Coming in from Central Tavira Bus Terminal

Arrival- Seville Plaza de Armas Bus Station

• Lavapiés

• Chueca / Malasaña / La Latina

• Atocha area

Departure: Madrid Atocha station

Arrival: Barcelona Sants station

• About 3 hrs

• $20-$120 (book early)

• Companies:

  • Renfe AVE (classic high-speed)

  • Avlo (Renfe’s budget line)

  • Ouigo (French low-cost high-speed)

  • iryo (premium low-cost)

Bus - overnight

Departure: Estación Sur or Avenida de América (Madrid)

Arrival: Barcelona Nord station

• 7.5–8.5 hrs

• $15–$40

• Operators: ALSA, FlixBus

They also have an excellent Metro system & cheap

• SNCF = France’s national rail operator

Coming in from Barcelona Bus (Nord or Sants) /Train (Sants)

Arrival by train: Toulouse Matabiau station

• 3-5hrs

• $35-70

Arrival by bus: Toulouse station, right next to train

• FlixBus/ BlaBlaCar Bus

• 6-7hrs

• $15-35

If I do Montenegro, I might as well do Albania - so do both or skip both

After we're set here, well head to Tavira

• Address: Avenida da República 5, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal

  • Train station is a 2 min walk across the street

Intercity buses (Rede Expressos, EVA, FlixBus)

• Tavira, Lagos, Lisbon, Seville

To Tavira Bus Station

• Rede Expressos: 30-45mins

• VAMUS – Transportes do Algarve: 45-60mins

(Runs every 2-4hrs, 6-12 daily departures, $1-10)

• Address- Rua dos Pelames 4, 8800-411 Tavira, Portugal

Heading to Sevilla

• Book online 2-3 days in advance

• Direct- FlixBus or ALSA

• 3-3.5hrs, €15–25, morning or afternoon

Arrival- Seville Plaza de Armas Bus Station

1. La Banda Rooftop Hostel- Rooftop, communal dinners, very social, €22–30, steps from the Cathedral

2. Oasis Backpackers’ Palace Sevilla- Rooftop, communal activities/partying, Dorms€18–21, privates €80+

3. Triana Backpackers Hostel- Kitchen, social events, Dorms €17–22, privates €44–65

4. New Samay Hostel- Chill, female-only dorms, Dorms €22–26, privates €98

5. Onefam Catedral- Central hub, community feel, Dorms €23, privates €75

• BlaBlaCar - Spain

• Address: Avenida José Laguillo, 11, 41007 Seville

• Platforms 1–7 serve the AVE high-speed services (Renfe, OUIGO, Iryo)

• Platforms announced 20ish mins beofre departure

  1. High-Speed Train (AVE / OUIGO / Iryo)

     • 2.5 to 3hrs, runs every 30-60mins, assigned seats, €20–€70, OUIGO and Iryo offer €20–€30 tickets if booked early

     • Arrives at Madrid Atocha or Chamartín

  2. Long-Distance Bus (ALSA / FlixBus)

     • €10–€25 even last-minute, 6-7hrs, overnight buses available

     • Arrives at Madrid Estación Sur or Avenida de América

• All inclusive warmth + waterproof rain jacket or thinner rain jacket and a pullover- maybe both; Patagonia, Orvis, Black Diamond

• Warm everyday jacket for cold mornings + nights

Shoes (tbd on how many will fit)

• Flats

• Sandals

• Hiking Boots

• Sneakers - Blue ones from Feet Fleet

• Shower flip flops

Long Sleeves

Short Sleeves

T-Shirts

Sleeping

• White VS set

Jeans

• R&B Jeans x2

• Patagonia pants for underneath the jeans we brought to Banff

Leggings

• Apex legging's from GymShark

Sweats

Shorts

Dresses

Undergarments

Socks

Swimsuits

• Need to buy a one piece but also bring 2 piece

Fast drying towel, one that doesn't pick up sand

Mini hair straightener + blow dryer

Flashlight

Meds

Multiple EU normal & portable chargers

AirPods & earbuds

Compactible water bottle

Scarf or Shawl?

Toiletries

• Sunscreen

Backpack / Daypack

• yes we have Osprey backpack

Mini padlock

Reusable utensils

Sketchbook

Dry bag (after showering/beach)

Creds + Money ( Wise card)

1. Madrid Puerta de Atocha – Almudena Grandes

• Location: Central Madrid (Atocha)

• Main Routes: High-speed AVE trains to Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Málaga, Zaragoza, etc.

• Lines: AVE, Alvia, Avant, Cercanías (commuter rail)

2. Madrid Chamartín – Clara Campoamor

• Location: North of the city

• Main Routes: AVE and regional trains to the north and northwest (e.g. Valladolid, León, Burgos, Galicia)

• Lines: AVE, Intercity, Cercanías

Bus

1. Estación Sur de Autobuses (South Bus Station)

• Location: Méndez Álvaro (southeast of city center)

• Main Routes: Domestic and international buses (ALSA, FlixBus, etc.)

• Connections: Close to Atocha (5–10 min via Cercanías), Metro Line 6 (Circular)

2. Intercambiador de Avenida de América

• Location: Northeast Madrid

• Main Routes: Buses to northern and northeastern Spain (e.g., Zaragoza, Pamplona, Bilbao), airport

• Operators: ALSA, Avanza, others

• Good for: Quick regional and intercity trips north

3. Intercambiador de Moncloa

• Location: West Madrid

• Main Routes: Buses to towns and cities in the Sierra de Guadarrama and northwest

• Good for: Local commuters and regional routes

Keep an eye on the not super touristy spots

1. Yeah Hostel Barcelona - Social events, dorm beds

2. Black Swan Hostel - Good staff, welcoming vibe, dinners

3. Itaca Hostel- Quiet & friendly, $30 ish

4. TOC Hostel Barcelona - Upscale and chill, $40 ish

5. Onefam Paralelo- popular, very social, common grounds

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