VAT Refund in Spain: How Tax-Free Shopping Works
Reclaim Spanish VAT on your shopping: who qualifies, the no-minimum rule, DIVA kiosk validation, and what you actually get back after fees.
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Spain
Every Tripstou guide to Spain, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Spain travel guide, then open the city guide for Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Malaga or Granada, or a region guide from Andalusia and Catalonia to the Balearic and Canary Islands. Country pages cover costs, itineraries, rail travel and the best time to go. Below, every Spain article on the site, newest first.
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Spain travel guideTravel to Spain: Best Cities, 7–14 Day Itineraries and Planning TipsNew to Spain? The country guide sets the route: which cities to combine, how many days each earns, and how to move between them by train.Cities
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Plan the trip
- Best Places to Visit in Spain by Trip Style
- Spain Itinerary: How to Choose Your Route and Length
- Spain Travel Budget: Average Daily Cost, Food & Hotels
- Best Time to Visit Spain: When to Go Month by Month
- Spain Road Trip Planner: How to Build Your Route
- Best Beaches in Spain: Choose Your Coast by Region
- Spain Islands Guide: Which Island to Choose
- Spain by Train: The Smart Rail Itinerary
- Things to Do in Spain: 19 Experiences Worth the Trip
- Hidden Gems in Spain: 12 Underrated Places Tourists Skip
All Spain guides, newest first
Visiting the Alhambra: Tickets, Nasrid Slots and Visit Order
Book official Alhambra tickets, lock in your timed Nasrid Palaces slot, and follow the visit order that avoids backtracking across the site.
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Best Day Trips from Barcelona Without a Car, Ranked
The best day trips from Barcelona, ranked by trip type — Montserrat, Girona, Sitges, Tarragona, Figueres, Costa Brava, Penedès — with worth-it verdicts and how to reach each without a car.
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Best Day Trips from Madrid: Worth It and How to Get There
Day trips from Madrid, ranked: which are worth it, who each suits, and how to reach Toledo, Segovia and more by train — no car needed.
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Travel to Mallorca, Spain: Areas, Timing, and Getting Around
The island’s four sub-areas, how many days you need, where to base, when to go, and how to get around Mallorca by car, train, or ferry.
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Travel to Tenerife, Spain: North vs South, When to Go, Where to Stay
Tenerife split cleanly into a greener north and a sunny south — here’s how to choose your side, where to base, when to go, and whether to rent a car.
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Best Boutique Hotels in Granada: Carmen Stays and Views
Granada’s best boutique hotels, named and grouped by character: Albaicín carmens with Alhambra views, quieter Realejo and central stays, and a clear best-for pick.
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Granada Airport to the City Centre: Bus, Taxi and Transfers
Granada airport transport explained: the ALSA bus, taxis, private transfers and car rental compared on cost and time, plus which to pick for your arrival.
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Albaicín vs Realejo: Where to Stay in Granada
Realejo wins as Granada’s easy, tapas-rich all-round base; Albaicín wins for Moorish atmosphere and Alhambra views. Here’s how to choose between the two.
FAQ
Where should I start planning a trip to Spain?
Start with the Spain travel guide, which compares the main cities and regions and suggests how to combine them. Then open the city guide for each stop you are considering, and use the planning pages for costs, itineraries and transport.
How are the Spain guides organised?
Every guide sits in one place: a city guide for each major destination, a region guide for the area around it, and country-level pages for costs, itineraries, transport and timing. Day-trip, neighbourhood and transport articles hang under their city.
Do the guides cover the islands as well as the mainland?
Yes. The Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands have their own region guides, with island-level guides for Mallorca and Tenerife, and they are linked from the Spain travel guide alongside the mainland regions.