Qui connaît San Sebastian?
by Jalan22
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour
Je prépare un voyage en Espagne dans les régions de Navarre et Pays Basque. Peut-être avec un séjour à San-Sebastian .Qu'y a t-il à visiter dans cette ville et aux alentours ? Est-ce que quelqu'un connaît le camping Igueldo ?
Je suis prête à écouter toutes les suggestions d'hébergement et de visites en ville ou en pleine nature pour cette région.
Est-ce que ça vaut le coup de passer quelques jours à Pamplone ? Ce sera de toute façon en dehors de la San Fermin.....
re bonjour Jalan22 tu m'avais repondue une fois et maintenant c'est a moi .san sebastian esr une super jolie ville et son vieux quartier (barrio)tres sympa le camping je ne connais pas .il y a aussi l'aquarium a voir le monte igueldo aussi quand a pampelune plusieurs jours je ne pense tant et n'oublies pas de faire tous ces bars a tapas le soir mais le week kend car la semaine c'est calme tu as aussi a la frontiere fontarrabia charmante petite place tres typique en tout qu'a je te souhaite un agreable sejour au pays basque (espagnol)😉
mon livre prefere est mon passeport, le seul a ouvrir les frontieres
Et est-ce que tu connais Estella?
Si tu passes par Estella avant les beaux jours , donne-moi tes impressions .on dirait Salamanque , en plus petit....
Bonjour
Je prépare un voyage en Espagne dans les régions de Navarre et Pays Basque. Peut-être avec un séjour à San-Sebastian .Qu'y a t-il à visiter dans cette ville et aux alentours ? Est-ce que quelqu'un connaît le camping Igueldo ?
Je suis prête à écouter toutes les suggestions d'hébergement et de visites en ville ou en pleine nature pour cette région.
Est-ce que ça vaut le coup de passer quelques jours à Pamplone ? Ce sera de toute façon en dehors de la San Fermin.....
Bonjour,
J' insiste aussi la visite à Fontarrabie (Hondarribia), très joli village fortifié. Et aussi à Pasai Donibane (Pasajes San Juan), village pêcheur avec charme. Si tu aimes la nature, n' hesite pas à monter à la Forteresse de San Marcos (Errentería), les vues sont très jolies. Et aussi le Parc Naturel de Peñas de Aya. Si tu veux faire une promenade je peux t' expliquer comment aller pour voir la cascade.
Le camping Igeldo je ne connais pas, mais il faut que tu saches qu' il se trouve à la montagne. Je crois qu' ils ont un bus qui monte et descende à la ville.
À Saint Sébastien, le plus typique: - Peine de los Vientos - Palacio Miramar - Promenade de la Concha - La Mairie (si tu as la possibilité et il y a des marriages, n' hésite pas à visiter le grand salon) - Vieux quartier. Surtout n' oublie pas de visiter l' église de Saint Vincent, l' intérieur est très joli. Beaucoup mieux que celle-ci de Santa María. - Plaza de Gipuzkoa - La cathédrale - Paseo Nuevo (où quelque fois il y a des enormes vagues. C' est très dangereux)
Et voici un des mes endroits préférés dans la ville: LE "MONTE URGULL". Il se trouve juste à côté du vieux quartier. Tu peux monter, en comencent par le Paseo Nuevo, tu arrives au château, et descendes vers l' aquarium. Les vues sont magnifiques, et la promenade très très agréable. Voici un petit vidéo avec des images que j' ai fait dans un des mes promenades.
Concernant Navarre. J' adore cette région. Si près de Gipuzkoa, mais avec la météo très different.
Par un côté le nord, où il pleut souvent et tout est vert. À ne pas rater: - Etxalar (très petit village, avec des pierres en rouge) - Zugarramurdi. Avec ses grottes qui sont très connues - Lesaka
À Navarra Media (la météo est à mon avis, beaucoup mieux. J' en ai marre de la pluie!!)
Je connais Estella-Lizarra (on l' appelle "la Tolède du Nord"). Très joli et monumental village!
Aux allentours, curieuse visite à la fontaine à vin (Monasterio de Irache), si tu aimes la nature la Foz de Lumbier, el Cerco de Artajona, le château d' Olite, le village d' Ujué, Puente la Reina, le desert des Bardenas Reales, la fôret d' Irati...
Il y a un endroit que je ne connais pas encore, mais on m' a dit que c' est "hiperbeau", el Nacimiento del Rio Urederra et El Balcón de Pilatos. Est-ce que quelqu' un le connait?
À plus!
