Anyone been to SPAIN?

Anyone been to SPAIN?

I was supposed to go to Playa del Carmen, Mexico for my honeymoon, however my hotel was closed after the hurricane!

So, I just booked SPAIN instead. We are using my Aunt and Uncle's timeshare and they had an opening in Spain, and I sort of blindly jumped into this...

I was wondering if anyone has been to Spain and what you can recommend?

Our hotel is in the South part of the country (in Malaga) on the Mediterranean.

Any info would GREATLY be appreciated! THANKS! h

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I loooooove Spain! I studied there for 6 months during college and fell in love with it. I haven't been to Malaga or Marbella but I have heard it is amazing. You will not be disappointed! There is so much beauty and history in that country and it will take your breath away!

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casa del sol is an amazing place, picture a beach with mountains in the background and there is also shopping, its a great place to visit while your there and i believe its in the southern part of spain. I would also try to visit madrid if you can.

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Never been, but my parents and other people I know have. I have heard so many wonderful things about Spain. Malaga is suppose to be beautiful.
FH is dying to go to Madrid, so we are going on our one year anniversary. You should try to go to Madrid for at least a day.

The only place I heard that was not so great is Barcelona.

I don't think you will be dissapointed at all.

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Great!!! I am getting so excited just reading your posts!!!

Thanks girls!!!!!!!!!!!!

If anyone can recommend specific restaurants in that area (Malaga), I would really appreciate that as well!

Thanks again!

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I've been to Spain many times. Malaga is the airport that services the Costa Del Sol area but there are many different towns along that section of the coast. I'm not sure if that's where your hotel is but it's quite a large city. Marbella is very ritzy, especially Peurto Banus (go there for a day trip if you can). I've stayed in Fuengirola and Benalmadena and they were both very nice. Fuengirola has a good market a couple of times a week. The Costa Del Sol is extremely busy in the Summer (June, July and August) but now it should be much quiter and probably nicer. I don't know if it will be hot enough in November for the beach. There are probably hundreds of restaurants and hotels, so I can't recommend any. A good day trip is Gibraltar and Morocco by boat. FM me if you have any other questions.

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I've been to Spain many times. Malaga is the airport that services the Costa Del Sol area but there are many different towns along that section of the coast. I'm not sure if that's where your hotel is but it's quite a large city. Marbella is very ritzy, especially Peurto Banus (go there for a day trip if you can). I've stayed in Fuengirola and Benalmadena and they were both very nice. Fuengirola has a good market a couple of times a week. The Costa Del Sol is extremely busy in the Summer (June, July and August) but now it should be much quiter and probably nicer. I don't know if it will be hot enough in November for the beach. There are probably hundreds of restaurants and hotels, so I can't recommend any. A good day trip is Gibraltar and Morocco by boat. FM me if you have any other questions.

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Thanks so much! I think we are going to Mijas Viejo (or something like that) in the mountain area but not too far from the coast. It will be too cold for the beach 60-70 degrees, but I am ok with it... as long as it's not snowing! I heard that the Morocco trip was a little dangerous because they don't like Americans there for some reason? (That could just be my naive friend though).

Thanks for the information though!!!

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we are going to spain for our HM i just thought it would be cool so we decided to book it. im sue it will be great. get some travel books and check out whats in that area! have a great time

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I lived in Spain for a year and I loved it. It is beautiful down there. If you have a chance, head to a beautiful little town up north called 'Santillana del Mar'. It is quite a trip, but it is worth it. It is one of the most romantic little towns in Spain. We stayed at a little inn that was so quaint and cozy. If you don't have time, Granada is also awesome.

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I loved Spain. I went there when I gratduated from college a few years ago. We went to Madrid, Salemenca, Barcelona, the rock of gibralter, seville, costa del sol, and many more other places. we had a blast. it was absolutley beautiful. i definately want to go again. you will have so much fun. the people there are really nice too.

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Thanks so much everyone for all of the recommendations!

Anyone know what the driving is like there? Do you think we need to rent a car? If we do rent one, do they drive crazy and on the other side of the road??? Thanks!!!!!!!!

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Yes, Marbella is a resort town close to Malaga, great for shopping and eating. You should definitely visit one of the white towns in the hills, Rhonda is well known, and it has an awesome bull fighting ring to visit. Also, you will be fairly close to Gibralter which offers a quick ferry ride over to Morocco where you can take guided tours of various cities. Morocco is a magical place, but quite a culture shock. There is so much to explore in the area you will be in, try to take advantage of it all. Of everything I did in Spain, visiting Morocco is my fondest memory.

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And driving, it is easy to get around by car, we rented when we went and it was like driving here. Just stay to the right so that the speed demons may pass(everyone drives fast in Europe). Definitely rent a car!

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