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Summer / Winter Clothes Barcelona
15 Reviews A big handbag which doesnt keep falling off your shoulder! Not only is it a pain, it also isnt safe from bag snatchers. Bag should be big enough to carry camera, papers, travel guide, water, juice, a...
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Clothing Madrid
13 Reviews There's a craZy obsession in this city among adults and children alike for any kind of bag or case that's attached to wheels and pulled along. There are plenty of unlicensed wheelie-case drivers in...
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Clothing Palma de Mallorca
5 Reviews 1 bag swim suits, flip flops, shorts, nice dress clothes for going out. But if you don't bring any of these items there are places that sell them very cheaply. I'm not kidding. You might want to bring...
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Comfortable Shoes Barcelona
15 Reviews COMFORTABLE shoes. Let me say it again--Comfortable shoes. Barcelona and Porto have serious cobblestone streets that will do your feet and body in and kill any form of shoe with a heel!!!!! Two pairs...
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Weather Madrid
9 Reviews Madrid's climate is known for its pronounced seasonal variations. With cold (if dry) winters and inclemently hot (and even drier) summers, spring and autumn are often recommended as the best months to...
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Protective Lotions Palma de Mallorca
4 Reviews Depending on the type of trip you are taking on Mallorca, you should adjust your baggage. If you are only coming on a weekend get-away, a large backpack will definitely hold enough. Otherwise, a...
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Jackets / Umbrellas Barcelona
8 Reviews This depends on the length of your visit. Summer clothes takke up less room and are also lighter in weight. September/early October in the city can still be fairly hot in my experience, but arrive...
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Cell Phone Madrid
2 Reviews I had lots of trouble with cell phone rates in Spain and used a company called apelcom. I have included my personal blog that talks about my cell phone situation and also the website for the company i...
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Medical Supplies Palma de Mallorca
2 Reviews don't worry about getting sick over there, the local pharmacies have supplies on everything... I got sick and had to get antibiotics, didn't even need a prescription for that. sun screen, beach...
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Appropriate Bags Barcelona
8 Reviews when out and about in barcelona it a good idea to have a rucksack with you. not only to put all your water and sunscreen in but to put all your purchases in, it is too dangerous to walk around with...
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Sun Lotion Madrid
3 Reviews I was told to bring lots of sunscreen I had been checking the weather before I left for my trip and I kept seeing that is was very hot and sunny. Well, when I finally arrived there, there was rain and...
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Information / Sources Barcelona
7 Reviews Just wanted to highly recommend the travel app I took to Barcelona this Christmas on my iPhone called Sutro Media's Barcelona Unbound. You don't have to be online to use it, and it helped us find lots...
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Photography Madrid
2 Reviews Bring rollable luggage if you plan to travel on the metro and make sure it is not too large because there are lots of stairs Wear comfortable shoes because there are lots of stairs and cobblestones...
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Sun Glasses / Sunscreen Barcelona
9 Reviews On the last years the climate is changing and Barcelona is warmer and warmer.. the winter as i remembered doesnt exist.. fall season is so warm till mid november.. so wear a jacket is convenient but...
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Cameras and Extra Film Barcelona
9 Reviews Pack light when traveling to Barcelona, especially if you want to use public transportation. It makes your life much easier when jumping on and off the trains for example. Barcelona's climate is quite...
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A Fan Barcelona
3 Reviews Don't go on a city trip in a mediterranean country in summer! Well, that's a nice tip, but most of us can only go on vacation during the summerholidays. Therefore this list to cope with the heat. What...
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pack light. laundry is difficult to do in europe and laundramats in spain are all but non-existant. pack light and expect to wash your clothes in the sink. you can get it all there. don't take anything, except, i found contact lens solution (the 3 in one kind) difficult (but not impossible) to find. film there is better and cheaper. definitely sunscreen, it's rather expensive in spain.
