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Tweets from Last Night - Spain

Tweets from Last Night - Spain

by Travelers Night In on Jan 27th, 2012 | Has 0 comments

Last night Travelers' Night In #TNI explored beatiful, historic, delicious Spain! Experts and enthusiasts alike gave their tips, shared photos and dreamed about their perfect trip to the European gem. Read more to plan your next trip, but be prepared to crave paella!

Q1. Spain ranks 2nd for most historical sites in the world, which one do you want to visit?  

  • The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a wonder  NewYorkHabitat
  • Toledo as a whole is my fav. place in Spain. Loved the streets, shops, people...   KatyHarrison20
  • I loved Salamanca gFoot
  • Parc Guell is gorgeous! MVluxuryhotels
  • The only standing Roman Lighthouse in Spain "Tower of Hercules".. Will be there in 2 months :)  davidsbeenhere

Q2. Favorite city or town in Spain? Why?   

  • Any of the villages in #Mallorca, although I'm partial to Bunyola. It was my home during a HS student exchange   LauraAllenTvl
  • Hands down #Barcelona. The creative energy there is infectious!!!  AndiPerullo

Bilbao for the Guggenheim and the pintxos (Basque country tapas) http://t.co/ezW0ec1n Jetsetterdotcom

  • San Sebastian! It's amazing - the architecture and cuisine are phenomenal.   WindstarCruises
  • City = Barcelona. Stunning place. Little village = Daimus, Gandia. Quiet _Sians

Tiny towns on the Costa Brava above Barcelona gorgeous too... Photo from my stay in Cadaques   http://t.co/ObiJByCu DitchCity

Q3. Tips for travelers who haven’t been to Spain yet?  

  •   if you drive, don't get a speeding ticket like i did! they have traffic cams on the freeways! http://t.co/Xzm5aOTu jonk
  • Stop delaying??? Oh, and avoid the streets of Pamplona during a certain time of the year... ;)   GeneralTours
  • Arrive hungry!   2Travelaholics
  • get used to everything closing down for siesta after lunch MiraCristine
  • Don't keep your hands in your lap while eating. It's considered rude here. (Learned the hard way!)   christinenspain
  • Don't take the bus in Barcelona. You can walk faster ;-) McMedia
  • avoid the coast, drive in land and, when you can, stay in Paradors - often restored castles and monasteries #ilovespain   caroleluck

Q4. Paella, gazpacho, Manchego cheese… which Spanish dish do you crave?  

  • My second favorite cheese EVER is from #Spain: Torta del Casar. I'd cut off a limb for some right now. It's THAT good.   foodieintl
  • Gambas Ajillo ( garlic prawns) TravelingPerly
  • Ummm cava!!! Lets pop open a bottle right now! ;-) JustaSunGod
  • It's not a meal w/o some patatas bravas! NationalPro

Q5. Spain is known for music and dancing – best nightlife spot?  

A corner bar in Sevilla, where you catch this: http://t.co/YRt1jZrX   kymri

  • Discos are great, but the most fun I've had has been at the annual pueblo parties...dancing and drinking all night!   lizenespana
  • oh and what about all the spots on Las Ramblas? #LoveBarcelona #Spain   Jetsetterdotcom
  • The best nightlife would be Madrid! Joy, Pacha and Capital have been there for years   davidsbeenhere

Q6. What would your dream trip to Spain include?  

  • running with the bulls, but from the bulls perspective (not sure how though) gdarcyryan
  • my dream trip would be to visit the Canary Islands because its the one piece of Spain that I truly don't know anything about   davidsbeenhere
  • the only way to go to Spain - ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao. Relax and take in whale and submarine watching in the Bay of Biscay!   pauleldred
  • Tomatina and Running of the Bulls... Infant there is an Indian film that covers some great things to do in Spain raghavmodi

Q7.  Activity or adventure that is a must for visitors to Spain?  

  • Flamenco Show. Prado Museum. Wine tasting. Tapas Bars. Spanish guitar music filling a narrow alley.   kymri
  • I think if you didn't take in some futbol while in Spain, you'd be committing a sin.   christinenspain
  • San Fermin... The whole festival is amazing! Not just the running of the bulls. PLUSHOSTELS
  • All of the architecture of Gaudi in Barcelona. I might take a day of walking but totally worth every step :) FunAsWeGO
  • Trying some of the seafood tapas (barnacles, anyone?) is an adventure in and of itself. FreakOutOfTown

Q8. Best Spanish architecture? Pic?  

  • The Sagrada Familia always struck me as absolutely stunning architecture (and with quite the story behind it, too).   GeneralTours
  • Spanish Women .... Oh! la la ;-) raghavmodi

Towns that look like this: http://t.co/mnxn95uq   christinenspain

Guggenheim Bilbao http://t.co/6Rx6RTbV kymri

Valencia Airport: http://t.co/AuO7jOGs CravenTravels

  • Gaudi scares me. It's like walking into aTim Burton movie --on acid. I'll take Calatrava. DitchCity
  • Don't suppose this counts as the architect is a Brit. Comms Tower Barca. http://t.co/TUzI6Oez eurapart:

Q9. Spanish festival on your bucket list?  

  • not on my bucket list, but i'd love to see the running of the bulls (from a safe second-story location) jonk
  • Think that the carnival festival in Valencia is supposed to be amazing   LolaDiMarco
  • Moors & Christians festival in Valencia. Only seen the small village ones and that was amazing enough   _Sians
  • Recommend Carnaval in Cadiz, Las Fallas in Valencia and Semana Santa in Granada & Sevilla. Wld do Semana Santa again and again.  jeanmarie73
  • Has to be Carnival in Tenerife. Any excuse to wear body glitter and a headdress freakoutoftown

Q10. Spain is famous for siestas – best place you’ve ever taken a nap?  

  • Post-skinny dip in the Pyrenees, near Burguete. (Sorry, no pix.) davidmfrey
  • Right at our desks, this   was exhausting.. and fun! Jetsetterdotcom
  • All I'm going to say about this is Atlantic City and the Starland Vocal Band! Is that too cryptic?   Padraicino
  • Rooftop in Barcelona w Spanish artist BF who ate drank tore down a wall midmeal (art?) & then - sexy #siesta #barcelonabliss   LAKarenLoftus

A very special thank you to

@jetsetterdotcom @andiperullo @chrstineenspain

, make sure to give these travel experts a follow on twitter!

 

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