Spain is an evergreen destination for tourists. Spain is often mistken as merely a packaged holiday or one big holiday resort but if you are prepared to get off the beaten track there are some amazing sights to see. Here are some tips for those intent on backpacking round Spain.
Ok, so the first tip if you really want to see Spain warts and all, is to learn to speak Spanish. What's more, even if you decide to spend much of your time in the cities, speaking the language will make your stay easier.
It may be true that many people in Spain, particularly Madrid, Barcelona and many of the tourist resorts will speak English you shouldn’t expect people to speak English (and indeed most won’t or may object to having to speak English). Even simple phrases will make a big difference. If you make an effort the locals will make more of an effort to accommodate you too.
Now, try organizing your travel plans. Having no preset arrangements is certainly more romantic and carefree but you will pay more for this kind of freedom. You your finances are tight you want to rein in frivolous or wasteful spending. If you organize where you will be at certain times and dates, you can try to pre book tickets on the various modes of transport you will be using. There are plenty of savings to be had if you do this properly. By making savings on essential items you will be able to spend more time traveling and see more of Spain.
Don't let the weather interfere with your time in Spain. Spain is one of the better parts of Europe for weather. Indeed, parts of southern Spain get more days of sunshine per year than most parts of the world. Ideally you want to commence traveling around spring or coming into summer. The north is more likely to be cooler and have inclement weather so try starting in the north and work your way down to the south. This should limit the extent that the weather plays in your travels. Even though a touch of rain is unlikely to be a great problem anyway.
Madrid and Barcelona are on everyones checklist of must see venues. There is plenty to see and do in these two cities. You can spend weeks in each but if you are on a time line a few days may suffice. If you only have a few days get organized and see the things you really want to do.
Although these two cities are a must see, there are plenty of other things to see and do. And Spain is a large country. The best way to see other parts of Spain is to use the fast train. You can get from one end of the country to the next in a matter of hours and still get to see the countryside as you go. This is something that you miss out on in an airplane.
Spain is a great place to visit and you will have a wonderful time if you make some simple plans before hand.
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