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Spain: Top 7 Accessible Destinations

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#1 BARCELONA

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the home of Gaudi architecture. It is a very interesting city and one of the top European accessible destinations. Barcelona offers, among other things, three essential factors that make for an unforgettable trip:

• Excellent Weather:  August is the hottest month with an average temperature of 24ºC, and the coldest is January at 10ºC, but we are one of the cities with a higher percentage of daily sunshine hours.
• Excellent Gastronomy: Mediterranean gastronomy is well-known for its variety. You should delight your palate with our specialties such as “paella”(bread with tomato) or a Spanish omelet and don’t forget to taste some of the fabulous wines.
• Excellent people:  Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan city where you will find lots of happy people from around the world. Approximately 7 million visitors come to Barcelona each year.

An estimated 20% of all visitors to Barcelona have a disability, mental or physical, with a high proportion being users of wheelchairs. Accessible by air from most international and European airports, and also accessible from most major Spanish cities by high-speed train connection. Ideally situated, offers a great variety of leisure options: from relaxing on the beach (there are three accessible beaches), going shopping, or having a picnic, to enjoying many of its museums and/or art galleries. It is also a center from which to explore Costa Brava, one of the most beautiful coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. And also you can plan a journey to visit Montserrat Monastery. These are only a few examples of many other possibilities.

Most of the city’s tourist establishments, from museums and restaurants to hotels and apartments, have adapted their facilities to accommodate society’s functional diversity. The city’s museums and cultural centers are designed to ensure that people with special needs are able to get the most out of their events and facilities.

Do not forget Gaudi’s architecture, inspired by nature, with its religious reminiscences and Baroque shapes. The three highlights of Gaudi’s works are Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, and La Pedrera. You will find adapted tours for all of them, previous availability, and booking.

Undoubtedly one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities. Madrid is an all-encompassing city, with an endless array of leisure, art and culture, entertainment, gastronomy, and shopping activities. Committed to accessibility and tourism, in recent years the city has taken great efforts to adapt and improve its tourism infrastructures.

One initiative that reflects the city’s commitment to accessible tourism has been the creation and adaptation of tours for disabled visitors. Since 2004, the Official Guided Tours Program has increased and enriched its offer with some standard guided routes for all types of people regardless of whether they have disabilities or not; and also with the creation of guided tours adapted for people with physical, visual, hearing and mental disabilities, which in this case, are free.

Madrid offers 250 tourist resources adapted for the disabled, of which 143 are hotels, 42 museums, 28 restaurants, 14 theaters, and 14 shopping centers. Enjoy its excellent cuisine, its artistic and historical heritage, and its people open and friendly. Come and enjoy any of our affordable city tours and excursions nearby such as Toledo or Segovia. Madrid offers multiple entertainment options for you and your family. The areas most charming and popular of the city that you can not miss are the Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, Prado Museum, shopping in Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Plaza España, and much more.

#3 VALENCIA

Valencia has a modern communications network that makes it easily accessible from major Spanish and European cities. Only 3 hours by train from Barcelona and Madrid, it is the perfect escape. This is a fairly accessible city for people with reduced mobility or disabilities. Both its public transport and the general accessibility of the old town, monuments, museums, and so on.

What surprises you most about Valencia is the extrovert character of its people, and its offer of unmatched leisure and cultural activities. It is a city that can easily be visited in a day or two, but certainly will not disappoint you. How about a walk through the old town and enjoy a paella, a typical Valencian dish?

About what to visit in this city, apart from its historical center and cathedral, you can not miss “The City of Arts and Sciences” where science, nature, and arts, come together in one of the major complexes of science and culture in Europe.

Another advantage of Valencia is enjoying its beaches. Located in the Mediterranean, the best time to visit this city is in spring or summer, enjoy its excellent weather, or take a dip in one of its accessible and equipped beaches for people with disabilities.

#4 MALAGA (COSTA DEL SOL)

It is located in Andalusia, south of Spain. The capital is the city of Malaga, where the painter Pablo Picasso was born, and has monuments like the Alcazaba. In Malaga it is celebrated Holy Week, declared of International Tourist Interest. Stands the city of Marbella, known by many as the golf capital of Europe.

Inside, highlights the beautiful architecture of the white villages and the historic center of cities like Ronda. It also has more than 15 protected natural areas.

Its cuisine is largely based on fried fish, like anchovies, mullet, mackerel, and typical recipes such as gazpacho.

The city of Malaga is a destination recognized for its efforts to implement accessibility in architecture, urban space, and utilities. From long beaches equipped with all services to hidden coves surrounded by natural areas. The magnificent weather, with over 320 days of sunshine a year, and more than 160 kilometers of coastline, makes Malaga and the Costa del Sol the perfect destination to escape in any season. If you are looking for relaxation, sunshine, entertainment, and unforgettable moments, this is your perfect destination.

We strongly recommend the “Las Piedras” country house. It is a very special house, set in the Axarquia, in the province of Malaga. 100% accessible, offers accommodation for people in wheelchairs. They have their own accessible transportation and offer airport transfers and excursions. The Cottage is just half an hour from the beaches of the Costa del Sol and only an hour from Malaga and the airport. It a stunning countryside with beautiful views, ideal for exploring the area of the Axarquía and the best of Andalusia.

Granada is much more than a capital city. Granada is a tourist city, due to its monuments and the closeness of its ski station, as well as the historic area known as “La Alpujarra” and also the coast of Granada known as the “Tropical coast”. Among its historic buildings, the Alhambra  is one of the largest in the country, declared  World Heritage Site  by UNESCO in 1984, along with  the garden of the Generalife  and  the Albaicin . Its cathedral is considered the first Renaissance church in Spain.

Granada is a city that receives many visitors, both national and international, thanks to its extensive artistic and monumental, cultural, and ethnological heritage, including its Spring Festival (Holly Easter). There is also an increasing sport tourism, due to the existence of a major ski resort ( Sierra Nevada ). In there, you will find accessible activities to do, among others, adapted skiing.

#6 MAJORCA (BALEARIC ISLANDS)

Palma de Mallorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands. The most striking of the island is its idyllic landscapes, unspoiled and pristine coves, and dream places you can visit during all year. Cala Estancia, Palma Beach, Ciudad Jardin, Can Pere Antoni, and Cala Major are some of its accessible and equipped beaches for people with disabilities. Palma becomes an ideal place for water activities such as adapted diving, and guaranteed relaxation 365 days of year. The accessibility areas in the beaches of Palma have a number of specific infrastructures and staff to access the beach and meet their needs

But not only you will find fantastic beaches, but be able to realize different routes and accessible activities like visiting the Palma Aquarium, and the Natural Park of Albufera, going to museums, trying their typical dish the ” Tumbet “, diving with sharks, and much more. Let yourself be seduced by the nature of the island, just 30 minutes flight from Barcelona.

As I said before, Mallorca is struggling to grow day by day in accessibility issues, and has increased its hotel infrastructure adapted for people with mobility difficulties, so it will not be difficult to find accommodation adapted to your needs on this wonderful island.

#7 TENERIFE (CANARY ISLANDS)

Tenerife is the largest of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands. Tenerife is a volcanic island In the center of the island, the Caldera de Las Cañadas, the impressive cone of Teide (3.718m.), the highest point of the island and of the Spanish territory. The rugged island terrain and the variety of climates have produced a territory of many landscapes and forms, from the Teide National Park up to Los Gigantes cliffs with their vertical walls, going through semi-desert areas, tropical and subtropical crops, areas of laurel forests, and extensive pine forests.

