Bathroom and Hygiene

Bathroom and Hygiene

Dress and Customs

    DRESS As in most parts of Europe you will probably feel quite under dressed in Spain. Eating out and going out is a major social occasion (although frequent) and people dress the part. However Spaniards are very tolerant of foreigners...

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Festivals

  JANUARY La Tamborada de San Sebastian, San Sebastian (Jan 1) La Tamborada de San Sebastian is a local fair featuring drums and...

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Food and Drinks

  The guide to eating in Spain, its intricacies, methods and secrets. If you feel you can improve or add to this section please email us at backpackspain@backpackglobe.com Eating in Spain is all part of the travelling experience and very...

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Guidebooks

    In this section we have detailed some of the guidebooks on the market from various countries to suit your budget and needs. We encourage you to purchase these books through our site utilising Amazon. Why? Because any revenue raised goes...

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Health / Safety

    Travel in Spain does not present any more problems than elsewhere in Europe. Most visitors should be aware of pickpockets and petty thieves, particularly on the trains and metros. Keep all valuables well hidden and ensure all your bags...

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Money and Trip Insurance

  How to effectively organise your money, banking and budget. To guard against theft, loss of money or other circumstances travellers should ideally have several sources of money in Spain, for example they may choose to carry euro cash or...

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Packing

  WHICH PACK? If you are hostelling in Spain take a backpack as they are more suitable for walking, hiking and are easy to maneouvre on and off transport. Check they have adjustable and padded straps, lower back support (particularly for...

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Plan Your Trip

  Let us help you. Tell us where you are going, what you would like to see and we can recommend places to stay and things to visit. Chances are we have been there or know someone that has so ask any questions you like and we’ll try to...

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Spain Guide

BP Spain Guide     This guide is designed to help you plan your travel through Spain. It includes information about what to eat, what to wear, where you can work, when you should travel, how to budget for your travels, pack your bag and...

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Special Needs

  DISABLED TRAVELLERS Accomodation Unfortunately not all hostels and hotels in Spain have wheelchair or disabled access. If you do find wheelchair access it usually won't be in the budget category. It is obviously important to check this...

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When to travel

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Working , Study and Long Term Stay

  If you know of any work going in Spain or have some tips to give fellow travellers please email us: backpackspain@backpackglobe.com WORKING In Spain anyone with an EU (European Union) passport may work. Try looking for English...

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