Bonjour,
J' insiste aussi la visite à Fontarrabie (Hondarribia), très joli village fortifié. Et aussi à Pasai Donibane (Pasajes San Juan), village pêcheur avec charme. Si tu aimes la nature, n' hesite pas à monter à la Forteresse de San Marcos (Errentería), les vues sont très jolies. Et aussi le Parc Naturel de Peñas de Aya. Si tu veux faire une promenade je peux t' expliquer comment aller pour voir la cascade.
Le camping Igeldo je ne connais pas, mais il faut que tu saches qu' il se trouve à la montagne. Je crois qu' ils ont un bus qui monte et descende à la ville.
À Saint Sébastien, le plus typique: - Peine de los Vientos - Palacio Miramar - Promenade de la Concha - La Mairie (si tu as la possibilité et il y a des marriages, n' hésite pas à visiter le grand salon) - Vieux quartier. Surtout n' oublie pas de visiter l' église de Saint Vincent, l' intérieur est très joli. Beaucoup mieux que celle-ci de Santa María. - Plaza de Gipuzkoa - La cathédrale - Paseo Nuevo (où quelque fois il y a des enormes vagues. C' est très dangereux)
Et voici un des mes endroits préférés dans la ville: LE "MONTE URGULL". Il se trouve juste à côté du vieux quartier. Tu peux monter, en comencent par le Paseo Nuevo, tu arrives au château, et descendes vers l' aquarium. Les vues sont magnifiques, et la promenade très très agréable. Voici un petit vidéo avec des images que j' ai fait dans un des mes promenades.
Concernant Navarre. J' adore cette région. Si près de Gipuzkoa, mais avec la météo très different.
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À Navarra Media (la météo est à mon avis, beaucoup mieux. J' en ai marre de la pluie!!)
Je connais Estella-Lizarra (on l' appelle "la Tolède du Nord"). Très joli et monumental village!
Aux allentours, curieuse visite à la fontaine à vin (Monasterio de Irache), si tu aimes la nature la Foz de Lumbier, el Cerco de Artajona, le château d' Olite, le village d' Ujué, Puente la Reina, le desert des Bardenas Reales, la fôret d' Irati...
Il y a un endroit que je ne connais pas encore, mais on m' a dit que c' est "hiperbeau", el Nacimiento del Rio Urederra et El Balcón de Pilatos. Est-ce que quelqu' un le connait?
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Merci pour tous ces renseignements . J'hésite encore à louer un appartement à San Sebastian (mais c'est un peu cher ) , à louer un gîte rural (mais c'est un peu "perdu") ou à essayer de trouver quelque chose dans une petite ville non loin de la mer (mais ça risque d'être aussi cher que San Sebastian).
Je connais Niumba , Loquo et casas rurales .Il ya surement d'autres sites?
San Sebastian se trouve sur le chemin de St Jacques dit Camino del Norte.
Tu trouveras, sur la plupart des sites jacquaires, des informations sur la région et la ville ainsi que de nombreuses photos.
C'est de S Sebastian que nous sommes partis pour marcher sur ce Chemin en 2007. Entre autres, tu trouveras sur notre site (voir lien ci-dessous) des photos et commentaires idoines.
Nos parcours jacquaires et romieux ICI
Hola Jalan 22 😉
Maintenant que Izka t'a répondu, j'ai moins de "scrupules" 😛
Le camping d'Igueldo (ou Igeldo) est assez loin du centre ville, il est sur la commune du même nom, sur la corniche, au delà du "Monte Igueldo" . Il y a des bus pour aller jusqu'au village d'Igueldo, mais alors ... la fréquence ??? les horaires ??? les prix ??? La balade sur la corniche entre Monte Igueldo et avant la descente vers Orio est magnifique. Plusieurs petits bars/restaus le long de cette corniche, mais il y a aussi le restaurant Akelarre... un * * * au Michelin !!! De San Sebastian Il faut monter au moins jusqu'au château du Monte Igueldo. Le plus simple est de prendre le funiculaire qui se trouve au bout de la plage d'Ondarreta (bien signalisé) La vue que l'on a de là haut, sur la ville, la concha, l'arrière pays, le Jaizquibel, la Rhune... jusqu'à Biarritz et Cap Breton d'un côté et quasimment l'entrée de Bilbao de l'autre (s'il n'y a pas de brume) est sans aucun doute l'un des plus beaux panoramas que je connaisse en Espagne (pour moi à égalité avec celui de San Nicolas à Granada) Sur cette terrasse il y a une cafeteria, pas terrible pour la nourriture, mais y déjeuner ou y prendre un pot quand il fait beau, au soleil, avec cette vue, rapproche du paradis 😇
Attention, si tu ne connais pas, San Sebastian est une ville trés chère, parmis les plus chères d'Espagne!! Y faire des soirées de pintxos, dans la "PARTE VIEJA" est devenu un luxe 😕
Je ne sais plus qui (pardon) te parle de Hondaribia ou Fontarrabie, Izka est de trés loin la mieux placée pour en parler si tu as besoin de précisions ... elle y habite et elle adore parler de sa ville et du pays basque espagnol qu'elle connait parfaitement !!!
