Is Spain Safe for Female Travelers?
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I did my first solo trip last October to Spain. I did Madrid, Barcelona and Mallorca. Almost everyone spoke English and I felt super safe the whole time I was there for 10 days. I walked around Madrid alone at 1 a.m. eating gelato and seriously felt safer there doing that alone than I ever would in downtown Chicago where I live, which is saying something. I did planes, trains, and taxis/Uber for traveling. It was a wonderful experience.
Posted: September 17, 2023Solo travel experience
I flew from Berlin to Madrid in search of the cheapest flight, which was 250 euros, even though it had one layover. I arrived in Palma de Mallorca and had an 8-hour layover, which allowed me to visit Palma de Mallorca Cathedral. Then, I arrived in Madrid and visited various places like Cibeles Square, Crystal Palace, Puerta de Alcalá, Retiro Park, and Toledo Bridge. Using the OMIO app I took a bus from Madrid to Barcelona at night, and the round trip cost me 62 euros. I was able to sleep on the bus and saved on two nights of accommodation. In Barcelona, I visited iconic places like La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Park Güell, and Barcelona Cathedral, among many others. Upon returning to Madrid, I finished exploring by visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid, Mayor Plaza, Temple of Debod, Cibeles Square, and more. One day, I went to Toledo, which is beautiful, and I took a bus from Plaza Elíptica for a round trip, costing only 10 euros. For accommodation, I used Airbnb, finding places in Madrid for 22 euros per night and in Barcelona for 28 euros. These were simple accommodations with the basics and centrally located. To get around in both cities, I used a 10-ride transport card, which cost around 10 to 11 euros. It was a great option, and I downloaded maps to plan my travels, creating circuits with nearby places to explore as much as possible.
Posted: September 3, 2023Solo travel experience
I took my first solo trip to Andalucia, Spain. I stayed there for 10 days: 3 days in Sevilla, 1 day in Cordoba, 3 days in Granada, and 3 days in Malaga. I felt safe the whole time and there was always something interesting to do, so I never felt lonely or bored.
Posted: August 3, 2023Solo travel experience
I went to Barcelona and Madrid solo and had no issues. Madrid - stayed in Centro and was able to walk everywhere. Barcelona - Stayed in Eixample and used mass transit (used Google maps).
Posted: May 6, 2023Solo travel experience
Was the first time i tried to travel alone was s beautiful eperience for me For someone who can t find the travel partner i suggest to try it
Posted: April 26, 2023Group travel experience
I’m arrived to Spain , I went around all Spain with my friend’s van ! It was a great experience and super fun but be careful when you in Andalusia . There I had some issues with some people during the night! Enjoy the life
Posted: April 22, 2023Solo travel experience
A new experince. Loves the place the people and would do it again. I was by my own and had a great time discovering new places and new kind of food
Posted: April 20, 2023Solo travel experience
I traveled throughout all of Spain and did part of the Camino de Santiago solo and never had any issues. I rode on trains, and cabs/Ubers, stayed in central locations, and just used common sense measures I would use in any big city in the world.
Posted: April 9, 2023Solo travel experience
I did my first solo trip in Spain (Barcelona, Peñíscola, Valencia). I felt safe everywhere I went and absolutely loved it. Also met a ton of new people who were super friendly.
Posted: February 25, 2023Solo travel experience
Spain is fantastic. Started in Madrid, then train to Malaga as a base. Day trips to Granada, Nerja, a Pancho walking tour of Malaga, then hired a driver to Cadiz for a few days. Lovely old beachside town to walk and eat. Day trip by train to Jerez. Home of Sherry and the wonderful dancing horses. Day trip by train to Cordoba and then the train to Seville and another Pancho walking tour and a few days to wander. Seville is magical. All the train trips were safe, quick and easy. I felt safe everywhere.
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Hi, I'm Lía! I'm a '96 baby, born and raised in Galicia, Spain. I'm an English teacher, but I'm also a student! I have an MA in Advanced English Studies and I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Feminist Studies. I love travelling and I've actually lived in the UK for half a year as part of my Erasmus exchange. I also love sports; I practised taekwondo for more than 15 years and achieved international recognition in my field, I also enjoy watching tennis matches and MotoGP. I'm into crossfit, diving, and hiking, but I also love doing nothing! I'm a vegetarian but not very picky and since I looove cooking I don't mind preparing a non-vegetarian dish for when my friends come over. I'm very energetic and I'm always down to whatever plans, some may even say I'm fun to be with! I try to be flexible but the truth is I get very nervous when things don't go as planned or when something is out of my control, but I'm working on that and, since I'm a solo-traveller newbie I'm more open-minded about going with the flow. I'm really looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends!
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Hii, I‘m Lena. I live in Germany and just turned 18 and will work as an Au-Pair in a village about 50 min. away from Pamplona. In my 9 months staying there I would want to explore as much of Spain as I can. I love travelling, backpacking and other active things🤭💫
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I'm Bere almost 40 mom of 2 girls passionate by solo travel in the middle of the nature to connect with the land and the humans...I do love exchange experience and knowledge...here I am to make connections...feel happy to ask me and share with me, im open to receiving 🙏❤️
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I'm Bere almost 40 mom of 2 girls passionate by solo travel in the middle of the nature to connect with the land and the humans...I do love exchange experience and knowledge...here I am to make connections...feel happy to ask me and share with me, im open to receiving 🙏❤️
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🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇺🇾 Uruguay, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇽🇰 Kosovo, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇦🇹 Austria
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Hey :-) I'm open, easy-going and curious. I like old things in general, nature, good food, being in the sun, walking around. Here to connect with people!
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🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
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I am a translator and travel Blogger who loves discover countries through locals
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Hi! I’m cute person хихи
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🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Hi I am Lot, I am from Amsterdam and 18 years old. I love to sing and i play guitar and piano, if you want I would love to sing you an original song. I am currently on my first trip alone, and I am eager to get to know fellow travelers
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🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇫🇷 France, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium
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Hi!, I'm Ally and I'm interested in food & cuisine, solo travel, nightlife, sightseeing, health, fashion and events & social
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🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇭 Thailand
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Solo travelWhat recommendations do you have for my trip to Malaga and Gibraltar?
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Posted: August 15, 2023Solo travelIs the hop on and off bus worth it to see Barcelona sites? Is Sagrada Familia worth paying extra for towers?
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Posted: June 22, 2023TravelWhat food/restaurant recommendations do you have for Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia, and Barcelona?
Hi Everyone! I'll be going to Spain in mid January and wanted to see if you all have any food/restaurant recommendations. I'll be stopping in Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia, and Barcelona. Also any tips on what to take since I'm assuming it will be chilly.
Posted: November 18, 2022TravelWhat are some cool and inexpensive accommodation options in Barcelona?
Hey Ladies, I'm travelling to Barcelona next month and wondered if anyone could recommend some cool and inexpensive airbnb's, hostels or other accommodation?
Posted: November 11, 2022Travel"Any recommendations or ideas for Barcelona? How to get from airport to city? Must-sees and food places?"
Does anyone have any recommendations or ideas for Barcelona? is there a way to get from the airport to the city? buses/trains? any recommendations for must sees and food places please!
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