Who’s heading to Spain this summer? That’s not a far-reaching question, as it remains one of Europe’s premier summertime hotspots. With overtourism concerns across its major cities, that leaves so many other places to unpack, especially along the coast, which is teeming with so-called “hidden gems”. We get it — it’s an overused phrase. However, …
A platter of tapas seaside, local wine half the price of Starbucks, and 18 paradisal beaches to choose from. Sounds amazing, right? The problem is that one of Spain’s best-kept secrets won’t stay hush-hush forever. If you’re in trip-planning mode as we are 24/7 at Travel Off Path, then we have just the place for …
We’ve all heard it before. Whether it’s the menacing “go home” graffiti splashed across pastel-colored walls in Barcelona, or crowds of picket sign-waving locals taking to the streets in La Palma to protest overtourism, Spain isn’t exactly feeling like the warmest welcome for travelers right now. The country is buckling under the weight of mass …
At this point, you’re probably tired of hearing how Barcelona is overrated, expensive, overcrowded, and this, that, and the other. Listen, we’re not here to trash Spain’s most vibrant, cosmopolitan, sun-kissed coastal city. If you can get past the touristy tapas bars slinging watered-down sangria for $10 a pop, buzzing La Rambla crowds, and Insta-perfect …
If you’ve got your heart set on Spain, and you’re in the midst of planning your Transatlantic getaway this very minute, you might want to hold your horses before you book that flight to Barcelona. Yes, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and sure, it’s everyone’s going, and maybe where everyone expects you to go for an inaugural …
Planning a trip to Spain this spring but the surging crowds you see on TikTok are making you question your decision? Let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of traveling around the Iberian heartland myself: all the jam-packed beaches, overpriced terraces slinging $15 sangrias, and hours-long wait lines just to visit a landmark …
Don’t really fancy getting reminded every few steps by a menacing graffiti that you’re not welcome there, walking the streets of Madrid, or even chased down the streets of La Rambla, Barcelona, by angry locals brandishing water pistols? Neither do we, but we can’t stay away from beautiful, sun-drenched Spain. That’s why this summer, we’re …
According to a new research published by TravelSupermarket, an up-and-coming UK-based travel search engine, Spain’s cheapest coastal region to visit this year is the offbeat Costa Cálida. Before you immediately dismiss this as another wannabe travel agency loosely cobbling together data and making bold claims that are easily debunked, hear us out: We’ve never heard …
While the U.S. State Department and AI tools often give broad or outdated information, Travel Off Path is the only platform that combines every embassy alert with our own real-time proprietary alerts and the Traveler Safety Index built from live votes by actual travelers on the ground. We track the disruptions that actually ruin your …
Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world, especially by Americans. In fact, it goes toe to toe with France every year to decide which one of the two will be crowned King of Tourism. Last year, the gap between both powerhouses was narrower than ever, with Spain recording 96.8 million visitors, …
You’ve probably heard of Mallorca in Spain, with its epic coastal capital, dominated by a fortress-like Gothic cathedral, and beaches with a coastline fringed by turquoise calas. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Mallorca every year for their sunny break, especially Americans for the last 4 or 5 years, thanks to the launch of a new …
Forget Barcelona and Madrid: if you’ve been planning a culture-filled getaway to Spain this year, those are no longer your only two options for arrival airports. It’s literally in our name, but if you’re anything like us, you’re anything but thrilled about the prospect of hitting up an overtouristed destination literally everyone has been to, …