28 days in Madrid & Barcelona Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Parque Central (in Tres Cantos), Toledo (Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum, &more) and Segovia (Alcazar of Segovia, Old City, &more). There's lots more to do: stroll around Parque del Retiro, don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, admire the landmark architecture of Royal Palace of Madrid, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To see maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Madrid trip planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Madrid. June in Madrid sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can fly to Barcelona.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Tossa de Mar (Platja mar menuda, Els Ametllers, &more), Sant Feliu de Guixols (Eremita sant Elm & Stand-Up Paddleboarding) and Lloret de Mar (Candy Bubble, LloretBikes, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, and explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Barcelona trip itinerary website.

Getting from Madrid to Barcelona by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Barcelona, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can fly back home.