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9 days in Spain Itinerary
Start: Toronto
Fly:
10h 15min
1
Madrid
— 1 night
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train:
2h 30min
2
Seville
— 1 night
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bus:
1h 45min
3
Ronda
— 1 night
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Drive:
2h 30min
4
Granada
— 2 nights
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Fly:
4h 15min
5
Barcelona
— 2 nights
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Fly:
10h 45min
End: Toronto
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Madrid
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Cultural Capital of Spain
Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, then contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, and then see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Plaza Mayor and then see the interesting displays at Prado National Museum.
To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Madrid trip planner .
Toronto, Canada to Madrid is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in October: high temperatures in Madrid hover around 26°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can take a train to Seville.
Things to do in Madrid
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Royal Palace of Madrid
11:30am, Sun Oct 8

Plaza Mayor
10:00am, Mon Oct 9

Prado National Museum
12:00pm, Mon Oct 9
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Seville
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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.On the 10th (Tue), admire the striking features of Torre Giralda, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla, then steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville, and finally contemplate the long history of Plaza de España.
To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Seville trip itinerary tool .
Traveling by train from Madrid to Seville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in October, Seville is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a bus to Ronda.
Things to do in Seville
Find places to stay Oct 9 — 10:
Highlights from your plan

Catedral de Sevilla
10:30am, Tue Oct 10

Plaza de España
3:30pm, Tue Oct 10

Royal Alcázar of Seville
12:30pm, Tue Oct 10
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Ronda
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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.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): relax in the rural setting at Reservatauro Ronda, explore the stunning scenery at El Tajo de Ronda, and then snap pictures at Puente Nuevo.
For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Ronda trip planner.
Take a bus from Seville to Ronda in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in October, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Granada.
Things to do in Ronda
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El Tajo de Ronda
12:00pm, Wed Oct 11

Puente Nuevo
2:30pm, Wed Oct 11

Reservatauro Ronda
10:00am, Wed Oct 11
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Granada
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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.Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Generalife, then step into the grandiose world of Alhambra, and then steep yourself in history at Mirador de San Nicolas.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Granada trip planning app .
Traveling by car from Ronda to Granada takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Granada can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel to Barcelona.
Things to do in Granada
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Alhambra
12:00pm, Thu Oct 12

Mirador de San Nicolas
4:30pm, Thu Oct 12

Generalife
10:00am, Thu Oct 12
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Barcelona
2
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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.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Ciutat Vella. Do some cultural sightseeing at Parc Guell and Casa Mila - La Pedrera. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de La Barceloneta, and steep yourself in history at Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar.
To see photos and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona holiday planner.
You can fly from Granada to Barcelona in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Granada in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Barcelona
Find places to stay Oct 13 — 15:
Highlights from your plan

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
4:30pm, Fri Oct 13

El Barri Gòtic
10:00am, Sat Oct 14

Barcelona Cathedral
10:00am, Sun Oct 15
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