I wanted to go to Italy for self-help honeymoon in 2014.
Xiaolin and my husband Guo Guo thought that this was the last time we went to Europe in 20 years.
Seriously, I never thought about going to Europe for the third time.
I did not expect that we went to France for 11 days in 2015.
In 2017, I conquered Spain again!
But even if it is already the third time to go to Europe for self-help
Still feel that there are many things to prepare for self-help travel in Europe.
I still feel very anxious before going out.
I must record these experiences well this time.
Let everyone refer to our experience
My Spanish travels will definitely be written and filled.
Please stay tuned!
If you want to see which articles first
Also, don't be as polite as possible to come to the fan group to try it out. Hahaha
【Air tickets】
This time we are at the special price of Al Qaeda Airlines in August/August
I immediately bought the ticket for May 2017.
One person back and forth tax included 30kg baggage as long as NT$18,335
More troublesome is to turn around three times
We are taking Taoyuan>Hong Kong>Duha>Madrid
This multi-stage transfer method is actually good or bad.
The advantage is that the waiting time for the transfer is only 1~2 hours.
Just take it down and move around the muscles
In fact, sitting on a long-distance plane is not so painful.
But the downside is that it takes more time
Like we are returning to Spain from Spain this time.
Plus the transit time and the time difference actually took a full 24 hours.
【network】
Because the number of days traveled in Europe is very long
Renting a wifi sharer is definitely not worthwhile
So when we travel to Europe, we buy an easy-to-pay card that can be accessed online.
In the past, we will go to Europe and then go to the telecommunications bank to buy a card.
This time, it’s special. I bought it in Taiwan first.
Mainly because of the Qatar Airways we took this time.
Landing at Terminal 4 at Madrid Airport (T4)
Even before the trip, I went to the foreign forums to check the information.
Found that T4 does not have Vodafone and Orange storefronts
(two large telecom operators in Spain)
Only the action vendors of such small-scale telecommunications companies
We feel that it is not safe
Most of the netizens went to Madrid Airport.
Will drive directly to the city of Madrid to start playing
Madrid is the capital of Spain, and the newsletter is everywhere!
Even if the airport can’t buy the internet, it doesn’t matter.
But our schedule is more special.
Take a two-hour drive to the southern city of Toledo.
And the travel information on Toledo on the Internet is not a lot.
Not sure if you can find the communication line there
So we decided to buy a European-made 1G Easy Pay Card on the first shrimp skin in Taiwan.
After the 1G is used up, buy a new easy-to-pay card in the local area.
(People who are not overwhelmed by the Internet can learn from us XD)
Shrimp skin has a lot of sellers selling European common easy to pay cards
The shipping efficiency we are looking for is full.
LINE customer service also responded quickly
The key point is that the cards sold can really use XDD.
But I only bought this one, I can't compare other sellers.
Friends who want to know, then go to the fan group and send us a private message.
* Taiwan buys an easy to pay card will be a little more expensive than the local area of Spain
[cost budget]
Spain's consumption is cheaper in Europe
Consumption is about the same as XD when you eat Starbucks every meal.
(Is it better to understand)
The average breakfast cost is about NT$100~150.
Can eat a loaf of bread with a cup of coffee
It’s about 15~40 Euros to eat at a restaurant.
But if it is to the chain fast food restaurant
A person can eat as much as 7 or 8 euros.
More important to note is that the tickets to the attractions of Barcelona are more expensive.
However, most stores in Spain can swipe their cards.
So cash can be taken without too much
[13 days Spain self-help trip planning]
Then we will get into the topic right away.
Let’s take a look at our 13-day Spanish self-help trip
[DAY1] 5/26 Toledo Toledo:
[Europcar rents a car to Toledo]
[Check in at the National Hotel Parador de Toledo]
Booking.com | agoda rates
The first day of Madrid is already 14:00 pm
We have completed the car rental process directly at the Madrid airport.
All the way south, heading to the ancient city of Toledo!
[Spain self-driving notes]
After about two hours of driving, I arrived in Toledo.
I have been waiting for my husband Guo Guo for a long time.
The famous Toledo International Travel Inn
The famous degree here is that tourists from all over the country will go up the mountain.
It’s so amazing to have a cup of coffee here overlooking Toledo.
In order to live in this hotel
Guo Guojian is arranging a car rental to come here.
Is it super crazy hahaha?
But after I arrived at the room, I knew Xiaolin.
Take a room with a million views! ! !
It’s just that this is a super value.
[Toledo downtown idle]
May in Spain is very dark in the dark
It will not be dark until 21:00 in the evening.
We drive to the downtown area at about 18:00.
