the other major cities in Spain and the capital of Gipuzko province. If you are on the Spain road trips in the north you can choose a route to pass the Basque country as well as the Bay of Biscay and San Sebastian. There are many beautiful beaches in this city and in the city center like all other cities in Spain, you can find historic buildings.
In San Sebastian and its beaches, you can have sunbathing, do water sports, kayak, and all other refreshing activities in the summer.

9- Granada

If you are passing Spain on road and like to wander in mountains "Sierra Nevada" mountain is a must and you should spend some days in. you can start from Granada as a one of the other major cities in Spain which offer many cultural weekend breaks .
This city has been known for its magnificent Alhambra, which has been listed as UNESCO WORLD heritage since 1994. Alhambra is a collection of cascading water, gardens, ornamental architecture and off course great view over the city.
In the other point of view, we can say that Granada is city of students and you can find many cheap Tapas and drinks.

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Spanish Driving Laws

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:13:54 +0000

Spanish Driving Laws

If you are intended to come to Spain and do the driving in Spain with self-drive or fly-drive holiday packages in Spain it is necessary to know Spanish driving laws.

1- Driving Licence

One of the most important Spanish driving laws like the other countries is having valid driving license. You should have a valid international driving license or another driving license that is acceptable in Spain. For more information, you can read the page tourist driving in Spain.

2- Speed Limit

Another Spanish driving law is the speed limit. In Spain, the max speed limit in towns is 50 Km per hour and in some areas near schools is 30 km per hour. if you are on roads crossing the cities and in shortcuts around the cities the speed limit is 80 km per hour . in the roads between the cities depend on the road your max speed could be 90, 100 or 120 km per hour. do not forget that according to Spanish driving laws if you are carrying a light or large trailer or if you are traveling with van your speed limit is different than these numbers. if you are towing trailer up to 750 kg your maximum speed in motorways and dual carriageway is 90 km per hour, in a road with more than one lane in each direction is 80 km per hour and on the ordinary road is 70 km per hour.

According to Spanish driving laws, if you are on a road without any maximum allowable speed sign, you want to overtake, and the overtaking car's speed would be less than the maximum speed on that road, you can do the overtaking maneuver with plus 20 km per hour than the maximum speed on that road.

3- Necessary Items

Spanish driving laws force all drivers to carry reflective jackets and wear the reflecting jackets before coming out of the car in case of emergency between cities. Also, it is necessary to carry warning triangle to be used in case of emergency in intra urban roads. Also it is recommended to carry fire extinguisher, first aid kits and torch.

4- Driving Directions

According to Spain driving laws overtaking is from left and driving which is approaching from right have always priority. At the roundabout drivers in the roundabout has priority over drivers inside the roundabout and drivers on the secondary roads should give away to the drivers traveling on the main roads, although drivers on the main road should facilitate their joining to the traffic.

5- Seat Belt

The Spanish driving laws said that wearing a seat belt is compulsory for all passengers seating in front and back of the vehicle and the number of passengers that could seat inside a vehicle is equal to the number of seat belts in the vehicle.

According to Spanish driving laws, unnecessary use of warning devices is forbidden. You should use warning devices just to prevent the accident.

6- Child Seat

There are very important Spanish driving laws for Spain road trips with families. if you are traveling with a child and the child is below 135 cm height, the child could not seat in the front of the vehicle and should be seated in the back and use the child seat.

7- Fines

If you get the fine, according to Spanish driving laws, you can pay the fine in less than 20 days and get a 50 % discount and a fine can be contested within 15 days. Do not forget that you should pay the motorist's fine immediately to them.

8- Parking

Do not forget that inside the main city centers the parking is paid parking and when you park you should look for the automated machine to get the ticket and put the ticket in the visible area inside the car behind the front glass. Otherwise, according to Spanish driving laws, you will get a fine.

9- Special Lanes

If you are in Barcelona and face a sign like BUS-VAO, according to Spanish driving laws it means you can use this line if you are bus, motorcycle, or car with at least two people boarded.

10- Tolls

Cash and credit card is accepted on the toll road. Usually, all the road starting with AP means that they are toll road. You should get the ticket when arriving on the road and pay when leaving the road.

11- Alcohol

According to Spanish driving laws if you are under the effect of alcohol and you have been asked to go for a breath test and you refuse, the police officer immobilized your car and he can suspend you’re driving permit for one to four years.

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Driving in Spain Tips

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:12:37 +0000

Driving in Spain Tips

If you plan to have a road trip by self-drive or visit Spain by one of the fly-drive holiday packages you should know some driving in Spain tips.

Aside from the point that Spain driving is right-handed, there are others driving in Spain tips that you should be aware of them.

first is that if you are driving on the motorway or in Spanish Autopista and an overtaking car flashes its high beam light to you before overtaking, do not be angry. It is a law.

