Queralbs is a perfect village near Ribas de Freser, where you can get the Cremallera (train) to arrive to Nuria. It's splendid to pass the night. On the other hand, Nuria is an excellent place for people that love the mountains, skiing (in the winter), horse riding, or getting a boat in the lake. I recommend going the wat to Nuria walking Queralbs-nuria. It's splendid and you can see beautiful views of the surroundings. If you are really interested in knowing something more you can writ me here: lluna11_@hotmail.com. Good travels!!!

Bilbao is a nice city to visit for short-break. It’s compact and easy to get around. If you’re not planning to go to any museums, you could easily walk around and see all the sights in a day. The real draw of Bilbao is the Guggenheim Museum and the building itself is a work of art, although the same cannot be said for some of the installations that the building houses. The museum is open until a least 8:00 p.m. (later in summer) so you could spend the day seeing the sights and then spend a few hours in and around the Guggenheim later on. August is the major month for the Basque festivals. The “big week” in Bilbao recently kicked off and it sees the town’s squares filled with temporary bars and it seems like everybody in the town is out for the evening. There is music, fireworks and some serious drinking going on and the atmosphere is fun and relaxed. A worthwhile day trip from Bilbao is a bus ride up the coast to San Sebastian. The buses leave the termibus station and…

Granada is an interesting place. It is a mixture of old (the Alhambra, the original streets) with the new (modern shops, a very young crowd, as it is a university town). It is a lively place with plenty of street musicians, a spirit of flamenco in the air (though less than I was hoping for), and one of the best part--teahouses! The Arabic influences are my favorite part of Granada. Now I am going to tell you the single best part of Granada which most people will miss: the birds. In several places, you will see HUNDREDS of tiny, ovalish brown birds flying all over the place within a certain radius of their perching trees, but mostly just making a really loud racket. They can be found in several places and plazas, but in particular, on an unassuming side street in the courtyard of the "Banco de Espania," across the street from a scummy strip-joint. Here, the birds gather and talk with one another all day and all night long; I would often pass at 1 or 2 AM and they were easily…

While you're in Barcelona in the evening, grab some new friends from the hostel and go check out the "Magic Fountains" nighttime fountains/lights show (ask your hostel front desk person for directions).

Soncillo is great.

Deltebre is a small town close to the mouth of the river Ebro in the middle of rice-fields. You should visit the "Ecomuseo" to discover the natural park and get information about a geographical area full of varieties: the river, with their islands as well as about the flora and the fauna. Don't miss a boat-trip to the mouth of the river. It's an ideal place for fishermen (trolling, angling, ...). The beaches of Riomar have easy access and childern can swim safely in clean waters. The beach is 5 km long, with transparent, warm, calm waters.

I just visited Segovia and absolutely fell in love with it! A must see of Spain!

You know... the traditional paella was made with rat and chicken -vomitive- now is done with rabbit and chicken, in Spain the rabbits are not pets. Seafood paella is only for tourists and in Valencia usually eat the paella at lunch.

Last winter I had the pleasure of living in the small rich town of Olot Spain. There was a great sense of the Catalonia culture and warmth in every person I met. As an outsider the people of Olot were so friendly and open to my curiosity. It is surrounded by a beautiful chain of small and dormant volcanoes and one even with a church at the very top! And very close by are unbeleivable other pueblos that will simply take your breath away. Like Castellfolliet for exapmle - it sits at the very edge of a cliff. It has rich stores, cobble stone roads and a very quaint atmosphere. It is a very modern town still with its old-time heritage. If anyone ever gets a chance to pass through, it will definitely be worth your while.

Avila is a beautiful city. I went to Avila to visit the sites of St. Theresa of Avila (aka. Theresa of Jesus). I took a train from Madrid to Avila. It was a beautiful train ride. There is a lot to see in Avila, especially if you are interested in St. Theresa. If you are on a tight budget, then Avila should not be a problem. One suggestion: If you need to exchange money, do it before you get to Avila. They charge a high fee! Avila is awesome!