The great climate and landscape diversity of Tenerife corresponds to a wealth of ecosystems, each with its characteristic flora and fauna. Las Vistas Beach, located in the south of the island, is one of only two national beaches that offer the adapted bathroom service all year, which is why they have been awarded. This beach is one of the best in Spain thanks to its facilities (boardwalk without barriers, ramps, walkways, locker rooms, solarium with umbrellas, chairs, and water crutches) and accompanying service to the sea. This service offered by a team of specialist rescuers specialized in caring for disabled swimmers, is provided free of charge and daily (Monday to Sunday).

The island has a mild climate (average temperature of 23°C) and about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, it has become the ideal place to significantly improve the health and quality of life for the thousands of tourists who choose it every year.

Playa de Los Cristianos (Playa de Las Americas) is a tourist area equipped with accessible hotels, and walkways without barriers facing the sea, where many shopping facilities are provided. Charming tourist resorts, adapted to the needs of tourists with disabilities, have positioned themselves as the second most visited destination in the world for tourists with mobility issues.

BCN ACCESTOUR is a company that specializes in accessible and inclusive tourism and holiday travel in Spain with more than 10 years of experience. 100% guaranteed accessible accommodation options, adapted transport (including private airport/seaport transfer and door-to-doors services), guided tours, leisure and cultural activities, and rental equipment. Some of the most popular touring destinations are Barcelona, Costa Brava, Madrid, Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, Granada and Almeria.

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Disabled Holidays in Spain

Do you organise disabled holidays in spain.

At Limitless Travel, we organise disabled access holidays in Spain and around the world. Whether you’re interested in the  sun, sea and sand  of the Costa del Sol or the bustling streets of the Catalan capital, Barcelona, our  disabled holidays in Spain  are the perfect way to explore this fascinating country. 

With a range of disabled holidays to Spain on offer, including  Tenerife ,  Andalucía  and  Lanzarote , amongst others, we ensure you're able to enjoy wheelchair accessible travel in Spain by providing the support, care and information you need to travel comfortably. 

From finding wheelchair accessible hotels in Spain to vetting attractions to ensure they're disabled friendly, we take care of every aspect of your disabled holiday in Spain. For holidaymakers with questions about travelling to Spain, we’ve answered a few FAQs below.

Do you use accessible transport during your disabled holidays to Spain?

On our disabled holidays in Spain, we ensure complete accessibility by utilising disabled friendly coaches for airport transfers and excursions. Both wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments can use our coaches’ hydraulic lifts and ramps for easy access.

By vetting all transport partners before we use them, we make sure you enjoy wheelchair accessible travel in Spain, wherever you go. 

In fact, every aspect of our wheelchair accessible tours in Spain is vetted to ensure that they meet our high standards. So you don't have to worry about whether or not there will be accessible accommodation or disabled friendly transport in Spain - we've got it sorted.

Will we be staying in wheelchair accessible hotels in Spain?

Our excellent wheelchair accessible hotels in Spain have been hand-picked for their ability to meet the needs of disabled travellers. Whether you're looking for wheelchair friendly hotels in Majorca, accessible accommodation in Malaga or wheelchair accessible hotels in Barcelona, we’ve searched the country for the best hotels and then vetted them to ensure they meet Limitless Travels’ impeccable standards.

Though exact facilities vary from hotel to hotel, the accommodation for our disabled access holidays in Spain typically features wetroom bathrooms, roll-in showers and  accessible swimming pools  and public spaces. 

Coupled with the care and support provided by the Limitless Team, our wheelchair friendly hotels in Spain guarantee a comfortable, worry-free and enjoyable trip.

Are your itineraries and activities accessible on your disabled holidays in Spain?

In short - yes! To make our accessible tours in Spain extra special, our research team have visited each of our destinations to create a fully disabled friendly holiday itinerary and vet accommodation, transport and activities.

We want you to be completely comfortable both in the build-up to your holiday and during your trip. To this end, we provide an in-depth destination guide to every holidaymaker joining us on one of our disabled access holidays in Spain. Contained within is information regarding your itinerary, hotel, excursions and destination, so you know exactly what to expect on any of our accessible tours in Spain.

A quick summary - five reasons to love Limitless disabled access holidays in Spain

Just to summarise, here are five reasons we think Limitless disabled holidays in Spain are unmissable.

1. All our Spanish destinations, accommodation, transport and activities are vetted for accessibility

2. You travel with professional carers and if you require a personalised care programme, we'll organise it

3. We travel to some of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain and feature a few hidden gems, too

4. Our disabled holidays in Spain are all about having a good time in a supportive atmosphere

5. Tapas, tapas, tapas. Did we mention the tapas? 

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With Limitless Travel, it couldn’t be easier to book holidays for disabled adults in Spain. Take a look at the available holiday destinations below and give one of our specialist travel advisors a call to talk to them about the care and assistance you’ll require while away. 

They’ll give you details about dates, care packages and specialist mobility equipment available for your disabled access holiday in Spain and answer any questions you may have. If you’re unsure as to where you want to go, give them a call anyway - all of our advisors have excellent knowledge of our tours and will be able to help you to decide which of our disabled access holidays in Spain is right for you.

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El Sigiloso consists of four semi-detached holiday homes. One holiday home has been adapted for disabled guests. Space for a wheelchair, a bathroom with safety rails and shower chair and a terrace with maximum privacy. Also suitable for seniors with walking difficulties or children with disabilities. The holiday home that is suitable for guests with disabilities...

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La Casita is located within the grounds of  Las Piedras Hotel . Guests of La Casita can use the guesthouse facilities such as the heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, bar & restaurant. We also offer optional transport, excursions and transfers. La Casita is a charming cottage in the old Andaluz / Moorish style providing simple but stylish, rustic accommodation...

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Astoria7 is a movie themed hotel in the centre of San Sebastian.   The hotel pride themselves on the features in their ‘TRAVOLTA’ room – the only one with a ceiling hoist which is thoughtfully designed with the wheelchair user in mind, with the ability to control many of the facilities from your bed with the help of an iPad (see YouTube...

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2024 Wheelchair Accessible Group Trip to Barcelona & Madrid, Spain

You’re invited to join me and other wheelchair travel readers on an accessible group trip to spain — one of the world’s most popular destinations.

On this tour, you’ll visit Barcelona, Madrid and the surrounding areas to experience a program that is diversified in content and rich in cultural activities — together, we’ll explore Spanish traditions, art, architecture, history and gastronomic experiences. Presented in a format that is accessible and designed to be barrier-free, this tour provides the perfect opportunity to experience authentic Spain!

Trip Itinerary

I have crafted this engaging accessible trip itinerary while bringing together a variety of local and regional partners, experts in accessible tourism who have the knowledge, equipment and staff to ensure that our needs are met.

In speaking about the accessibility solutions we’ve embedded in Wheelchair Travel Group Trips, one traveler shared this about a previous tour:

I really enjoyed the tour and would definitely do it again! It was all designed around wheelchair accessibility and the bus had a lift which made my life very simple, the destinations we saw were specifically designed for wheelchairs and made this trip easy and fantastic! Kate Grant-Foley from Australia

The benefit of this accessible group tour to Spain is that it opens the country up in a way that would be very difficult or cost-prohibitive to accomplish on a solo trip — through this group tour, we are able to account for everyone’s needs by preparing the way for wheelchair users and travelers with disabilities. There is truly no better way to explore Spain with a wheelchair!

Day 1 (September 18, 2024): Arrival in Barcelona

Our driver will be waiting for you at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), and you will be transported in a wheelchair accessible vehicle to the hotel for check-in.

I will be available at the hotel in the evening to meet and answer any questions you may have (or to enjoy a drink in the lobby bar!). Our full group will meet over breakfast the following morning to begin our tour of Barcelona, Spain.

Day 2 (September 19, 2024): “Secret Barcelona” + Flamenco Dinner & Show

We will start the day at the Plaza Catalunya, the true city center of Barcelona, which is also the boundary point between the city’s historic and modern areas. The Plaza is also the start of the most important route in Barcelona, Las Ramblas, which leads to San Jose Market.

