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Best Time to Go to Spain by Rick Steves
Though Spain can be brutally hot in the summer, winters can be bitter cold in the interior (and very rainy on the coast), and spring and fall can be surprisingly crisp. Off-season, roughly November through March, expect shorter hours, more lunchtime breaks, and fewer activities in …
A Month in Spain & Portugal Itinerary - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 14, 2024 · You're going to run into heat in Spain, especially from Madrid south. Be sure your lodgings are air conditioned; that's not a place to skimp. In the absence of special events, I'd expect rooms in Cordoba, Seville, Granada and probably also Porto to be considerably less expensive than Barcelona and Madrid.
When to Go to Portugal - Rick Steves Europe
While Portugal is not nearly as hot as Spain (except in the Alentejo region), an air-conditioned room is worth it in summer. In the off-season (roughly November–March), expect shorter hours, more lunchtime breaks at sights, and fewer activities — with the big exceptions of Christmas festivities and Entrudo (carnival), which is especially ...
Portugal - Rick Steves Europe
Coimbra Portugal's Oxford, home to an Arab-flavored old town and bustling with students from its prestigious university. Porto Gritty but up-and-coming second city with scenic riverfront, steep and picturesque neighborhoods, lively shopping streets, and port-wine tastings.
Portugal Itinerary: Where to Go in Portugal by Rick Steves
To help you get started, I've listed my top picks for where to go in Portugal, and my plan for your best two-week trip. Depending on the length of your trip, assuming you're using public transportation, and taking geographic proximity into account, here are my recommended priorities:
Spain Rail Passes and Train Tips - Rick Steves Europe
What do rail passes cover in Spain? Aside from the extra reservation fees required for most high-speed trains (see above), rail passes for Spain cover all travel on trains run by Renfe, Spain's national railway — which now includes the slow coastal trains between Bilbao and Ferrol. Passes can get you a discount on some international ferries ...
Spain Tours & Vacations 2025 - Rick Steves Europe
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Best of Spain in 14 Days Tour - Rick Steves Europe
Travel to Spain on a Rick Steves tour! You'll experience the best of Barcelona, Madrid, Andalusia, Sevilla and Granada with its Alhambra Palace.
Spain, Portugal, Morocco May/June 2024 - Rick Steves
Nov 7, 2023 · Southern Spain is likely to be getting quite hot by June or even in late May. Be sure you know what you're going to be facing. The website timeanddate.com provides actual, day-by-day, historical weather data for most cities of tourist interest.