56 days in Spain & Portugal Itinerary

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Lisbon, Portugal
— 4 nights
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Faro, Portugal
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Seville, Spain
— 3 nights
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Cordoba, Spain
— 2 nights
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Granada, Spain
— 2 nights
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Malaga, Spain
— 2 nights
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Ojen, Spain
Drive
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Ronda, Spain
— 1 night
Drive
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Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain
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Jerez De La Frontera, Spain
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Cadiz, Spain
— 2 nights
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Seville, Spain
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Tavira, Portugal
— 1 night
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Albufeira, Portugal
— 4 nights
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Porto, Portugal
— 3 nights
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Aveiro, Portugal
— 1 night
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Coimbra, Portugal
— 1 night
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 6 nights
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
— 10 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 4 nights
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Evora, Portugal
— 2 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Porto Covo, Portugal
— 3 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Lisbon, Portugal — 4 nights

City of Seven Hills

Your day by day itinerary now includes Time Out Market Lisboa, Praca do Principe Real and The Pink Street.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Lisbon trip planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiport is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport). In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to fly to Faro.
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Faro, Portugal

Portuguese Venice

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Faro trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Lisbon to Faro in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 18°C. You will leave for Seville on the 7th (Sun).
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Seville, Spain — 3 nights

City of Towers

Your day by day itinerary now includes Plaza de España as well as Royal Alcázar of Seville. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville and then make a trip to Plaza del Triunfo.

To find photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Seville day trip planning website.

Getting from Faro to Seville by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. You'll set off for Cordoba on the 10th (Wed).
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Cordoba, Spain — 2 nights

Pearl of Muslim Spain

On the 10th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos and then make a trip to Historic Centre of Cordoba. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the historical opulence of Palacio de la Merced, then examine the collection at Casa de las Cabezas Patios de Leyenda, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Jewish Quarter (Juderia).

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Cordoba trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Seville to Cordoba by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Cordoba can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. On the 12th (Fri), you're off to Granada.
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Granada, Spain — 2 nights

Pearl of Spain

Your day by day itinerary now includes Alhambra. On the 12th (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of Abadia del Sacromonte, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Granada Cathedral, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Chapel of Granada, and finally contemplate the long history of Mirador de San Nicolas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Alhambra, then take a stroll through Albayzin, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mezquita Mayor de Granada.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Granada day trip planning tool.

Traveling by train from Cordoba to Granada takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Cordoba in May: highs in Granada hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 13°C. On the 14th (Sun), you're off to Malaga.
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Malaga, Spain — 2 nights

Capital of the Costa del Sol

Your day by day itinerary now includes Teatro Romano, Centre Pompidou Malaga and Alcazaba. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Teatro Romano. On the 15th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Alcazaba and then see the interesting displays at Centre Pompidou Malaga.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Malaga trip maker site.

You can drive from Granada to Malaga in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Granada in May, Malaga is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ojen.
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Ojen, Spain

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Ojen trip builder app.

Getting from Malaga to Ojen by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. In May, daytime highs in Ojen are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. You will leave for Ronda on the 16th (Tue).
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Ronda, Spain — 1 night

City of Dreams

Your day by day itinerary now includes Mirador puente nuevo de Ronda.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Ronda travel route planner.

Drive from Ojen to Ronda in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daily temperatures in Ronda can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Wed) before leaving for Setenil de las Bodegas.
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Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Setenil de las Bodegas trip builder tool.

Setenil de las Bodegas is just a short distance from Ronda. In May in Setenil de las Bodegas, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 15°C at night. On the 17th (Wed), you're off to Jerez De La Frontera.
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Jerez De La Frontera, Spain

Sherry Capital of the World

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Jerez De La Frontera trip planner.

Drive from Setenil de las Bodegas to Jerez De La Frontera in 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Jerez De La Frontera are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 17th (Wed), you're off to Cadiz.
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Cadiz, Spain — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Alameda Apodaca, Mercado Central, Explore la Tierra, and other attractions you added. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Alameda Apodaca and then pick up some local products at Mercado Central.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Cadiz day trip website.

Cadiz is very close to Jerez De La Frontera. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Jerez De La Frontera in May: highs in Cadiz hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive to Seville.
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Seville, Spain

City of Towers

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Seville tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cadiz to Seville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. On the 19th (Fri), you'll travel to Tavira.
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Tavira, Portugal — 1 night

Your day by day itinerary now includes Praia do Barril, Castelo de Tavira and Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): make a trip to Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Tavira online tour itinerary maker.

You can drive from Seville to Tavira in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Seville to Tavira, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Tavira can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Albufeira.
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Albufeira, Portugal — 4 nights

Garden of Portugal

Your day by day itinerary now includes Algar de Benagil, Praia dos Olhos de Água and Praia dos Pescadores.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Albufeira tour itinerary builder app.

Traveling by car from Tavira to Albufeira takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Albufeira are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. On the 24th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Porto.
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Porto, Portugal — 3 nights

Unvanquished City

Your day by day itinerary now includes Braga Tours as well as Livraria Lello. There's more to do: take in the waterfront at Ribeira do Porto.

