Spain is more than you think
Increased social awareness has brought about new options in urban transport in Spain. Apart from public transport (bus, metro, tram and suburban railway) there are now alternative ways to get about cleanly and comfortably.
Not only in the large provincial capitals, there are now many towns and cities which have created bike lanes and public bicycle hire suitable for touring their historical town centres and main tourist resorts. Some examples of bicycle-friendly cities are Pontevedra, Vitoria, San Sebastián, Valencia, Murcia, Seville, Córdoba and Bilbao.
In places like Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza, Málaga and Granada there are also electric cars and bikes for hire by the hour, an ecological alternative which is becoming popular all over the country. These alternatives usually work via mobile apps which require prior registration.
For long-distance travel the train is the fastest and least contaminating option. 90% of Spanish trains are powered by electricity produced from renewable sources with the resulting reduction in the carbon footprint.
The Spanish National Railway Network (RENFE) links all the country's main cities and regions. The unquestionable stars of the system are the AVE highspeed trains which serve 32 tourist destinations, with Madrid as their main hub.
As an ecotourist we recommend the Renfe Spain Pass, valid on all the long and medium-distance AVE routes. You can purchase tickets and check timetables and routes on www.renfe.es
Alternatively, Ouigo and Iryo are two private high-speed railway operators competing in Spain with RENFE, the state-owned railway company.
For our budget-conscious travelers, the best way to move around the city is by bus. It is also a preferred option given its convenience, economical ticket prices, and reach to places where trains do not pass.
Every Spanish city has several bus service providers, and many of these fleets provide a rather luxurious ride with reclining seats and internet on board to make traveling over large distances easy and enjoyable.
Although tickets can be bought straight from the bus driver, booking and paying them beforehand is recommended.
Several bus companies operate intercity routes in Spain, offering a wide range of options for travelers. Some of the top bus companies in Spain are: Alsa, Avanza, Socibus, Monbus, etc.
If time is not an issue, offer travelers a boat or ferry ride from the Peninsula across Mediterranean or Atlantic waters. Many of Spain's cities and islands have ports, allowing travelers to simultaneously soak in the ocean's beauty.
The two popular shipping companies in Spain, Baleària and Trasmediterránea, provide hourly connections in the Balearic Islands (between Ibiza, Mallorca, Formentera, and Menorca) and the eight central Canary Islands in addition to frequent departures from the peninsula's major towns. You can reserve seats or sleeping cabins for your clients.
If your client wants to go green while moving into the city, you can always suggest carpooling to them. It is a quicker, popular, and environmentally friendly way around the city. BlaBla Car Services is the most popular car service that allows travelers to book car shares from several cities nationwide.
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