I'm Spanish, and when I travel in the summer I try to do all my sightseeing before lunch. My advice would be: have a good breakfast and try to have lunch late (2 to 3 pm). After lunch, go to your hotel, rest, hit the pool if you have one, have a shower and go out again in the late afternoon. In the North the weather tends to be cooler, but from Madrid down the summers are rough.

I hate leaving Spain... Every time...❤

My wife and i just got back from our honeymoon in Spain! One think i hated about Spain is how many awesome things and places there are to see and do... we only had time to see cordoba, Granada, and malaga

The meeting people and not knowing each others’ language reminds me of my friend who met a guy from Germany many years ago - he didn’t speak English and she didn’t speak German. They learned a few words at first and they’ve been married for 42 years!

Spain is awesome

Love Spanish culture and lifestyle, later dinners, chilling in the afternoon, it suits me 😎

Been following your channel for nearly 10 years-by far my favorite travel channel-so this is purely constructive criticism from a fan: I prefer your content without background music. I do appreciate the thinking outside the box and trying new things though 🤙. Au revoir from Paris.

Great points all around. Well done! We visited Spain last year for the first time and we loved it. We were well prepared and avoided the negative stuff completely. The people everywhere were amazing from the smallest shops to the fanciest restaurants and hotels. Just lovely. We're planning a longer trip for next year so we can explore more of this amazing country.

I loved the cathedral in Cordoba. The photos drew me to Spain. And yes, I just love the creativity of tapas.

🏆 Another super video, Mark...and loving the transitions, well-planned! Diverse tour & subjects, valuable info, beautiful places...thanks a bunch! 🙌

I spent ast new years in Seville and i have to say it was the best new years party ive ever seen! They know how to party in Seville! Everyone was very friendly. Only concern was being worried about one of the kids blowing off their hands with all the firework/bombs they were lighting. ...all good, no missing limbs this time. but the whole experience was incredible!

I see most of these as trade offs… travel is like that. Be flexible, be aware. Broaden your horizons and enjoy! 😎

We are coming to Spain this week. Thanks for the great info

Another tip: Visit the 'hidden gems'! You don't have to spend your full 10 days in Barcelona, maybe base yourself in Girona or Tarragona or Zaragoza and do day trips from there! It'll make for a much more authentic vacation.

Hey Mark, awesome video

Galicia is the way to go during those extremely hot summer months. It's a bit of a hidden gem and will probably overtake the more popular destinations if the temperatures keep rising.

Alicante is another gem. So many Spa hotels to choose from with first class service and easy walk to the promenade. Seafood heaven. And don't miss the late night walk on the strip and the Gelato and crepes every few steps. Can get chilly at night from the sea breeze so pack a light jacket.

For those who rent cars rather than use public transport to get around: you will LURRRRVE Spanish highways, they are a pure joy to drive on (wide, clean and not a pothole in sight). Beware mountain roads, however, those are not for the faint of heart...

Less tourists Zaragoza and Teruel 🍷🍷

Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻

We loved madrid

I'm currently in Spain! Sadly, i'm feeling a little ill (sore throat/fatigue) so i'm in the hostel. One thing that surprised me about Madrid is how busy it is! It's bustling! I just came from London and I didn't find it to be as busy as Madrid. It can feel a bit overwhelming but it's fine.

Just today thinking about going to spain this summer. I take this video as a sign, so we are going to book the flightsbright away. Thanks

One thing is that if you stay in old traditional houses, beds will be too short. So, I was sleeping and my legs were hanging outside like towel racks. Hotels will have normal size beds for tourists. But in general people are short in Spain.

17 is great beach weather

OMG I love Spain, been there TWICE - but then I have Spanish roots, so I'm.. totally biased!

I’m so excited I’m going to be in Spain and nine days my first time Barcelona, Madrid,cordoba , Granada, and Seville

I explain dimsum as the contest version of Spanish tapas except a lot of it is steamed 😊

I love the ancient city of Toledo!

I don't love the humidity in Barcelona in the fall, but other than that Spain is amazing.

We definitely experienced the cold in Spain last december. In Granada and Cordoba temperatures would fall below freezing at night. No good heating either. It was absolutely freezing in our airbnb's too!