Our tour will lead us through the Gothic Quarter , the old part of the city where you will find some of the most famous gourmet delicacies and shops – the Escribà pastry; the chocolate shop “La Farga;” the “Casa Gispert” specializing in roasted beans, jellies, jams, etc.; the Coffee “El Magnifico;” and the herbal shop “Del Rey,” among others.

We will visit the Santa Catarina Market , a building with an exuberant architecture thanks to its colorful roof (like a flying carpet, a masterpiece of Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue). This market has more than 100 stalls and many restaurants.

Lunch (included).

We will enjoy a free afternoon in the city before returning to the hotel to freshen up.

In the evening, we will travel a short distance to experience a Flamenco Dinner & Show . The experience includes a tapas dinner with the colours of Southern Spain, the light from the white lanterns and the simplicity of a venue whose sole purpose is to highlight the purity and originality of the Flamenco art form and everything related to the world of flamenco.

Day 3 (September 20, 2024): Penedes Gastronomic Experience

We’ll start the day with an early visit to one of the most important “Cava” brands (a sparkling kind of wine, made of various wine bases) in the world, the “Cava Codorniu,” Through a guided tour and an audiovisual aid, you will learn the history of this brand and how the wine is transformed into cava. You will also have an opportunity to make your own Cava!

Next, we will visit the Simón Coll chocolate factory , one of the premier brands of chocolate in the world. Through an innovative visual presentation you will have the opportunity to learn how chocolate is made from cocoa bean to molded chocolate. We will visit the production lines of this factory and participate in a make-your-own chocolate workshop.

Day 4 (September 21, 2024): Montserrat

We will travel up the mountain of Montserrat by Bus, reaching a height of 4,051 feet (1,236 meters) above sea level. The rocks of Montserrat were formed over centuries, carved by the wind and rain that shaped the mountain with strange and varied forms.

Visit the Benedict Sanctuary of Montserrat which was founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia who is enshrined in the monastery’s Royal Basilica.

We will enjoy a delightful taste of the liquors of Montserrat.

End the day enjoying a traditional lunch (included) at the steps to the mountain, before returning to Barcelona.

Day 5 (September 22, 2024): Barcelona of Gaudi

We will start the day with an early bus tour tour taking us to the most important and well-known attractions in Barcelona, paying special attention to the influences of acclaimed architect Antoni Gaudí.

Barcelona is the only city where you can find examples of all the phases of Gaudí’s career and artworks. We invite you to discover the hidden secrets of the genius’ creations and of his time.

Starting with the fateful accident that was to cut short his life, we submerge ourselves in Gaudi’s universe, a charismatic character either as a result of his personality or because of an inexhaustible imagination that was able to turn dreams into stones.

We will enjoy a lunch (included) in the city.

Visit the Sagrada Família church , La Pedrera , Casa Batlló and the iconic Parc Güell on Carmel Hill .

Day 6 (September 23, 2024): Free day/walking tour/beach day in Barcelona

Enjoy a free day to explore Barcelona at your own pace, visit the beach, or shop! I’ll be plotting a route to a few of my favorite spots — You’re welcome to join me, or go your own way.

Lunch and dinner will be on your own during this free day, however you are welcome to meet me for both meals in the city, or pair up with other members of the group.

Feel free to use the Barcelona Zero Limits smartphone app, which offers audio tours in different areas of the city, leading you to many interesting places.

Day 7 (September 24, 2024): Travel to Madrid

We’ll travel by bus from Barcelona to Madrid, a journey of approximately 7 hours. We’ll break up the journey with multiple rest stops, plus one for lunch (included) and opportunities to use an accessible bathroom.

Day 8 (September 25, 2024): Secret Madrid

Today, we will kick-off our trip with a day of discovery — exploring the streets and stories that make Madrid such a wonderful city.

Beginning at Plaza Mayor , and for 2 hours, an expert guide will introduce you to the origins of Madrid, its history, culture and its legends, all in a magical atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to get to know emblematic places like the Plaza de Oriente or the Barrio de Santiago , and travel back to the medieval times while visiting the Plaza de la Paja and the Plaza de la Villa .

The group will receive a guided tour of the Prado Museum , which houses what is widely regarded to be one of the world’s finest collections of European art. Founded in 1819, the Prado Museum features works by noted artists like Francisco Goya, El Greco, Peter Paul Rubens, Raphael, Rembrandt, Titian, Diego Velázquez and many others — most drawn from the Spanish Royal Collection.

The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy — relax, explore Madrid and its shops, or pursue another activity to your liking. Before returning to the hotel, you are encouraged to dine in one of the many traditional restaurants of this city where you can discover, enjoy and learn more about the Spanish cuisine.

Day 9 (September 26, 2024): Aranjuez

After breakfast, we will travel approximately one hour south in our wheelchair accessible bus to Aranjuez , a city that for its landscapes and exceptional value was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Our group will be welcomed to the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens, one of the official residences of the King of Spain. For a moment, let yourself be dazzled by the magnificence of this wonderful and majestic space.

We will enjoy life, music and good company over lunch (included) and indulge in the traditional dishes that this city has to offer.

In the afternoon, we will see Aranjuez from a different angle as we enjoy a wheelchair accessible boat tour .

Day 10 (September 27, 2024): Departure from Madrid Airport (or Travel to Lisbon)

Transfer from the hotel to the Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to meet your departing flight or, if you are joining the add-on tour to Portugal, you will travel by bus to Batalha, Portugal.

Accommodation

We will be staying in centrally-located four-star hotels in Barcelona and Madrid, both of which offer a high level of in-room wheelchair accessibility. Should you require additional equipment to make your stay comfortable and accessible, please let me know and I will do everything possible to meet your individual needs.

To make sure this experience is special and enjoyable for everyone, space is limited on this travel itinerary to Spain, with only 10-12 spots available for wheelchair users and their companions.

• 2024 Group Trip to Spain — Wednesday, September 18, 2024 to Friday, September 27, 2024 FULLY BOOKED

Trip Costs and Inclusions

The costs of the 2024 Wheelchair Travel Group Tour to Spain are as follows:

• $5,850 USD per person based on double occupancy
• $7,250 USD per person for single occupancy

The preferred method of payment is via bank transfer (domestic wire, Zelle, etc.), however credit card transactions are accepted with a 4.5% processing fee.

Here’s a rundown of what is included in the trip costs:

• Accommodation in wheelchair accessible 4-star hotels (6 nights in Barcelona, 3 nights in Madrid)
• Including transfers between Barcelona Airport and the hotel on arrival and the hotel and Madrid Airport on departure
• Tours according to our trip itinerary
• Admission to museums, monuments and attractions listed in the program
• All breakfasts are provided at the hotel, buffet style with a wide selection.
• Includes 2 group dinners, plus 1 dinner with a Flamenco show
• Driver expenses
• Local tourism taxes

The trip cost does not include the following:

• Other meals not mentioned in the program
• Tours not mentioned in the program
• Personal expenses
• Personal care assistants
• Personal travel insurance (We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance )
• Tips/gratuities
• Other services not mentioned

How to reserve your spot in our group

Sales of the 2024 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Spain are open! A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due 60 days prior to the tour’s start date. Please note that a spot cannot be secured until the deposit has been received.

To begin the process of registering for this group trip, please complete the form below. I’ll reach out to you within 24 hours of receipt of your submission. If you have any questions, feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected] .

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ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION OPTIONS IN SPAIN

Last year, the Spanish Tourist Board in the United Kingdom announced its new campaign, ‘Spain for All’, which underlies the country’s aspiration to be a welcoming destination for all. With an ongoing commitment to improving accessibility, eliminating discrimination, and improving diversity within the travel sector, the Spanish Tourist Board is dedicated to making an accessible Spain the reality.  

