56 days in Spain & Portugal Itinerary

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Lisbon, Portugal
— 4 nights
Fly
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Faro, Portugal
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Seville, Spain
— 3 nights
Train
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Cordoba, Spain
— 2 nights
Train
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Granada, Spain
— 2 nights
Train
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Malaga, Spain
— 2 nights
Drive
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Ojen, Spain
Drive
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Ronda, Spain
— 1 night
Drive
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Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain
Drive
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Jerez De La Frontera, Spain
Train
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Cadiz, Spain
— 2 nights
Train
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Seville, Spain
Bus
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Tavira, Portugal
— 1 night
Drive
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Albufeira, Portugal
— 4 nights
Fly
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Porto, Portugal
— 3 nights
Train
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Aveiro, Portugal
— 1 night
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Coimbra, Portugal
— 1 night
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 6 nights
Fly
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
— 10 nights
Fly
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 4 nights
Train
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Evora, Portugal
— 2 nights
Train
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Lisbon, Portugal
Drive
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Porto Covo, Portugal
— 3 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 3 nights

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Lisbon, Portugal — 4 nights

City of Seven Hills

Your day by day itinerary now includes Time Out Market Lisboa, Praca do Principe Real and The Pink Street.

To see traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon trip website.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiport is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport). In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Faro.
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Faro, Portugal

Portuguese Venice

For photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Faro driving holiday planner.

Fly from Lisbon to Faro in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Faro are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. You'll set off for Seville on the 7th (Sun).
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Seville, Spain — 3 nights

City of Towers

Your day by day itinerary now includes Plaza de España as well as Royal Alcázar of Seville. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Plaza del Triunfo. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Palacio de las Duenas, then take a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, and then admire the landmark architecture of Plaza de España.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Seville holiday builder tool.

You can drive from Faro to Seville in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In May, daytime highs in Seville are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. You will leave for Cordoba on the 10th (Wed).
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Cordoba, Spain — 2 nights

Pearl of Muslim Spain

On the 10th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos and then don't miss a visit to Historic Centre of Cordoba. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the historical opulence of Palacio de la Merced, then see the interesting displays at Casa de las Cabezas Patios de Leyenda, then admire the striking features of Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, and finally take a stroll through Jewish Quarter (Juderia).

To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Cordoba route builder tool.

Getting from Seville to Cordoba by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May in Cordoba, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 14°C at night. You will leave for Granada on the 12th (Fri).
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Granada, Spain — 2 nights

Pearl of Spain

You've now added Alhambra to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Abadia del Sacromonte, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Granada Cathedral, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Chapel of Granada, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Mirador de San Nicolas. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Alhambra, then visit Albayzin, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mezquita Mayor de Granada.

To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Granada online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Cordoba to Granada takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Cordoba in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Granada: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 13°C at night. You'll set off for Malaga on the 14th (Sun).
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Malaga, Spain — 2 nights

Capital of the Costa del Sol

Your day by day itinerary now includes Teatro Romano, Centre Pompidou Malaga and Alcazaba. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): delve into the distant past at Teatro Romano. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Alcazaba and then see the interesting displays at Centre Pompidou Malaga.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Malaga trip planner.

Drive from Granada to Malaga in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Granada in May since evenings lows in Malaga dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ojen.
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Ojen, Spain

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Ojen sightseeing planner.

Drive from Malaga to Ojen in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Ronda.
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Ronda, Spain — 1 night

City of Dreams

Your day by day itinerary now includes Mirador puente nuevo de Ronda.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Ronda holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Ojen to Ronda takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May in Ronda, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Wed) before leaving for Setenil de las Bodegas.
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Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain

To find out how to plan a trip to Setenil de las Bodegas, use our trip itinerary maker.

Setenil de las Bodegas is just a stone's throw from Ronda. In May, daytime highs in Setenil de las Bodegas are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Jerez De La Frontera.
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Jerez De La Frontera, Spain

Sherry Capital of the World

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Jerez De La Frontera vacation builder site.

You can drive from Setenil de las Bodegas to Jerez De La Frontera in 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Jerez De La Frontera are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Cadiz.
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Cadiz, Spain — 2 nights

You've added Castillo de San Sebastian, Puerta de Tierra, Paseo Canalejas, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 17th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Alameda Apodaca and then shop like a local with Mercado Central.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Cadiz journey builder site.

Cadiz is just a stone's throw from Jerez De La Frontera. Traveling from Jerez De La Frontera in May, expect nights in Cadiz to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are little chillier, around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Seville.
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Seville, Spain

City of Towers

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Seville road trip planning site.

You can drive from Cadiz to Seville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. On the 19th (Fri), you're off to Tavira.
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Tavira, Portugal — 1 night

Your day by day itinerary now includes Praia do Barril, Castelo de Tavira and Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao. On the 19th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao.

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Tavira road trip tool.

You can drive from Seville to Tavira in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Albufeira.
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Albufeira, Portugal — 4 nights

Garden of Portugal

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Albufeira trip planner.

Drive from Tavira to Albufeira in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can fly to Porto.
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Porto, Portugal — 3 nights

Unvanquished City

Your day by day itinerary now includes Braga Tours as well as Livraria Lello. There's more to do: take a stroll through Ribeira do Porto.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Porto travel route planning website.

