Spain by train vacation

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

Train taken between Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Cordoba and Malaga. There are walking tours in the cities each day.

There are vegan vegetarian options and other special dietary needs can also be catered for. Food will be predominantly locally sourced and seasonal. Hotels and restaurants will be compliant with EU minimum standards and regulations.


All hotels comply with renewable energy guidelines of hotels in Spain. Spain´s guidelines for hotels are evolving, with mandatory energy efficiency standards that require improvements like installing solar panels by 2030, and a broader push for hotels to reduce energy consumption and adopt renewables to meet EU goals. Key steps include improving insulation, installing energy-efficient appliances, and potentially achieving energy savings certifications.


ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

We educate clients on the importance of responsible tourism, protection of local ecosystems.

Guides encourage clients to use public transport, electric vehicles, and bicycles instead of private cars to reduce their carbon footprint. We encourage the avoidance of single-use plastics, to buy local and seasonal products, and support local businesses to minimize environmental impact and support the local economy.

Our qualified guides educate clients on the importance of responsible tourism, protection of local ecosystems, cultural heritage and respect for local communities. We encourage the avoidance of single-use plastics, to buy local and seasonal products, and support local businesses to minimize environmental impact and support the local economy

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia – Barcelona – group Spanish owned
Hotel Catalonia Atocha – Madrid – group Spanish owned
Hotel Alcazar – Seville – locally owned – by local Town Hall
Hotel Maimoides – Cordoba – group Spanish owned

We choose sustainable products and respect the local culture and community to promote a more responsible and beneficial tourism model. Eat in local restaurants and cafes which are run by the local habitants.


EMPLOYMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

Spain is one of the most LGBTQ friendly countries in the world, with laws that protect their rights, including same-sex marriage since 2005 (Spain).

This is a city break vacation people with mobility, vision, hearing or cognitive issues may find this suitable if they travel accompanied.