Plan trip to Porto with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Getting from Albufeira to Porto by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Albufeira in May, with highs in Porto at 23°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Aveiro.
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Aveiro, Portugal — 1 night

Aveiro has been added to your itinerary. On the 27th (Sat), admire the landmark architecture of Aveiro.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Aveiro travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Porto to Aveiro takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Coimbra.
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Coimbra, Portugal — 1 night

Your day by day itinerary now includes Torre da Universidade de Coimbra. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Sala dos Capelos and then make a trip to Torre da Universidade de Coimbra.

To find reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Coimbra journey tool.

Drive from Aveiro to Coimbra in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. On the 29th (Mon), you'll travel to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 6 nights

City of Seven Hills

Your day by day itinerary now includes Castelo de S. Jorge as well as Padrao dos Descobrimentos. Do some cultural sightseeing at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and National Palace of Queluz. Popular historic sites such as Palácio Nacional da Ajuda and Miradouro de Santa Luzia are in your itinerary. See some other sides of Lisbon: make a trip to Belém Tower and explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.

To see reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip planning tool.

Getting from Coimbra to Lisbon by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. You'll set off for Palma de Mallorca on the 4th (Sun).
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain — 10 nights

Cultural Capital of the Balearic Islands

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Cala Gran and Santuari de Cura. Castell de Bellver and Macia Batle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Casa Museo Els Calderers (in Sant Joan), Plage Cala D'or (in Cala d'Or) and Alcudia (Teatre Ròma & Aucanada Beach). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Santa Ponca, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santa Eulalia, step into the grandiose world of Castell de Capdepera, and contemplate the long history of Sa Llotja.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Palma de Mallorca sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Lisbon to Palma de Mallorca in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. June in Palma de Mallorca sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can fly to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 4 nights

City of Seven Hills

You've now added Chiado to your itinerary. Avenida da Liberdade and Cidade Baixa are good opportunities to explore the local culture.

To find ratings and more tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip tool.

You can fly from Palma de Mallorca to Lisbon in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. On the 19th (Mon), you'll travel to Evora.
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Evora, Portugal — 2 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bar Horas Incertas as well as Culpa Tua. On the 19th (Mon), get a taste of local nightlife at Culpa Tua.

To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Evora tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Lisbon to Evora by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Lisbon, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Evora, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal

City of Seven Hills

To see where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon trip maker.

Getting from Evora to Lisbon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Evora in June, you will find days in Lisbon are little chillier (32°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). You'll set off for Porto Covo on the 21st (Wed).
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Porto Covo, Portugal — 3 nights

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Do Salto.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Porto Covo holiday planner.

You can drive from Lisbon to Porto Covo in 2 hours. While traveling from Lisbon, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Porto Covo, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 17°C. On the 24th (Sat), you're off to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 3 nights

City of Seven Hills

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Alfama and Rua Augusta. See some other sides of Lisbon: make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) and admire the local landmark of Largo do Carmo.

To see ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon driving holiday planning site.

Drive from Porto Covo to Lisbon in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Porto Covo in June, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Lisbon: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night.
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Portugal travel guide

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Landmarks · Castles · Beaches
Small in size but rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, Portugal features contrasting landscapes that include long beaches, lush vineyards, verdant valleys, and rolling hills dotted with tiny settlements where old traditions still prevail. The country's serene interior, often overlooked by foreigners, remains largely unspoiled by mass tourism and offers visitors a chance to discover this less-trodden part of Europe at their own pace. Ripe for leisurely adventures on foot or by bicycle, Portugal's fertile countryside boasts well-preserved medieval castles and outstanding wineries, producing some of the world's finest ports. The country's cities offer a lively culinary scene known for its many award-winning restaurants, topping the itineraries of foodies from around the globe.
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Spain travel guide

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A colorful country known for its relaxed lifestyle, vibrant nightlife, excellent food, and world-famous folklore and festivals, Spain boasts a huge number of World Heritage Sites and other spectacular places to visit. It also deserves its reputation as a beach vacation destination; the Western edge of the Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the world’s top beaches. But Spain’s geography is so much more than just soft, sandy shores. Its landscapes are as diverse as its people, ranging from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and sprawling deserts. The countryside bursts with unspoiled villages of timeless beauty and old-world charm, as well as vast and varied nature preserves.
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Majorca travel guide

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Majorca offers much more than 550 km (342 mi) of shoreline, with its golden beaches and tranquil waters ideal for leisurely sailing trips. Although the island’s coastline attracts nearly 8 million tourists each year, away from the most popular beach resorts, chances for an enjoyable and authentic Majorca vacation abound, including exploring its signature limestone cliffs, now popular for cliff jumping. Deeper inland, you'll find rugged mountains and sprawling plains covered with vineyards. In the island’s interior, numerous small restaurants serve delicious and affordable authentic Mediterranean food.
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