r/GoingToSpain Feb 22 '24

Will 40 quintillion gazillion EUR per month be enough for Spain?

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I want to move to Spain since I do not like the working culture of my native country and prefer to the postcard life like you guys do, partying every night and spending the whole day in a siesta.

Wikipedia says that the average monthly salary in Spain is 1.9k euros, but I'd rather flex on you guys and conceal my obvious lack of any kind of research under the guise of a bad-faith inocent question.

Also I am very horny and have fetishized you people so much. Your women are so hot. I want to fuck spanish girls. I am 1.95m fit, muscular and charismatic, will they find me attractive? Safety worries me because I am LGTBQ+. Most statistics say that Spain is one of the most tolerant western countries in that regard, but my mate Paul told me it is also a catholic country. How many homophobic beatings should I expect every day?

I will be arriving to Seville tomorrow. Is it better if I learn catalan or spanish? (I will do neither and instead stick to english speaking communities).

Travel websites are forbidden in my home countryand have never heard of a travel agency so you will have to plan my whole trip for me. I want to know which hidden-gem cities should I visit while in Spain. By hidden-gem I mean Barcelona, Madrid and Seville, places nobody besides a true spaniard would know of.

Finally I will not accept any kind of negative criticism. You guys simply don't understand economics, I'm not forcing the locals to move away from the place they grew up in by indirectly contributing to the constant increase in housing prices due to having a much higher disposable income and paying less in taxes (Thank you Beckham, best spanish politician of 21st century!). I am actually increasing consumption and helping the economy :)

Grasias y una servesa por favor


r/GoingToSpain 9h ago

I accidentally let my Spanish passport & DNI expired. Local consulate representative says I may have lost my citizenship??

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My mother is Spaniard and was born in Spain. I was born in the US. When I was born, she registered me as a Spanish citizen right away.

Fast forward to now. I’m in my 30s. I last renewed my passport in 2018 with no issues. I’ve heard something along the lines of declaring nationality btwn ages 18-21. My mother and I don’t recall I ever did this, but again, no issues when I renewed my passport in 2018. . I completely forgot it expires every 5 years - not 10 - and let it expire. I realized this in January of this year that my passport expired in 2023.

I immediately gathered all necessary documents to reapply for my passport. I had to request my Spanish birth certificate. My request for the birth certificate (certificado literal de nacimiento) is still processing 8 months later. Back in January, my local representative stated it would take up to 9 months because of government delays.

I reached out to him again, as I still don’t have it. But now he’s saying a completely different story. Now he is saying I’ve potentially lost my citizenship all together because I let my passport expire…?!? This sounds extreme.

Any advice??


r/GoingToSpain 47m ago

Exchange semester in Cartagena Spain

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Hi everyone,

I’m a 23 yo (M) Sri Lankan student coming to Cartagena, Spain for an exchange semester in the beginning of next year. I would greatly appreciate any advice, dos and don’ts, experiences of other students, and just anything overall that’ll help me navigate my exchange semester. I’ve already done up to A2 Spanish.

Thank youuu in advance:)


r/GoingToSpain 1h ago

Visas / Migration Changing residence and going out of EU.

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Hello everyone,
I guess I have a little bit complicated/unusual question. So I’m at my 5 year legal stay in Spain mark right now and I suppose to apply for the 5 years permanent residency soon but I still have my current residency card valid until middle of next year. The thing is though, I have a trip coming up in three months to out of EU country that will be a month long and if my resolution will get approved but I won’t have enough time to get to the fingertips/new nie ready stage is it dangerous to travel outside with the previous card given that officially you have 30 days to apply for a new card after the resolution gets favorable? How strict are these periods of time and how bad it is to travel with a nie that was a previous residency but still valid in terms of dates?


r/GoingToSpain 1h ago

Carrera académica España

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¡Hola a todos!

Escribo por aquí porque, por motivos personales (amorosos), estoy pensando en mudarme a España. Me gustaría encontrar personas que puedan ayudarme a hacerme una idea de hasta qué punto sería viable para mí continuar mi carrera en el ámbito de la investigación allí.

