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  1. Belsa avatar

    RE: Typical Spanish Village between Barcelona and Valencia

    by Belsa 07 May 2012

    Some comments about the area seem to be quite prejudiced. Yes, the area is Catalan/Valenciano speaking... and... what? Does this makes…

  2. Nice_But__ avatar

    RE: Need help planning a week in Spain with 2 toddlers.

    by Nice_But__ 05 May 2012

    South of Barcelona there is a train line running along coastal towns to Tarragona. Many nice beaches down there. Tamarit was nice. …

  3. Garrufatus avatar

    RE: Typical Spanish Village between Barcelona and Valencia

    by Garrufatus 04 May 2012

    Oh Dear, a "Spanish" village between Barcelona and Valencia? Most of the villages between these two cities are catalan speaking and, at…

  4. Garrufatus avatar

    RE: Cordoba to Barcelona via....???

    by Garrufatus 04 May 2012

    Guess you want to travel fast, otherwise Valencia is the best option as it's located in the middle of the journey. A nice place to discov…

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    RE: 3 Days in Barcelona

    by FinWright 04 May 2012

    I would not even think about leaving Barcelona if I had that little time there. Parc Guell is a must and on a nice day Tibidabo is just…

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    RE: Typical Spanish Village between Barcelona and Valencia

    by macmaghnusa 01 May 2012

    Here's the website for the national youth hostel (albergues juveniles) network. There's one in Tarragona. http://www.xanascat.cat/chooseno…

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    RE: Typical Spanish Village between Barcelona and Valencia

    by macmaghnusa 30 April 2012

    Not a village, but the town of Tarragona, and the Ebro river delta area in general would be a good base from which to explore the area…

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    RE: Solo Female Travel Turmoil (vs. Tour). Spain/Portugal

    by anillos_de_saturno 19 April 2012

    Good advise provided by previous users. Some comments: I would add an extra day to Sevilla (skipping it from Granada). You could use…

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    RE: One Week From Granada To Barcelona?

    by rin181 11 March 2012

    And if you don't know the Holy Week is celebrated very intense in some cities (Sevilla, Malaga, Tarragona f.e.), maybe you want to plan…

  10. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Spain Itinerary

    by anillos_de_saturno 25 February 2012

    I would try to add another day to Sevilla. With your actual timming, I doubt you'll be able to make a daytrip to Córdoba. +From Madrid:…

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    Re: Barcelona: where to stay and what to see?

    by hz80408 24 February 2012

    My husband, sister and I (mid 20's) are going to Barcelona in April. From my research, it seems that it's ideal location for tourists…

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    RE: 7 Days in Barcelona - Recommendations?

    by anillos_de_saturno 15 February 2012

    Two days in Valencia, one day in Tarragona (can be done as a daytrip from Barcelona) and one day in Peñíscola could be an option if you…

  13. ZenKyuMaestro avatar

    RE: Moving to Spain

    by ZenKyuMaestro 14 February 2012

    Agree very much with what has been said above, 'where' is very important... The climate changes dramatically as you move south. Also…

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    Renting an apartment in May

    by vorobyov 12 February 2012

    Hello, I would like to rent a not-too-expensive apartment on the Eastern coast of Spain (near Barcelona, Tarragona or Valencia) for one…

  15. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Spain April 2012

    by anillos_de_saturno 12 February 2012

    I agree with lucapal: split your time between Madrid and Barcelona and make some daytrips if you find it necessary. Examples of daytrips:…

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    RE: How to explore Catalonia

    by anillos_de_saturno 10 February 2012

    +10 days max+ With that amount of time, I suggest you to spend all your time in Barcelona and to make daytrips to places like Girona,…

  17. Varsaw avatar

    How to explore Catalonia

    by Varsaw 10 February 2012

    Hi everyone, I'm a 26 year old Indian journalist traveling to Europe for the first time. Understandably I'm nervous,excited and insanely…

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    RE: BCN - ??? - MAD, 9 days in March

    by elsebas 09 February 2012

    lol I enjoy the beach even in winter, must be the sound of the waves or the beauty of the sea... Or maybe I'm just a Mediterranean guy…

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    RE: travel agent

    by ocanica 09 February 2012

    I want the freedom of not having to make a lot of reservations ahead of time in case i change my mind about where to go next. I'm flying…

  20. elsebas avatar

    RE: August Travel Advice

    by elsebas 07 February 2012

    I love Peñíscola but the town itself can be seen in half a day and the beaches are good but not the best you can find of that stretch…

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    RE: BCN - ??? - MAD, 9 days in March

    by elsebas 07 February 2012

    I would pick Valencia because the city is as beautiful as Granada or Sevilla and it's on the way from Barcelona to Madrid, you could spend…

  22. yekcim avatar

    Poste restante

    by yekcim 07 February 2012

    I am assuming that the postal services in Spain offer Poste Restane facilities and if so how long do they keep it? I shall ne staying…

  23. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: First Trip to Spain (Late March) need some ideas.

    by anillos_de_saturno 29 January 2012

    +I haven't booked anything yet, but am planning on spending 7 days in the country using Barcelona as home base.+ +One of my biggest dilemma…

  24. bristolnewbie avatar

    RE: 1 week: Barcelona or Madrid or both?

    by bristolnewbie 27 January 2012

    Pick one! Weather is probably nicer in Barcelona than in Madrid in early March. Madrid is at least as much a party town. Make your…

  25. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: 30 days in Spain - 1st draft itinerary - comments please

    by anillos_de_saturno 25 January 2012

    +Looking for daytrip recommendations for Barcelona+ Girona, Montserrat, Tarragona, Figueres...

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