17 days in Spain Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Sant Feliu de Guixols), Zipline (in Platja d'Aro) and Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro). Pack the 9th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at PortAventura. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, make a trip to Casa Batllo, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, and pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral.

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Boston, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Boston in August since evenings lows in Barcelona dip to 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Palma de Mallorca.

Majorca, or Mallorca, is largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Palma de Mallorca: Cuevas del Drach (in Porto Cristo), Platja d'es Trenc (in Campos) and Playa de Muro (in Playa de Muro). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Mallorca, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Palma, El Arenal, browse the exhibits of Castell de Bellver, and head outdoors with Mallorca on foot.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca in 2.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in August, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to fly to Valencia.

A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): get to know the resident critters at Bioparc Valencia and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and then contemplate the long history of Valencia Cathedral.

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You can fly from Palma de Mallorca to Valencia in 2.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in August, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Granada side-trips: Nerja (Degusta Andalucia, Río Chíllar, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Alhambra, contemplate the long history of Generalife, take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Chapel of Granada, and wander the streets of Albayzin.

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Getting from Valencia to Granada by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Granada when traveling from Valencia in August, with lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can fly back home.