Traveling by flight from Albufeira to Porto takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Albufeira in May; daily highs in Porto reach 23°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Aveiro.
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Aveiro, Portugal — 1 night

You've now added Aveiro to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): make a trip to Aveiro.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Aveiro trip app.

You can drive from Porto to Aveiro in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Coimbra.
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Coimbra, Portugal — 1 night

Torre da Universidade de Coimbra has been added to your itinerary. On the 28th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Sala dos Capelos and then admire the striking features of Torre da Universidade de Coimbra.

To see photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Coimbra trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Aveiro to Coimbra in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. May in Coimbra sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 29th (Mon), you're off to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 6 nights

City of Seven Hills

Your day by day itinerary now includes Castelo de S. Jorge as well as Padrao dos Descobrimentos. Explore hidden gems such as Palácio Nacional da Ajuda and Museu Nacional do Azulejo. Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and National Palace of Queluz will appeal to history buffs. See even more of Lisbon: don't miss a visit to Belém Tower and appreciate the extensive heritage of Miradouro de Santa Luzia.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Lisbon route tool.

You can drive from Coimbra to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You'll set off for Palma de Mallorca on the 4th (Sun).
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain — 10 nights

Cultural Capital of the Balearic Islands

Get a sense of the local culture at Castell de Bellver and Catedral de Mallorca. Get some historical perspective at Santuari de Cura and Castell de Capdepera. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Palma de Mallorca: Alcudia (Teatre Ròma & Aucanada Beach), Cala d'Or (Cala Gran & Plage Cala D'or) and Casa Museo Els Calderers (in Sant Joan). The adventure continues: stroll through Playa Santa Ponca, contemplate the long history of Sa Llotja, kick back and relax at Calo Des Moro, and learn about winemaking at Macia Batle.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Palma de Mallorca visit planner.

You can fly from Lisbon to Palma de Mallorca in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Palma de Mallorca is 1 hour. June in Palma de Mallorca sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 4 nights

City of Seven Hills

You've now added Chiado to your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Avenida da Liberdade and Cidade Baixa.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Palma de Mallorca to Lisbon takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Palma de Mallorca to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Evora.
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Evora, Portugal — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bar Horas Incertas as well as Culpa Tua. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): join in the after-dark buzz at Culpa Tua.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Evora trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Lisbon to Evora takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Lisbon in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Evora: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lisbon.
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Find places to stay Jun 19 — 21:

Lisbon, Portugal

City of Seven Hills

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lisbon trip planning site.

Getting from Evora to Lisbon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Evora in June, plan for little chillier days in Lisbon, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. You will leave for Porto Covo on the 21st (Wed).
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Porto Covo, Portugal — 3 nights

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Do Salto.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Porto Covo itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Lisbon to Porto Covo takes 2 hours. While traveling from Lisbon, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Porto Covo, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 17°C. On the 24th (Sat), you're off to Lisbon.
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Find places to stay Jun 21 — 24:
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Lisbon, Portugal — 3 nights

City of Seven Hills

Get a sense of the local culture at Alfama and Largo do Carmo. See even more of Lisbon: make a trip to Rua Augusta.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip planner.

Traveling by car from Porto Covo to Lisbon takes 2 hours. When traveling from Porto Covo in June, plan for slightly colder days in Lisbon, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C.
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Portugal travel guide

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Landmarks · Castles · Beaches
Small in size but rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, Portugal features contrasting landscapes that include long beaches, lush vineyards, verdant valleys, and rolling hills dotted with tiny settlements where old traditions still prevail. The country's serene interior, often overlooked by foreigners, remains largely unspoiled by mass tourism and offers visitors a chance to discover this less-trodden part of Europe at their own pace. Ripe for leisurely adventures on foot or by bicycle, Portugal's fertile countryside boasts well-preserved medieval castles and outstanding wineries, producing some of the world's finest ports. The country's cities offer a lively culinary scene known for its many award-winning restaurants, topping the itineraries of foodies from around the globe.
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Spain travel guide

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Beaches · Nightlife · Architectural Buildings
A colorful country known for its relaxed lifestyle, vibrant nightlife, excellent food, and world-famous folklore and festivals, Spain boasts a huge number of World Heritage Sites and other spectacular places to visit. It also deserves its reputation as a beach vacation destination; the Western edge of the Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the world’s top beaches. But Spain’s geography is so much more than just soft, sandy shores. Its landscapes are as diverse as its people, ranging from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and sprawling deserts. The countryside bursts with unspoiled villages of timeless beauty and old-world charm, as well as vast and varied nature preserves.
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Majorca travel guide

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Beaches · Nightlife · Churches
Majorca offers much more than 550 km (342 mi) of shoreline, with its golden beaches and tranquil waters ideal for leisurely sailing trips. Although the island’s coastline attracts nearly 8 million tourists each year, away from the most popular beach resorts, chances for an enjoyable and authentic Majorca vacation abound, including exploring its signature limestone cliffs, now popular for cliff jumping. Deeper inland, you'll find rugged mountains and sprawling plains covered with vineyards. In the island’s interior, numerous small restaurants serve delicious and affordable authentic Mediterranean food.
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