I’ve been Bilbao for Study Abroad since January and to visit Basque Relatives this is interesting.

good video

Woah, this is so timely, I'm traveling around Andalusia and Extremadura now. I'm going to Jaen today for a few days before Cordoba. Have you been to Jaen? About the summer heat, it also lasts well into September. It can be around 100F in Andalusia, Madrid, or even Aragon. Love your explanations as always 🇪🇸

Hay miles de cosas en España aparte de la sagrada familia y la Mezquita y las tapas malas para turistas. 😮

Two ways of avoiding your “hates” #1 book everything ahead of time. #2 don’t keep valuables in your back pockets 😅. You’re welcome ☺️

Hello Mark. I recommended your channel to Lucy from Benidorm Stuff channel and next news you are in Spain. I always wanted to see real Spain, having only been to Portbou as a teenager. My girlfriend's parents had a house near Benidorm, but at least I realised you could soon get away from the bits just designed for package tours. I found I could enjoy those too, once I had worked that out. As a typical British person, I ignored the idea of siesta and dug holes for an orange and a lemon tree for my girlfriend's parents, straight through the midday heat. Tired I climbed out of the second hole and stepped back to admire my work, only to fall straight into the first six foot deep hole. One pitfall not on your list.

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There are places in the US that also feature Tapas. One winery I worked at and another place in Philadelphia that the majority of the menu is small plates/tapas. However, it’s pricer than traditional restaurants.

8:58 17 in January? That'd be summer in the UK!

Seville is terrific in the winter. Spent a month there in January. Not too crowded except during the parades where small children on floats throw candy at you (awesome but a little scary NGL). Also, in Seville, croquettes are fried gravy. Delicious, but they're fried gravy. Also, go to a football match. Get food from the food trucks and go to a match. Don't have to be a fan, just go.

oh... Calamari hoagie at El Brillianté in Madrid...

We’re going to Italy for the first time this Fall, but we’re already thinking of an international trip next year, too; what are a couple cities you’d suggest in Spain for a first trip?

Going solo in September, isn't more stressful meeting locals!

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I went to Spain last fall and loved it. The only things I didn’t love were the really late dinners (I tend to eat late at home by American standards, but it still felt weird to have restaurants that didn’t open until 8 or 9!). I also didn’t love having to show ID with my tickets at all the major sites. I get why they do it, but it’s annoying!

What do you think about Zaragoza?

From 2 to 4pm 🤣 👉🏼 from 1’30pm to 6pm at least (Lived in Spain for 37 years) I refer to Summer esp in Andalucia and the interior

My toxic trait is watching this with like 0.07¢ to my name 😂😭 one day !!

how hard is it to eat in Spain for people who can't have gluten? thanks

I have yet to get to Spain, pero hablo Espanol tal como nacido Mexicano. I would definitely try shoulder season. The great events happened in 1492; last of the Moors were run out of Spain, which led to the Pope naming Spain the Second Jewel of the Holy Roman Empire, which caused Columbus to ask Isabela to finance his venture. History is everywhere.

Certain tourists you won't like 😂. Drunk British at Benidorm 😂

Dining out is challenging.

Por favor, sigue haciendo ese gran trabajo. Necesitamos mucha gente advirtiendo de las malas cosas que tiene España para los turistas. Tengo una discrepancia, sin embargo: no animes a hablar con los locales salvo que sea en la lengua local, no exigir que te entretengan en inglés a voluntad. Gracias por tu comprensión

The temperature of the Canary Islands in winter varies between 20 and 22º maximum during the day and between 16 and 17º at night as minimum.

What’s your opinion on Benidorm? (The town not the show)

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@woltersworld Advice you should mention in your videos: Ensure you have internet access on your mobile device (local prepaid SIM card) and Google Translate App (or similar App) installed. Write or speak to the App in your language and communication problems will disappear.

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I am a huge fan and you have been a major positive in my life, but just for constructive feedback I would not do this more highly produced way; it feels less authentic. I prefer your old style although I understand why you need to do more visuals or want to use a financial budget for more visuals,;but the intro stuff and the music and intro of graphic stuff does not feel like the Wolters World we love. The Straight Honest Travel Talk is better supported by just straight talk.

