Spanish Train -AVE Guide to a City-Hopping Rail Adventure

Do you want to know the most reliable way to travel to Spain? As the rail network across Europe, travelling by train in Spain is easy, cost-effective, and efficient. As a self-confused train geek and avid city explorer, these two passions roamed around the country, where I spent four days in four cities in Tarragona, Zaragoza, Madrid and Seville, Spain's high-speed Was able to travel through Renfe. AVE train service.  

A relatively small country, it means that you can see Spain much more easily, cheaply and quickly than on long bus journeys or many flight routes. Spain train travel via Renfe - Spain's nationalized railway network, which provides regular city-to-city and inner-city regional train services as well as high-speed AVE trains (Alta Blocked Esposa meaning 'Spanish Speed' ) is. '), Reaching speeds up to 350 kmph!

After spending a month wandering in Japan on a similar adventure, the AVE train in Spain brought back memories of bullet trains - rest and comfort, unforgettable passion as trains crossed the station and into a new city The excitement of arriving is something

Spain's AVE Guide talks about - what path would you choose?

With more than 2,000 stations and 2,270 kilometres of railways, train travel in Spain means being presented with plenty of options where you can mix the countryside with the cities and coastal areas. When it comes to AVE high-speed options, you get a lot of the information there to plan your route.

With Madrid and Barcelona connected by a short two-and-a-half-hour journey, these two cities form the major hub from which AVE Spain is used as a start or end. While they usually steal the spotlight, home to airports with great bonds in many other cities, you can literally pick up your pick from any corner of Spain.

In addition to my Tarragona-Zaragoza-Madrid-Seville trip (which would be fantastic for a seven-day trip), there are some of the most popular routes to get you started, as shown on the website where you can check the schedule. The most searched for Renfe AVE ticket is AVE Barcelona-Madrid, which is onward with the Madrid to Valencia train and Madrid-Seville route.

The AVE Experience website also has a beneficial shortlist of helpful guides about Spain's AVE cities, from more famous areas similar Alicante, Córdoba and Valencia, to cities like Malaga and less-explored Valladolid, Elida and Puertollano. Renfe AVE has an extensive network with various stops, even to choose from between two major cities.

1.Tarragona

Flying internees The airport was a short 20-minute drive to the centre of Tarragona. A northeastern coastal town filled with ancient Roman ruins since its days in the colony, known as Tarko, is a spectacular historical hotspot from which to begin an overland adventure.

A new city built on top of an ancient city; The beauty here is exploring its many layers and losing itself in its golden formations.

Tarragona

The main attraction can be seen in a day, as Tarragona is a compact city. Not only can you wander the amphitheatre (one of the seven preserved in the country and open to the public), but a cathedral now stands on the site of the former Roman temple, where we climbed the spiral staircase for a panoramic view. The city still stands today.

Then there is the Roman circus, which once held grand horse and chariot races. Parts of the spectator archives still remain, while today's Tarragona was built on top of what was once the racing circuit.

2.Zaragoza 

is only a 1 hour 30 minutes journey on the Zaragoza train from Tarragona, landing you right in the capital of the Aragon region in northeast Spain, which lies between Madrid and Barcelona.

One of its defining features are the stunning Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar - a Roman Catholic church in the centre of the Plaza del Pilar (the largest in Spain), which offers the best views on the multi-dominated Dreamscape. 

Zaragoza

There is another Azfaria Palace - an 11th-century medieval Islamic city that is still one of the most beautiful places of all time in the city as well as the regional parliament.

Wander further from the grand centre of Zaragoza and you will soon see an interesting contrast in the abundance of street art, which is part of an annual urban upliftment campaign, which brings an artistic new life to the forgotten neighbourhood. In Goya's house (with a dedicated museum of his work to boot), it is no surprise that art plays a central role in the city's personality.

Ultra-modern architecture adds to the multi-layers of artistry here, which you can display in the Zaragoza Expo Zone, built-in 2008. Like the Alma del Ebro sculpture (The Soul of The Ebro), created specifically for this international exhibition. Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa stands proudly outside the jagged lines of the Congress Palace.

