What is the best transport in Spain, and how to get around?

Whether or not to travel by car in Spain?

• The roads in Spain are just fine, there are only unpaved roads in remote areas. Most freeways are toll roads where you can pay in cash or with your debit or credit card.
• In major cities, airports and tourist sites you can rent a car. Prices can vary seasonally, so it is recommended to book in advance. In Spain, you must be at least 21 years old and, in most cases, hold a valid driver's license for one year. The car is a fun and easy way to travel to and through Spain.

Whether or not to travel by bus in Spain?

• Spain has a good network of bus services, there are connections between most places in Spain. Many bus companies are on the Internet with their schedules. There is no national bus company in Spain. For each region or area, bus transportation is arranged by regional bus companies. Tickets are available at the bus station. Buses are a reliable means of transportation and reasonably comfortable. For longer distances it is almost always possible to take a night bus.

Whether or not to travel by cab in Spain?

• In the cities there are plenty of cabs with meters.

Whether or not to travel by train in Spain?

• The Spanish railroad company Renfe can be compared to for example the NS in the Netherlands. The AVE is a high-speed train and the Talgo is the international train in Spain, so you pay extra for this. The train is a fast and reliable means of transportation. Reservations are usually required for the high-speed trains.
• There are also a number of tourist trains in Spain.
• Tip: It is also possible to go to Spain from almost everywhere in Europe by train, through the train travel store you can book tickets to Barcelona.

Whether or not to travel by boat in Spain?

• There are boats between mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands and North Africa (Morocco).