What kind of bag should I bring to Spain?

I've always just taken a regular messenger bag, cross body style, and for Spain I always bring my TOUS so I can somewhat blend in, that's they're main mid range brand, it's extremely prevalent. However I don't recommend wearing a TOUS bag in Portugal, you'll get the stink eye.



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The fall and spring seasons don't require too much beyond the year-round essentials, but there are a few items not to miss:
  • Rain gear (umbrella, rain jacket, hat, etc.)
  • Sun protection.
  • Light jacket and sweaters.
  • Closed-toed shoes.
  • Lightweight scarf.
  • A mix of long pants and shorts or skirts/dresses.


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Crossbody purses are usually a top choice among readers for European travel, as they're comfortable and easy to carry, great for visiting museums, and are overall super convenient to use. If you like to carry only the essentials, like your phone, wallet, keys, and lip balm, opt for a fanny pack or a sling bag.

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In general, spaces are a lot smaller, the infrastructure isn't very suitcase friendly and if you're backpacking, you'll probably be flying with a lot of low-cost airlines or taking the train or a bus. All this is what makes travel backpacks the ideal packing method for a European vacation.

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Crossbody purses are usually a top choice among readers for European travel, as they're comfortable and easy to carry, great for visiting museums, and are overall super convenient to use. If you like to carry only the essentials, like your phone, wallet, keys, and lip balm, opt for a fanny pack or a sling bag.

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If you can, avoid carrying a backpack or shoulder bag while out and about. But if you do need to carry one, move your backpack from your back to your front when you're on public transit, and don't put anything in the back pocket. Keep your smartphone tucked away on your person while you're eating or having a coffee.

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The fall and spring seasons don't require too much beyond the year-round essentials, but there are a few items not to miss:
  1. Rain gear (umbrella, rain jacket, hat, etc.)
  2. Sun protection.
  3. Light jacket and sweaters.
  4. Closed-toed shoes.
  5. Lightweight scarf.
  6. A mix of long pants and shorts or skirts/dresses.


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Dressing for the Mediterranean Climate. You'll find that most Spanish people tend to dress up a little more than the average American. You will see young men wearing jeans and t-shirts or soccer jerseys, but you'll also see a lot of people in nice pants and nice shoes.

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The Spain dress code for a night involves dressing up! You'll see heels, nice sandals, dress shoes, loafers, leather shoes or nice sneakers. Whether you're visiting a club or bar you can't go wrong dressing up. It's best to be overdressed.

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You will need some cash. Small businesses have credit/debit card minimums, especially at markets like La Boquería and Santa Caterina. Consider ordering some euros to pick up at your local branch before your trip. Some banks will have fees attached, others might just exchange the money at the official rate of the day.

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Exchanging currency in cash is very costly If you're just taking a simple trip abroad, you can avoid unnecessary stress if you use ATMs to withdraw money when you need it in Spain. If you're carrying a lot of cash, security can also be an issue as you could make yourself a target for thieves.

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Spanish regulations ban the import of illicit narcotics and drugs. There are also very restrictive regulations for imports of explosives, firearms, defense equipment and material, tobacco, and gambling material.

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You should plan to spend around €150 ($161) per day on your vacation in Spain, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($42) on meals for one day and €27 ($29) on local transportation.

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As a general rule of thumb, backpacks will offer better support for your back than shoulder bags, and so if you're carrying heavier loads, or have a longer commute in your day, then a backpack is probably the best option for you.

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The safest and most convenient style of bag is a crossbody bag that you wear from one shoulder to the opposite hip. A thin flexible wire embedded in the strap makes it slash-resistant to thieves who cut bag straps and then run off with the bag.

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They are not a huge part of European fashion and are normally only used for exercise or going to the gym. So If you want to wear leggings during your trip, I would say it totally depends. If you are planning to walk or do something active, they are perfectly acceptable.

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