Para dar un poco de contexto: estoy a punto de empezar mi tercer año de doctorado en Sociología en París, trabajando sobre sociología de las organizaciones y de la acción pública. Hablo español con bastante fluidez y cursé mi máster en una buena universidad de México.

Aunque cuando era más joven estaba muy interesada en España, la verdad es que no he seguido demasiado la actualidad académica del país y conozco bastante poco el mundo de la investigación allí.

Si alguien pudiera ayudarme a orientarme, contarme qué posibilidades podría tener, o simplemente indicarme por dónde empezar a explorar este proyecto, ¡me vendría genial! (O orientarme hacia subred dedicados a la academia /investigación

PD: Necesito un poco de ayuda para creer que esto puede ser posible aha. Sé que el mundo académico es muy competitivo y que la investigación es un ámbito bastante precario, pero, sinceramente, en Francia estamos más o menos igual.


r/GoingToSpain 1h ago

Three nights in Barcelona with a baby, Sep 16-19, under $175/night. Which neighbourhood, and any specific places?

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Hi everyone, would really appreciate a hand narrowing this down.

I'm helping family book three nights. Two adults and a one year old, flying in from the US, first time in Barcelona. They land the afternoon of Sep 16 and fly on to Lisbon Saturday the 19th at 4:05pm, so nights of the 16th, 17th and 18th. Around €150 a night ($175), hotel or apartment both fine.

A friend who lived there shortlisted four: Poble Nou (design and art district, near the beach), Gràcia (narrow streets, squares, good bars and restaurants), Eixample/Sant Antoni (central, great architecture), and Born (old Barcelona, beautiful). He leaned toward Eixample/Sant Antoni for walkability or Poblenou for being flat, quiet and comfortable, though 15 minutes out.

Things I'd love input on:

  1. Specific hotels or apartments in that range you'd recommend, and any to avoid. A lift is close to essential with a stroller, two carry-ons and a cot
  2. Which neighbourhood holds up best over three straight days with a pram
  3. Mid September, is AC still essential or has it eased?
  4. Cot availability, reliable to request or safer to assume not?
  5. What's good near wherever you'd send them. Since it's their first visit I'd love to give them a handful of things within walking distance rather than a city-wide list. Parks, a market, easy places to eat with a baby, a nice walk

No big must-see list, they just want three good easy days. Two weeks out so there's time to do this properly.

Thanks in advance, genuinely appreciate it.


r/GoingToSpain 7h ago

Discussion Need Some Advice on Spain Trip

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So I (24M) am planning a trip to Europe from September 27 through October 21. My first stop is Germany, and I would also like to hit Italy, Greece, and Spain. I figured my time in Spain could be well spent in Barcelona and Madrid. I would most likely be in Spain starting October 16 or 17 (2026). My issue is finding what to do ahead of time. I don’t want half of my trip being spend in museums and nature walks. Yes, I do enjoy nature and I do enjoy history but it’s about all I can find. I also enjoy nightlife, outdoor activities (just not long hikes on vacation), and relaxing. I’m very open to other ideas as well. This is going to be a solo trip. My budget is not super tight although I don’t have to be luxurious on everything. So my main question is: Other than museums and gardens, what else could I do to spice up my trip in Spain? Any and all help is appreciated.


r/GoingToSpain 3h ago

Urgent :Planning to visit Spain consulate

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Hey guys,It has been 4 weeks,no visa update yet…I was thinking to go to spanish consulate directly to enquire in Mumbai.Do you guys have any idea if they will allow me?


r/GoingToSpain 20h ago

Working in Barcelona (2 days/week RTO), living in Valencia/even further. Am I nuts?

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I will be transferring to Barcelona with my current employer in December. I've been looking for a long term rental but understandably the market is terrible, so I've cast my net out even further than Barcelona. I'm considering Valencia or even Alicante, and driving up to Barcelona for the 2RTO (drive up in the morning, working 2 days with an overnight in a hotel and then back down). Am I nuts for considering this, or can anyone recommend other cities I can look at?

