the 9-to-5 nomad's guide to solo travel
know before you go.
transportation:
High-speed AVE trains is an impressive high-speed rail network, and can whisk you between major cities. Renting a car gives you the most flexibility, as metered taxi fairs around can add up quickly. Bus travel is cheaper than trains, for longer distances.
CURRENCY:
(EURO) Spain is predominantly a cashless society. Use a bank ATM if you want to just keep a small amount of cash on hand for taxi's rides.
is it expensive?
The cost is considered Moderate to High. During peak season, you can expect to spend $90- $400/night for accommodation, depending on travel style. November-March is the off season & the cheapest time to visit.
Solo travel safety:
Solo Safety Rating: SAFE. Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas like public transportation for pickpocketing. Be aware of when crossing streets, especially as some drivers may not always yield to pedestrians.
language:
Local Language: Spanish. English is the most widely spoken foreign language in Spain. The younger generation learns English in school so most tend to speak it fluently.
travel tips
Siesta is a real thing. Many shops and businesses close down for a siesta break in the afternoon, typically from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Spaniards tend to eat dinner much later than in many other cultures, starting around 9:00PM or later.
2024 music FESTIVALS
A guide to the top festivals happening this summer
One of the most legendary music festivals in history, Primavera Sound, also hosts a massive conference in the heart of Barcelona. In its more recent editions, over 3000 accredited professionals attended and participated in 100 activities+ and 59 showcases.
Primavera Sound 2024
May 30, 2024
Barcelona, Spain
Gather around, you lovers of EDM, and let us tell you A Summer Story. The tale begins during a weekend in June at the City of Rock outside Madrid where some of the biggest names in the electronic scene gather to regale 60000 attendees with a blowout show. Choose your own adventure at A Summer Story this year.
A Summer Story 2024
June 21, 2024
Madrid, Spain
Pack some sunscreen with your tent and post up in the southeast of Spain at the Dreambeach Villaricos Festival. For five nights in the middle of July, Palomares Beach in Villaricos hosts a massive lineup of the biggest EDM, techno, trance, and dubstep artists in the world.
Dreambeach Villaricos 2024
August 1, 2024
Vollaricos, Spain
Rototom Sunsplash, the European reggae festival is a full week of music, culture, peace, and unity. Reggae fans from across Europe trek to Valencia in Spain to experience this festival which has been delighting festies since 1991. From its DIY roots to italy to Spain, Sunsplash is a treat for all lifestyles.
Rototom Sunsplash 2024
August 16, 2024
Castellon, Spain
Mallorca, the largest of the the Balearic Islands, welcomes in the Spanish summer festival season with the multi-genre Mallorca Live Festival. Only starting in 2016, Mallorca Live has grown so popular that it regularly welcomes 25,000 festies to the western town of Calvià. The lineup is a mix of international superstars along with plenty of national talent.
Mallorca Live Festival 2024
June 13, 2024
Calvia, Mallorca, Spain
With a recorded 300 sunny a years, you better believe that Benidorm in Spain is more than ready to host this jam packed fest. The annual Low Festival boasts 100% sustainability, proximity to golden beaches, and a killer soundtrack of international bands. There's even an Olympic sized pool at the venue for VIPs (along with unlimited beer).
Low Festival 2024
July 26, 2024
Benidorm, Spain
If you're looking for sun and dance, look no further than Medusa Sunbeach. The massive six day festival, stuffed with visual delights and plasures, puts together a world class lineup of EDM, house, hardstyle and techno. There's always a theme and this year Medusa Sunbeach will discover the 'secret of Wonderland'.
Medusa Sunbeach Festival 2024
August 7, 2024
Cullera, Spain
Since its founding in 1994, Sónar has held 25 editions of the festival in Barcelona and another 74 events in 33 cities around the world. The flagship event in Barcelona embodies the event at its core which is to be the “pulse of the current electronic landscape”. During Sónar by Day, the festival features a huge music program along with its own tech conference called Sónar+D. At night, the event moves to a massive venue that easily makes this Spain's largest electronic festival.
Sonar Barcelona 2024
June 13, 2024
Barcelona, Spain
Aquasella is one of the most popular electronic music festivals in Spain. It is held every year in Arrionas / Cangas de Onís (Principality of Asturias) and is organized by La Real Producciones. Over the years and editions, the festival has gained international fame and prestige, placing itself at the forefront of massive musical events and welcoming more than 30,000 spectators today.
Aquasella Festival 2024
August 14, 2024
Arriondas, Spain
