Spain travel guide
Spain travel guide: Barcelona, the islands, and the rhythm
Spain is one of the world’s great food cultures and one of Europe’s most varied geographies – Mediterranean coast, alpine Pyrenees, Andalusian desert, Galician green country. We cover Barcelona and the Balearic Islands; future expansion to Madrid, Seville, Granada.
Destinations we cover in Spain
Country overview
Spain spans Mediterranean, Atlantic, and continental climates. Late dinner culture (8-10pm), excellent rail network (AVE high-speed), siesta tradition in smaller towns.
- Language
- Spanish (Castilian), with Catalan in Barcelona/Mallorca, Basque, Galician regionally. English common in tourism; less so in smaller towns.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR). Wide card acceptance.
- Best time to visit
- May-June and September-October are ideal. August is hot and crowded with many locals on vacation. Mediterranean coast usable November-March with mild temps.
- Trip highlights
- Barcelona’s Gaudi + tapas + beach, Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains + cala beaches + Palma old city.