I have been solo traveling in Spain, so far have seen Girona and Seville and am visiting Cadiz and Barcelona too. The people have not fit the stereotype at all for me, they seem generally just very quickly frustrated. Maybe its a tourist thing or just bad luck. I've met 2 or 3 awesome people but I've had quite a few more rude interactions than pleasant ones here.

Carry 2 credit cards and some cash and Apple Pay, but please also watch your phone. I have family in Italy and Spain and stealing iPhone is big business in Europe and the Middle East

Now I already know what I'll like and don't like. No surprises thus no need to go.

Spain has affordable prices????? Maybe for a rich American. But for a person from Czech Republic, it's ridiculously overpriced. 9 euros for an appetizer? I get a whole meal for 6 - 8 euros in Czech Republic. I once wanted a regular tomato salad. They wanted 13 euros for that and didn't even want to let me sit in the air-conditioned interior of the restaurant, even though the restaurant was half-empty.

Had a great time in Spain... Zaragoza, Barcelona & Madrid... along with Collioure France.. all better than Paris.. sorry

1:19 1:31 people dont like this visiting anywhere I wonder why this is prevalent everywhere except the in us yes it happens in the us also but only in like nyc with the monks passing out flowers or a bracelet but it aint all over the country like the rest of the countries in the world

As someone who can speak perfect Mexican Spanish and has never been to Europe. Spain will be my first destination there! Love meeting locals wherever I go so know this trip would be awesome Only thing I'm worried about is the food not being too spicy (I have a high tolerance/need)

I like when I go to Barcelona which is twice a year. All the americans in large lines at McDonald's and Starbucks 😂😂

That’s interesting I hated the modern architecture, being vandalised with graffiti etc, third world public transport I loved the old architecture, food, music and their crazy traditions

Los rusos cuando vienen a España pasan mucho frio😂 las casas estan hechas para el calor y si tienes frio te aguantas o te calientas con una botella de agua caliente en los pies. Somos asi de primitivos los españoles😂

Don't go to Spain in the summer. 99.9% of Spain is NOT a tourist area. I try to spend most of my time there.

Don’t switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit without even saying. 34 degrees and that’s hot so your talking Celsius but a 20 degree drop in Celsius is a 38 degree change in Fahrenheit so I’m assuming you mean 20°F drop. I’m confused, you’re confused let’s just use Fahrenheit.

dude i love.your channel but you need to take care of your health (exercise, cut down on sugar, fried food, alcohol). stay healthy so u can do this for many yrs

Why did you stop using timestamps? I refuse to watch videos without them 😕

Spain is of and for the Spanish, and we love to share with everyone who comes to enjoy our customs, forms, festivals, gastronomy, schedules, manners.... the tourist who comes to Spain will have to adapt to them, no. Spaniards to tourists, it is too arrogant and haughty on the part of anyone who thinks otherwise.

Agree with most of what you have to say about Spain. The last time I was there was on the second half of September a couple of years ago and it was too hot for me, but I was flying from California and we're a little spoiled about the weather. The temperature in Seville (and Madrid) was 98℉ (37℃) when I did the tour of La Catedral de Sevilla, and there was a line. Not fun, but 100% worth it. Going up to the Giralda is great for pictures. Most of the people who work in the tourism industry are properly trained, are very professional, and go out of their way to help. In my experience the only thing I had to watch for were female servers at restaurants. I went to eat a couple of times by myself and the waitress in one restaurant tried to charge me double the price of the tapas and drink. Granted, it wasn't a lot, but I was annoyed by her nerve. I am multilingual, I knew the prices of the tapas bc they were written down on a blackboard outside the restaurant, and still she wanted to charge more. So that was that. In another restaurant I asked for an Octopus salad and she brought me a potato salad and charged me for it. I complained, but It was not worth it to keep going about it, so I let it go. I will never go back to that restaurant in Sevilla, for sure. If you like museums, many of them of are discounted after 6pm one day a week or the entire week depending on the city. Check out your tourist guide or walk by early in the day if you are around and ask or check out their websites. The best part of going late to a museum is that there are hardly any tourists, so it becomes a very pleasant experience. And lastly, go eat at the not well-known indoor markets or neighborhood markets. The food is very good, the service is very good, and the prices are excellent. That's the way many Spaniards eat as well, not just going to tapas bars. Enjoy your trip. Greetings.