Below are four recommended accessible activities and initiatives for travellers to Spain.

Explore Valencia's initiatives for travellers with speech, language and communication barriers

The charming historic city of Valencia is one of Spain’s most famous destinations and is a popular choice to visit throughout the year. Pictogram imagery can be found across the city, aiming to improve accessibility for visitors with speech and communication difficulties, including those on the autism spectrum disorder. A map of the city featuring these pictograms can be downloaded here , meaning that those who might find a standard map challenging can navigate the city and feel less overwhelmed when doing so. For those with impaired vision, Visit Valencia also offers audio recordings of the six main routes around the city, helping all visitors to discover the city. 

Ascend the walls of Ávila in a wheelchair

Every year tourists flock to take in the view from the 1,000 year old medieval walls of Ávila ,  Castile and León. Refurbishments to this monument include accessible entrances to certain parts of the wall for travellers with reduced mobility or wheelchair users. The Ávila Visitor Centre also loans out wheelchairs   for reduced-mobility visitors to the town so that they can enjoy their visit in greater comfort. Enterprises like these made Ávila the first ever city to receive the Access City Award from the European Commission (2011), marking the city’s work to creating an environment accessible to locals and visitors alike. 

Ávila was also highlighted as an example of accessibility at the International Congress on Tourism for All, organised in Spain by the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT). Find out more about the accessible enterprises in Ávila that have contributed towards the city being recognised as one of the most accessible in Spain here .  

Discover Madrid

The capital has attractions to suit a range of travellers, including those with additional needs and disabilities. Madrid Tourism Board’s Accessible Tourism Guide, downloadable here , provides a plethora of ways to enjoy Madrid and supports travellers with any barriers they may face. With seven accessible tourism routes of interest and information on accessible accommodation, restaurants, attractions and transport to name a few, the guide is the perfect resource both before and during a trip to Madrid. Accessible Madrid also arranges accessible tours of Madrid and the surrounding area, alongside advice on travel in and around the capital. 

Take an accessible tour of Montserrat, Barcelona

The UNESCO-listed site of Montserrat, just outside Barcelona, is home to breathtaking rock formations and the eponymous Montserrat Monastery, the spiritual heart of Catalonia and the location of the mythical 12 th -century Black Madonna (Mary). Accessible Spain Travel have created a Montserrat Half Day Accessible Excursion to allow travellers with reduced mobility enjoy a visit to Montserrat. The tour is tailored for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, with highlights of the tour including a scenic mountain drive and a visit to the Basilica of Montserrat, with weekday tours also providing the opportunity to enjoy hearing one of the most famous choirs in Europe – Escalonia de Montserrat.

Visitors to Spain can obtain accessibility support and information through Spain Is Accessible; a seal of approval used by Spanish institutions to standardise the accessibility criteria across multiples sectors such as culture, food & wine, nature, sun & beach, health & beauty - to name just a few. 

For more information on Spain as a tourism destination, please visit  www.spain.info   @Spain_inUK  / Spain on  Facebook  or email  [email protected]

If you’d like to be featured on Spain's newsroom, please share you articles with  [email protected]  using the header ‘feature suggestion for Spain’s Newsroom’.

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Why Visit :  Designed by famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, this UNESCO World Hertigate Site is a humongous unfinished cathedral that has been celebrated by many art historians as a unique interplay of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture. I’m honestly not sure that I’ve ever seen anything quite as incredible!

How to Visit :  People with an accredited disability (along with one companion) and children under 10 years old can get in for free. If your party is larger, I think it’s easiest to buy tickets online  here , to avoid any unnecessary waiting in person. You can buy a basic ticket that just gets you admission into the cathedral, or tickets for a 45-minute self-guided audio tour, a 50-minute guided tour, or the Gaudi House Museum to learn more about the well-known architect.

The Basilica is open from 9am to 6pm from November to February, 9am to 7pm in March, 9am to 8pm from April to September, and 9am to 7pm in October. It’s recommended to dress conservatively, and hats aren’t allowed inside unless they are worn for religious or medical reasons.

Accessibility : There are adapted tours of the cathedral for wheelchair users. If you need a wheelchair while there, the basilica can provide you with one if you contact them at  [email protected] . Though wheelchair users can’t ascend the towers inside the cathedral, we can still see the best parts.  I t’s certainly possible to go inside this behemoth structure with a wheelchair, but the ramps can be quite steep for visitors with manual wheelchairs. However, I had no trouble in my powered chair and when I entered, the beauty literally brought me to tears!

Why Visit :   La Pedrera , also known as Casa Mila or “the stone quarry,” is another one of Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces that wheelchair accessible Barcelona is famous for – though this time, it’s a distinctive modernist structure. It was one of the first monuments in Spain to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it’s billed as an essential stop for anyone looking to truly understand the creative genius of Antonio Gaudi. 

How to Visit :  It’s estimated that visitors will spend at least an hour to an hour and a half here. La Pedrera is open from Monday to Sunday. If you visit during the daytime, hours are 9am to 8:30pm March 1 st  to November 4 th  and December 26 th  to January 3 rd , or 9am to 6:30 pm from November 5 th  to February 28 th .  Alternatively, special nighttime tours are offered from 9pm to 11pm March 1 st  to November 4 th  and December 26 th  to January 3 rd , or 7pm to 9pm from November 5 th  to February 28 th .

Accessibility : Wheelchair users can get in for free or a reduced rate, but you must provide official documentation of your disability. If you’re in a wheelchair, you can skip the lines and enter the building through the Passeig de Gracia entrance. Accessible visits come with a free audio guide and can be booked in advance by emailing  [email protected] , or staff will allow you to buy tickets without waiting whenever you arrive. If you book in advance, tour options are available to browse  here  (some come with coffee or cava!), and all are fully accessible with the exception of Gaudi’s Pedrera: The Origins, which is only partly accessible.

Mercat La Boqueria

Why Visit :  Located in Las Ramblas, the center of wheelchair accessible Barcelona, the city’s premier market is an artsy, gastronomic attraction that is constantly buzzing with life. Plus, markets have been located in this very spot since the thirteenth century! I’ve traveled a lot and consider myself quite the market aficionado – they’re always one of my favorite places to visit because I feel like I can truly immerse myself in the daily, pulsating rhythm of a town or city. This means that I have fairly high standards as far as markets go, and Mercat La Boqueria did not disappoint! I loved wheeling around, smelling the sweet scents and sampling delicious foods — I particularly enjoyed a fresh juice while there.

How to Visit :  The market is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It’s open Tuesday-Thursday from 8am to 3pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 5pm. Occasionally educational or cooking classes are offered, so I recommend checking the  schedule  in advance to plan your visit.

Accessibility : Aisles are narrow and La Boqueria is often busy with foot traffic, but isn’t that part of the marketplace charm? With some careful maneuvering, many of the stalls at the market are accessible, including some of the ones that offer up cooked treats! There are ramps in select places in the market, and vendors and visitors alike are usually polite and conscious of wheelchair users, allowing you to move somewhat freely through the crowds.

Why Visit :   La Rambla is a central, tree-lined street in wheelchair accessible Barcelona that is a prime stop for tourists and shopping. It’s about 1.2 kilometers long, stretching from Plaça de Catalunya in the north to Port Vell in the south. One fun aspect of this street is that it’s famous for street performers, including human statues. While visiting, be sure to stop by La Boqueria market (discussed above) and the Christopher Columbus Monument. As you’re wheeling over the mosaic covering the street tiles near Liceu Theatre, take note that this was actually made by famous artist Joan Miro!

