SPAIN TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 30+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Spain + What NOT to Do!

Planning to visit Spain for the first time? In this video, I'm sharing all my best Spain travel tips for new visitors, from important must-knows for your Spain trip to common mistakes that tourists make in Spain. Don't miss this video if you're planning your own trip to Spain!

00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:17 SPAIN TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS
3:38 SPAIN TIPS FOR TRANSPORT & GETTING AROUND
5:36 SPAIN TIPS FOR ATTRACTIONS
6:30 SPAIN FOOD & DRINK TIPS
10:21 SPAIN CULTURE & ETIQUETTE TIPS
11:21 SPAIN TIPS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE

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Travelling to Spain for the first time? In need of Spain travel advice that caters to a newbie? This Spain travel guide is packed with must-knows before you visit Spain as a tourist, with a rundown of common tourist mistakes in Spain as well as answers to common questions like Spain culture shocks, Spain culture and etiquette tips, where to go in Spain, places to visit in Spain, and more so you can have the Spain trip of your dreams. Whether you're looking for general Spain tips or tips for Spain hidden gems, be sure to watch this video!

[beeoneder]

Im running short of breath as I watch you speak in insane speed

[sulkygrrl]

SO helpful! Planning 10-12 days in Spain focusing on Madrid and Andalusia. The tips on booking transportation will definitely come in handy. Already watched your video on avoiding pickpockets too.

[Vanlovestravel]

As usual, your videos are informative, helpful and spot on! We went to Madrid a few years ago (pre-Covid) and were surprised that most people spoke little to no English. The tinto de verano was our favourite drink while there and we loved the churros and patatas bravas. Unlike most European cities, there were fewer foreign tourists. It’s a beautiful city with incredible architecture and lots of great shopping. We also loved the easy day trips to Toledo, Segovia and Salamanca.

[elizabethgridley]

Appreciate that you speak faster! I usually have to speed up most you tubers by 1.25 or 1.5!

[richmck]

For all those who comment on her ability to speak fast ( quickly ), remember there is a script added which you can actually read.
This is a very good and and informative video and i agree she should speak slower so we can all grasp the details of what she is saying.
When I first moved to Spain, I did the same thing and the locals pulled me up on it!
I have since taken the slow lane in life and have had new found friends over the years.

[kingofpersia]

I appreciate this video it was perfect and I appreciate how fast your talking as well I’m always speeding up videos and this was perfect 👍🏽

[justin]

You don't need much cash! You can pat with card 99/100 times these days. Have some small notes or coins for tipping

[BABYGIRLU]

Great video packed with information.
absolutely love that I do not have to speed you up! The only time I want a slow video is a tutorial or recipe, repair Xx

[twc]

I was in Barcelona this March and had a fabulous time there, such a fun city! Loved the menu de dia, had some fantastic meals especially at some small unassuming local places.

[Lisa-kzvw]

Great tips, I wish I knew this before going to Greece Mykonos, Santorini and Crete Island last year. I stopped at those advertised seaside restaurants many times and had a meal got pressured in by hosts standing out front or the big pictures of food that looked delicious thinking back food was just okay.

[richmck]

You certainly did your research. I noticed you started your video with an overhead shot of the in fashion Spanish destination at the moment, Valencia city.
Yes, much much cheaper than Barcelona which you showed quite a lot in your video!
I have lived in Spain for more than 30 years and have travelled extensively around Spain.
I never tire of it.

For anyone wanting to visit, Madrid is the capital. A must.
From there, the AVE express intercity train network will take you to Seville, Valencia but not Barcelona. However, there is a fast intercity train to Barcelona as well.
Those are the 3 cities you should see.
Tomatina is a tomato throwing fiesta which happens at 12noon ( it is only three hours long! ) on the LAST Wednesday of August and you need to book to get involved. You cannot just turn up as it’s extremely popular.
The weather in Valencia ( Buñol, to be precise is where the Tomatina happens ) is extremely hot and sticky!

Madrid is empty of local people in the summer. But the museums are a MUST and day trips OR Segovia, La Escorial and Avila.

Sevilla is to be avoided during the summer for its torrid heat and also if you are not interested in the masses of people who flock to see La semana Santa ( Holy Week…) as it can be expensive for hotels and eating out but it is a wonderful sight to see as the locals all dress up and parades take place.

Valencia has the largest street festival in Spain called Las fallas which begins with “La Planta” ( the erecting of giant effigies in the streets made from wood…colour fully painted ) on the 15th march and are burnt on the 19th in the streets.
Every day from the last day in February until the 19th March they set off a daytime fireworks display in the main central city square at exactly 2pm. This is noisy, crowded and fun if you can take all the people.
At midnight they set off a giant firework display along a dried out riverbed which is a spectacular sound and light show to be seen.
Best thing of all, is it’s all absolutely free.
AirBnB type locations have sprung up u all over the city as valencia is not the new Barcelona.
Expect the pickpockets to follow suite…
Their local beach ( La Malvarrosa is a bus taxi or tram ride away and cheap as well as quick. You can do all this in a day and be in the city again at night to enjoy whatever.
Eating lunch and drinking is all day long. Dinner at 9pm onwards like all over Spain.

My fav place is Seville, the capital of Andalucía. Lots to see and do as well.
Of course, Spain has much more and is above all the most diverse country in Europe and can be accessed by car, bus, train or plane and is a pivotal country for visiting Portugal, France and Germany as well as Italy ( another must see country ) and of course North Africa if you have the time.

Just be prepared for a cultural experience like no other. And you will definitely LEARN something new by planning before you go.

[Magic_beans_]

2:46 The good news is the languages are pretty similar to each other, as well as to Castilian (“official” Spanish) or Portuguese. So you just need to learn _Bo día_ for _Buenos días_ .

You probably don’t _need_ to know Gallego or Catalán to get by, but it will help endear you to the locals. People like to feel seen.

[TravelwithLily]

Great video packed with information! I absolutely love that I don't have to speed it up. The pacing is perfect for a tutorial or recipe, or even a repair guide. What inspired you to create this video, and do you have any more tutorials or guides planned for the future?

[jankormandel]

I probably wd have watched more of the video than one minute but couldn’t stand the speed with which this woman spoke!

[tuber]

You are an AMAZING videographer! The backgrounds were GREAT! Since you do not seem to give any source credits, I have to assume that you took all the shots. Wow. Just wow. Seriously, who took them?

[mohammedsharif]

Another great video. I enjoy watching your videos 😄🙏👏. They are so information. Timely video as we are off to Spain again later in the year.
Just a small thing to bring to your attention. The background music is a bit distracting from fully hearing your voice and wisdom. Thanks again. 🥂

[sarai]

My friends live in Spain and it’s insanely hot right now in July.

[shanealarcon]

I did my ancestry 🧬 test found out iam basque and Spaniard on my dad side wanted to visit spain 🇪🇸 I was born in Belize 🇧🇿 and hv a us visa how can I apply for a visa to go

[ingridwoolfolk]

For anyone who went to Spain recently from US did they require proof of covid vaccination? I have my two shots but no booster and online am seeing conflicting information. Thanks in advance

[tego]

Why she always looking away from the main screen 📺