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Spain Highlights | From Gothic Quarters to Golden Beaches
Trip Highlights
Discover Spain’s vibrant landscapes, where Gaudí’s artworks, Roman ruins, alpine adventures, and coastal gems together offer a blend of culture, history, and heritage.
Marvel at Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família, where dazzling stained glass, intricate facades, and spiritual grandeur make it Barcelona’s crown jewel.
Ski down the slopes of La Molina in the Pyrenees, where crisp mountain air, snow-covered peaks, and trails for all levels create an exhilarating alpine escape.
Explore La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia’s UNESCO-listed Gothic gem, once a bustling silk exchange, showcasing soaring arches and the city’s mercantile past.
Soar above the Pyrenees on a hot-air balloon ride over La Cerdanya, where sunrise unveils sweeping views of Cadí-Moixeró peaks and scenic villages below.
Know Before You Go
- A valid passport and Schengen visa are required, and it is advisable to carry both digital and physical copies of travel documents at all times.
- Always keep your passport or a copy with you, as hotels and authorities may ask for ID proof during check-ins or travel checks.
- Spanish, Catalan, and other regional languages are spoken, but English is understood in tourist areas; learning a few greetings in Spanish is appreciated.
- Power sockets are of type C and F with 230V supply, so carrying a universal adapter is necessary for charging devices.
- The climate varies across regions—Mediterranean along the coast, continental inland, and alpine in the mountains—so packing layers is recommended.
- Spain is famous for festivals and nightlife; while the environment is safe, keeping an eye on belongings in crowded areas is always wise.
- Tipping is not mandatory but leaving small change or rounding up the bill is a polite gesture at restaurants and cafés.
- Most shops, especially in smaller towns, may close in the afternoon for siesta hours, reopening in the evening, so plan shopping accordingly.
- Travel insurance covering health and activities like skiing or adventure tours is strongly recommended for peace of mind.
- Euros are the official currency, and credit/debit cards are widely accepted, though it is useful to keep small cash for local shops, markets, or countryside visits.
- Credit and debit cards with international access work well, but inform your bank before travel to avoid transaction blocks.
- Always greet politely with a “Hola” and “Gracias,” as basic courtesy goes a long way in daily interactions with locals.
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About the Tour:
Embark on a 12-day journey through Spain, blending culture, history, leisure, and adventure. Begin in Barcelona with Gaudí’s masterpieces and the Gothic Quarter before riding the rack railway to Montserrat. Spend four days in Cerdanya, where you’ll ski at La Molina, soar on a hot-air balloon, enjoy a wine tasting, and also relish a full day at leisure to cycle, hike, or simply unwind amid alpine scenery. Explore Tarragona’s Roman heritage, the wetlands of Sant Carles de la Ràpita, and medieval Peñíscola. Conclude in Valencia, where the City of Arts & Sciences, La Lonja, and Albufera boat rides capture the essence of Spain.