Salamanca is the best place in the world.

Tarifa is a bit laid back place, it feels quite far away from the rest of Europe and you can feel it. I really enjoyed the beaches, which are wide and half empty, top beaches in Europe. Feels almost like Jamaica. I loved the place.

Uncastillo is an incredible romanic vilage, houses made of stone and lovely people and food.

When you're in Seville, don't miss the Seville Mosque. It's worth it.

Miranda de Ebro is a small town with great weekend nightlife.

Toledo is a magnificent place. There is so much to see, the people are friendly, I loved the place and am planning to take my mother there.

Palencia is a lovely province, or was when I stayed there in 1989. The part I was in - the Aguilar de Campoo region - is sort of high desert and on the fringe of some pretty healthy mountains. This part of Palencia was fairly unpopulated and can get pretty cold in the winter and at night. But the days are lovely with clear skies and brilliant sunshine. The area would be great for painters. There are many attractive villages around and close lies the source of the river Ebro (I think!). A shortish but rugged drive on a good dual carriageway from Santander, this is an area worth a visit, with much more than this brief comment can encompass.

Tarragona's a great place -- if you're into history you'll love it. The locals are great, friendly, and helpful. There's a great beach and the town has a good nightlife and good rail connection.

Madrid is more of a working city than a tourist attraction. But even the locals leave during the summer because it's just so darned hot. Tip: look for a "Solero Smoover" (tropical smoothy in a tube... mmm) here and everywhere else in Europe to beat the heat.

In my opinion, Vitoria-Gasteiz is quite a boring place.

Calella is a fab place. Will go again this year.

Torremolinos … Been three times -- everything about it is just fantastic, from the welcome to the people who work there.

Aguilas … Fantastic town - full of fun and friendly people. In fact we loved it so much we have bought a property there and are planning to move over in the New Year!!

Málaga … Beware of the ladies at the entrance to the Cathedral! They'll hand you a rosemary sprig and then grab your hand, start telling you that you're beautiful and smart and will have lots of luck and children, and then demand 5 Euros! They are very bossy and pushy - keep your hands in your pockets or even behind your back!

Cádiz … You have to go to Carnaval! It is amazing. One of the best times you will ever have. I loved walking around and just absorbing everything -- the costumes, the drinking, the dancing.

Córdoba … I was there and it was magnificent -- it's really beautiful.

Gijón … That's the most beautiful town in the world! I found here a very special person for me! I fell in love in this town! If I have an opportunity to go back there I will be glad!

Navaluenga Ávila … Navaluenga is famous for its donkey bullfights -- blindfolded donkey at that.

l'Escala … This town is fantastic. I can only recommend that if you love Spain, go! Make sure you go to the beaches of Sant Marti, the nicest in the region!

Espejo … It's so beautiful. I wish I could live there.

Orea … This is the most cheerful village in Spain, it is really amazing.

Monistrol de Montserrat … This place will make any inexperienced traveller feel intimidated and isolated. I spent the worst 2 days of my life here in intense culture shock. I should have stayed in Barcelona! Going up to the top of the mountain on the train was wonderful. On a clear day you can see the Mediterranean Sea. I didn't find any good places to eat or much else to do here. The streets are so, so narrow and winding and it was crazy! Nobody spoke English, except for the girl that helped me to get to the hostel. What a trippy place! That mountain just sits there looming over the town where schoolchildren play and old ladies hang their laundry to dry on their balconies.

Salou … Great place, can't wait to go again.

Baños de Montemayor … I lived near Baños for almost 10 years. Friendly people in this village will make you very welcome. You must make a point of visiting Bar Don Diego. Please mention that Alberto (that's me) and Manoli (that's my wife) suggested you visit his bar if only for 'un vino'. Best wishes, Alberto. 15th December 2003

Nerja … Great town with international appeal. Lots of beaches and good nightlife.

Ribadesella … A wonderful place to visit, the scenery is wonderful.

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