16 days in Barcelona, Malaga & Madrid Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Barcelona: Cadaques (Playa Llane Gran y Petit, La Platja Ros, &more), Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro) and Girona Cathedral (in Girona). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Monasterio de Sant Pere de Rodes, admire the masterpieces at Salvador Dali House, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Ermita Sant Grau d'Ardenya.

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Islamabad, Pakistan to Barcelona is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Islamabad to Barcelona, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Islamabad in February, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Barcelona: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 7°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Malaga.

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malaga: Ronda (Museo Lara, Reservatauro Ronda, &more) and Alhambra (in Granada). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Alcazaba, explore the historical opulence of Castillo de Gibralfaro, contemplate the long history of Malaga Cathedral, and stop by Sabor a Espana.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Malaga takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Barcelona, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Malaga, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can fly to Madrid.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madrid: Segovia (La Muralla de Segovia & Alcazar of Segovia) and Toledo (El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum & Casco Historico de Toledo). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, don't miss a visit to Plaza de Oriente, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel.

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Getting from Malaga to Madrid by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Malaga in February: high temperatures in Madrid hover around 13°C and lows are around 3°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Sun) before leaving for Barcelona.

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Fly from Madrid to Barcelona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Madrid in March since evenings lows in Barcelona dip to 9°C. On the 5th (Sun), you'll travel back home.