One Week in Spain: Top 3 Recommendations
Spending 1 week in Spain allows for just enough time to combine one or two major cities with other bucket-list destinations. The gastronomic delights of Barcelona and historic sights of Madrid make for a great match. Go on a hiking trip in the Pyrenees and spend a day out on a beach in San Sebastián. Not much of a beach bum? Head for the nearby Logroño and try La Rioja’s famous wine. There are countless things to do during 7 days in Spain. But before you pack your bags, scroll down and pore over our recommended tours for 4 to 8 days.
- Reynold G.
1. Classic Andalusia: 4 days in Spain
Day 1 | Delve into the history of Seville |
Day 2 | Cook like a Spaniard |
Day 3 | Admire Cordoba's architecture |
Day 4 | Visit Ronda and bid farewell to Spain |
The Moorish legacy of Spain can be felt in buildings and fortifications across Andalusia, which you will explore during this four-day tour. Delve into the lively history of Seville and head out to explore Cordoba’s back alleys, which hummed with intellectual fervor during its heydays and was home to Averroes, the famous polymath. The clifftop Puente Nuevo is a sight to behold while in Ronda, the birthplace of bullfight, so are the churches that galore the city. See all our 5-day tours in Spain for further inspiration.
2. Cycling Catalonia: 1 week in Spain
Day 1 | Arrive in Calalle de Palafrugell |
Day 2 | Ride to Platja de Pals, relax on its golden beach |
Day 3 | Enjoy free day by the sea |
Day 4 | Pedal to La Bisbal |
Day 5 | Explore La Bisbal on your own |
Day 6 | Back to the coast in Calella de Palafrugell |
Day 7 | Say goodbye to Spain |
Catalonia, your playground for a week, has some of the most striking countryside and coastal areas in Spain. Start among the expansive coastline of Calella de Palafrugell. Relax on the beaches of Platja de Pals and stay in the 14th century Castell d'Emporda in La Bisbal. Rumor has it that Dali was interested in buying this castle. See the remnants of the oldest Iberian village in Spain in Ullastret and pedal back to the coastal town of Calella de Palafrugell, the final point of your journey. See 7-day tours to Spain
3. Self-drive through Spain: 8 days in Spain
Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid |
Day 2 | Soak up the classic sights of Spanish capital |
Day 3 | Head for Toledo |
Day 4 | Wander Toledo's streets and drive to Salamanca |
Day 5 | Discover Spain's seat of learning |
Day 6 | Transfer to Segovia with a stop-off in Avila |
Day 7 | Visit El Escorial and drive to Madrid |
Day 8 | Transfer to airport |
Take a car out for a spin through the Spanish countryside for a week-long blast during this self-driving tour. Start your journey among the treasured masterpieces of the Spanish capital and continue to the imperial city of Toledo. Drift through Toledo’s historic center, then dig into Spain’s rich intellectual tradition in Salamanca. The medieval walls of Avila are on the itinerary next, followed by Segovia and its fairy-tale castle. Drive back to Madrid on day 7 with a stopover among the Renaissance monuments of El Escorial. See 8-day Spain itineraries
As you can already tell, a trip to Spain can be memorable even with just 7 days or less. You can also connect with our travel experts in Spain to create an itinerary from scratch. If you think you want to spend more time in Spain, check out our guide on how long to spend in Spain.