For a European country, Spain is actually one of the more budget-friendly locations you can travel to. But even when comparing it to more expensive destinations, it’s still possible to fritter away your holiday fund if you’re not careful. We were in Costa Brava, a region of Catalonia in northern Spain, there to experience some exciting activities and pursuits aside from the usual free walking tour! Of course, if you want to enjoy “extras” on your trip (such as skydiving and rock climbing for example), you’re going to have to tighten the purse strings elsewhere!
So, with that in mind, we decided to put together some tips for holidaying on a budget in Spain, significantly influenced by our recent experience. It should be noted we were using Girona as a home base, so these tips are more suitable for those who won’t be moving around so much. Like most countries, it’s perfectly possible to have a really good time here without spending a small fortune, so read on and discover how you can still enjoy the fiesta without breaking the bank. Or “el banco” as they say in Spain!
Transport is Key
The trains in Spain are mainly a pain. At least, for budget-savvy travellers that is. While the train network is excellent, it can be very expensive, but regardless, many people still prefer the system over buses. Travelling by bus is considerably cheaper, but it’s not the easiest solution and can get confusing as well as uncomfortable.
Ride-sharing is popular, and websites like BlahBlahCar are proving extremely useful for getting