This trip exceeded all my expectations! The ...
Spain | Jun 18 - Jun 27, 2024

jill
jill r.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 01, 2024

This trip exceeded all my expectations!
The accommodations, the guides, the timing and organization of everything, the ease of the app, Helena's responsiveness - it was all superb! Christian (I am pretty sure that was his name) our Catalan Trails guide through Montserrat was so knowledgable, friendly, patient, encouraging and helpful. This was also true of Marcos, our guide for the bike ride through Valencia as well as Adam, our snorkel guide in Tabarca.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Praktik Bakery
Barcelona

The rooms were small, clean, and elegant. The bakery downstairs provided an excellent continental breakfast, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
easy to walk to the Gothic quarter, Parc Guell and Port Vell.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Líndala
Valencia

Rooms were clean and elegant. The reception and housekeeping staff was responsive and thorough. The restaurant downstairs was excellent but a separate business from the hotel itself so no breakfast was included. However, the breakfast we paid for was superb as was dinner. Also , the lobby and decor of the restaurant was *beautiful.*

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was a bit far from from the old city and chided de arts y ciencias but close to the beach.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Boutique Alicante Palacete S.XVII - Adults Only
Alicante

This hotel was gorgeous! A mini palace with a spacious and beautifully decorated roof deck. The rooms were comfortable, charming, and clean. The attached restaurant provided an excellent breakfast and the staff was helpful and friendly. It was perfect for visiting the San Joan festivities and beach without needing any transportation.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Visit Montserrat & Hiking
Visit Montserrat & Hiking
Barcelona

It was the perfect length and level of strenuousness. The location was also gorgeous while also filled with captivating history! Our guide was exceptional: kind, knowledgable, patient, delightful to spend time with!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Valencia Seightseeing Bike Tour
Valencia Seightseeing Bike Tour
Valencia

I loved cycling through the old and new parts of the city and contrasting them both. The length of the tour - 3 hours - felt great to me. It was an easy ride with several stops for rests and snacks!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snorkel Tour in Tabarca Island
Snorkel Tour in Tabarca Island
Alicante
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Adam and Alvaro were so professional and attentive to everyone. They made sure we were all safe, accounted for, and informed in both English and Spanish. Excellent guides!
Local specialist: Helena Fernández
Helena
Helena Fernández
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Jul 05, 2024

Hi Jill,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am delighted to know that everything from the accommodations to the guides exceeded your expectations.
Christian, Marcos and Adam will be delighted to hear your compliments. We strive to provide top-notch service, and it is heartening to know that we have succeeded in doing so.
I look forward to welcoming you back soon on another adventure. From Espíritu Travel we can help with trips to Portugal, Italy and Morocco.
Warmest regards,
Helena