29 days in Spain & Ireland Itinerary

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

Madrid is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, and make a trip to Puerta del Sol.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Madrid online tour itinerary builder.

Montreal, Canada to Madrid is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Montreal to Madrid due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Montreal in May, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Madrid: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Seville.

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: admire the landmark architecture of Plaza de España, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, don't miss a visit to Torre del Oro, and take a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Seville travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Madrid to Seville by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Seville when traveling from Madrid in May, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive 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: learn about winemaking at Bodega Garcia Hidalgo, wander the streets of Old City, admire the natural beauty at Jardines de Cuenca, and snap pictures at Puente Nuevo.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Ronda trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Seville to Ronda by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough 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. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): explore the fascinating underground world of Fundación Cueva de Nerja, don't miss a visit to El Puente del Águila, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of El Salvador, then enjoy breathtaking views from Balcony of Europe, and finally browse for treasures at Nerja Book Centre. Keep things going the next day: tour on your own time with X-Bike Nerja, kick back and relax at Papagayo Beach, and then kick back and relax at Burriana Beach.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Nerja trip planner.

You can drive from Ronda to Nerja in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In May in Nerja, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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 13th (Sat): make a trip to Carrera del Darro and then admire the striking features of Alhambra. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Albayzin, take in nature's colorful creations at Generalife, and then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Granada day trip planning website.

You can drive from Nerja to Granada in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Granada, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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: walk around Parc Guell, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, and don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona trip builder tool.

Fly from Granada to Barcelona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Granada in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Barcelona: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Ibiza Town.

As the island’s largest city and most-visited site, Ibiza is famous for its electric nightlife and lively Mediterranean culture.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ibiza Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Necropolis del Puig des Molins, and then explore the historical opulence of Castell de Eivissa.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Ibiza Town online travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Ibiza Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In May in Ibiza Town, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Dingle.

Located on Ireland's western coastline, Dingle sits between scenic mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring the striking scenery along Slea Head Drive. And it doesn't end there: take a memorable drive along Dingle Peninsula, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, step off the mainland to explore Great Blasket Island, and enjoy breathtaking views from Eask Tower.

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Fly from Ibiza Town to Dingle in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Ibiza Town to Dingle. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Ibiza Town in May: high temperatures in Dingle hover around 17°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Killarney.

Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, Killarney draws visitors with its picturesque natural scenery, fine restaurants, and traditional pubs.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Killarney National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue): stroll through Muckross House, then look for all kinds of wild species at Killarney Falconry, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Falconry Kerry.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Killarney tour site.

Traveling by car from Dingle to Killarney takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daytime highs in Killarney are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Kilkenny.

The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Rothe House and Garden, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Abbey, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, and finally surround yourself with nature on Hawkeye School of Falconry. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the historical opulence of Kilkenny Castle, steep yourself in history at Jerpoint Park, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jerpoint Abbey, then cruise along Comeragh Drive, and finally pause for some photo ops at Kells Priory.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny trip tool.

Traveling by car from Killarney to Kilkenny takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, stroll around Phoenix Park, contemplate the long history of Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and make a trip to Merrion Square.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Dublin road trip planner.

You can drive from Kilkenny to Dublin in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Kilkenny in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Dublin, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.