Another driving in Spain tips is indicating. When you intend to overtake use indicator to show your interest in overtaking, then after coming to the overtaking line, turn off your indicator and finally when you want to come back to your original line, use the right-hand indicator to come back to the main lane.

necessary driving in Spain tips is speed limit, the speed limit in Spain is 50 Km per hour in the towns, in the road crossing the cities is 80 km per hour and in open roads is 90 to 100 Km per hour. All these limits are for normal cars and if you are traveling with a van, trailer, or camper, the limits vary depending on your vehicle.

For your extra safety, pay attention to these driving in Spain tips and do not drink alcohol before you are driving. It is hazardous as there are a lot of inspection gates in towns and your alcohol level count is very important to officers.

Another suggestion in Spain is that you should not park illegally. You can park only in the designated area and if you park in an illegal place, your car would be immobilized. you can park in the parking in the room with white allocating on the road free and if you park in the area which is green or blue you should pay for the parking and after your parking, you should get a ticket from a nearby machine and put the ticket inside and behind the front glass easily be readable from outside.

In Spain, if you go to a road that name would be started with AP, you should pay and the road has a toll. for example from Barcelona to Valencia you can go on AP roads and pay around 40 euros or you can use normal national roads starting with A, B, C or N or any others which are free .this is another driving in Spain tips that is very important for those coming to Spain for a road trip in Spain or for those that are buying self-drive or fly-drive holidays in Spain.

In Spain as a rule, you cannot talk with mobile phone when you are driving. However, you can talk with hand free devices and your hand should be totally free when you are taking with phone while driving. This is another driving in Spain tips that you should pay attention a lot because it is one of the main causes of most of the fines.

If you are driving in Spain, you should know how to refill a tank. Unleaded petrol, diesel, and LPG are available in Spain. In Spain Unleaded petrol is gasoline sin plomo with green nozzles, diesel is gasóleo with a black nozzle and LPG is autogas.

In the case of emergencies, you can call 112. You can call 112 in any country in Europe and the operator will connect you to the emergency services in that country. Usually, operators can talk with you in their native languages, English or French.

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Hottest Place in Spain

Barcelona Y Day Trips — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:11:02 +0000

Hottest Place in Spain

If you are looking for sunshine during most of the days in the year, head to Spain where you can have sunny days in winter and in summer. Spain is always a dream country where you can ski in winter with sunshine if you think that in winter the sun never comes back.

If you would like to have a trip to the hottest place in Spain and you are on planning for your Spain holidays, First is to know when you are coming. in winter or summer?

Hottest Place in Winter

If you are coming to Spain in the winter and looking for the hottest place in Spain, you can visit Barcelona, Marbella, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Costa Tropical, Menorca, Cadiz, and Murcia

These are recommendations, Where the temperature is mild, above 15, and most of the days are sunny. So it is not far from mind to could experience most of the days sunny, beside the beach or your hotel swimming pool, and enjoying Mediterranean Climate in the winter months from December to March.
Most of the hotels In these cities like Marbella and Tenerife have water-fun amusement facilities like slides, jumps, or… But you could not use them during the winter, although there are some hotels that offer you indoor swimming pools and it is possible to use their facilities even in the winter.

1- Barcelona

Barcelona usually is not on the list of hottest places in Spain and the reason that we are mentioning the name of Barcelona here is that Barcelona is one of the main gateways for arriving in Spain and you should know that in winter time one of the Mild places in Spain. As the capital of the state of Catalonia and one of the major cities in Spain one of the main destinations in Spain you could enjoy most of the days in Barcelona and the average temperature of Barcelona in winter time is from 12C (54F) for nights and 20C (68F) during a day and on an average just 60 days we have rain in Barcelona in the whole year and not any snow.
so depending on where you are coming from, you can count Barcelona as one of the hottest cities in Europe.

On each day of the year, you can have the Barcelona City Tour and explore all the city’s attractions like La Sagrada de Familia, and Gaudi Houses like casa Mila and Casa Batllo without feeling any sign of winter.

One of the most interesting day trips in Barcelona is a day trip to Montserrat which is located in mountains and is a monastery that dated back to 1025. Apart from the monastery, the mountain is unique in the world because of its kind of jagged mountain with special rock formations. This mountain even all day the winter is busy and is one of the top 5 attractions in Barcelona so many visitors come to visit this attraction by touring of Montserrat Day Trip From Barcelona in the morning and afternoon .so don’t feel cold about Barcelona, come and visit

2- Marbella

Marbella is one of the hottest places in Spain, it is in the south of Malaga, one of the major cities in Spain, and on your Spain road trip to costa de sol, you will visit Marbella. In Marbella, there are so many luxurious Hotels and rental villas where you can have a very remarkable trip. The beaches in Marbella are sandy and golden sands and you can walk in the coastline and beautiful palm trees in the middle of winter and enjoy the mild weather.