Eaglecreek Switchback: switches between roller bag and backpack easily; can be used as carryon Good walking shoes; a couple of pairs at least; cardigan for nights and cathedrals EARPLUGS! All our rooms had street-facing balconies. Earplugs saved us! Bandaids, individually wrapped handy wipes, peptobismal, eyemask for sleeping on planes and trains, Shout wipes for wine stains, sunscreen polarizing filter good for Mediterranean, warming filter good for southern Spanish palaces. Pack light so you can move easily. Bring a purse or bag that goes over your shoulder. Be alert. Don't let your bags or luggage distract you! Leave the jewelry at home.
Any size to get your gear into and easy to carry. I always try to wear what the Spanish tend to wear , that way you go more unnoticed , and look less like a tourist , avoiding yourself being singled out by pickpockets or those pain in the ass timeshare dudes.I like to shop for clothes when abroad , that way you buy what the locals wear , treat yourself while on holiday and come back home with different gear than joe bloggs at home and have some keepsake memories of your holiday.The main thing I always get is a good hat which keeps the sun out of my eyes , I have a pair of Lacoste shades but find my eyes adapt to the sun better when wearing a hat. Japps health salts go with me wherever I travel to keep the stomach digesting anything new to me and I find it cures the hangovers quickest. Take batteries from the UK with you , as for photography in Spain , you can't take a bad picture...
Sport bag or Siute case with weels clothes for warm weather ( but also be prepared for possible rain or bad weather)shoes: comfortable shoes for walking pain Killers ( if you think you will nedd them)usual personal staffsomething for blisters ( if you get them while walking ) Be sure that you bring all necesary items ( that yoou can't buy everywhere) Pack lite ( just what you need ) Back packs, - all bags that help you move comfortably & secure while sightseing
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Be prepared to leave space for the things you'll by while there. I had to buy a larger suitcase and back pack just to get everything home! I defeniently recommend anything with wheels. It helps. also, camping backpacks are great when traveling. They fit a lot of stuff and it is easier to carry it on your back. Take lots of comfortable shoes! Also be aware of what the whether will be like when you are there. If you don't need big bulky clothes, don't take them. I wasn't sure what wheather would be like and way over packed. Make sure to make medicine with you if you are lactose intolerant. We had issues finding stuff for that. Be prepared and take plenty of film and batteries. It is more expensive over there. I highly recommend taking a portable cd player for the trip. It is great to have something to listen to while traveling. It is also nice for the times you are feeling home sick...
Take a suitcase and/or holdall. Swimwear, shorts, Tshirts, flipflops and for night you may want a lightweight coat as it sometimes gets a bit cool late on. First aid kit, paracetomal, pepto bismol, diacalm. Beach towels. Make a note of travellers cheque no's.
Hiking ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to anyone traveling in Spain in the summer is a water bottle. Especially for the Mediterranean coast, the heat and humidity are murder. During a leisurely walk in Barcelona, I found myself needing water every few blocks and exhausted by the end of it. There are enough fountains to refill it, and making use of them will save you a great deal of money on fluids.
Light and practical. The weather is generally very warm and comfortable. Light clothing and good shoes for the day and don't forget a swim suit! Bring a sweater for the evenings which can become surprisingly cold. Sun lotion is an essential and mosquito repellent is also a must. Lots of good photographic spots, a camera is an essential.
Even though people often go to Spain to lay on the beach and get tanned, you should remember that it's not summer all the time - not even in Spain.If you go to city, people will notice right away that you're a tourist, if you're wearing sandals or shorts, they are only used on the beach.
Jazz Barcelona
6 Reviews and 1597 Opinions So it costs a fair bit...but the location is perfect, right in between Eixample and Las Ramblas,...
Hotel Atlantico Madrid
7 Reviews and 1990 Opinions With most four-star hotels in Madrid (and throughout Western Europe) charging US$400 or more, the...
San Augustin Beach Club Canary Islands
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