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avidwils

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Every year, I try to take at least one international trip. This year I am planning a trip to Spain; Barcelona, Madrid, Majorca, and the Canary Islands are on my mind. I know about the basic tourist attractions. Can anyone please recommend the hidden spots?
 
+1 on Barcelona. We visited there last June and it was spectacular. We stayed in the gothic quarter, very close to the Barcelona Cathedral which was wonderful to visit. Make sure you go up to the roof to see the wonderful views of the city. We also did the skyride on Mont Juic which provided even more stunning views of the city. Case Batllo was neat to see, too. Anything done by Antoni Gaudi is something to behold (i.e. La Sagrada Familia).

We also visited Mallorca, staying in a house just north of Palma. The beaches are fantastic, and we took the train from Palma to Soller and Port Soller. This was a great sight seeing opportunity.
 
Another +1 on Barcelona.

See everything Gaudi. But also visit the rest of the city too. All the Gaudi works are spectacular. I could spend a month inside La Sagrada Familia just looking at it from different angles in different lighting conditions.
 
avidwils said:
Thanks George, Yes, the Sagrada and Gothic Quarter are already on my mind. I will look more into Ronda. Though I am not into hiking, I would give it some thought. Is it a beginner-level hike or more of a moderate one?
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We used train to get to Ronda, but there are other means of getting there

Regarding the hike you need to drive through a coastal route and then parking your car. From there, you’ll continue on foot via a descending trail that leads to the coast. The hike itself is short and easy.
 
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avidwils said:
Do you have any hotel recommendations there?
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We VRBO'd. The flat was nice, but small. Pay attention to the description - they can be deceiving. We thought we would have plenty of romm for 4 and instead had barely enough for 2. Our friends wound up getting a room at the Hotel Catalonia and it seemed nice.
 
avidwils said:
Hey George, I contacted a local guide and he prepared an itinerary, also I specifically asked him to arrange something in Ronda as a bonus.
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That's a great idea to work with a local guide. Having a personalized itinerary prepared by someone familiar with the area would be very helpful, and including a bonus experience in Ronda is a nice touch. Enjoy your trip!
 
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Your Spain trip sounds amazing! For hidden gems, in Barcelona, explore the El Born neighborhood for local shops and tapas. In Madrid, check out the Malasaña district for vibrant street art and quirky cafes. Majorca offers hidden coves like Cala Deià, and in the Canary Islands, visit Garajonay National Park in La Gomera for stunning nature trails. Enjoy!
 
Hola! I was attracted to this forum for it's neatness and secondly, I found out that I have a lot of travel experience which I have to share with you as time goes on.
 
Blanco said:
Hola! I was attracted to this forum for it's neatness and secondly, I found out that I have a lot of travel experience which I have to share with you as time goes on.
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I walked the 600 mile long Camino de Santiago de Compostella all the way to Finnesterra from southern France about 7 years ago. Spain is a wonderful country to tour by foot.
 
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