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Spain itinerary for 5 days

Hello,
I am writing and writing and thinking where to go. I am thinking to explore all Europe but impossible.
I had asked about Italy.
Now- my mind is also thinking to look other options such as Spain.
I am flying to London on Aug 27. Instead going to Italy from London, I am thinking why not Spain?
I do not know what the major airport is; and where even most attraction places are in Spain, but I believe I saw beautiful mosques and history that I believe my family would love to seeing it.
Can someone recommend itinerary to me for 5days what to discovered include mosques and beautiful beech etc.

Thank you!!

Posted by
4335 posts

If your family hasn't been to London, you should stay there-so much to see and do.

Posted by
11164 posts

You will see beautiful mosques in Córdoba. Combine it with Seville.

Posted by
6565 posts

If you like the Moorish influence in Spain, then spend your time in Sevilla, Cordoba, Ronda area. There's also the Alhambra in Granada. Only you know what you like to do and you've given little information for people to make recommendations. Spain has a lot to offer.

Posted by
45 posts

Yes, definately! I would love go Granada, and all places that you mentioned above but what is the airport nearby?

Posted by
266 posts

Granada has a small airport (GRX) and Malaga (AGP) is the next closest - about 1.5 to 2 hours away. There are a lot of direct flights to Malaga from London.

Posted by
45 posts

Great! That's I searched and found direct flight from London.

Any thoughts about commuting from Madrid to Córdoba, garlands, Seville, Toledo and then back to Madrid.
I heard buses are slow and euro train costs twice, but not sure which are the best route. Plus I am going end of the August not sure either what is the crowd how far I need to take tickets for either one of those.

Also, if there is tour recommend for the above that would be awesome.

Thank you!!!!

Posted by
4535 posts

You need to slow down and do some research.

First, 5 days will barely be enough time to see one region or major city. If Moorish culture and architecture is your primary interest, than Andalucia is the place you need to focus on. Granada is a minimum of 2 days, Sevilla 2 days and Cordoba a day. Right there you have filled your 5 days and that doesn't include travel between cities and the time needed to get to and from the region.

Second, invest in some guidebooks on the region or Spain in general. We can offer advice and recommendations but only you know your own interests and travel style. Guidebooks will also give you information on lodging, restaurants and the hours of attractions. You'll also need to plan ahead for visiting places like the Alhambra, which requires advanced tickets.

Malaga, Sevilla and Granada all have airports and you'd be best served flying "multi-city" - into one airport and out of another. Do not waste time by backtracking.

Sevilla and Granada are linked best by bus right now, the train line is under construction and requires a bus for most of it. Sevilla and Cordoba are linked by high-speed AVE rail.

Posted by
440 posts

buses arent so bad and trains are cheap compared to some countries

Posted by
45 posts

Thank you! Yes I have big influence of moorish. I will buy the guide of spain.
Any recommendation for the spain Guide book, is steve rick book got all details?
Thanks again.

Posted by
45 posts

Hello, I just want to let everyone know that I have wonderful trip in Spain taking tour of Andalucía tri angle.

I flew down from London to Seville, stayed (2/12 days), train to Cordoba (1/2 day ), bus to Granada (1/1/2 day), and bus to Malaga (2 days), and then Malaga to London. Plenty of time to roam around visit all monuments and shopping.
Also recommend to visit a city that help you build your own itinerary if you want to.
Beautiful region with friendly people.

Thank you for all your help!!!!!!!!!!!