20 days in Southampton, Spain & Central Portugal Itinerary

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Southampton, United Kingdom
— 1 night
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Nerja, Spain
— 4 nights
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Ronda, Spain
— 2 nights
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Seville, Spain
— 2 nights
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Madrid, Spain
— 3 nights
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Barcelona, Spain
— 3 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Southampton, United Kingdom — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Mon): delve into the distant past at Stonehenge, then enjoy the sand and surf at Sandbanks Beach, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Southampton trip planner.

Toronto, Canada to Southampton is an approximately 10-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Toronto to Southampton due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Toronto in May, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Southampton: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 9°C at night. On the 22nd (Tue), you're off to Nerja.
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Nerja, Spain — 4 nights

Get outdoors at Playa El Salon and Playa de la Cala el Canuelo. We've included these beaches for you: Playa de la Alberquilla and Playa Torrecilla. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nerja: Granada (Generalife & Alhambra).

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Fly from Southampton to Nerja in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, train, and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. In May, Nerja is somewhat warmer than Southampton - with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Ronda.
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Ronda, Spain — 2 nights

City of Dreams

Do some cultural sightseeing at Dona Felisa Winery and Descalzos Viejos S.L.. Get in touch with nature at El Tajo de Ronda and SierrAventura Ronda. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Reservatauro Ronda, view the masterpieces at Scott Simpson Fine Art, visit Old City, and step into the grandiose world of Palacio de Mondragon.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Ronda trip planner.

You can drive from Nerja to Ronda in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Seville.
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Seville, Spain — 2 nights

City of Towers

On the 29th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville, admire the masterpieces at Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla, then stop by Triana, and finally steep yourself in history at Plaza de España. On the 30th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of Barrio Santa Cruz and then pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla.

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You can drive from Ronda to Seville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Madrid.
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Madrid, Spain — 3 nights

Cultural Capital of Spain

Prado National Museum and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: walk around Parque del Retiro, admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Casa de Campo.

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Madrid trip planning site.

Fly from Seville to Madrid in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Seville in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 13°C in Madrid. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain — 3 nights

Jewel of the Mediterranean

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), walk around Parc Guell, admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral.

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Getting from Madrid to Barcelona by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in June, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Barcelona: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 3 nights

City of Seven Hills

Do some cultural sightseeing at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Alfama. Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Sintra National Palace & Quinta da Regaleira). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, make a trip to Belém Tower, admire the masterpieces at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium.

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Fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon. Traveling from Barcelona in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Lisbon, with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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Spain travel guide

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A colorful country known for its relaxed lifestyle, vibrant nightlife, excellent food, and world-famous folklore and festivals, Spain boasts a huge number of World Heritage Sites and other spectacular places to visit. It also deserves its reputation as a beach vacation destination; the Western edge of the Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the world’s top beaches. But Spain’s geography is so much more than just soft, sandy shores. Its landscapes are as diverse as its people, ranging from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and sprawling deserts. The countryside bursts with unspoiled villages of timeless beauty and old-world charm, as well as vast and varied nature preserves.
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Central Portugal travel guide

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Landmarks · Castles · Sacred & Religious Sites
Central Portugal contains some of the most prosperous and densely populated areas in Portugal, as well as thick pine and chestnut forests spread across a series of rugged mountain ranges. Inhabited since well before the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, this part of the country remains best known for its capital Coimbra, which features a historic Old Town retaining much of its medieval look and feel. Beyond the busy regional capital lies Portugal's tranquil countryside, frequently overlooked by foreign visitors despite its ancient sites and hospitable small towns. Along the region's mountainous border with Spain you can tour a series of age-old castles and fortified villages, once the first line of defense against foreign invaders.
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