9 days in Spain Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic, and pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Barcelona route builder.

Bratislava, Slovakia to Barcelona is an approximately 6-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Bratislava in November: high temperatures in Barcelona hover around 21°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to travel to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Generalife, soak away your stress at Hammam Al Andalus Granada, and then admire the striking features of Alhambra.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Granada online sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Barcelona to Granada in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Granada, with lows of 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Plaza de España, wander the streets of Barrio Santa Cruz, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville, admire the striking features of Torre del Oro, admire the masterpieces at Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla, then make a trip to Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol), and finally admire the natural beauty at Casa de Pilatos.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Seville trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Granada to Seville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Granada in November since evenings lows in Seville dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to travel to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Madrid is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, admire the landmark architecture of Estacion de Atocha, and stroll around Parque del Retiro.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Madrid online sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Seville to Madrid in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Seville in December: high temperatures in Madrid hover around 14°C and lows are around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.