Spain Travel Guides & Best Destinations | Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/europe/spain/ UK Travel Blog Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:40:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://charlieontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-Charlie-on-Travel-Favicon-32x32.png Spain Travel Guides & Best Destinations | Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/europe/spain/ 32 32 Where to Stay in San Sebastián: Best Areas & Hotels (2026 Guide) https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-san-sebastian/ https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-san-sebastian/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:38:49 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=16227 San Sebastián is small, walkable and wrapped around two beaches. The Old Town throws you into the pintxo bars, Gros is calmer and closer to the surf, and Centro sits in between with the sandy La Concha beach on the doorstep. This guide runs through each area, who it suits and where to book, so […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-san-sebastian/feed/ 0 Where to Stay on the Costa Brava: Best Towns (and 3 to Avoid) https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-costa-brava/ https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-costa-brava/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:42:07 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=16057 An honest guide to where to stay on the Costa Brava, from a UK travel writer who based herself in Sant Feliu de Guixols and spent a month in Girona.

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-costa-brava/feed/ 0 Where to Stay in Ibiza: Best Areas, Villages and Villas (Including the Quiet Side) https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-ibiza/ https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-ibiza/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:17:32 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=15907 Most guides to where to stay in Ibiza assume you’re here for the clubs, or that you’ve got £900 a night for a wellness resort. Our Ibiza guide for where to stay is for those looking for a quiet spot to enjoy the pretty villages, beautiful green hills and soft sandy beaches of Ibiza, without […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/soller-mallorca/feed/ 0 Is Madrid Expensive? https://charlieontravel.com/madrid-travel-cost/ https://charlieontravel.com/madrid-travel-cost/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=10003 Is Madrid expensive? In this Madrid travel budget, I break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Madrid. Why you should trust me: I’ve visited the city several times as my brother has lived in the city centre since 2019. My most recent visit was in May 2026. I take careful […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona/feed/ 7 Is Barcelona Expensive? How Much to Budget Per Day https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/ https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:41 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=4752 Is Barcelona expensive? In this Barcelona travel budget, we break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Barcelona. Barcelona is a popular European destination for weekend travellers from the UK. It’s a common a stop for foreign travellers on a European sightseeing trip too. There are often budget flights to Barcelona, […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/feed/ 13 Exploring Ibiza Off-Season https://charlieontravel.com/ibiza/ https://charlieontravel.com/ibiza/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:36:59 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13731 We headed to Ibiza during the off-season to experience the ‘other side’ of the island. Walking, biking, beaching and swimming were our main activities each day, and Ibiza is a beautiful spot for all of those. This Balearic island is home to sandy beaches, hidden coves, turquoise waters, lush mountains (little ones), cycling routes, walking […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/ibiza/feed/ 0 Best Places to Visit in Mallorca https://charlieontravel.com/mallorca-best-places/ https://charlieontravel.com/mallorca-best-places/#respond Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:00:15 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13567 Mallorca is a beautiful Spanish island frequented by tourists throughout the year. Here you will encounter rugged cliffs, a stunning coastline, pristine beaches and plenty to see and do. This makes it an ideal destination for a range of travellers.  Whether you’re looking to spend your days relaxing by the sea or uncovering the many […]

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