24 days in Madrid & Croatian Islands Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Balloon Rides and PARAMAX Escuela de Buceo y Rescate. Explore Madrid's surroundings by going to Toledo (Mosque of Christ of the Light & Casco Historico de Toledo). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, walk around Parque del Retiro, admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Madrid online itinerary planner.

Miami, USA to Madrid is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. While traveling from Miami, expect slightly colder days and colder nights in Madrid, ranging from highs of 75°F to lows of 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to travel to Hvar.

The Croatian island of Hvar serves as a picturesque location for a Mediterranean holiday, with a range of offerings from quiet coves to a lively medieval town.

We've included these beaches for you: Mekicevica Beach and Mlini Beach. Get outdoors at Hvar Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di Zarace, stroll through Sveta Nedilja, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, and admire the striking features of Franciscan Monastery.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Hvar vacation planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Madrid to Hvar takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. While traveling from Madrid, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hvar, ranging from highs of 81°F to lows of 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can catch the ferry to Bol.

An hour boat ride from Split on the island of Brac, Bol boasts a charming old town, pebble beach, and great windsurfing conditions.

Get in touch with nature at Murvica Beach and Speed Boats Tours. Visit Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn) and Lovrecina Bay for some beach relaxation. Change things up with a short trip to Museum uja in Skrip (about 46 minutes away). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Paklina Beach, learn about winemaking at Stina, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vidova Gora.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Bol trip planner.

Getting from Hvar to Bol by ferry takes about an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Bol can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Krk Island.

A trip to Krk Island ensures you enjoy some Italian atmosphere and loads of Croatian culture.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Oprna Bay and Baska. Step out of the city life by going to Stara Baska (Old Baska) and Beach Medane. The adventure continues: see some colorful creatures with Hang-Loose-Diving, learn about winemaking at Katunar, make a trip to Vrbnik, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium Terrarium.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Krk Island day trip planning tool.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Bol to Krk Island takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi. In June, daily temperatures in Krk Island can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel back home.