About Spain

Spain is very well connected via buses and there are excellent bus services and extensive route systems. These bus services are reliable and quite comfortable and are a comforting factor if you plan to travel long distance. The services can be availed at standard prices of around €10 per 100km.You can find regular bus services to Spain from all major centers in Europe, including Lisbon, London and Paris. However these regular services are to an extent reduced on Sundays and any public holiday. You can visit the two bus lines with websites at ALSA www.alsa.es and DAINCO www.dianco.es.
Only word of caution here: Smoking is prohibited on any public transport in Spain, hence avoid doing so else you might land up in trouble.
Apart from public buses there are even some special buses which are used to take visitors on the city tours around the city stopping at several sites including popular shopping routes, which can not be done using Metro. You would find extensive bus network in Barcelona, efficient subway and bus system in Valencia and Santiago de Compostela
If you are looking for the most inexpensive form of travel in Spain you should try traveling via Spanish train. Apart from being least expensive it connects most of the cities in Spain. The National Railways in Spain which is also called as RENFE (Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles) run on narrow-gauge lines operated by FEVE (Ferrocarriles de Vía Estrecha) and other carriers. However if you are planning a long journey TALGO (Tren Articulado Ligero Goicoechea Oriol) is the best option. TALGO and Inter-city trains are fast, comfortable and also offer buffet and bar services.
RENFE has also started AVE (Alta Velocidad Española) which is a high speed train, this train links Madrid and Seville in a short time of three hours. Also Expreso Al.Andalus which departs from Seville each week and tours Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga, and Jerez de la Frontera is an amazing option while touring, it also runs for 5 days a week making it all the more lucrative. Another tourist train with similar characteristics is the "Transcantabrico" which tours the north of Spain.
You might be interested in knowing some of the special prices and discounts offered by RENFE.

1. Dias Azules (Blue Days) are dates that do not coincide with holidays.If you choose to travel by rail you get a 50% discount.
2. Tarjeta Joven (Youth Card) allows the bearer(in the age group 12 and 25 years) lets you travel with a 50% discount on all tickets on the Blue Days.
3. Tarjeta Turistica(Tourist Card) allows unrestricted circulation on any RENFE line. The price of this card varies as per the duration of travel time.
4. Euro- Railpass (Eurail Pass) would provide unlimited travel rights on any line. The price of this card varies as per the duration of travel time.

In case you require something more personal you can choose to travel around via taxis or hired cars. Taxis are the quickest way to get around town but are quite expensive. When you hire a taxi pay as per the meter. A good to know tip here is that a green light on the car indicates that they are free and can be hired. Smoking is not allowed in taxis either. If you are looking at hiring a car you would find plenty of cars hire companies in Spain. You would require your passport and a full driving license to hire a car.You can ask for these services from your hotel in Spain,they can offer you discounted price for their services.
If you believe in Hitching and hiking you should know that while in Spain you should really avoid hitching and hiking. You can even try your hands on cycling or biking to roam around in Spain. Just keep in mind that when cycling on big roads in a group always go in a single file to avoid any unnecessary accidents.
Else if you want the swiftest mode of transport try your hands on internal flights or International flights in Spain. You will find an airport in almost all the province of Spain. The national and biggest airline in Spain are IBERIA (www.iberia.es), AVIACO (www.aviaco.es), AIR EUROPA (www.air-europa.com), SPANAIR (www.Spanair.com), AIR NOSTRUM (www.airnostrum.es) for regional travels. You would be able to locate all the relevant information on all airports of Spain by visiting the site www.aena.com.
We hope you find this information informative.