Spain

[DanielChamberlain]

Other than Enzio, anyone else been to Spain?
I spent 8 years in Europe, and never got to Spain, England or France.

In September, my wife and I are doing a couple months in Spain. Gonna base in Andalusia and do a little jaunts around the region.
Gonna do what we did in Italy.
Go native.
Shop in the local grocery. Eat in the little out of the way establishments. Walk the quiet streets.

Any suggestions for the Costa Del Sol region?

[jbp-ohio]

All I know is that the rain falls mainly on the plain.....

[Zee]

Sounds like a fun adventure.

[Gila]

Been to Gibraltar. Does that count?

[Waipapa13]

I love your plan, I did the same, to my mind I'd rather get to know an area well then see a different city everyday.

No suggestions for the South, I spent all my time in Madrid and Catalunya, other than have a great time!

I guess I do have one, get into some of the Spanish gun and knife stores. Really nice escopetas and blades.

[CPJ 2.0]

All I know is never take the word of a Spaniard. I’ve known too many.

[DanielChamberlain]

All I know is never take the word of a Spaniard. I’ve known too many.

That's what the Mayans said...

[Big Al1]

Spent a couple days in Barcelona. Nice people and great food!

[Wambli Ska]

Happy to see you here!!! Envious of your trip.

[DanielChamberlain]

Happy to see you here!!! Envious of your trip.

Someone made a post on the facebook G&A Forum Refugees group.

[bk56]

It's been 30 years or so, but I have nothing but great memories. My route begain at the French border, middle of the country, through Madrid and straight south to the coast and on to Barcelona where it ended. Just beautiful country everywhere, as I recall.
Oh, and the wine flows out of every spigot you'll see and it's all good stuff.
Drove it, took 3 1/2 weeks to wander...fantastic trip, great memories.
Have fun.

[Japhy]

Daniel
I predict you and yours are in for a great time!
It’s been quite a few years but Spain was wonderful
Take time to do more than walk in the cities throw the landmark checklist away. Ibiza and Mallorca were a waste of time and money in my mind. Since you are already near Lisbon and the Portuguese coast is a weekend trip. I would recommend it.

[PFD45]

Be warned, they say the Ladies are insane there!

[Wambli Ska]

And as long as you stay off the plains, you should have great weather

[DanielChamberlain]

Our plan is to have no plan. Sevilla, Cordoba, Ronda and a host of little white villages are in the process. Mostly just walking the quiet streets and out of the way places. It's what we did in Italy. It's where you find stuff like this.

[Wambli Ska]

Jamón!!!! Last time in Barcelona I ate my weight in Jamón every day. Even bought two kilos to bring home…. Ate it at the airport

[DanielChamberlain]

That and those little sardines roasted over camp fires.

[Wambli Ska]

That and those little sardines roasted over camp fires.

Oh GOD yes!!! Now I’m hungry…

[HappySquid]

My son lives in Sevilla, we've been there 4 times already and still see new things there, Cadiz is a great village on the Atlantic coast to go and stroll around, Granada and Cordoba are still on our planning but supposed to be more then worth the time if you apreciate the history of southern-Europe.
the small white villages all around are just that, beautifull to see one but then.. I forget Jerez, go there too, worth the time. And food !!! you gonna gain weight a lot for cheap