How to Visit :  This one’s easy – simply show up, shop, and enjoy the ease of wheelchair accessible Barcelona. During the day, the whole promenade is safe to stroll around, but at night the southern end (south of the Liceu Theatre) becomes somewhat of a red light district, so I’d recommend visiting before dinnertime or sticking to the north end if you want to explore after dark. I think it’s best to stay elsewhere in the city because La Rambla can be noisy day and night, but there are plenty of accommodations along the boulevard if you’re all about the party life.

Accessibility : As a pedestrian street, La Rambla is a wide, roll-able expanse – much preferred to sidewalks. Occasionally the cobblestones can become a bit rickety (though only in certain places) and in spots some cars are allowed through, but the vast nature of the pedestrian-dominated road makes it fairly friendly for wheelchair users. It’s a basic safety precaution, but watch your valuables here as you may encounter the occasional pick-pocket.

National Art Museum of Catalonia

Why Visit :   Home to over a thousand years of art, the museum is fantastic for everything from medieval to modernist. When I visited a couple of months ago, my favorite part was the new Gala Dali exhibit, although I really loved the rest of the museum, too! Certain points of the museum, including the terrace and the on-site restaurant, feature a stunning bird’s eye view of Barcelona.

View from the on-site restaurant

How to Visit :  There is an on-site restaurant at the museum which I ate at while there, and I’m happy to say that the food was delicious, though they’re not open on Mondays. From October to April, the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sundays and public holidays, 10am to 3pm.  In the summer, the museum is open from May to September, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 8pm; Sundays and public holidays, 10am to 3pm. It is always closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th every year, so plan your visit accordingly.

Accessibility : The majority of Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is wheelchair accessible and was designed with wheelchair users in mind. There are lifts and stair-lifts when needed, and wheelchairs are available for guests in the cloakroom. Accessible restrooms are located in the foyer, Oval Room and the library, and you can find free accessible, municipal parking near the museum.

Montjuïc Cable Car

Why Visit :   The fun gondola will take you on a ride up to the beautiful Montjuïc Castle, giving you epic, panoramic views of wheelchair accessible Barcelona all the while. There are three stations each with different views of the city from Montjuïc Mountain, going up a total of 750 meters. 

How to Visit :  I recommend purchasing your tickets  online , as you can receive a 10% discount. You can access the cable car from one of three stops: Parc Montjuïc, Castell, and Mirador. The cable car opens at 10am year-round and closes at 6pm from November to February, 7pm from March to May and in October, and 9pm from June to September.

Accessibility : Cars are completely adapted for wheelchair users, and if you need any assistance at all, just ask one of the station’s friendly staff members! I loved the cable car, as the main other way up to the top would have been an exhausting and non-wheelchair friendly climb.

Pedralbes Park

Why Visit :   Located in Barcelona’s university area, this park features a palace and gardens – something you might not realize from simply looking at its name. Its stately nature alone merits a visit from anyone interested in classic European green spaces, but the fact that so many fun events are held here also makes it appealing. During my exploration of wheelchair accessible Barcelona, I went to Festival Jardins Pedralbes and saw Fleet Foxes perform. I loved the music of course, but the festival was amazing and the park’s beauty topped even that! Plus, it’s not one of the city’s two most famous parks, so you’re less likely to find tourists here and more likely to find local couples on romantic strolls, enjoying the scenery like you are.

How to Visit :  I recommend touring the park’s French-style palace and rolling among the flowers and ponds. Inside the palace you’ll find a Ceramics Museum and a Museum of Decorative Arts. Outside, you’ll find impeccably landscaped bushes and lots of greenery. The park is open from 10am until dark, and I found any time to be a good time.

Accessibility : I had no problem rolling around the grounds of the park, and found the festival and concert to be quite wheelchair-friendly as well! Since it’s not the first park that tourists think of going to, it’s generally a bit less crowded, which can make it appealing for wheelchair users.

Hospital de Sant Pau

Why Visit :   You’re probably wondering why I would recommend that you visit a hospital on tour of wheechair accessible Barcelona. While I certainly hope you don’t end up in one unexpectedly, this is a stop you should definitely plan to make! Let me explain. The Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul, as it is known in English, is no longer a functioning hospital. It was, until 2009, but now it has been completely remodeled into a cultural center and museum, which makes up one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

What made UNESCO value it so much? Well, it’s Europe’s largest Art Nouveau site and a tribute to a famous Catalan art figure, Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The outdoor gardens and paths around the building’s exterior are breathtaking, but the building hasn’t lost touch with its roots. Inside, you can take a tour that shows you what a real 1920s hospital ward was like. 

How to Visit :  I recommend taking an audio-guided tour of the hospital ward inside. Alternatively, you can buy your ticket  here  for a guided tour, where your guide will reveal the secrets of the site, both artistic and otherwise. You can also buy a combined ticket for this attraction and the neighboring Palau de la Musica Catalana. You might want to avoid going on the first Sunday of the month, as that is a free entrance day and it might be crowded — or, if you have a large party, you may want to take advantage of this! The Hospital opens at 9:30am every day of the week. It closes at 2:30pm on Sundays and holidays year-round and for the rest of the week, 4:30pm from November to March and 6:30pm from April to October.

Accessibility : One thing I should mention here, and this applies for all the attractions, is that Spain generally divides people up into those who are more than 65% disabled and less than 65% disabled – this goes for wheelchair accessible Barcelona too. Often, those who are more than 65% will receive free admission into places with proper documentation stating their level of disability, and those less disabled may receive discounted admission. Most tourist attractions in Spain recognize that other countries don’t make this distinction, so just bring your paperwork and what you have to pay may vary depending on attraction. At the Hospital de Sant Pau , you’ll receive either free or discounted admission, and if it’s free, your companion will also receive free admission. 

Barcelona Cathedral

Why Visit :   This Gothic cathedral is well-known for its rooftop gargoyles and depictions of animals, both realistic and mystical, and its majestic stained glass windows. Overall, I’ve found that it imparts a calming and holy feeling on visitors, even if you’re not of the Catholic faith. The cathedral is dedicated to Eulalia, the co-patron Saint of Barcelona, and features a gift shop. Tourists enjoy seeing the 13 white geese kept in the cathedral’s cloister, a number meant to represent the age of the Saint Eulalia when she was martyred. 

How to Visit :  Tourists can visit the church from 12:30pm to 5:30pm on Saturdays, 12:30pm to 7:45pm on weekdays, and 2:30pm to 5:30pm on Sundays and religious holidays. If you’re Catholic, you may want to attend a worship and prayer at the church for a truly unique and immersive experience; if so, worship and prayer hours are from 8:30am to 12:30 pm and 5:45pm to 7:30pm on weekdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm and 5:15pm to 8:00pm on Saturdays, and 8:30am to 1:45pm and 5:15pm to 8:00pm on Sundays.

Accessibility : Though the main entrance to the cathedral features steep stairs, you’ll find a ramp at the Carrer del Bisbe, an entrance that will lead you directly in to the cloister. If there is not a ramp there, you’ll be able to request one at the main entrance. The central garden of the cloister is where you’ll find accessible restrooms if you need them. You’ll be able to wheel around in the church fine, though some of the chapels and crypts have stairs to access them. If you’re wheeling your way to the cathedral, you may encounter some hills. There aren’t too many hills in Barcelona, but the Gothic Quarter does have its fair share. It should be fine with a power chair, but manual wheelchair users may have a bit of difficulty. This is one part of wheelchair accessible Barcelona that requires a bit of extra forethought.

The Beach Life in Wheelchair Accessible Barcelona

Barcelona has a lot of wheelchair-friendly beach access points. Ramps take you from city sidewalks down to the sand, where wooden ramps can then take you right to the water’s edge! It’s not hard to get access to a beach-worthy wheelchair for coastal visitors, either.

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How to Get Around Wheelchair Accessible Barcelona

Rolling around.

