going with my family, mostly grown. any advice on where to go, what to do there?
going with my family, mostly grown. any advice on where to go, what to do there?
Where in Spain? If you are in the south go to Granada and see the Alhambra.
Probably Barcelona and the north east mostly. We can drive there from our house in Germany.
Just checked the link to Alhambra - gorgeous. Lots of Moorish history, which is right up my alley, since I'm a Middle East focused guy. Thanks for that.
Last edited by Expat; 02-20-2013 at 01:26 PM. Reason: added information
I have spent some time in San Sebastian and it is one of the prettiest places on earth to go to. You could also go to Pamplona (running of the bulls) and bibao wouldnt be a far trek. But my first suggestion is San Sebastian. Enjoy the beach and then take a drive in the mountains that are on coast. You will never forget it.
Sounds wonderful. Thanks for the advice.
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Someone had to make this corny joke. I'm taking one for the team here.
As MRD mentioned, The Alhambra is a must see. I've never been to San Sebastian or Barcelona both have been mentioned to me by others. I would also add the drive along the southern coast from Almeria to Cadiz. Plenty of sleepy little villages and large modern cities. Sevilla is great but hot as an oven in July though. I spent the summer of '92 there where regularly the temp would reach nearly 50C.
50 is pretty hot. Sounds like Oman in the midday sun.
I think we'll start on the Spanish Riviera in the north, and head south - see what we can see. Plenty of time to see lots.
One more question, drive or take the train?
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If you spend time in San Sebastian you may as well head up the coast and cross the border into France. Visit the beaches in Saint-Jean-de-luz and Biarritz. The drive through the Pyrénée mountains to get there is worth a trip all on it's own. It's incredibly beautiful.
Bite your tongue!
Biarritz is fantastic. Great surfing.