help me with 10 day itinerary in spain

I'm arriving in Madrid Saturday morning. I need to be in Ibiza by Tuesday and in Barcelona on Thursday. I'm flying out Madrid on Sunday. The rest of my time is unspoken for. I COULD fly straight from madrid to Ibiza and spend more time on the beach, but what else would I have time to see if I took my time getting to Ibiza and took trains or buses and the ferry from the coast instead?

Rail pass with bike

I'm considering a 12 trip rail pass to travel around with a bike. It seems I have to get permission to take a bike on the train, so can I get a ticket on the day of travel with this pass? What 12 places would you recommend for old buildings, greenways, and scenic routes starting from and ending in Barcelona? Can anyone recommend a used bike shop in Barcelona?

Barcelona to San Sebastian...one night stopover

Hi there
We are driving fron Barcelona to San Sebastian staying 4 days and driving back.On the way back we are staying in Zaragoza.On the way to San Seb we would like to stay overnight somewhere towards the French Spanish border Pyrenees area around the halfway mark or further.Can anyone suggest a scenic route from BCN with an authentic/character/scenic/small town to stay in.Not interested in staying in big city
Would appreciate any suggestions :)

Toll roads in Andalucia

Are there numerous toll roads in and around Seville-Granada-Malaga like the ubiquitous amount in Northern Spain?
Will be based in Seville with rental car, just wondering how much to expect to pay for toll roads on trips.

Cheers,

guv

Traveling around Northeast Spain

My husband and I are looking to travel from Barcelona to San Sebastian. We are considering taking a couple of days to drive there, spending some time in La Rioja, Pamplona, and areas surrounding. Is it worth it to rent a car and drive to see the surrounding regions? Or should we just take the train from Barcelona to Pamplona and then Pamplona to San Sebastian?
Thanks!

Barcelona May itinerary, food, partying

Hey,
I was hoping for some help refine my itinerary for a short trip to Barcelona (monday-saturday). Please help with any suggestions to adjust my itinerary, food suggestions or partying suggestions. Me and my brother are in our mid-20's and traveling with my parents.

I arrive Monday afternoon around 4pm at Barcelona Airport. Plan is to take a airport car for 4 people suntransfers or BCN travel for around 50 euros.

First night (monday): staying near Avenue diagnal and carrer castella. any food suggestions? Me and my brother will likely go out that night: any suggestions?

Tuesday: During the day-- Me and my brother are moving to Hostel near Place Reial (stay here till saturday) while my parents staying another night at hotel in above location. Tenative plan below:
- Barri Gottic

• Piccaso museum
• Gothic cathedral
• Lunch: La boqueria
• Parc de la Ciutadella

CALLING SE SPAIN EXPERTS: 3 weeks SE Spain in August

Hi,

My husband and I (late 50's) are beginning to plan a 3 week holiday to SE Spain 05 - 23 August, 2013. We are experienced travelers but novices in Spain. We are looking at Barcelona / Madrid / Toledo / Cordoba / Granada / Barcelona.

We like to absorb the atmosphere of countries we are in. We are not huge "culture vultures" as in museums / art galleries, but love history. We love to walk around small villages also.

If you are a Spain expert could you please give us a realistic itinerary, with places to visit and transportation Options - shall we train and car? Also any great pensions to stay in or cheaper historic accommodation.

All suggestions will be gratefully received.

Regards Julie & Bryan

Change 'New Zealand Dollar' cash to 'Euro' in Barcelona

I wonder what the likely percentage loss will be to change NZ$ cash to Euro in Barcelona? I have made some comparisons in London, the loss (from NZ$ to GB£) amounts to 6%. I am talking about 500 Euro here.

Also can anyone recommend a good Barcelona cambio (bank/street cambio) for both NZ$ and GB£ to Euro?!

Much appreciated!