16 days in Spain Itinerary

One of the most lively and visited areas in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote’s largest city, Puerto del Carmen, is well-known for its vibrant nightlife and high concentration of bars and pubs.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museo de la Pirateria and Fundacion Cesar Manrique. Step off the beaten path and head to Playa Flamingo and Walk from Puerto del Carmen to Puerto Calero. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin de Cactus, meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, Head underground at Cueva de los Verdes, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Papagayo Beach.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Puerto Del Carmen online holiday planner.

San Francisco, USA to Puerto Del Carmen is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from San Francisco to Puerto Del Carmen. Traveling from San Francisco in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Puerto Del Carmen: highs are around 74°F and lows about 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Maspalomas.

Fondly referred to as “El Sur” by the locals, Maspalomas serves as a hub of entertainment and beach activity on Gran Canary Island.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): wander the streets of Vegueta, enjoy the sand and surf at Las Canteras Beach, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sea views from El Faro de Maspalomas, kick back and relax at Playa de Amadores, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Mogan.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Maspalomas trip builder app.

You can fly from Puerto Del Carmen to Maspalomas in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and ferry. In April, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Cordoba.

Andalucía’s thousand-year-old city, Córdoba, was once the capital of both the Roman Empire and the Moorish Kingdom, representing an alluring mix of cultural and political history.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Calleja de las Flores, then contemplate the long history of Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, and then take in the views from Roman Bridge. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra, don't miss a visit to Historic Centre of Cordoba, then wander the streets of Jewish Quarter (Juderia), and finally get engrossed in the history at Palacio de Viana.

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Fly from Maspalomas to Cordoba in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and train; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Maspalomas in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Cordoba, with lows of 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can take a train to Malaga.

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): walk around Parque De La Paloma, then explore the fascinating underground world of Fundación Cueva de Nerja, and then take in panoramic vistas at Balcony of Europe. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Automobile and Fashion Museum, take a leisurely stroll along Puerto de Málaga, then steep yourself in history at Castillo de Gibralfaro, and finally steep yourself in history at Malaga Cathedral.

To find reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Malaga tour planner.

Getting from Cordoba to Malaga by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Malaga are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Ibiza Town.

As the island’s largest city and most-visited site, Ibiza is famous for its electric nightlife and lively Mediterranean culture.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Cala Comte, then take a stroll through Dalt Vila, and then explore the historical opulence of Castell de Eivissa.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Ibiza Town online trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Malaga to Ibiza Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In April in Ibiza Town, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Cuenca.

Cuenca is a city in the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha in central Spain. On the 2nd (Tue), take some stellar pictures from Torre Mangana, get to know the fascinating history of Historic Walled Town of Cuenca, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral De Cuenca.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Cuenca online holiday maker.

You can fly from Ibiza Town to Cuenca in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Avila.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): steep yourself in history at Basilica de San Vicente, contemplate the long history of Las Murallas de Avila, steep yourself in history at Catedral de Avila, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Four Posts, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ermita de Santa Maria de la Cabeza.

To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Avila online travel planner.

Getting from Cuenca to Avila by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May in Avila, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can drive to Salamanca.

Salamanca is one of the most visited cities in Spain.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva) and St. Stephen's Convent (Convento de San Esteban). Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco Casa Lis and Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Ieronimus, don't miss a visit to Plaza Mayor, examine the collection at General Archive of the Spanish Civil War, and admire the landmark architecture of Casa de las Conchas.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Salamanca trip planner.

Traveling by car from Avila to Salamanca takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Salamanca are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can travel back home.