10 days · Classic

Spain in 10 days

A 10-day Spain itinerary: Madrid, Andalusia and Barcelona (or coast). Realistic pace, trains and local tips.

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The triangle that works

In 10 days prioritise Madrid + Andalusia + Barcelona. It’s the most searched arc — and the one that leaves you least stranded on trains.

Madrid

Best time

Apr–Jun

Great light, terraces, less extreme heat in the south.

Jul–Aug

Harsh heat in Seville/Madrid. Early starts and strategic siestas.

Sep–Oct

Top window: weather and vibe without July peaks.

Nov–Mar

Cheaper; rain possible. Ideal for museums and indoor tapas.

Budget / day

Per person · mid-range · excluding flights

€55–100

Hotel

€30–50

Food

€10–25

Local

€100–175

Total

Day-by-day route

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Days 1–3

Madrid

Art, neighbourhoods and Madrid nights without overload.

  • Prado or Reina Sofía (one deep dive) · Retiro · Malasaña/La Latina.
  • Optional day: Toledo or Segovia by train.
Days 4–6

Seville

Alcázar, cathedral, Triana and unhurried tapas.

  • Book the Alcázar · sunset at Plaza de España.
Days 7–8

Granada

Alhambra (book now) and Albaicín at dusk.

  • AVE/bus from Seville · don’t wing the Alhambra.
Days 9–10

Barcelona

Gaudí, beach or Gothic Quarter — pick 2 focuses, not 8.

  • Sagrada Família timed ticket · Gràcia or Born at night.

Practical Spain

Trains

AVE Madrid–Seville and Madrid–Barcelona. Granada: check schedules early.

Eating

Menú del día at lunch · tapas at night · skip tourist-only menus.

Neighbourhoods

Madrid: Justicia/Malasaña · Seville: centre/Triana · BCN: Eixample/Born.

Key bookings

Alhambra and Sagrada Família first. The rest can flex.

Classic mistakes

Wanting “all of Spain”

North + islands + inland in 10 days = only stations.

Lock the Alhambra now

It sells out. Without a ticket, Granada loses magic.

Siesta in July

Museums/morning · shade midday · streets at dusk.

Only the Ramblas

Barcelona is Gràcia, Born, Montjuïc… not one corridor.

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