Though Spain can be brutally hot in the summer, winters can be bitter cold in the interior (and very rainy on the coast), and spring and fall can be surprisingly crisp. Off-season, roughly …

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Jan 14, 2024 · You're going to run into heat in Spain, especially from Madrid south. Be sure your lodgings are air conditioned; that's not a place to skimp. In the absence of special events, I'd …

Apr 1, 2024 · Currently planning a trip with my husband to Spain and Portugal this fall 2024 (Sept-Oct). Our window of time and length of stays is flexible so I'm starting with a skeleton of …

Nov 18, 2023 · Portugal and Spain can be fairly hot in the summer so that might be worth keeping in mind- especially in the southern areas where you’re planning to be. It’s almost 4 hours by …

While Portugal is not nearly as hot as Spain (except in the Alentejo region), an air-conditioned room is worth it in summer. In the off-season (roughly November–March), expect shorter …

Coimbra Portugal's Oxford, home to an Arab-flavored old town and bustling with students from its prestigious university. Porto Gritty but up-and-coming second city with scenic riverfront, steep …

Rick Steves Spain, the complete guide, offers more coverage of more destinations in a mostly black-and-white format. The shorter Rick Steves Best of Spain guidebook focuses on Spain's …

To help you get started, I've listed my top picks for where to go in Spain, and outlined my plan for your best three-week trip. Depending on the length of your trip, and taking geographic …

To help you get started, I've listed my top picks for where to go in Portugal, and my plan for your best two-week trip. Depending on the length of your trip, assuming you're using public …