Toledo is a small ancient city with a relaxed atmosphere
The law and order feels good. Very suitable for staying here for one night
After shaking for a while, I began to feel hungry.
I found the restaurant recommended by my friend and found it excitedly.
"Oh my God - the Spaniard is eating too late!"
(Dinner is only available after 20:00)
But this restaurant is really delicious.
It is the best Ibiri pig we have eaten in 13 days!
Dinner: [La Abadia (best Iberian pig)]
After eating, we are in the small grocery store in the city.
I bought a bottle of 7 Euro red wine + Iberian pork ham
Back to the hotel on the mountain with night view~~
This time is downstairs in our room.
There are also many tourists chatting and drinking in outdoor cafes.
I feel so happy at this time.
I can sit in a great position and watch the night scene.
Drink red wine with a Taiwan dollar of less than 300 yuan but a good drink!
On the first day in Spain, we immediately fell in love with it.
[DAY2] 5/27 Toledo Toledo:
[Breakfast + pool sun + half mountainside overlooking Toledo]
It is highly recommended that if you live in Toledo International Travel Inn
Be sure to remember to increase the price to order the next day's breakfast.
After breakfast, you can go around the pool to get the sun.
Because I booked a great hotel
So we are going to take a very leisurely vacation route.
I have to wait until noon to check out before I drive down the mountain.
Only got in the car for less than five minutes
I saw a mobile cafe on the mountainside.
The view overlooking Toledo is clearer here than on the mountain.
So we parked immediately and decided to stay here to take pictures.
I took a shot for half an hour. Hahaha
# is self-willed
Later, I found that even sightseeing buses will stop here and let everyone take pictures.
I feel surprised to find an attraction so happy.
[Check in Toledo downtown hotel (mind me)]
Booking.com agoda
This homestay is right in the centre of Toledo.
After dinner at the end of the meal, you can return to the hotel after walking.
The focus is on a whole floor apartment for as long as 2,700 Taiwan dollars
Strongly recommended!
[Tredido Cathedral Catedral de Toledo]
Every city seems to have its own cathedral
After reading a few more churches, I will feel a little bit XD.
Hahaha, I don’t have any historical art.
But Toledo Cathedral Kobayashi is personally recommended.
The decoration inside is not brilliant.
The focus is on tickets for 10 Euros with Chinese audio guide
Have a tour to get a better understanding of the historical buildings inside~~
* Confirmed by the fans that the Cathedral of Cordova has no Chinese tour in 2017/September
Then we should be listening to the English version at the time.
Look too much, the whole church is dizzy and wrong. Haha
[Terido Street idling]
Estimating the dog "Toledo will eat" will appear "Mazapan"
So Toledo sees the shops selling Mazapan everywhere.
We originally wanted to say that we should eat the most special!
Found that Toledo has a very famous nun
Sell Mazapan in the Santa Rita Abbey!
But it seems that there is no longer any business around.
So we started to hang around on Toledo.
Toledo is a city where you can walk while you are walking.
There are many restaurants and small shops along the way.
Perfect for self-help travel and slowly discover the charm of this place
P.s. Many netizens said that my dress is beautiful.
Wow, hahaha, I also feel embarrassed~
This is the treasure that I dug in the roadside booth in Taiwan. I haven’t sold it yet.
Because Toledo is an ancient city, the building is relatively yellow.
I suggest you go to Toledo to wear a colorful top.
It’s better to take a photo.
[Saint Martin Bridge]
[afternoon snack: Patata Ole]
[Acazar de Toledo Toledo Castle]
San Martin Bridge is also one of the must-see attractions in Toledo
Look at the netizen’s travel notes, it’s very beautiful to see the sunset here.
So we are looking forward to it! !
I didn’t expect someone on the road to be holding a wedding~
God~~~ It’s so lucky.
I think this picture is like a magazine!
Standing outside the church to see the bride XD
Walk all the way to the St. Martin Bridge
I saw a lot of people playing ropes crossing the river! !
But Spain’s darkness is too late.
The sunset is about to wait until 9 pm.
So we walked slowly back to the city center.
Just find a Tripadvisor to rate the great baked potato shop.
More flavors ~ and cheaper
Then take a walk back to the castle of Toledo near the B&B.
Just said that Toledo is really a city that is very suitable for walking and exploring. Haha
[Dinner: Bar Ludena (good to eat)]
This restaurant is a recommended alleyway family restaurant on Tripadvisor.
Although his appearance is very inconspicuous, he is fully satisfied when he opens the door.
When we finished the meal, we stood a bunch of guests at the door.
The clerk service is very kind, the Spaniards are really very enthusiastic
But...this is really hard to eat, hahaha.
