accessible accommodation, attractions, museums and beaches
Capital – Madrid | Currency – Euro | Timezone – GMT +1
Spain is probably the greatest holiday destination on the planet
Here’s why: it’s cheap, it is statistically Europe’s sunniest, it has many of the world’s must-visit cities & greatest ancient sites and the food: is delicious.
There are so many reasons to visit Spain, so many in fact, that it may actually be difficult to decide where to go!
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Accessible Spain Travel
Visit the Accessible Spain Travel website to find your favorite hotel, book day tours and more.
- Over 500 accessible hotels
- Local experts and reviews
- Custom made tours
Accessible Spain Travel seeks to provide less mobile travellers with the very best accessible Spanish vacation experiences.
www.accessiblespaintravel.com
“Our inspiration stems from a keen passion for the country combined with the firm belief that limited physical abilities should not restrict today’s traveller in enjoying the same experiences as their able bodied companions. Our mission is to assist letting anyone visit the best of Spain, regardless of any accessibility need.”
They accomplish this mission in 3 ways:
- Provide disabled access reviews so that travelers with mobility issues can know what to expect
- Ensure that every element of the holiday journey is successfully addressed
- Create the most exciting and accessible experiences possible for all of our clients
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Equalitas Vitae
Holidays and accommodation
Equalitas Vitae is a travel company specializing in accessible holidays and accommodation in Spain as well as other destinations in Europe.
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Reviews: Viajeros sin limites
Well over 500 videos
Accommodation, attractions, outdoors: go to Viajeros sin limites and search on location name.
A high quality website with a large video database on Youtube and Vimeo. In Spanish and English.
4 Andalusia
Granada, Malaga, Cordoba, Sevilla
Andalusia has it all: best climate in Europe, great beaches, food to die for, stunning historic sites like the Alhambra and La Mezquita, pretty white villages, a fascinating history, beautiful nature, full of Spanish traditions and, last but not least, very friendly people.
How accessible is Andalusia for visitors with a mobility impairment?
Over the last few years they have put a lot of effort in making the region more accessible. Plenty of accessible beaches (with facilities). You can also travel fairly easy by public transport.
Although Andalusia has a large number of ancient cities that may appear inaccessible due to their monuments and abundance of hills, don’t feel discouraged.
There are more and more initiatives in Spain that guarantee cultural tourism by providing adapted routes and transport, specialized services, adapted facilities, etc..
What is the Top 3 Accessible Must see/Must do in Andalusia for disabled travelers?
1) Visit the Golden Triangle Granada, Seville and Cordoba. You can visit the Alhambra (partly accessible but definitely worth the visit), the Royal Alcazar and La Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral.
2) Go on an accessible bike trip on one of the Greenways in Andalusia.
3) Try one of the top products from Andalusia: extra virgin olive oil, jamón iberico and sherry while you are visiting or joining one of the famous Andalusian Fiestas and Ferias. By far the best way to get to meet the locals.
Some advice for travelers who are interested in visiting Andalusia
Bare in mind that there can be really hot summers over here, so July and August are not the best months to visit the region, unless you want to spend your holiday in and around the pool or at the beach.
You should also be aware that you need to book tickets well in advance for certain popular sights and monuments (like the Alhambra in Granada).
It is best to plan and book as much as you can before you get out here, to prevent disappointments and to ensure that your required services are guaranteed.
Free downloads
- Alhambra accessibility guide (Granada)
- Malaga accessibility guide (Malaga)
- Sevilla accessibility guide (Sevilla)
Granada – Alhambra
The visit will be totally adapted to your accessibility needs and you will follow a carefully planned fully accessible route.
The main areas of the Alhambra are wheelchair friendly, like the Hall of the Ambassadors and the Court of the Lions. You can also visit the Palacio de Carlos V and most parts of the picturesque Generalife Gardens, from where you can enjoy the beautiful view over the city and the gypsy quarter Albaicin.
Due to the defensive character of the Alhambra Palaces, some areas are not accessible. Consequently, you will not be able to go to the Alcazaba towers and some upstairs rooms. However, you will be able to see many of the major sights.
5 Museums
Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla
Madrid
Museo El Prado MUSEUM WITHOUT BARRIERS
- Adapted restrooms, accessible lifts, ramps and platforms.
- Auditorium and displays equipped with magnetic induction loop.
- Loan of wheelchairs at the cloakroom.
- Guide dogs are welcome.
Free access for all visitors: Monday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays and holidays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Barcelona
La Pedrera – you will find the following information
Accessible / Reduced / Free Rates
Physical Accessibility
Sensory Accessibility
Cognitive Accessibility
Sevilla
Alcázar (video – a few steps in some locations) In this video you can see the buildings and learn a thing or two.
6 Barcelona
Barcelona blog and vlog style
7 Outdoors
accessible beaches
Andalusia (south west) – 16 accessible beaches
detailed information and photo of all accessible beaches in Andalusia
Boiro (Galicia, north west) – accessible beaches
Tenerife – Playa de Los Cristianos
8 WATCH
Locals and visitors talk Barcelona
9 HOTELS IN TENERIFE
THE BEST
10 THE BLIND CANE GIRL
Travel blog by a Spanish lady
Visa – all information on applying for a visa to Spain you find on this website.
Language – the official language is Spanish. In tourist areas people know also English.
https://www.enablemytrip.com/accommodation/paradores-de-espa%C3%B1a
A list of 45 accessible hotels in Spain. Hotel chain Paradores has many historic buildings.