Barcelona is lauded as one of Europe’s most accessible cities, so it makes a great destination for wheelchair users like me. While there, I noticed that curb cuts are prevalent and there aren’t too many cobblestones, especially when compared to other European cities. In fact, Barcelona’s medieval Gothic corridor might be one of the smoothest on the continent! As I mentioned before, the Gothic quarter is the only place you might have to worry about small hills, but there are only a few and shouldn’t be a problem for power chairs. Though you wouldn’t know it from the picturesque mountains that cradle the city, the terrain in Barcelona itself is pretty flat in most places including the popular city center, making it fairly easy to roll wherever you’d like.

. Accessible Taxis

Accessible taxis are a great option for transportation if you’re not in to public transportation – though Barcelona does have an excellent accessible metro and bus system, as I’ll discuss below! If you’re using an accessible taxi, it’s always a good idea to call a bit in advance to reduce waiting time. Here are some accessible taxi companies in Barcelona:

Taxi Amic is perhaps the only accessible taxi company in Barcelona that can transport mobility scooters. They’re specialists in accessible transportation with an extensive and varied fleet, and they are available every day of the year from 7:00am to 11:00pm like a regular taxi service. Of course, if you need transport outside those hours, they’ll also provide it, but they just need you to contact them in advance! They advise you to book a taxi a minimum of 24 hours in advance, and then they’ll contact you to confirm the trip.

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This company has adapted vehicles for non-foldable wheelchairs in their fleet. You’ll just have to specify that you’d like one when you book online or by phone. They also offer airport transfers, transfers to nearby cities or locations, and even a variety of guided tours of wheelchair accessible Barcelona.

Barcelona’s metro is considered pleasantly accessible, especially in comparison to those of some other European cities. Most of the metro stations are accessible (only 15 out of the 158 are not), with elevators leading up to the platforms. I used the metro while there, and found it pretty easy just to roll right on the car. 

If you’ve read my blog before, you’ll know that I always recommend planning out your itinerary in advance, including how you’re going to get from one place to another. This just facilitates smooth sailing and leads to a stress-free trip, the way vacations should be! In light of that, the wheelchair accessible Barcelona metro is an easy way to get between some of the hottest attractions. So, just to make sure the stations you’d like to use are accessible – and to plan out your route – you can check out this  metro map .

Tickets for the metro (and buses, which I’ll discuss next) can be bought from ticket vending machines at bus and metro stops.

One hundred percent of Barcelona public buses are accessible, which is awesome news! Next-level bonus points for wheelchair accessible Barcelona. Like the metro, they’re also an easy and cheap way to navigate between attractions and around the city. All buses are fitted with ramps and have designated seating areas for people with reduced mobility. You’ll have to ask the driver to activate the ramp, and which door it’s at will vary depending on the bus. If you’re using city buses, I recommend planning your journey ahead of time using this handy  bus route map .

On some buses you can buy a ticket from the driver, but they prefer exact change and don’t have change for large bills. You can’t buy tickets from the driver on bi-articulated buses, since the driver will be in a separate cabin. 

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After being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of two, Cory's thirst for adventure never ceased. He went on many trips around the US when he was younger, and then started taking things internationally when he turned fifteen. Since then, Cory has traveled around the world, all while managing to successfully graduate college and start up his travel blog curbfreewithcorylee.com, where he shares his accessible, and sometimes not so accessible, travel adventures with others. Through this, he hopes to inspire other wheelchair users to roll out of their comfort zone and see all of the beauty that the world has to offer.

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Great read Cory! Having been to Barcelona many years ago – pre child with disabilities, it was interesting to hear how accessible the city is. I guess the Barcelona Olympics had something to do with this.

I love Barcelona city. It is a good mobility friendly tourist place. Thanks for sharing the fantastic blog post.

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Wheelchair Accessible City Tour Barcelona with transport – Approx. 4 hours

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Wheelchair Accessible Walking Tour of Barcelona Historic Center – Approx. 4 hours

On this walking tour, you will discover all kinds of architecture. You will see the Cathedral, The Kings Palace, and even the oldest synagogue in Europe. Enjoy the mix of Roman and Gothic styles that run through the entire city.

Wheelchair Accessible Gaudi Tour With Transport – Approx. 8 hours

This accessible tour will guide you through all the Gaudi highlights Barcelona has to offer. Discover the buildings in the city itself ánd pay a visit to the lesser-known, but very impressive ‘Colonia Guëll’.

Wheelchair Accessible Tapas tour in Barcelona – Approx. 3 hours

Our three hours during accessible tapas tour in Barcelona is not only designed for food lovers. Anyone visiting the city would love this delicious tour. Your tastebuds will have the time of their lives, and so will you!

Wheelchair Accessible Tour to Montserrat Monastery – Approx. 5 hours

When visiting Barcelona, you cannot miss this natural spectacle. The Montserrat mountain consists of some special rock formations. Once you are on the mountain, you can enjoy some breathtaking views over the city, the sea, and nature. Also, you can pay a visit to the Monastery where you will see the ‘Black Madonna’.

Wheelchair Accessible Visit to Tarragona – Approx. 6 hours

This tour takes you to a smaller village just outside of Barcelona. The town of Tarragona offers much to the visitor. You can explore the Old Town where you can discover lots of ancient Roman buildings. There is an old Roman theater (amphitheater), the Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral, and some old Roman walls. Also, the viewpoint ‘The balcony of the Mediterranean’ is worth a visit!

Wheelchair Accessible Wine tasting near Barcelona – Approx. 4 hours

This tour includes a visit to one of the best wineries around Barcelona. You will get a guided tour and a wine tasting of three wines. After all that, you can do some gift shopping in their store and treat yourself to amazing wines to take back home!

Wheelchair Accessible Wine and Cava Tour Barcelona – Approx. 4 hours

Did you know the drink Cava originates in Spain? During this tour, you will taste the best of the best. The family of the traditional winery will welcome you and guide you through their winery. You will get an audiovisual show, a sensory activity, a wine tasting, and an opportunity to buy wine, cava, and brandy.

Wheelchair Accessible Hot Air Balloon Flight Barcelona – Approx. 8 hours

We offer the unique experience of flying over the beautiful nature of a Volcanic park in a hot air balloon. Always thought these activities were not accessible? Then it is your lucky day because we found one that is 100% accessible for wheelchair users! Enjoy your relaxing flight, and take some awesome pictures high in the sky! Back on the ground, they serve you a delicious Spanish meal.

Explore Wheelchair Accessible Figueres, Banyoles, and Besalu – Approx. 9 hours

Discover these three beautiful villages north of Barcelona with our full-day accessible tour. Figueres is famous for the Dali Museum. Visit Banyoles for its incredible lake and Besalu is so postcard-worthy you will never want to leave.

Wheelchair Accessible Flamenco show Poble Espanyol – Approx. 2 hours

During this accessible tour, you experience an authentic flamenco show while enjoying a drink, tapas, or a complete dinner in Poble Espanyol. This tour includes transportation from your accommodation, airport, or cruise port.

Wheelchair Accessible cooking class Barcelona – Approx. 4 hours

Good food and Spanish culture go hand in hand. Experience it from up close by joining this epicurean accessible cooking class in Barcelona. You prepare the food yourself with the assistance of an experienced chef.

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The metropolitan of Barcelona offers a lot to the tourist. You have the Old Town with the beautiful old Roman an Gothic architecture. Then you have the extraordinary works of art of the famous architect Gaudi. Barcelona is one of the most accessible cities in Europe. It offers accessibility to the beaches during the summer. Also, the city landscape including public transport is almost fully adapted to the disabled. In other words: a wheelchair user paradise. Outside of Barcelona, there are also wonderful experiences available.