I swear that my own garlic shrimp is 10 times more delicious than this XD
[DAY3] 5/28 Madrid:
Drive to the city of Madrid to return the car
[Beautiful Apartment Madrid B&B]
Booking Information: Booking.com agoda
This beautiful apartment in Madrid is really beautiful and beautiful.
And the special price is only over 3,000 a night.
This book will definitely not worry about the liver.
Push it to no friends!
[? Puerta del Sol + main square]
[Chocolataria San Gines Chocolate Gina Bar]
Puerta del Sol and the main square are the sights that will be lined up in Madrid.
But in fact, the distance is very close, and it’s really just two big squares. XD
In the middle of the two squares, there is a century-old Ginna stick old shop.
There are a lot of fans recommended before the trip, we must go eat
[Palcio Real de Madrid]
[Moorish Garden Jardines de Sabatini]
The must-see attractions of Madrid!
Is the third largest palace in Europe
Second only to the French Palace of Versailles and the Vienna Palace
It’s super gorgeous and spectacular, and it’s highly recommended to rent a tour.
Xiaolin and I went to Versailles before my husband Guo Guo.
But I feel that the excitement in the Royal Palace of Madrid does not lose Versailles at all.
After visiting the Royal Palace in Madrid, and then taking pictures in the square
Be sure to go outside the Moorish Garden
Here is the big garden behind the palace
The photo is very beautiful, there will be street artists blowing saxophone here in the afternoon.
Many couples will be there for a date喔
Dinner: [St. Michael's Market Eats TAPAS]
San Miguel Market is a place that Kobayashi wants to go before I go.
But this is not the market for selling fresh ingredients.
It is a "TAPAS Base Camp" specializing in tourist business.
There are dozens of 20 stores in it, and the interior is superbly decorated.
Xiaolin I like it very much!
Even if you know that he is doing a tourist business
But I still feel a happy place to go.
Selling a wide variety of Spanish TAPAS
Things are delicious, but because they are eating snacks
So it’s hard to eat.
We are here to eat five TAPAS + 2 cups of Sangria + red and white wine
It took 27 euros but didn't have enough
Later, I went to Carrefour next door and bought something back to the house to cook. Haha
[DAY4] 5/29 Madrid:
I really like our apartment in Madrid.
Recommend it again~
[Breakfast Apartment Madrid B&B Accommodation Experience]
Carrefour material next door to the San Miguel market the night before
In the morning, I listen to the Spanish song while cooking breakfast in the apartment.
We are also beginning to live a life that is in sync with Spain.
I like it so much! !
[Prado Art Museum]
Prado Art Museum is the largest art museum in Spain
Also one of the most popular attractions
But if you don’t really love art, you can skip it.
Husband Guo Guo has always said that he wants to go to Prado.
But Xiaolin, I don’t have a very artistic atmosphere.
So we bought a Chinese tour and stayed for about three hours.
But in fact, the collection is super rich.
It’s not enough to watch it for a whole day or two.
【Lichi Park】
Lichi Park is super, class and beautiful!
It is highly recommended to bring some food to the picnic in Lichi Park!
Lichi Park covers an extensive area
From the door to the beautiful glass house, go half an hour.
But there are so many super beautiful grasses in the park.
There is also a big lake that can be boated.
The point is that this park is completely free
To recommend everyone to spend an afternoon staying here to enjoy Spanish-style leisure
There are small vendors selling ice and drinks in Lichi Park.
But the restaurant inside is super invincible and it’s hard to be careful. Hahaha
Dinner: [MU! Super delicious steak]
[H&M, Zara shopping]
This is a steak that our friends strongly recommend us to eat.
Friends who love steak can arrange to eat and see
And there is a 10 Euro package that is also very cost-effective.
For details, please see our food list.
[DAY5] 5/30 Cordoba Gotohua:
8:30-10:18 Take Renfe to Codorba
[Check in Cordoba Hotel NH] Booking.com | agoda
The hotel is simple and clean, there are not many facilities and furnishings
The feeling of a pure business hotel.
Service staff is fluent in English and friendly
If you just come to Gotohua to sleep for one night, you are still recommended.
[Almodovar door starts to sway]
Fluent Goto is a city that is more fun than imagined.
From the Almodovar Gate here is the old town of Cordova
Every lane in the old town seems to be a small house that will appear in the paintings.
Super super super cute ~
It’s a place where you don’t need to do your homework or have fun.
Especially there are many old houses in the Jewish quarter that can be visited.
Girls who love to take pictures will be crazy!
[Lunch: EL CHOTO (Michelin Bistro)
After eating, I will never forget!