Juste te dire que la place de Fontarrabie qui est évoquée dans cette discussion est celle qui se trouve "en bas", à côté du port. C'est un lieu sympa le soir pour manger quelques pintxos (attention aux prix), mais le plus joli de Fontarrabie se trouve "en haut", dans la vieille ville, autour du chateau (parador).
Estella est une trés jolie petite ville, de trés belles demeures mais de là à comparer avec Salamanca ... 😐
Pour le "pélerin" qui a également répondu (re-désolé pour le pseuso oublié), j'ai été jeter un oeil sur ton site ... beau site, belles photos, la passion est présente ... Mais si tu permets deux petites fautes sur les noms cités (chapître départ San Sebastian) : la plage dont tu parles à San Sebastia c'est ONDARRETA et le vin blanc de la région de Guetaria est le TXAKOLI ... blanc sec, fruité et légèrement pétillant, un délice pour accompagner les pintxos ou les raciones de poissons.
S'agissant de Pampelune (ou Pamplona ou Iruña mais pas Pamplone ... ça c'est St Tropez)😛 c'est une grande ville, assez calme en dehors des San fermines (7/14 juillet). Elle s'anime les fins de semaine, et comme pour les fêtes la partie la plus animée se situe entre la Plaza del Castillo - la calle Estafeta - el Ayuntamiento... mais là aussi, bien que plus abordable que San Sebastian, ce n'est pas "gratuit" 😕
L'arrière pays navarrais est magnifique, vers Eugi, Roncesvalles et en revenant vers la France par le col d'Ibañeta.
Agur arte 😎
Maintenant que Izka t'a répondu, j'ai moins de "scrupules" 😛
Le camping d'Igueldo (ou Igeldo) est assez loin du centre ville, il est sur la commune du même nom, sur la corniche, au delà du "Monte Igueldo" . Il y a des bus pour aller jusqu'au village d'Igueldo, mais alors ... la fréquence ??? les horaires ??? les prix ??? La balade sur la corniche entre Monte Igueldo et avant la descente vers Orio est magnifique. Plusieurs petits bars/restaus le long de cette corniche, mais il y a aussi le restaurant Akelarre... un * * * au Michelin !!! De San Sebastian Il faut monter au moins jusqu'au château du Monte Igueldo. Le plus simple est de prendre le funiculaire qui se trouve au bout de la plage d'Ondarreta (bien signalisé) La vue que l'on a de là haut, sur la ville, la concha, l'arrière pays, le Jaizquibel, la Rhune... jusqu'à Biarritz et Cap Breton d'un côté et quasimment l'entrée de Bilbao de l'autre (s'il n'y a pas de brume) est sans aucun doute l'un des plus beaux panoramas que je connaisse en Espagne (pour moi à égalité avec celui de San Nicolas à Granada) Sur cette terrasse il y a une cafeteria, pas terrible pour la nourriture, mais y déjeuner ou y prendre un pot quand il fait beau, au soleil, avec cette vue, rapproche du paradis 😇
Attention, si tu ne connais pas, San Sebastian est une ville trés chère, parmis les plus chères d'Espagne!! Y faire des soirées de pintxos, dans la "PARTE VIEJA" est devenu un luxe 😕
Je ne sais plus qui (pardon) te parle de Hondaribia ou Fontarrabie, Izka est de trés loin la mieux placée pour en parler si tu as besoin de précisions ... elle y habite et elle adore parler de sa ville et du pays basque espagnol qu'elle connait parfaitement !!!
Juste te dire que la place de Fontarrabie qui est évoquée dans cette discussion est celle qui se trouve "en bas", à côté du port. C'est un lieu sympa le soir pour manger quelques pintxos (attention aux prix), mais le plus joli de Fontarrabie se trouve "en haut", dans la vieille ville, autour du chateau (parador).