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By Arundhati Nath

Growing up, Neha Arora didn’t have the easiest time traveling with her family—her father is visually impaired and her mother is a wheelchair user. “We’d travel 2,000 miles only to realize the place wasn’t accessible or wouldn’t give us the experience we were looking forward to,” says Arora. In 2016, she founded Planet Abled , a travel company that caters to the needs of people with various disabilities, a group the World Health Organization estimates at 15 percent of the world’s population. Arora isn’t the only one pushing for more thoughtful travel experiences—here’s a look at six companies focused on accessible travel .

Travel for All

Travel for All has organized more than 5,000 vacations around the world for travelers with a variety of requirements, including cane users, slow walkers, hearing and vision impaired persons, travelers with complex health issues like dialysis and developmental disabilities, and wheelchair users. “As multiple sclerosis began to affect my own personal travel, I researched what resources could assist me with executing travel using my wheelchair,” says CEO Tarita Davenock. “I was shocked when I saw the lack of services.” Every trip Travel for All plans comes with an accessibility specialist. “We research and give our clients the pros and cons of any area in the world before planning the trip, so our client knows what to expect while they are in that destination,” says Davenock. “Meticulous planning and great attention to detail are the keystones of keeping our vacations safe.”

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Seable Holidays

Seable Holidays specializes in trips for visually impaired travelers. All trips include trained chaperones—who undergo a background check—as well as inclusive sports and sensory activities like horse riding, scuba diving, kayaking, wine tasting, yoga, and tactile museum excursions. And everything is thoroughly vetted, with chaperones, activities, and accommodations tested by blind people before they’re recommended by the company. While trips are on pause during the pandemic, Seable Holidays will bring them back in summer 2022.

Easy Access Travel

Debra Kerper and her team at Easy Access Travel accommodate most types of physical disabilities in their solo trips and mixed group tours. While Kerper sometimes relies on her own experiences as a traveler in a wheelchair, she says every trip needs to be tailored to an individual client’s needs. To do so, the team spends time getting to know their clients to match them with the best vacation choice, and visits hotels and tourist spots for inspection, takes cruises beforehand, and collects information from trustworthy sources to ensure a safe, accessible, and fun experience.

Planet Abled

Neha Arora’s Planet Abled arranges customized tours for people with different types of disabilities, and also plans group tours that include non-disabled people. Their trips mostly take place in India and South East Asia , with plans to expand to countries in Europe, and popular activities include river rafting, skiing, trekking, and wildlife safaris. Some of their extra touches include assigning a travel buddy for the blind, seeking special permission from museums so clients can touch and feel the articles on display, and arranging for sign language interpreters for the hearing impaired.

Wheel the World

Alvaro Silberstein, the CEO of Wheel the World , was paralyzed from the chest down after surviving an accident at 18. This didn’t stop him from seeing the world—he’s since visited 30 countries on five continents. “I realized that people with disabilities should be able to explore places as anyone else,” he says. Most of his clients are adults or seniors with mobility disabilities and wheelchair users, and he can arrange solo travel or group trips. Silberstein wants to create more awareness around accessibility, and his company pays special attention to details like the height of beds, width of doors, and accessibility of bathrooms, compiling this information on the Wheel the World website. Their multi-day trips are designed with local tour operators with a focus on accessible travel, and includes access to adaptive bikes, beach wheelchairs, and equipment for hiking, skydiving, kayaking, scuba diving, and surfing—they’ve even planned Macchu Pichu trips for wheelchair users . The company makes sure “prices are competitive and the pricing is the same no matter if the clients have a disability or not,” says Silberstein.

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Tapooz Travel

Laurent Roffe and Aicha Nystrom spent years volunteering with an organization that provides outdoors excursions to people with disabilities. “We have many friends in wheelchairs as part of our close community,” says Roffe. “I’m a sea kayak guide and [Aicha] is a ski guide and this has always been a source of immense joy for us. Launching our accessible travel business was a natural extension of what we are and what we like to do.” Their company, Tapooz Travel , specializes in trips for those with mobility issues, including visual and hearing impairment, rather than cognitive disabilities. When they have a client with a visual or hearing impairment, they make sure there’s at least one guide trained in sign language, or have a guide who can help with things like reading the menu at the restaurant and providing a voice narration during a site visit. Their network also includes adaptive sports instructors, sailboat skippers, tribal elders, massage therapists, and hot air balloon operators , all of whom are trained to work with travelers with disabilities.

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Road Trips: How to Plan an Accessible Getaway

By Syren Nagakyrie

Planning an accessible road trip is getting a little easier for people with disabilities. There are more resources created by and for the disability community, and the tourism industry is starting to recognize the value of accessible travel. As a disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent person, I take road trips every year and have learned some tips and tricks along the way.

Renting a vehicle

Most major car companies offer adaptive driving devices for their vehicles at no additional cost. Enterprise , for example, offers hand controls, left foot accelerators, pedal extenders and spinner knobs to facilitate steering. Budget can provide hand controls, spinner knobs, a panoramic mirror, swivel seats and transfer boards. Be prepared to request adaptive devices at least three business days in advance.

For a wheelchair-accessible van with a ramp or a lift, rent from a mobility company like BraunAbility , one of the largest builders of wheelchair-accessible vans in the country, with rentals at many locations. MobilityWorks , an accessible-vehicle and adaptive-equipment dealer, has rental locations in 34 states. AccessibleGO , which offers a one-stop shop for adapted rental cars and wheelchair-accessible vans, has agreements with 100 wheelchair van rental locations nationwide; request a quote on their website. For accessibleGO’s rental cars, you can request hand controls and a spinner knob at checkout.

Route planning

You can use Google Maps, Waze and MapQuest for initial accessibility research using photos and street view. Google Maps provides directions for some wheelchair-accessible pedestrian and transit routes.

Sites such as Roadtrippers and Furkot can plot an entire itinerary. While these websites are not disability specific, they are invaluable tools. (Roadtrippers does have a wheelchair-accessible check box in the search function.) You can filter by types of destinations such as national parks or museums, and search for hotels and campgrounds. Furkot allows you to input how long you want to drive each day, whether you want to travel on Interstate highways or take more scenic roads. The app will determine the best route and length of time between stops, and suggest where to stay overnight.

Finding lodging

While hotels and other accommodations are required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, many hotels do not meet all accessibility needs. Most of the booking sites list hotels with accessible rooms for those with mobility, hearing and vision needs, but this information is not always verified. Do additional research on review sites and look for photos. Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Fairmont hotels offer allergy-friendly and scent-free rooms in some locations. Call the hotel to verify accessibility and to make sure a specific room is reserved for you.

Vacation rentals are typically not required to be A.D.A. compliant, but some do provide accessibility information. Airbnb recently rolled out an adapted category with accessibility search features and homes that have been scanned for accessibility. Review photos and contact the host for more information. Some hosts will make accommodations, such as changing the cleaning supplies or shifting furniture, but document your request using the in-app messaging system so that customer service can help if you run into issues.

Wheel the World is an accessible travel agency offering bookings at over 3,000 verified accessible hotels in the United States. The hotels have been reviewed in person by trained assessors; only those that meet the criteria are listed. Sign up as a disabled traveler or a companion and complete a personal profile that includes options for a variety of disabilities and accessibility needs. The site will provide listings that match your profile with partial, adequate and outstanding match options.

Food and medication

There are a variety of options to keep food or medication cold while traveling. Electric coolers can plug into your vehicle’s 12-volt outlet, but pay attention to the type of cooling mechanism — the less expensive versions are usually thermoelectric and will cool only to about 30 degrees below ambient temperature (if it is 70 degrees in the car, it will cool to 40 degrees). Compressor coolers are more expensive but maintain normal refrigerated temperatures.

Many hotels provide mini-refrigerators. When you know you will be stopping somewhere with a fridge almost every night, layer large ice packs and supplies in a cooler, then top them with another insulating layer like a cooling bag. This keeps everything cold for a couple of days at a time.

