Decided you want to go to Spain? Seen so many amazing things to do but you aren’t sure how to choose a place? Want to fit more cities into your trip?
This itinerary is starts off in Valencia and ending up in Seville, taking in Cordoba and Grenada. It lets you see four entirely different Spanish cities, as well as taking in so much Andalucian culture such as La Mezquita de Cordoba and La Alhambra – both of which you really can’t miss. I also came to Valencia from Barcelona, so if you decide you want a fifth city, you can always add that in before you move south.
Barcelona (Optional)
I realise I’ve instantly started off not in southern Spain, but I did want to add this in here. I got the train from Barcelona to Valencia to start off the two weeks, so you can always add Barcelona into the itinerary. It’s a great city to visit, with lots of Gaudi architecture like La Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo. Barcelon has amazing nightlife and it is a perfect introduction to Catalan culture. If you’re interested in Barcelona, have a look into it more here.
Valencia – 3 days
Valencia is a lovely city with stunning architecture and home to The City of Arts and Sciences – contrasting with the old, Spanish feel of the centre but 100% worth a visit while you’re in Valencia. There is also a great trip from Valencia to explore a little more of the Valencian countryside, with waterfalls and gorges. I would highly recommend this, especially if you aren’t intending to go too far out of any of the other cities. GetYourGuide is a great place for trips like this if you want them booked well in advance.
Day 1 – Explore the old town
Day 2 – City of Arts and Sciences
Day 3 – Trip out to Los fuentes de los banos and Montanejos
Granada – 3 days
Granada is not a city to be missed – with absolutely stunning sunrises over La Alhambra. Visiting La Alhambra was one of the highlights of the whole trip for me, with stunning architecture and a rich history. Granada itself is a lovely city too, and you can definitely spend a day or two here relaxing. Make sure you pre-book tickets to La Alhambra though as it can get incredibly busy, especially in peak season. (Bus to Cordoba)
Day 5 – Watch sunrise over La Alhambra from the San Nicolas viewpoint and visit La Alhambra (do not miss the Nazrid palaces in La Alhambra).
Day 6 – Explore the Abaicin district, try tapas and visit any of the old buildings or the cathedral that you fancy.
Day 7 – relax day: eat some more tapas, chill out in the sun or just amble around the old neighbourhoods.
Cordoba – 2 days
Cordoba is probably most well known for La Mezquita de Cordoba (the mosque of cordoba) which is one of the most unique religious buildings I’ve been in. Cordoba is a lovely city, a little smaller than some of the others, but a really nice feel and atmosphere.
Day 8 – La Mezquita and the small coffee shops around la mezquita, including walking down la calleja de las flores.
Day 9 – Explore the wider city of Cordoba
Seville – 3/4 days
Seville is probably one of the most well known cities in Andalucia, and a great place to finish off – close to a large airport and an amazing city for Spanish culture and tapas – the amount of octopus, olives and wine consumed here was insane. Seville is an extremely walkable city, and has plenty of tourist attractions if that’s what you want to do, or plenty of local tapas bars and coffee shops to just absorb the sun and culture. (Airport to fly home from or to move onto new destinations)
Day 10 – Explore the old streets, the cathedral, La Giralda Tower and try some tapas
Day 11 – Visit the bullring and santa cruz neighbourhood
Day 12 – Explore the Real Alcazar (moorish palace) and the plaza de Espana.
Day 13 – Take a day to visit a nearby beach or a river cruise or visit Maria Luisa Park
If you’re heading to Spain, maybe add in a trip to Madrid too?