Estella est une trés jolie petite ville, de trés belles demeures mais de là à comparer avec Salamanca ... 😐
Pour le "pélerin" qui a également répondu (re-désolé pour le pseuso oublié), j'ai été jeter un oeil sur ton site ... beau site, belles photos, la passion est présente ... Mais si tu permets deux petites fautes sur les noms cités (chapître départ San Sebastian) : la plage dont tu parles à San Sebastia c'est ONDARRETA et le vin blanc de la région de Guetaria est le TXAKOLI ... blanc sec, fruité et légèrement pétillant, un délice pour accompagner les pintxos ou les raciones de poissons.
S'agissant de Pampelune (ou Pamplona ou Iruña mais pas Pamplone ... ça c'est St Tropez)😛 c'est une grande ville, assez calme en dehors des San fermines (7/14 juillet). Elle s'anime les fins de semaine, et comme pour les fêtes la partie la plus animée se situe entre la Plaza del Castillo - la calle Estafeta - el Ayuntamiento... mais là aussi, bien que plus abordable que San Sebastian, ce n'est pas "gratuit" 😕
L'arrière pays navarrais est magnifique, vers Eugi, Roncesvalles et en revenant vers la France par le col d'Ibañeta.
Agur arte 😎
Une visite "chez moi" en Andalousie : http://almunecar.blog4ever.com
Merci pour tout .Je suis pressée d'y aller , votre enthousiasme est communicatif .Izka parle de pluie .Comme j'habite en Bretagne , je ne suis pas privée de pluie alors si je pouvais l'éviter .......
Est-ce que tu connais aussi Etxalar ? Ce village réputé propose des gîtes ruraux très abordables .
Hola Jalan 22 😉
Etxalar ou Echalar est un petit village navarrais, pas trés loin de la frontière avec la France. C'est "mignon", c'est nature ... il faut aimer le calme !! Je ne sais pas en quelle saison tu comptes y aller, mais si le mauvais temps s'installe tu vas vite tourner en rond 😕 Compte un peu plus d'une heure pour être à Pamplona et à peu prés autant pour Saint Jean de Luz ou San Sebastian.
Hasta luego 😎
Etxalar ou Echalar est un petit village navarrais, pas trés loin de la frontière avec la France. C'est "mignon", c'est nature ... il faut aimer le calme !! Je ne sais pas en quelle saison tu comptes y aller, mais si le mauvais temps s'installe tu vas vite tourner en rond 😕 Compte un peu plus d'une heure pour être à Pamplona et à peu prés autant pour Saint Jean de Luz ou San Sebastian.
Hasta luego 😎
Une visite "chez moi" en Andalousie : http://almunecar.blog4ever.com
En principe j'irai en été mais tout est possible , il y un an j'étais à Salamanque en octobre novembre .Donc je dirais entre avril et septembre .
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- The flight from Paris to the Faroe Islands (and back) was long in March—11 hours with three legs: Paris-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Copenhagen, Copenhagen-Vágar. In bad weather, Vágar Airport can close, causing delays. During tourist season, Atlantic Airways offers a direct Paris-Faroe Islands flight, which is more comfortable and cheaper.
- I found a book recommendation in a guide that fascinated me after my trip: *Les collectionneurs d'images* by Joanes Nielsen. Through its sometimes caricatured characters, it offers a glimpse into Faroese mentalities from the 1950s to 1970s—attitudes that likely persist today.
In conclusion, I’ve traveled a lot and I’m tired of destinations that all start to look the same. The Faroe Islands were a delight—a country stunning in its landscape, climate, and culture, where tourism has barely altered its authenticity.
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for October to visit Naples (6 nights) and the Amalfi Coast (5 nights). We’ve already got the historic center and the Lapis Museum in Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Procida, Sorrento, and Ravello on our list. Any suggestions, addresses, or tips?
Thanks for your help.
Hello,
We’re heading to Rome from 21/09, arriving in the early afternoon, and returning on 28/09, leaving in the morning. We’ve already booked our flight tickets and our accommodation in the city center: Via Ezio.
I’d love to get your feedback on our itinerary and if there are any visits we should book right now:
Monday 21 afternoon:
Largo di Torre Argentina: a sacred spot for cats.
Tuesday 22:
The Vatican: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning. Afternoon: St. Peter’s Basilica, the dome, and if possible, the necropolis.
Wednesday 23:
Morning: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Afternoon: Trastevere neighborhood and the Monumento a Garibaldi.
Thursday 24:
Piazza Navona, Church of St. Louis of the French, the Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, Trevi Fountain.
Friday 25:
Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Quirinale, Piazza della Repubblica, and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Saturday 26:
Aventine and Testaccio neighborhoods, the Capuchin Crypt.
Sunday 27:
Ostia.
Monday 28:
Departure.
Are any days too packed, or should we add more visits?
Thanks for your input and help!