Thank you!


r/GoingToSpain 5h ago

concerned about airport baggage strike

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hi! flying into el prat tomorrow morning on lufthansa (from munich). wondering about the check-in luggage situation given the recent ground force strike. any updates about the situation on the ground appreciated!


r/GoingToSpain 9h ago

Requested my certificado literal 8 MONTHS ago to renew my expired Spanish passport and I’m still waiting on the certificate!!

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Is this normal?? What’s going on? Why is it taking so long? My local consulate rep says there’s a government shut down?


r/GoingToSpain 6h ago

Sevilla (SVQ) - Rome (FCO) Flight

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Hi all, crossposting from another forum to get more thoughts:

Ryanair has conveniently cancelled my direct flight from SVQ-FCO on 24 November. The alternative direct flight is :

  • Ryanair 5:40pm - 8:20pm arrive
  • Wizz Air 10:05pm - 12:05am arrive

I'm not too keen on these direct flight times as I prefer to arrive during daylight hours.

An alternative flight I found is from Air Europa 10:25am - 2:55pm. But it transits in Madrid and only for an hour.
It arrives and depart MAD at the same Terminal (T2) and Air Europa sells it as one sector, indicating that they believe the timing works.

Which flight would you pick in my shoes? Direct flight but arriving later in the day, or a transit flight but arriving ~3pm.

I will have check in luggage as well.

This trip is part of my overall 2.5 months trip across Europe, and I am spending 5 nights in Seville and 8 nights in Rome.

Thanks


r/GoingToSpain 11h ago

FBI Background Check through Travel Visa Pro… Bad Vibes

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Hey there,
I am a U.S. citizen prepping for my student visa, and I have a pretty quick turn around needed for my fbi background check. I went with travel visa pro since they’re recommended on the BLS website.
However, they claim to offer the background check, apostille, and translation, as a joint service on their website for $99. Well after you pay, they send you a nice email telling you that every other service besides the background check is an additional $100-$200.
I feel completely duped because $99 just for the background check is ridiculous since it’s $18 to do it on your own.
At this point, I’m debating just continuing to use them since I’ve started the background check process. But maybe it’s better to just get the background check through them and get an apostille done through another speedy service and find a translator? Or will it all basically be the same cost at this point?

Idk, if anyone else used this service let me know if you actually found it worthwhile or not, or if there are better options.
Thanks!


r/GoingToSpain 9h ago

Discussion Planning a Spain Road Trip from Morocco, Budget & Destinations?

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I’m planning to go to Spain for vacation next summer, coming from Morocco by ferry and taking my car with me.

I’m thinking about visiting Marbella and Málaga, but I’m not sure where to look for reliable information about how much I should budget and which destinations are worth visiting.

What websites, subreddits, or other resources would you recommend for planning the trip and estimating the overall cost?


r/GoingToSpain 19h ago

Planning on staying in Albir? Do not rent from Spaniahome

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We rented a property from them on seasonal contracts. They stole our property and deposit and broke our belongings.

We felt safe since they had so many good Google reviews. But we were so fooled. During our stay, we experienced pests, mold, and flooding.

It took them 8 months to take action against the pests, leaving a family of four with small children living in these conditions.

We agreed that they could renovate the property in April 2026, and they spilled paint on our belongings. This cost us around €1,000 to replace. They refused to compensate us and even charged us for the paint job. We were on short-term contracts from August to May, so these types of renovations are included in the rent we pay.

They cancelled our contract when we were on holiday, took our stuff, and refused to pay us back the deposit or compensate us for the damages.

We have gone to the police to report the theft, and we are working on a lawsuit.

If you plan to rent a property around Alfaz, we highly recommend that you rent from someone else. There are many good options out there.

(For documentation, you can read our detailed review on their Google review page.)

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.


r/GoingToSpain 17h ago

Will a 3 Month Gap in Social Security Contributions Affect Renewal of My Spanish Residence Permit?

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Hi everyone,

I would really appreciate some advice regarding my situation in Spain.

