Family of 4 adults (2 adult children) in Barcelona 4 days pre-cruise and 12 days post-cruise in August. Please help with "must see" itinerary. Will 4 days give us ample time to see Barcelona? Do you have an itinerary (train travel) that you would recommend. We have never been to Spain before and as I read posts realize we really need some help to maximize our time. Thank you,
Kris
Posted by
Orlando, Florida
676 posts
Hi! I just went to Barcelona and I think 4 days will be quite enough time to see everything. I did go to 2 of the Gaudi houses, Picasso museum, shopped in 3 days without hurrying. I would definitely try to make it to Madrid, although I think the bus trip is pretty long, not sure about train. You can also day-trip to Toledo and El Escorial. Can't speak for Southern Spain cuz I haven't made it there yet. Have fun, I lived in Spain for a year and loved it, just didn't get to travel as much as I wanted!
Posted by
LaGrange, Ga, USA
1178 posts
I would suggest on the 12 day section that you take the AVE train to Madrid, and perhaps to Toledo for at least two days, or / also, to Sevilla for two days. However, in August, it will most likely be hot!! If that is the case, you may want to try the northern areas where it would be cooler. Four days, following the schedule of the prior poster, would be good. Another possible destination would be Castle de Emporda...fantastic inn...check its web site