19 days in Madrid, San Sebastian - Donostia & Barcelona Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madrid: Segovia (San Martin Church, Alcazar of Segovia, &more) and Toledo (Synagogue of Saint Mary the White, Casco Historico de Toledo, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Templo de Debod, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and hunt for treasures at Mercado San Miguel.

For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Madrid online visit planner.

Los Angeles, USA to Madrid is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Los Angeles to Madrid is 9 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in April, expect Madrid to be little chillier, temps between 67°F and 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to San Sebastian - Donostia.

As one of the anchoring cities of the beautiful Basque Country, San Sebastián boasts a trendy, cosmopolitan vibe while still harboring a relaxed, coastal charm.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Sebastian - Donostia: Bilbao (La Salve zubia, Taberna Plaza Nueva, &more). On the 27th (Thu), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at La Concha Beach, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Igueldo, stroll around Gipuzkoa plaza, and take a leisurely stroll along Paseo Nuevo.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the San Sebastian - Donostia holiday maker app.

Fly from Madrid to San Sebastian - Donostia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in San Sebastian - Donostia, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Barcelona.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey (in Montserrat) and PortAventura (in Salou). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Parc Guell, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, make a trip to Las Ramblas, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso.

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Fly from San Sebastian - Donostia to Barcelona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly back home.