Planning first trip to Spain. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Spain — planning trip, need advice
Started by MidwestMark · 19 Mar 2026 · 153 views
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I was there in February and prices were great value.
Spent about $80/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $80/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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23 Mar 2026 at 02:18
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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23 Mar 2026 at 12:46
I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $105/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $105/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $145/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $145/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:38
I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $118/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $118/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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24 Mar 2026 at 02:20
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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24 Mar 2026 at 08:53
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:38
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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24 Mar 2026 at 20:36
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:52
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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25 Mar 2026 at 19:03
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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26 Mar 2026 at 19:10
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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27 Mar 2026 at 07:31
This matches my experience. Spain is great value.
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28 Mar 2026 at 00:36
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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