3- Tenerife

Tenerife, as another hottest place in Spain, is the largest island of the Canary Islands, which is suited west of Africa. There are lots of flights to Tenerife because there are two airports in the Islands of Tenerife, Also in your Spain road trip, even with self-drive or fly-drive holiday packages, you can plan to get across Spain and from the southern cities use a ferry and go with your car in this wonderful island. Tenerife is one of the hottest places in Spain have a lot for families and adventurers as well as hikers. For example, Mount Teide National Park for spending your time in untouched nature and heading to Aqua land water park is the top excursion. interestingly, in December the average temperature is 17C to 21C and which make this island one of the hottest place in Spain in winter time and somehow unique in the world.

4- FUERTEVENTURA

FUERTEVENTURA, Another island next to the Canary Island in the Atlantic Ocean. This island is also one of the hottest places in Spain but it is less known as the Canary Islands. Interesting to know that on this island there are very beautiful beaches and a lot of soft sand dunes. You will have sand, a beach and great weather with the possibility of swimming in December. It is fabulous. Interesting to know in this hottest place in Spain there are more than 150 beaches and the widest one is 30 km wide! That is why it makes this island is perfect for surfing and windsurfing.

5- Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical is near Granada airport as is one of the hottest place in Spain. This area is located between costa de sol and costa de Almeria .this area is a collection of small towns and villages and is less crowded than its neighboring coasts. Interesting to know that this place is famous for its tropical fruits like mangos, avocados, bananas, and guava! Therefore, you can believe that this area is one of the hottest places in Spain in wintertime. On your Spain road trip from Barcelona, you can head to the costa de sol, visit this area, and spend a night in Granada city.

6- Menorca Island

As a part of the Balearic Islands, next to Mallorca, on the east, side of Barcelona Menorca and Mallorca islands they are one of the hottest places in Spain. On your Spain road trip, you can get the ferry from Barcelona to go to this island or there is a much direct flight between Barcelona and other major cities in Spain to this island. The weather on this island is mild and most of the time over 15 in winter when you can even do the swimming. In addition, it should be pointed out there are so many hotels with complete all-inclusive facilities on this island where you can change your trip mode for some nights and spend in one of them. We recommend going to this island in your car to have the chance to visit all-natural places and stone momentous on this island and because this island is one of the hottest places in Spain you have the possibility of camping.

7- Cadiz

The city is in the southeast part of Spain and is one of the hottest places in Spain. This city is famous for its beautiful beaches in Spain. The weather in Cadiz is not favorable as other hottest places in Spain but compared to cold countries is favorable. Water in Cadiz is white and blue and the city is full of history which you can explore all the historic parts by foot and bike and for example, you can Check out one (or many) of the 100 watchtowers located in and around the city. On your Spain road trip if you are coming to this city you can also head to the stunning white village of Arcos de la Fonterra in your car and enjoy this unique village.

8- Murcia

As one of the hottest places in Spain, with sunny beaches and traditional foods, Murcia is must see. In your Spain road trip, if you are crossing Spain from north to south Murcia is a must to see and we suggest it in most of our winter packages. Murcia city is on land but we are recommending going to the east of the city and coastal areas such as Aguilas which has Cocedores Beach as the best beach in this area. In this hottest place in Spain, you should not expect rain because Murcia is one of the driest places in Spain.

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Car Seat Laws Spain

Current Enforcement of Car Seat Laws in Spain

Main Rules for Car Seats in Spain

Quick Tips for Visitors

⚠️ Disclaimer

Recent Clarifications on Spain’s Car Seat Laws

Spanish Town

Spanish Towns

1- Comillas, Cantabria

2- Besalú, Catalonia

3- Olite, Navarre

4- Ronda, Andalusia

5- Salamanca, Castile and León

6- Frigiliana, Andalusia

7- Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha

North West Spain

North west Spain

Santander

Galicia

Picos De Europa

O Grove

From Which Airport Are You Going to North West ? Barcelona ?

France Spain Border

France Spain Border

Is There Any Border Control Between Spain And France ?

How to Visit France Spain Border From Barcelona?

Driving In Spain Checklist

Driving In Spain Checklist

Driving Directions Spain

Driving Directions Spain

Spain Provinces

Spain Provinces

Barcelona

Major Cities in Spain

Major Cities in Spain

1- Barcelona

2- Madrid

3- Valencia

4- Málaga

5- Sevilla

6- Bilbao

7- Toledo

8- San Sebastian

9- Granada

Spanish Driving Laws

Spanish Driving Laws

1- Driving Licence

2- Speed Limit

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Is It Recommended To Carry Emergency Light V16 In Car Since January 2021 In Spain