3.Madrid 

Zaragoza to Madrid was a 90-minute journey, so you can go by morning train and still have a full day to roam.

A part of the classical architecture and art museums, mixed with street art and a sparse neighbourhood, Madrid is beautiful and gritty in equal measure. A perfect combo of sightseeing and vibes while exploring a big capital!

Madrid

One of the best things to do in Madrid, besides being lost in the many subcultures of its neighbourhood, and tapas bar culture (especially at weekends when the streets are alive) is to wander around in a frigid sea.

4.Seville 

In just three hours you can find yourself in Seville, whose name immediately adds a romantic vibe. From the bustle in Madrid, the charming, flamenco dancing Seville, it can be the city you can fall in love with immediately, where the colourful, artistic streets contrast with the open squares and the delicate, classical architecture of the boulevard.

The cathedral is the centrepiece of a city as the ultimate Plaza de España is a plaza in the ultimate Plaza de Maria Louisa. Combining Moorish and Renaissance designs, this 1928 masterpiece is a symbol of the city known for its grandeur of tiled fountains, grand bridges and lush green gardens.

Seville

If you have the time, dedicate at least half a day to discover the vast landscape and dazzling detail of the stunning Mudzer architecture of the Real Alcazar of Seville, which originated as a royal palace, built-in 14 with Muslim Rajaonshtabdi. The vast grounds are worthy of a full day of exploration, despite the intense crowds it can attract. From archives and courtyards, and shaped gardens that have been used as film sets, including Arabian Lawrence to Game to Thrones, it is not hard to lose sight of the romantic beauty of the oldest royal palace in Europe.

Like other major Spanish cities, Seville is not in addition to its modern architecture. Occupying a section of Seville, the city's Metropol Parasol (more affectionately known as the 'mushroom'), is the largest wooden structure in Europe, providing a new panoramic view of the city, a 26-meter-high curling passageway We do. Designed by the German architect, Jürgen Meyer, it has been the subject of much controversy since its completion in 2011.

How to book a Rene Ave train ticket in Spainbook

  • You canRenfe AVE tickets in English via the Renfe website here and exclusive high-speed network tickets here. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard and even PayPal. All Renfe tickets have to be pre-booked since you cannot turn in the day and book at the station.
  • AVE Spain trains have nine classes if you count overnight trains with sleeper/bed options, but there are two main Renouf classes to consider - the Turista (a second class option with 2 x 2 seating rows ) And the turista plus which is slightly more spacious (with 2 x 1 seating rows). I travelled with a Turista ticket on each of my travels, which was substantial and great value for money.

Getting a Renfe Spain Train Pass

  • If you want to book a multi-stop trip, consider getting a 'Spain Pass'. This means that you can travel using just one ticket for AVE service and other long-distance trains. The only downside to the Spain Rail Pass is that you must reserve a seat before every trip, as limited space is assigned to Spain pass holders.
  • How much is a Spanish pass? First of all, you need to decide how many trips you are likely to take before booking. As you can see it is more cost-effective to buy 8 or 10 trip train passes, as the difference in cost is not more than short passes.

Tip on how to travel by train in Spain

  • Book your ticket in advance. Farce is commonly known to be close to the date of travel, especially in peak time. Some tickets can be booked up to three months before the date of travel and it is not possible to book tickets at the station on the day.
  • Print your ticket. You must show a printed ticket ready for scanning before boarding.
  • Arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train leaves. This is because there is a security check with a scanner and a ticket check for your bag before entering the platform.
  • Give yourself time to take to and from the train station. Rail travel in Spain can cover extensive grounds, but most stations are in the centre of major cities, some may be a 15-minute bus or taxi trip outside the bus. Research beforehand to give yourself time to plan your trip to the station before departure.

Booking a hotel in Spain - pre-arranged

your accommodation to organize your trip between the train station Spain and your arrival at the city hotel, research ahead of time and know the distance and for additional travel What time do you need

 

 

 


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