Darker cells are stronger weather or travel-fit months. The second row is crowd pressure.
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Darker cells mean a higher score for this topic on that metric.
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Quick answers
When is the best time to go?
Start with May, June, September & October. Choose August only with a written reason.
Is this a good honeymoon pick?
Romance score 88/100 sits next to crowd 84/100 — read both.
How crowded does it get?
On red months, empty midday or change region.
What should I budget per day?
Use bands in EUR. Mid is the baseline. Not a live fare.
Do I need a visa?
Schengen short-stay rules apply for many passports.
How many days do I need?
Countries breathe at 7–12 days, honeymoon islands at 5–8. Continents: pick one region.
The table starts at tapas.
A short phrase (hola) is the door to etiquette.
Food
- tapas — tapas is a coordinate on the Spain table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- paella — paella is a coordinate on the Spain table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- jamon — jamon is a coordinate on the Spain table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- pintxos — pintxos is a coordinate on the Spain table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- churros — churros is a coordinate on the Spain table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
Etiquette
- Greeting — hola — hello
- Sacred sites — Cover shoulders and knees; read no-photo signs before the caption.
- Tipping — Tipping customs differ; read whether service is already on the bill.
- Queues — Skipping a queue is not a time save; it is a scene you cannot unshoot.
Festival notes
- Las Fallas (Valencia) — Las Fallas (Valencia) lands in March — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
- Semana Santa — Semana Santa lands in April — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
- Feria de Abril — Feria de Abril lands in April — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
- Pilar / autumn — Pilar / autumn lands in October — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
Phrases
- hola — hola: hello. Timing beats accent.
- siesta — siesta: afternoon pause. Timing beats accent.
- tapeo — tapeo: tapas hop. Timing beats accent.
- AVE — AVE: high-speed rail. Timing beats accent.
Culture is a speed, not a checklist. Slow is more accurate.
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