59 days in Spain, Morocco & Portugal Itinerary
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Start: Newark, United States
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Barcelona, Spain
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Ibiza Town, Spain
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Madrid, Spain
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Granada, Spain
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Nerja, Spain
— 5 nights
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Marbella, Spain
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Ronda, Spain
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Seville, Spain
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Marrakech, Morocco
— 7 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Porto, Portugal
— 6 nights
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Barcelona, Spain — 6 nights
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Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Parc Guell, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and pick up some local products at La Boqueria.
To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Barcelona trip builder.
Newark, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newark to Barcelona. In May in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Ibiza Town.
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Ibiza Town, Spain — 5 nights
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Party Capital of Europe
As the island’s largest city and most-visited site, Ibiza is famous for its electric nightlife and lively Mediterranean culture.Get out of town with these interesting Ibiza Town side-trips: Horseback Riding Tours (in Sant Joan de Labritja) and Orcasub Ibiza Diving Center (in Cala Tarida). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Castell de Eivissa, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Puig de Missa, see the interesting displays at Necropolis del Puig des Molins, and head off the coast to Es Vedra.
To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Ibiza Town trip builder tool.
Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Ibiza Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Madrid.
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Santa Eulalia del Rio, Esglesia de Santa Gertrudis, Horseback Riding Tours, Cueva de Can Marca, Orcasub Ibiza Diving Center
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Madrid, Spain — 6 nights
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Cultural Capital of Spain
Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.Get out of town with these interesting Madrid side-trips: Toledo (Church of Santo Tomé, Museo del Greco, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, and contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor.
To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Madrid driving holiday app.
Traveling by flight from Ibiza Town to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. While traveling from Ibiza Town, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Madrid, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Granada.
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Granada, Spain — 4 nights
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Pearl of Spain
Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.Granada is known for historic sites, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Alhambra, wander the streets of Albayzin, contemplate the long history of Mirador de San Nicolas, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Granada online journey planner.
Fly from Madrid to Granada in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Granada can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to drive to Nerja.
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Nerja, Spain — 5 nights
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Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Nerja is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Balcony of Europe, see Off-Road Tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of El Salvador, and get all the equipment you need at X-Bike Nerja.
To find out how to plan a trip to Nerja, use our trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Granada to Nerja in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Nerja, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Marbella.
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To find out how to plan a trip to Nerja, use our trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Granada to Nerja in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Nerja, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Marbella.
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Marbella, Spain — 3 nights
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Spanish Riviera
Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.Explore Marbella's surroundings by going to Sunshine Golf (in Mijas), Waterskiing & Jetskiing (in Fuengirola) and Adventure Rider Centre (in Mijas Pueblo). There's lots more to do: take an exotic tour of Born to be Wild, see the interesting displays at Museo de Miniaturas Carromato de Mijas, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.
To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Marbella visit planning site.
Traveling by car from Nerja to Marbella takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Nerja in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Marbella, with lows of 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can drive to Ronda.
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Ronda, Spain — 5 nights
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City of Dreams
Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.Ronda is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore by horseback at Caballos y Vino, learn about winemaking at Bodega Garcia Hidalgo, snap pictures at Puente Nuevo, and stroll around Alameda Del Tajo.
To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Ronda day trip planning website.
Getting from Marbella to Ronda by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Marbella in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Ronda, with highs around 89°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Seville.
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Seville, Spain — 5 nights
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City of Towers
A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.Change things up with these side-trips from Seville: Feria del Caballo (in Jerez De La Frontera) and Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba (in Cordoba). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Plaza de España, make a trip to Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol), admire the masterpieces at Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla, and see where the action happens at Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla.
For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Seville road trip planning site.
Drive from Ronda to Seville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Seville can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Marrakech.
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Marrakech, Morocco — 7 nights
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Red City
You won't run out of things to do in Marrakech, a city where you can spend days exploring grandiose palaces and mosques, photogenic gardens, sacred tombs, and traditional mansions that evoke a bygone era.Spend the 11th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 13th (Thu), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, contemplate the long history of El Badi Palace, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and soak in style at Turkish baths.
To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Marrakech trip itinerary website.
Traveling by flight from Seville to Marrakech takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Seville to Marrakech, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Seville, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Marrakech, ranging from highs of 100°F to lows of 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 6 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Sintra (Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, &more). On the 22nd (Sat), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, and see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Lisbon trip builder app.
Fly from Marrakech to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Marrakech in July, things will get slightly colder in Lisbon: highs are around 85°F and lows about 63°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can fly to Porto.
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Porto, Portugal — 6 nights
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Unvanquished City
Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.Change things up with these side-trips from Porto: Coimbra (Praca do Comercio, Jardim Botanico, &more). Dedicate the 26th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, browse the collection at Museu Serralves, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and admire the natural beauty at Jardins do Palacio de Cristal.
To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Porto itinerary planning site.
You can fly from Lisbon to Porto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. When traveling from Lisbon in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Porto: temperatures range from 75°F by day to 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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Spain travel guide
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.
Morocco travel guide
Diverse in landscapes and cultures, Morocco has long been a popular tourist destination, offering many quintessential North African vistas, sounds, and tastes. The ancient medinas of the main cities have retained their look and feel over the centuries, with bustling markets of colorful spice stalls, leather tanning in the streets, and teahouses. The dunes of the Sahara and the peaks of the High Atlas mountains battle for the interest of tourists on holiday in Morocco, with each possessing impressive, picturesque scenery, and hidden-away traditional villages, filled with crafts, carpets, and a rural way of life.
Portugal travel guide
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.
