Can anyone suggest an itinerary for Spain for 2 1/2 weeks with a heavy emphasis on time in villages? We are interested in a few days in Barcelona and San Sebastian based on friend's recommendations. We usually prefer 3 nights at a location.
Posted by
WA, USA
330 posts
Hello Larry,
I assume that you are traveling by car.
North of Barcelona:
Girona
Figueres and Port Lligat ( Salvador Dali stuff)
In the South
Malaga : Costa Del Sol area
Tarifa: beach town
Hill towns:
Ronda
I consider Granada to be a larger hill town.
Seville is fabulous: if your there during the Feria de abril, Sevilla is a must!
I love getting lost in the old city of Seville.
Near Madrid:
Segovia, Salamanca and Toledo
Hope this helped.
Have a wonderful trip. Our family hasn't been to San Sebastian or Bilbao , but would love to go there next!
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
You want 6 destinations for 3 nights each (making a total of 2.5 weeks).
And have already given Barcelona and San Sebastian.
Choosing 4 other places (towns rather than villages)...
Salamanca
Segovia or Toledo (day trip to Madrid)
Jerez de la Frontera (day trip to Sevilla)
Granada
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Some links to lists ...
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/minube/10-spanish-villages-for-a_b_3401187.html
http://www.eyeonspain.com/blogs/spains-top-ten/12205/TOP-10--Spains-most-charming-villages.aspx
http://www.ba-bamail.com/content.aspx?emailid=14312
https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/underrated-cities-in-spain-burgos-salamanca-and-san-sebastian-top-our-list
http://youngadventuress.com/2013/02/underrated-cities-spain.html
http://www.escapehere.com/destination/the-12-most-beautiful-and-underrated-cities-in-spain/
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15598 posts
Time of year makes a difference. Winter - go south. Summer - do NOT go south. Shoulder seasons - lots of festivals, hit them or avoid them, what's your preference. Also, the route depends on your gateway airports.