9 days in Spain Itinerary

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.

On the 5th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Palacio de Viana and then don't miss a visit to Historic Centre of Cordoba. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Jewish Quarter (Juderia), steep yourself in history at Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, and then take in the views from Roman Bridge.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read Cordoba tour planning app.

Zurich, Switzerland to Cordoba is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. In April, Cordoba is somewhat warmer than Zurich - with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Salamanca.

Salamanca is one of the most visited cities in Spain.

On the 7th (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), and then don't miss a visit to Plaza Mayor.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Salamanca day trip planner.

Traveling by train from Cordoba to Salamanca takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Cordoba in April, with highs in Salamanca at 20°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to travel to Puerto Del Carmen.

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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Fundacion Cesar Manrique and then tour the depths of the sea with a submarine tour. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin de Cactus, Head underground at Cueva de los Verdes, and then examine the collection at Museo Lagomar.

To see photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Puerto Del Carmen trip planner.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Salamanca to Puerto Del Carmen takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, train, and flight; or do a combination of car, bus, town car, and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Salamanca to Puerto Del Carmen is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Salamanca in April: highs in Puerto Del Carmen hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): get to know the resident critters at Palmitos Park and then explore the striking landscape at Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Amadores and then stroll through Playa de Mogan.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Maspalomas day trip website.

Getting from Puerto Del Carmen to Maspalomas by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry. In April, daytime highs in Maspalomas are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Cadiz.

Cádiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): make a trip to Playa Victoria, kick back and relax at La Caleta Beach, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Cadiz. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Iglesia del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, then take in panoramic vistas at Torre Tavira, and then walk around Park Genoves.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Cadiz trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Maspalomas to Cadiz takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. Traveling from Maspalomas in April, expect little chillier with lows of 15°C in Cadiz. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.