I currently have a residencia temporal y trabajo por cuenta ajena and my residence card is valid until May 2027.

My employer has registered me with Social Security (alta en la Seguridad Social) and has been paying my Social Security contributions. However, I am planning to travel to my home country for approximately 2/3 months, and during that period I may not be working or receiving a salary, meaning my employer may stop paying Social Security contributions.

My main concern is the future renewal of my residence permit. When I apply for my next/second residence card, will a gap of 3–4 months without Social Security contributions negatively affect my renewal?

For example, if I work and have Social Security contributions for several months before taking the break, and then return to Spain and start working again, would this generally be sufficient for renewal?

I understand that immigration cases depend on individual circumstances, but I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience with renewing a residencia temporal y trabajo por cuenta ajena after having gaps in Social Security contributions.

Thank you!


r/GoingToSpain 15h ago

Opinions Do I try to Speak Spanish or use a Translator?

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It is my third day in Spain on study abroad and my spanish is not great, but I have some prior high school education so Ive been trying to use it. I was wondering if I should keep trying to use spanish when I talk to locals, if I have questions or anything like that, or if I should just use a translator to save their time? I have been just trying to use my spanish but sometimes I feel bad because I have trouble understanding them.


r/GoingToSpain 15h ago

Visa de estudios MIR - Silencio administrativo

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Llevo casi 3 meses esperando respuesta de mi solicitud de visa de estudios para realizar mi formación de especialización de médico interno residente (MIR). La tramité desde BLS Santiago de Chile. Hace 2 semanas el consulado me devolvió el pasaporte por silencio administrativo negativo, pero no contaban con al resolución de la Oficina de Exteanjería de Navarra. Esta me responde que se mi visa se está tramitando y que presentan demoras. Es realmente frustrante, pues he hecho todo según las normativas y no he podido iniciar mis estudios que empezaron en junio. ¿Creen que contratar un abogado acelerera los trámites? ¿Alguien más en esta situación?


r/GoingToSpain 18h ago

Me gustaría conocer a gente de España | Intercambio cultural, mandarín y ayuda para viajar a China

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¡Hola a todos! Podéis llamarme Tomato (番茄).

Tengo 33 años y soy de China. Trabajo en publicidad, estrategia de marca y creación de contenidos, y también dirijo mi propio negocio. Estoy casada y soy madre de una niña pequeña.

Nunca he viajado al extranjero, pero últimamente mi familia y yo estamos considerando seriamente la posibilidad de vivir una temporada en España. Por ahora no queremos decidir si nos instalaremos allí de forma permanente. Primero nos gustaría salir de nuestro entorno habitual, experimentar otra cultura, otro sistema educativo y otra forma de vida, y descubrir si España sería un lugar adecuado para nuestra familia.

Antes de tomar una decisión tan importante, me gustaría conocer España a través de las experiencias reales de las personas que viven allí, y no solamente mediante noticias, vídeos, estadísticas o guías turísticas.

🇪🇸 Por qué me gustaría conocer amigos españoles

Hoy en día es relativamente fácil aprender conocimientos básicos sobre un idioma o un país. Podemos utilizar cursos, aplicaciones, inteligencia artificial, traductores y todo tipo de contenidos en internet.

Sin embargo, ninguna aplicación puede sustituir una conversación real con otra persona.

Por eso, no busco solamente a alguien que me enseñe un idioma. Me gustaría conocer a personas de distintas partes de España, con profesiones, edades, familias y experiencias diferentes, para comprender mejor cómo es vuestra vida cotidiana y cómo veis el mundo.

Me interesa conocer tanto las cosas buenas de España como sus dificultades reales: la vida familiar, la educación de los niños, el trabajo, la vivienda, las relaciones sociales, las diferencias entre regiones y la manera en que los españoles entienden conceptos como la felicidad, la seguridad, la libertad o el éxito.

Cuando digo que quiero conocer a «personas interesantes», no me refiero a que tengáis que haber vivido una vida extraordinaria. El simple hecho de haber crecido en España, recibido una educación diferente o vivido en un entorno distinto al mío ya puede ofrecernos perspectivas muy diferentes.

