Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning custom trips around Spain and Portugal for two decades and receive lots of queries about self-drive holidays here. Whether you are looking for the shiny new three-lane highways or the romantic roads that snake around the mountain ridges and hug the coastal cliffs, here is what you need to know before embarking on any holiday driving in Spain and Portugal…
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Non Touristy Things to Do in Spain
When most of us travel, we want to visit the ‘must-sees’ but we also want to hang out with locals doing non touristy things. It’s hard to strike a balance, so when we plan custom trips for Totally Spain clients (and we’ve been doing this since the year 2000), in addition to highlighting top attractions, we recommend many non touristy things to do in Spain so clients can get a sense of the Spain that we know and love.
Tipping in Spain – What & When to Tip
UPDATED: 20 June 2025
Along with mealtimes in Spain, tipping and gratuities are among the topics our clients ask about most frequently. As a Spain-based travel agency specialising in custom travel to Spain & Portugal since 2000, Totally Spain has put together 15 clear examples to help you understand when you should (or shouldn’t) tip in Spain. These guidelines are based on one or two people—if you’re in a larger group, simply adjust the amounts accordingly.