✅ Figure 1: Map of main cities to visit in Spain
✅ Figure 2: Map of city distances and recommended number of days for a trip in Spain
✅ Figures 3-6: Maps of major tourist attractions in Spanish cities
💐 Best travel season: April to October
⏰ Time difference: Daylight Saving Time: From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, local time in Spain is 6 hours behind Beijing time. Winter Time: From the end of October to the end of March of the following year, local time in Spain is 7 hours behind Beijing time.
🚓 Self-driving: Like in China, drive on the right side with left-hand steering.
🕹 Tax refund: Each purchase must be over 90.16 euros (minimum amount for a single purchase at one store), including tax. The purchased goods must be taken out of the country within 3 months. For detailed tax refund strategies, see the comprehensive guide to traveling in Spain.
🚨 Theft prevention: Barcelona and Madrid are high-risk areas for theft. When traveling, whether renting a car or dressing, try to keep a low profile.
💰 Tipping: There is no mandatory tipping habit in Spain, which can be understood as not necessary. Wealthy sisters and brothers may skip this.
💡 Kind reminder: Spanish stores usually operate from Monday to Saturday, with morning hours from 10:00 to 14:00, and afternoon hours from 16:30 to 20:00.
Large malls or department stores operate continuously from 10:00 to 21:00 or 22:00.
⚖️ Estimated expenses during a trip to Spain:
• A one-way metro or bus ticket costs around 1.3 euros
• A breakfast costs between 2 to 4 euros
• A set lunch at a mid-to-low range restaurant costs around 10-15 euros
• Hotel accommodation (standard room): 5-star: 200 to 300 euros; 4-star: 100 to 200 euros; 3-star: 60 to 100 euros
⚙️ Travel in Spain mainly revolves around the central capital Madrid, northeastern Barcelona, and southern Seville.
🎈 Madrid (2-3 days): The capital of Spain. Cities that can be visited on a day trip from Madrid include Segovia, the former capital Toledo, and the windmill town.
🎈 Barcelona (2-3 days): A Mediterranean city deeply integrated with Roman and medieval styles, with dazzling culture, magnificent architecture, exquisite art, and a wide variety of cuisine.
🎈 Seville (1-2 days): A historic city that has witnessed the glory and decline of the Spanish Empire; it is the birthplace of flamenco.
The main cities to visit near Seville are Cordoba, Ronda, Granada, Malaga, the white town Mijas, and the Smurfs Village.
🪅 For those who have been to Spain before, it is recommended to visit northern Spain in summer, for 4 to 7 days. The origin of the running of the bulls – Pamplona, the religious site – Santiago de Compostela, the culinary paradise – San Sebastian, one of the world’s top ten beaches – La Concha Beach, the filming location of Dragonstone in Game of Thrones, and the Pyrenees National Park, etc.
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