Incluso una conversación sobre un día completamente normal puede ayudarme a descubrir una forma de vivir que nunca había considerado.

Me gustaría que pudiéramos hablar con sinceridad, compartir nuestras experiencias y opiniones e incluso discrepar de vez en cuando, siempre desde el respeto. Espero que podamos inspirarnos mutuamente y convertirnos poco a poco en verdaderos amigos.

🗣️ Mi situación con los idiomas

Actualmente estoy estudiando principalmente inglés. Aprobé el College English Test Band 4 (CET-4), un examen universitario de inglés en China. Tengo una base razonable de lectura y gramática, pero mi comprensión auditiva y mi expresión oral todavía son bastante más débiles.

Mi español acaba de empezar y aún no puedo mantener una conversación. He preparado esta publicación con ayuda de una herramienta de traducción.

Por ahora podemos comunicarnos mediante inglés sencillo o utilizar herramientas de traducción cuando sea necesario. Si finalmente vivimos una temporada en España, aprender español será una parte muy importante de mi vida, así que también quiero empezar a estudiarlo poco a poco.

No estoy buscando un profesor gratuito ni espero que nadie prepare clases formales para mí. Hoy es bastante fácil estudiar vocabulario y gramática por cuenta propia. Lo que realmente busco son conversaciones auténticas, experiencias diferentes y la posibilidad de entendernos mejor a pesar de haber crecido en lugares muy distintos.

💬 Temas que me interesan

Siento curiosidad por muchos temas, especialmente por los siguientes:

🤖 La inteligencia artificial, la tecnología y el futuro de la sociedad

📣 La publicidad, las marcas, los negocios y el emprendimiento

👧 La crianza, el desarrollo infantil y la educación en España

🏡 La vivienda, el coste de vida y las diferencias entre ciudades españolas

🌍 La cultura, la historia y la vida cotidiana en diferentes partes del mundo

✈️ Las experiencias de vivir, trabajar o empezar de nuevo en otro país

👗 La moda, la estética, los productos y las marcas de consumo

📚 La lectura, el aprendizaje y las conversaciones profundas

🎬 El cine y las pequeñas historias de la vida cotidiana

No importa si vivís en una gran ciudad, en una ciudad mediana o en un pueblo. De hecho, me interesa especialmente conocer las diferencias entre las distintas regiones y formas de vida que existen dentro de España.

También me gustaría saber cómo veis China y qué cosas os producen curiosidad sobre nuestro país.

🀄 Lo que puedo ofreceros

El mandarín es mi lengua materna y estaré encantada de ayudaros a aprender mandarín hablado y chino escrito con caracteres simplificados.

Podemos practicar conversaciones cotidianas, pronunciación, gramática, vocabulario y expresiones que utilizan realmente los hablantes chinos. También puedo explicaros la cultura de internet y las redes sociales chinas, las formas de comunicación en diferentes situaciones y el significado cultural que existe detrás de algunas expresiones.

Como trabajo en publicidad, marcas y creación de contenidos, también puedo ayudaros con el chino relacionado con los negocios, el trabajo, el marketing y las redes sociales.

No me limitaré a deciros si una frase es correcta o incorrecta. Intentaré explicaros por qué una expresión suena natural, en qué situación se utiliza y qué impresión puede producir en una persona china.

🇨🇳 Si algún día queréis viajar a China

Si algún amigo español está pensando en viajar a China, también estaré encantada de ofrecer ayuda práctica.

Puedo ayudaros a comprender o preparar cuestiones como:

La elección de ciudades y la planificación de una ruta.

El uso de Alipay, WeChat Pay y otras aplicaciones chinas.

Los trenes de alta velocidad, el transporte urbano y los taxis.

La reserva de hoteles y la compra de billetes.

La comida, los restaurantes y la forma de pedir.

La comunicación cotidiana cuando no habláis chino.

Las costumbres culturales y algunos errores habituales que conviene evitar.

