Spain

OK Spain - Like the OK Spain website will tell you, it's "all you need to make your trip to Spain a success." Find all the practical details you'll need for a successful and fun trip to Spain, from passports to transportation, from maps to package tour opportunities.

Learn Spanish - Like the home page simply states, "This page is interesting if you want to learn Spanish." And it is: there's a glorious hodge-podge of links to pages that, for example, tell you about vocabulary related to trains, translate food words from Spanish to English, and words to describe people.

Andalucia.com - If you're heading anywhere in Southern Spain--paradise along the Costa del Sol, the exotic Moorish-influenced cities of Seville and Grenada, and much more--this is the place to start. Find information on whatever's your pleasure: from nature to the cities, from the beach to accommodations.

Lonely Planet: Spain - This is a great place to get a bird's eye view of the events, attractions, costs, and particulars of a trip to Spain before you leave. Be sure to check out the Off the Beaten Track link, which explores hidden jewels like the city of Zaragoza.

Away.com: Spain Adventure Travel Guide - From adventures like biking through Galicia to nature treks throughout Spain's varied climates, this is the place to find your active vacation in Spain. Be sure to check out special features such as an article outlining a biking tour through Spain's wine region.

Traveling in Spain - This "informational site for those that want to visit Spain" is a treasure trove for those who like to do their research before traveling abroad. Pay particular attention to the links to Spain's cities running down the left side of the page.

Rail Europe - This is your best source for all European travel, including travel through and within Spain. Research point-to-point tickets, package deals such as Eurailpass (amongst the most popular ways to traverse Europe), and multi-city vacation planning.

Spain Train Travel - A great informational website that helps you understand the complexities of train travel in Spain, such as the difference between RENFE versus AVE. It also gives tips to the non-Spanish speaking tourist in negotiating through tickets and train stations.

Backpacker's Ultimate Guide to Spanish Train Travel - The issues of traveling through Spain and Europe on the cheap are deftly dealt with here, including tips on supplements (additional fees on train fares), and discounts for ISIC (international youth) card holders. Includes pricing for the Spain Flexi Pass

History of Spain - If you want an in depth, well organized tour through the rich history of Spain, this is the place for you. While there aren't any pictures, audio, or video clips, this site, produced by CountryReports.org, tells it all: from the Golden Age under Ferdinand and Isabella to the Post-Franco era.

History of Andalucia - Most people think of the gorgeous beaches along the Costa del Sol when they think of Andalucia. But there's a rich history, culture, and architecture to be explored, and this site will help get you started. Particularly nice are the links to great cities like Granada and Seville.

History of Spain Timeline - A time line can help to put historical events into context, and this one does a great job of doing just that. Part of understanding Spain comes with realizing that the nation became a democracy in 1975.

Rail Maps - Find detailed rail maps for all of Europe, brought to you by Rail Europe. Choose between an interactive Flash-driven map or your more ordinary HTML variety. A link to download the Flash 5 plug-in is provided, if you don't have it.

Map of Madrid - This detailed map of central Madrid will help get you started to any address in all of Spain that you need to find. Zoom in or zoom out, find any address in Spain, or driving directions and distance between any two locations. If you're traveling Spain by car, this site is invaluable.

Big Map of Spain - What's a trip to a foreign country without a big old unruly map? This is the best version the Internet has to offer, a large map that will give you a general idea of the major cities and the distances between them. Provided by the University of Texas Library.