10 days · Classic
Spain in 10 days
A 10-day Spain itinerary: Madrid, Andalusia and Barcelona (or coast). Realistic pace, trains and local tips.
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.
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 1–3Madrid
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 4–6Seville
Alcázar, cathedral, Triana and unhurried tapas.
- Book the Alcázar · sunset at Plaza de España.
Days 7–8Granada
Alhambra (book now) and Albaicín at dusk.
- AVE/bus from Seville · don’t wing the Alhambra.
Days 9–10Barcelona
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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