Lugares interesantes que quizá no aparezcan en las guías turísticas internacionales.

No soy una guía turística profesional, pero puedo ofreceros la perspectiva de una persona que realmente vive en China y ayudaros a resolver dudas prácticas antes o durante el viaje.

Si algún día venís a la zona de China en la que vivo y ya nos conocemos bien, quizá también podamos tomar un café, comer juntos o conocer algún lugar de la ciudad. 😊

🤝 A quién me gustaría conocer

Me gustaría conocer principalmente a personas de España, tanto si vivís actualmente allí como si estáis residiendo en otro país.

No importa vuestra edad, género, profesión o región. Tampoco es necesario que estéis aprendiendo chino. Valoro mucho más la paciencia, la sinceridad, el respeto mutuo y la disposición a compartir experiencias y pensamientos reales.

Estoy casada y soy madre, así que busco principalmente amistades sinceras, intercambio cultural y conversaciones interesantes.

Si os interesa aprender mandarín, sentís curiosidad por China, estáis pensando en viajar allí o simplemente queréis conocer a una nueva amiga china y compartir cómo es realmente vuestra vida en España, podéis enviarme un mensaje privado cuando queráis.

¡Espero conoceros pronto! 😊


r/GoingToSpain 13h ago

23yo, 4 yearsexperience. Moving to Ireland on a student visa, but open to Spain or anywhere that gives me a chance. Is this realistic?

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Hi everyone,

I hope you're all doing well. I'm a 23-year-old cybersecurity professional from Mexico, and this December I'll be moving to Ireland on a Stamp 2 student visa to take an English course. My initial plan is to get there, settle in, and start getting involved in the Irish tech ecosystem.

What I really want is to land a full-time cybersecurity role with proper visa sponsorship. My first choice would be to stay in Ireland if an opportunity comes up, but I'm also completely open to moving to Spain, Germany, or any other European country where I can find an employer willing to bet on my profile. At the end of the day, my priority is finding a place where I can build my career and contribute everything I know, without closing myself off to any particular destination.

I have 4 years of hands-on experience in SOC operations and incident response within MDR environments, I've managed and tuned EDR, XDR, and SOAR platforms, and I've also led risk assessments, hardening projects, and firewall deployments. To back that up, I currently hold the CISSP, Security+, and eJPT certifications, so I feel confident I can hold my own in a technical role.

That said, I'd love to get your honest take on how realistic it is for someone with my profile to secure that kind of sponsorship in Europe, especially considering that I'll be physically in Ireland for the first few months. Do you think being on the ground (even on a student visa) will actually open doors for me? Or will recruiters just see me as a risk because I don't already have a work permit?

I'm also wondering if I should focus my job search on one specific country from the start, or if it makes more sense to cast a wider net and see what opportunities come up. For example, I've done my research and know that cybersecurity roles are on Ireland's Critical Skills Occupations List, Spain also lists it as a shortage occupation, and Germany has the EU Blue Card route which allows IT professionals with over three years of experience to qualify without a degree. But I have no idea how much of this actually translates into real opportunities for someone in my situation.

If you have any recommendations on specific companies, consultancies, recruiters, or even cybersecurity communities and groups in any of these countries where I could start making connections, I'd be incredibly grateful. And if anyone has been through a similar process — arriving in Europe on a student visa and eventually getting sponsored by a company — I'd love to hear your story.

To be completely honest, I'm not looking for any shortcuts or handouts. I just want to know if this plan has any real legs or if I'm being overly optimistic.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this


r/GoingToSpain 14h ago

Visiting Basque Country in October

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Hi!

Looking for tips on where to stay and visit during our stay in Basque Country area of Spain...

My girlfriend and I are travelling there in October (October 12, National Day of Spain, is the day before we leave). We love (red) wine, sightseeing, live music and good food (she doesn't like seafood but I love it).

I'll be working in Elorrio for 2 days. I can choose the 2 days but thinking I'd like to do them the 1st 2 full days I'm there.