Cheers!
Anne
Hi there, 🙂
Summer 2027 is going to be Norwegian for us! We’re heading to the Lofoten Islands first, then Senja, near Tromsø, and finally the North Cape. We’ll likely start from northern Finland (flight tickets and car rentals are more affordable there).
I’d like to book accommodations early to have more options. Good value-for-money places go fast in these pricey Nordic destinations...
But where should we book?
We’re planning to stay around ten nights in the Lofoten Islands.
What’s the best approach?
One place in the central part and explore from there?
One place in the south and another in the center?
Or one in the south, one in the center, and one in the north (3-4-3 nights)?
Our main goal is hiking.
Thanks for your tips!😉
Summer 2027 is going to be Norwegian for us! We’re heading to the Lofoten Islands first, then Senja, near Tromsø, and finally the North Cape. We’ll likely start from northern Finland (flight tickets and car rentals are more affordable there).
I’d like to book accommodations early to have more options. Good value-for-money places go fast in these pricey Nordic destinations...
But where should we book?
We’re planning to stay around ten nights in the Lofoten Islands.
What’s the best approach?
One place in the central part and explore from there?
One place in the south and another in the center?
Or one in the south, one in the center, and one in the north (3-4-3 nights)?
Our main goal is hiking.
Thanks for your tips!😉
Hi there,
I’m looking for some great tips for a stay in Palma de Mallorca this summer.
I need cheap flights departing from Toulouse and affordable accommodation for 4 people.
What do you recommend?
Best regards,
Hi everyone,
I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
Hello,
We’re heading to Bavaria from May 13 to 23, with a side trip to Austria.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Brussels-Munich
Day 2: Munich
Day 3: Munich and departure for Salzburg
We’ll be staying three nights in Salzburg.
Then we’ll head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where we’ll stay for five nights.
Visiting Munich and Salzburg isn’t too tricky.
Once in Garmisch, we’re planning a day in Innsbruck, a day for Neuschwanstein Castle, and the rest is still up in the air.
What’s really got me stumped is that we’d love to see Königssee Lake—everyone says it’s a must-see.
We’d also like to visit the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where the landscapes are supposedly stunning.
This would either be a round trip while we’re in Salzburg or on the way between Salzburg and Garmisch, but I’m guessing it’s impossible to do the drive from Salzburg to Garmisch, the Eagle’s Nest, *and* Königssee Lake all in one day.
Plus, the Alpine route between Salzburg and Garmisch seems prettier than the highway.
But honestly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning.
We should’ve added a stop between Salzburg and Garmisch, but the hotels are already booked.
Thanks for any advice on the itinerary and visits!
Another question: How far in advance should we book Neuschwanstein, Königssee, and the Eagle’s Nest in May?
Thanks so much in advance for your tips and ideas!
hi
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I’ll be in Copenhagen this coming May for a few days.
Do you have any recommendations for things to visit?
If I had to pick one castle to visit, which one would it be?
I’m torn between: Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, or Frederiksborg and Charlottenborg Palaces
Any suggestions?
Thanks
hi
I’m wondering if anyone can give me some info on how to get from Mallorca to Menorca.
Since flights are cheaper to Mallorca, I’d like to go that way.
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
We’re planning a trip to Finland and Norway this summer, starting in Oulu to explore Lapland, heading up to the North Cape, and then making our way down to Bergen.
This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Thanks to the community for your suggestions!
Hi there, we’re a couple of bikers planning a trip to Majorca in June 2026, and I’d love to organize a half-day or full-day boat or catamaran outing. Which coast do you think is the nicest for this, and do you have any suggestions or personal experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
We’ll be staying in London for 3 nights in September.
Could you recommend a hotel near a tube station, at a good price, with fairly spacious rooms?
Thanks! 🌸
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there are any works in progress at Torcello, and if so, what type of works and how long they’re expected to last?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’m sharing my draft itinerary with you because I just booked our flight tickets, and I feel like it’s quite late in the season. So, I’d like to be sure about my stops before reserving the hotels. I’ll be traveling alone with my two adult children. We want to prioritize outdoor walks, avoid too many indoor visits (both for budget and preference), and not spend too much time on the road.
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions: Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential... Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day? Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit. Have a great day, everyone! Christine
Hello,
we’re a couple planning a 2-week road trip this August, with a must-stop (about 3 days on Skye). Any route suggestions? Hotel recommendations? Photo spots?
Hello,
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026. We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights. After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions. Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots. Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
Hi there,
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days. I’m just starting my research. We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4. I’m not finding a ton of info on the North. Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section? Thanks