Hi @BazJ and welcome to GADC.
Check out and maybe add yourself to our members map in more normal times lots of members are always up for a meet, to fly and chat.
Also have a look at our very own DroneScene for all the tools you need to plan a flight as well as member added places to fly, feel free to add that you know of that are not on there
As for the Spain thing, check out this thread, although a lots has changed with EASA and the last year has stopped the majority travelling abroad