Travelling alone in summer and other types of holidays

Travelling alone in summer with total freedom and at your own pace

Travelling on your own means unparalleled freedom to design your routes, connect with the environment and meet new people. To enjoy this experience in complete safety and comfort, the key is to choose the right destinations, have flexible planning and rely on technology.

• Safe and friendly destinations: Choose places with good tourist infrastructure, efficient public transport and a backpacker environment. In Europe, you will find thousands of suitable places, but, if you are looking for somewhere nearby, Portugal or the north of Spain are ideal. 
• Flexibility, first and foremost: Book transportation and accommodation for the first night but leave room for improvisation. If you love a place, you can stay longer; If you're not convinced, you're free to walk away without being accountable to anyone.
• Accommodations that facilitate socialization: Look for options that have common areas and organize group activities, ranging from budget options to luxury experiences.
• Download essential applications, such as Google Maps or Maps.Me, to find your way around without wasting data. The Google Translate app will get you out of a bind on more than one occasion when you don't speak the language, and platforms like Couchsurfing or Meetup are great for meeting locals and other travellers.

Travelling with pets so no one is left behind

Travelling with pets requires careful planning focused on safety and the documentation needed to transport them. When travelling with pets, it is essential to choose the destination well, prioritizing nature and outdoor places, with few crowds and without extreme temperatures. For a smooth trip, you will need to carry an up-to-date vaccination card, the mandatory microchip, the health passport (if you are travelling within the European Union) and check in advance the specific regulations of the airlines or transport companies. During car journeys, safety is a priority, so the animal must always be secured with double-anchored harnesses or in approved carriers.

What’s more, you will need to prepare a  complete travel kit with the+ usual food, water and cleaning tools, in addition to booking in advance in pet-friendly accommodations through specialized platforms that guarantee a comfortable stay for everyone. 

Returning to the home town as something that is always a good idea

Travelling to the village in summer has become a new "holiday luxury". What was once seen as an economical or purely nostalgic option, today is an upward trend driven by the search for authenticity, disconnection from urban stress and a refuge from the extreme temperatures of large cities. The rural tourism sector is now highly professionalized and has turned the classic stay in the village into a high-value experience. 

In addition, there is a current trend for destination dupes; that is, choosing destinations similar to well-known international landscapes. Quieter and cheaper local alternatives are sought, such as the rural version of Provence in the fields of Guadalajara or the "Spanish Tuscany" in the region of Matarraña, in Teruel.

New destinations to break with routine on vacation

Exploring new destinations on vacation often has a much deeper experiential impact than simply resting, as it involves novelty, learning, and new emotions. If you are looking to disconnect without going too far, Spain offers places that have established themselves as great revelations.

• Cádiz: It combines history, unparalleled gastronomy and Atlantic beaches that take you away from the stress of big cities.
• Canfranc (Huesca): a real gem in the Aragonese Pyrenees, perfect for breaking with routine by hiking in the mountains and discovering the spectacular architecture of its famous international train station.
• León (Castilla y León): A priority international pilgrimage point this year, due to the total solar eclipse on August 12. The province plans scientific and tourist activities to experience an astronomical phenomenon that will not be repeated for decades.