It is a very warm and family-friendly Michelin bistro.
Especially recommended here is Sangria super delicious
Be sure to sit outdoors and enjoy the good weather in Spain.
Strongly recommend ~~
[Mezquita Mosque]
[Orange Garden + Bell Tower]
[Roman Bridge Puente Romano de Cordoba]
Mosque and oranges The garden is a connected attraction
The Roman Bridge is at the gate of the mosque.
The mosque is definitely a must-visit attraction for Gautama!
Husband Guo Guo during the trip
Just to take a look at the mosque, I decided to come to Gotham to stay for one night.
Actually really worth it~
The mosque incorporates the architecture of the Catholic Church.
Free from 8:30 to 10:00 Monday to Saturday morning
[New City Office Telecom Card]
[Dinner: La Malaguena]
The travels of the Gotohua on the Internet are only written to the mosque and the Jewish district.
But listen to the recommendations of our hotel counter staff
In fact, there is a new city on the other side of Cadogan!
Here you can go shopping or eat.
Feeling very different from the Jewish area
In the evening, I wanted to eat the restaurant that ranked first on Tripadvisor.
But because there is no reservation, there is no way to sit down.
I especially took it up.
If you have a friend who wants to go to Cordoba, you can go and have a look.
Because I was disheartened, I couldn’t eat the restaurant I wanted to eat.
So just take a temper and find a restaurant XD in the square.
I didn’t expect the restaurant to really be able to find it.
Hahaha, because we waited for us to sit down and order meals.
I saw the phone and found it.
"This is the restaurant with the bottom five in the more than 300 restaurants in Cordova."
Hahaha, we are really dumbfounded on the spot.
I am too willing to pick a restaurant too.
But in fact, he is not very difficult to eat.
Things are very cheap, I will help him write a review and rehabilitate XD later.
[DAY6] 5/31 Malaga Malaga:
8:50-9:55 by car to Malaga
Can live in such a beautiful hotel
Xiaolin, I am really drunk~~
This hotel is really recommended! Book to earn
The accommodation experience is also well written, you can read this
[Malaga Hotel Boutique Teatro Romano]?
[Ancient Roman Amphitheatre Teatro Romano]
The hotel we stayed in was opposite the Roman Amphitheatre.
It is highly recommended to go inside the ancient Roman amphitheatre.
It’s too beautiful to take pictures.
There are many scenes inside it that seem to be the Kingdom of Donne in the song of ice and fire!
[Lunch: Napolitan BBQ]
This burger is delicious! !
Xiaolin and my husband Guo Guo almost always started eating this burger.
I feel that I am in love with the city of Malaga immediately. Hahaha
Málaga is really much more fun than you think.
There are many European and American travelers who will come here for a holiday.
So most of the clerk's English is very good.
[Climbing the Mountain Castillo de Gibralfaro]
In Malaga at the end of May, the temperature should be 40 degrees!
It’s really hard to climb a mountain under the scorching sun. Hahaha
But I can only say "very worthwhile"!
Said to climb the mountain but in fact it is a trail
About 40 minutes walk to the top of the Gibralfaro Castle
The view overlooking Málaga down the mountainside is really beautiful!
Guo Guo stood on the wall of Gibralfaro Castle and seemed to be discovering the big silk road.
Handsome! ! Hahaha
It’s really spectacular here! Just a bunch of sweat is really worth it.
Strongly recommended! !
[Shopping in the new city (big blood loss)]
After climbing the mountain, we return to the city
Going to the beach and discovering that Málaga is super shopping!
No wonder so many European and American travelers come to vacation
There are also historic sites and beaches that can also be used for shopping.
Then we have no photos all afternoon, hahaha.
Because the photographer bought the sky ~ ~ XDD
Dinner: [i-style restaurant mura mura]
Eat Italian food in Spain!
This evening, only two of us and another foreigner
But in fact, this dish is super delicious!
The price is a bit more expensive, but the food is really exquisite
Strongly recommended ~ just finished eating or a little full
So we learned that the Spaniard is going to renew the next restaurant.
[Renewal: Restaurant Gastrobar 21 Bou]
This restaurant looks like it should not be delicious XD.
But we just want to renew our drink and eat TAPAS.
So just in the most lively square
Just sit in a shop and sit down.
I didn’t expect the master who had cut the ham to stand next to us.
Good Lucky! ! It’s really handsome to cut the ham.
Malaga in the evening is much more popular because of European and American tourists.
So every restaurant in the square is full of people.
Everyone is happy to chat and drink really good!
Really like Málaga~~
God~~now remember our travel in Spain
I feel so wonderful and fun~