We land in Bilboa on a Tuesday and leave from there the following Tuesday.

Tentative Plan: Stay in Bilboa Tuesday to Friday so that while I'm working Wednesday and Thursday my girlfriend will have the most options of things to do and walk around to and I'll just go back and forth from Bilboa to Elorrio for those 2 days of work.

Then from there head over to San Sebastian Friday to Monday. Check out the wineries in Getaria on the way to San Sebastian and possibly do a day trip to Biarritz while staying in San Sebastian. Then back to Bilboa Monday before our flight out on Tuesday.

or

We also considered staying in Vitoria-Gasteiz instead of Bilboa the first leg of the trip so we can see Rioja and do some wineries after I get off work since it appears to be half way between Rioja and Elorrio and might have enough for her to do still while I'm working.

or

Stick with original plan and do a bus tour trip from Bilboa on Friday and head to San Sebastian on Saturday instead. This option just seemed like a lot of travelling for me every day I'm there.

Would really love and appreciate any feedback, tips on where to stay, wineries to visit, where to see live music, any must see landmarks or best restaurants!!


r/GoingToSpain 15h ago

Asturias / Picos de Europa, Spain | 14–21 September | Hiking & nature

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Hi! I’m a 40F living in the UK, flying to Oviedo on 14th September and staying in Asturias until 21st September.

My original travel companion can no longer make the trip, so I’m looking for someone to join me, ideally for the whole week. The trip is very much about Picos de Europa, hiking, and exploring the wild side of Asturias: mountains, lakes, national park, scenic routes, and some of the Asturian coast. I’m not interested in spending the trip sightseeing in cities or going out for nightlife.

I’m looking specifically for someone who is comfortable driving and renting a car in Spain, as I don’t drive on the other side of the road, and having a car would give us much more freedom to explore.

I’m an experienced and independent traveller. The itinerary is flexible, but Picos de Europa is the priority.

If hiking, nature, and a road trip around Asturias sound like your kind of week and you’re available 14–21 September, send me a message, and we can have a chat/video call first.


r/GoingToSpain 15h ago

Visto de Estudos - Consulado em São Paulo

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Realizei todos os trâmites para tirar o visto de estudos no consulado de São Paulo no final de Julho (28/07). Na ocasião, me foi informado que todos os documentos estavam "ok" e que não seria necessário nenhuma documentação adicional.

Como eu estava aguardando essa etapa para comprar a passagem, questionei-os sobre o prazo estimado de liberação do visto, em que me foi informado como máximo 30 dias (informação também presente no site do consulado).

Comprei a passagem para o dia 07/09 e até agora o status do processo segue como "Em Trámite". Alguém já passou ou está passando por isso? Contatei ao departamento por e-mail um par de vezes e não obtive nenhum retorno.

Além de gastar mais dinheiro com a solicitação de alteração da passagem, tenho receio de perder a primeira semana de aulas que começa no dia 15 de Setembro. :(


r/GoingToSpain 16h ago

Spain Student Visa – “Resuelto” Status: What Does It Mean?

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I applied for my Spain student visa on August 3, and I’ve been tracking the application through the visa tracking portal.

Today, September 3, the status changed to “Resuelto.” I’m wondering what exactly this means and what the next step is.

Does “Resuelto” mean that a decision has been made on my visa? If so, how can I find out whether it was approved or denied, and what happens next?

If anyone has recently gone through the same process or has any information about what “Resuelto” means and what I should do next, I’d really appreciate your help.


r/GoingToSpain 18h ago

Visa estudiantes colombianos

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Hola. Me presenté el 4 de agosto con los papeles para la visa y mi programa de máster inicia el 8 de septiembre. El estado de mi solicitud sigue igual desde que la solicité y me preocupa muchísimo. No sé qué hacer y estoy muy triste. Cuánto creen que se pueda demorar ? Me demoré en solicitarla porque estaba en lista de espera para otro máster. No se que deba hacer la universidad me dio plazo hasta el 14 pero siento que se demorará más que eso. Alguien ha tenido alguna experiencia de agosto ?