It’s also a good idea to travel with a single-burner cooktop — electric to use inside, or propane to use at rest areas and campgrounds — and a camp mess kit so that you can safely cook meals.

Some of the best apps to find food, restaurants and grocery stores that accommodate dietary needs are Fig for allergy-specific options, Happy Cow for vegan-friendly options and Find Me Gluten Free for celiac-safe spots. Add your favorite options to the route-planning app so that you know where to stop.

Finding activities

In addition to the apps mentioned in the route-planning section, state and local tourism organizations are good sources for accessible destinations.

National parks and monuments, which are required to meet federal accessibility guidelines, typically have visitor centers and recreation sites with accessible features. Each park website has information, as well as programs and services within the park. While accessibility varies, you can usually find information on wheelchair-accessible trails and campsites, tactile and audio features, assistive listening devices, and American Sign Language interpreters.

At state parks, accessibility features may not be consistent, but you can usually find some information on each park’s website.

Apps like AllTrails list wheelchair-friendly trails across the country, but the information may not be verified, so contact the park or land manager for verification. Among the parks with notable accessible trails are Redwood National and State Parks, North Cascades National Park, Badlands National Park, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park .

Syren Nagakyrie, the founder of the nonprofit Disabled Hikers and the author of “The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon” and “The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Northern California,” among other guidebooks, leads group hikes and conducts assessments throughout the United States.

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Considering a trip, or just some armchair traveling here are some ideas..

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Mumbai:  Spend 36 hours in this fast-changing Indian city  by exploring ancient caves, catching a concert in a former textile mill and feasting on mangoes.

Kyoto:  The Japanese city’s dry gardens offer spots for quiet contemplation  in an increasingly overtouristed destination.

Iceland:  The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found .

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Top 14 Accessible Destinations for Travelers With Limited Mobility

Posted: October 17, 2023 | Last updated: October 17, 2023

Traveling is a joy that everyone should experience, regardless of their mobility level. 

With increasing efforts to make tourism more accessible, many vacation destinations now cater to travelers who use wheelchairs, crutches, or other assistive devices.

You don't need any special travel planning secrets , either, as everyone has the right to be accommodated.

From breathtaking natural wonders to vibrant cities rich in culture, these destinations have accessible attractions and experiences for everyone.

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Alaskan cruises

Alaska's landscapes and wildlife are a sight to behold, and you can experience them on an accessible cruise. Many companies offer accessible staterooms, onboard amenities, and trips designed for travelers with limited mobility.

You can see glaciers, gorgeous fjords, whales, and bald eagles from the comfort of your cruise ship. Stops like Glacier Bay, Denali, and the Kenai Fjords are also in ADA compliance. You might even spot a moose!

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Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, known for its architecture and welcoming culture, has made significant strides in accessibility. The public transportation system is super wheelchair-friendly, and there are no cobblestone streets to deal with. La Rambla, a pedestrian area, is also easy to navigate.

Must-visit attractions like La Sagrada Família have improved accessibility features, allowing everyone to appreciate Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece. You can even jump to the front of the line and get in free at many places.

Central Florida

Central Florida is a hub for accessible theme park experiences. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando have worked diligently to ensure that visitors with limited mobility can enjoy fun rides and magical experiences.

Venture off the beaten path and explore Florida's natural attractions, including pristine springs that are as accessible as they are beautiful. You can even snorkel with wild manatees in some special areas.

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Florence, Italy

Florence's rich history and art — including Michelangelo's “David” — are bucket-list-worthy and mostly accessible to folks with limited mobility. The Florence Cathedral, Uffizi Gallery, and Accademia Galleria offer accessible entrances and services.

Florence’s compact layout makes it easy to explore on wheels, and many restaurants and hotels are wheelchair-friendly. Once you finish taking in art and eating your way through the city, exploring the Tuscan countryside is a must-do.

Las Vegas is known for its casinos and over-the-top luxury, but it's also one of the most accessible cities in the world. 

Most resorts on the Strip have accessible rooms and amenities. There are also accessible transportation options, and the streets are wide and easy to navigate.

Restaurants, shows, and museums are all ADA-compliant as well. Even the High Roller observation wheel is wheelchair accessible.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is another one of the most accessible cities in the world. The Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Museum, and Queen Victoria Market have accessible facilities. Trains and buses are wheelchair-friendly, making it easy to explore this second-largest city in Australia.

Don't miss the chance to drive on the famous Great Ocean Road, a scenic highway with breathtaking views and must-see stops. Of note are the 12 Apostles, limestone formations that rise majestically out of the Bass Strait.

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Oahu, Hawaii

Oahu, one of Hawaii's islands, is a bucket-list destination for its natural beauty. 

Many beaches will let you use a beach wheelchair for free, making this tricky terrain easy to navigate. Adventure seekers can take an adapted surfing lesson or swim with wild manta rays.

Indoor attractions like the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and Honolulu Zoo have accessibility features to make your experience easy and enjoyable.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, is an accessible destination surrounded by natural wonders. The Blue Lagoon has accessible facilities, and many tour operators offer inclusive trips to experience the country's stunning landscapes, including waterfalls, geysers, and glaciers.

Hotels and restaurants are also accessible to people with limited mobility. And though it may be more challenging to get around during the snowy season, seeing the Northern Lights may be worth the extra effort.

Singapore is arguably the most accessible city in Asia. The city-state's subway system is well-equipped for travelers with limited mobility, as are most buses. Sidewalks are flat and navigable.

Attractions like Gardens by the Bay, the Singapore Zoo, and Sentosa Island have accessible facilities, making it easy to explore the gems of Lion City. The culture of Singapore is also known for being very helpful to tourists, so you can quickly get assistance from locals.

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South Africa safaris

A safari can be as accessible as it is unforgettable. Many game reserves have accessible accommodations and vehicles with ramps. 

These adaptations allow folks with limited mobility to see elephants, lions, and more up close in iconic destinations such as Kruger National Park.

You may find that working with a travel company that caters to people with disabilities is a good idea as they handle all of the particulars, allowing you to focus on the once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo strives to adhere to the UN's protocol of accommodations issued in 2000. The public transportation system, including buses and trains, has been dubbed "90% accessible." 

Hotels are also working to accommodate people with limited mobility, though Airbnb fills the gaps.

Many attractions like the Sensō-ji and Tokyo Skytree have good wheelchair accessibility. Some cultural heritage sites may be less so due to the need to preserve historic architecture.

U.S. National Parks

Many U.S. National Parks have made significant progress in becoming more accessible. 

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Yellowstone National Park, and Acadia National Park, among others, offer accessible trails, visitor centers, and services so everyone can enjoy their beauty.

Note that people with permanent disabilities get free admission to national parks as long as they have the Access Pass.

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Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver is striving to ensure that travelers with limited mobility can enjoy all it has to offer. In 2023, the city council announced they were investing hundreds of millions to become "the most accessible city in the world."

That plan includes massive sidewalk upgrades, facility renovations, and auditing public spaces to ensure they're up to snuff. 

Many attractions and transportation options are already accessible, but once the work is done, Vancouver just might get the title it's working toward.

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., is home to numerous accessible landmarks and museums. The Smithsonian museums, the National Mall, and many memorials have accessible entrances and services.

The city's public transportation system is also equipped to accommodate travelers with limited mobility. For these reasons, the city ranks high on inclusivity lists. 

Choose the best travel credit card to use when you visit, though you won't need it at national museums: admission there is free.

Bottom line

Should you choose to retire early , you can explore as many of these destinations as you desire. Adventure knows no boundaries, and accessibility is paving the way for everyone to travel on their own terms.

When planning your vacation, it's essential to research hotels, attractions, and transportation providers in advance to ensure all your needs are met.

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