22 days in Spain Itinerary

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.

Seville is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Plaza de España, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and wander the streets of Barrio Santa Cruz.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Seville trip maker website.

Buenos Aires, Argentina to Seville is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Argentina Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. Traveling from Buenos Aires in August, you will find days in Seville are much warmer (38°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (23°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Ronda.

Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.

Ronda is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore by horseback at Caballos y Vino, do a tasting at Dona Felisa Winery, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Ronda trip itinerary maker website.

Drive from Seville to Ronda in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can go by car to Marbella.

Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.

Get out of town with these interesting Marbella side-trips: Diving With Nic (in Mijas) and Malaga (Malaga Feria & Museo Picasso Malaga). There's lots more to do: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Bioparc, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Born to be Wild, and don't miss a visit to Torre de Banos o Casasola.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Marbella trip site.

You can drive from Ronda to Marbella in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Ronda in August, you will find days in Marbella are little chillier (36°C), and nights are about the same (25°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Nerja.

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Nerja is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Playa de la Cala el Canuelo, tour the pleasant surroundings at Burriana Beach, contemplate the waterfront views at Río Chíllar, and take in panoramic vistas at Balcony of Europe.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Nerja travel app.

You can drive from Marbella to Nerja in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can drive to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Alhambra and then wander the streets of Albayzin.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Granada trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Nerja to Granada takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Granada can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, walk around Parc Guell, take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and visit Las Ramblas.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Granada to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Granada in August, plan for little chillier days in Barcelona, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can fly to Elche.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): get great views at Torre de la Calaforra, indulge your senses at Bodegas Faelo, then don't miss a visit to Misteri D'Elx, and finally walk around Parque Municipal.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Elche trip planner.

Fly from Barcelona to Elche in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can go by car to Denia.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): stroll through Cala de Portixol, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then go for a stroll along the water at Real Club Nautico Denia.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Denia holiday builder tool.

Drive from Elche to Denia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and tram. In August in Denia, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Royal Palace of Madrid, hunt for treasures at Mercado San Miguel, then contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, and finally don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol. On the next day, walk around Parque del Retiro, admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, and then examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

To find reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Madrid holiday planner.

Getting from Denia to Madrid by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Denia in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Madrid, with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.