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
Drive
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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
Drive
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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
Fly
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 4 nights
Train
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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
— 3 nights

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Lisbon, Portugal — 4 nights

City of Seven Hills

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Time Out Market Lisboa, Praca do Principe Real and The Pink Street.

Discover how to plan a Lisbon trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiport is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport). In May, daytime highs in Lisbon are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Faro.
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Faro, Portugal

Portuguese Venice

The most well-known city in the Algarve, Faro boasts a cliffside location with popular beaches and a thriving cultural scene.
To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Faro trip tool.

You can fly from Lisbon to Faro in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Faro sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. You will leave for Seville on the 7th (Sun).
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Seville, Spain — 3 nights

City of Towers

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.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Plaza de España as well as Royal Alcázar of Seville. On the 8th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville and then get to know the fascinating history of Plaza del Triunfo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Palacio de las Duenas, then take a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, and then steep yourself in history at Plaza de España.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Seville online trip builder.

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. Traveling from Faro to Seville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. On the 10th (Wed), you're off to Cordoba.
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Cordoba, Spain — 2 nights

Pearl of Muslim Spain

Andalucía’s thousand-year-old city, Córdoba, was once the capital of both the Roman Empire and the Moorish Kingdom, representing an alluring mix of cultural and political history.
On the 10th (Wed), steep yourself in history at Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos and then make a trip to Historic Centre of Cordoba. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Palacio de la Merced, then see the interesting displays at Casa de las Cabezas Patios de Leyenda, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, and finally visit Jewish Quarter (Juderia).

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Cordoba trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Seville to Cordoba by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 14°C. You'll set off for Granada on the 12th (Fri).
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Granada, Spain — 2 nights

Pearl of Spain

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.
Alhambra has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abadia del Sacromonte, pause for some serene contemplation at Granada Cathedral, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Royal Chapel of Granada, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Mirador de San Nicolas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the historical opulence of Alhambra, then get to know the fascinating history of Albayzin, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mezquita Mayor de Granada.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Granada trip itinerary maker site.

You can take a train from Cordoba to Granada in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Cordoba in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Granada: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 13°C at night. On the 14th (Sun), you'll travel to Malaga.
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Malaga, Spain — 2 nights

Capital of the Costa del Sol

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Teatro Romano, Centre Pompidou Malaga and Alcazaba. On the 14th (Sun), delve into the distant past at Teatro Romano. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Alcazaba and then see the interesting displays at Centre Pompidou Malaga.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Malaga trip planner.

Getting from Granada to Malaga by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Granada in May, Malaga is a bit 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

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Ojen trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by car from Malaga to Ojen takes an hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Ronda.
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Ronda, Spain — 1 night

City of Dreams

Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.
You've now added Mirador puente nuevo de Ronda to your itinerary.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Ronda trip planner.

Drive from Ojen to Ronda in 1.5 hours. May in Ronda sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Setenil de las Bodegas.
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Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain

To see where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Setenil de las Bodegas online vacation planner.

Setenil de las Bodegas is very close to Ronda. In May, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Jerez De La Frontera.
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Jerez De La Frontera, Spain

Sherry Capital of the World

A culturally and historically rich city, Jerez de la Frontera is known around the world for the production of Spanish sherry.
To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Jerez De La Frontera itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Setenil de las Bodegas to Jerez De La Frontera takes 1.5 hours. May in Jerez De La Frontera sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Cadiz.
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Cadiz, Spain — 2 nights

Cádiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. Your list of things to see and do now includes Castillo de San Sebastian, Puerta de Tierra, Paseo Canalejas, and other attractions. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): make a trip to Alameda Apodaca and then get a taste of the local shopping with Mercado Central.

For reviews and other tourist information, read Cadiz travel site.

Drive from Jerez De La Frontera to Cadiz in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Jerez De La Frontera in May, expect nights in Cadiz to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 27°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 see traveler tips and more tourist information, read our Seville itinerary builder site.

Getting from Cadiz to Seville by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. On the 19th (Fri), you're off to Tavira.
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Tavira, Portugal — 1 night

Tavira has succeeded at escaping the flood of tourism that has affected other coastal Portuguese towns over the years.
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.

For more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Tavira route tool.

Getting from Seville to Tavira by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. May in Tavira sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Albufeira.
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Albufeira, Portugal — 4 nights

Garden of Portugal

Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.
To find reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Albufeira trip planner.

You can drive from Tavira to Albufeira in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Porto.
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Porto, Portugal — 3 nights

Unvanquished City

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Braga Tours as well as Livraria Lello. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Ribeira do Porto.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Porto driving holiday planning site.

Traveling by flight from Albufeira to Porto takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, Porto is a bit cooler than Albufeira - with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Aveiro.
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Aveiro, Portugal — 1 night

Aveiro is a city and a municipality in Portugal. You've now added Aveiro to your itinerary. On the 27th (Sat), admire the striking features of Aveiro.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Aveiro online trip builder.

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

The university town of Coimbra exudes modern flair while embracing its roots as the medieval capital of Portugal.
You've now added Torre da Universidade de Coimbra to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Sala dos Capelos and then admire the landmark architecture of Torre da Universidade de Coimbra.

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

Traveling by car from Aveiro to Coimbra takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Coimbra can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. You'll set off for Lisbon on the 29th (Mon).
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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. Visit Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Palácio Nacional da Ajuda for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at National Palace of Queluz and Miradouro de Santa Luzia. Explore Lisbon further: make a trip to Belém Tower and see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lisbon visit planner.

Traveling by car from Coimbra to Lisbon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You will leave for Palma de Mallorca on the 4th (Sun).
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain — 10 nights

Cultural Capital of the Balearic Islands

Majorca, or Mallorca, is largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago.
Popular historic sites such as Castell de Bellver and Santuari de Cura are in your itinerary. Get some cultural insight at Catedral de Mallorca and Teatre Ròma. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Palma de Mallorca: Cala d'Or (Cala Gran & Plage Cala D'or), Aucanada Beach (in Alcudia) and Casa Museo Els Calderers (in Sant Joan). There's still lots to do: stroll through Playa Santa Ponca, enjoy the sand and surf at Cala Gat, make a trip to Sa Llotja, and learn about winemaking at Bodega Ribas.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Palma de Mallorca trip itinerary 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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Palma de Mallorca. In June in Palma de Mallorca, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 4 nights

City of Seven Hills

Chiado has been added to your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Avenida da Liberdade and Cidade Baixa.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Lisbon online visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Palma de Mallorca to Lisbon takes 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 difference when traveling from Palma de Mallorca to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car to Evora.
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Evora, Portugal — 2 nights

The city of Evora functions as a museum of Roman origins and medieval times.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Bar Horas Incertas as well as Culpa Tua. Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): join in the after-dark buzz at Culpa Tua.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Evora online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lisbon to Evora in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lisbon in June, expect nights in Evora to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 36°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal

City of Seven Hills

To find out how to plan a trip to Lisbon, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Evora to Lisbon in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Evora 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. You'll set off for Porto Covo on the 21st (Wed).
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Porto Covo, Portugal — 3 nights

On the 22nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Praia Do Salto.

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Porto Covo trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Lisbon to Porto Covo by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Lisbon in June, you will find days in Porto Covo are somewhat warmer (36°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). You will leave for Lisbon on the 24th (Sat).
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Lisbon, Portugal — 3 nights

City of Seven Hills

Get a sense of the local culture at Alfama and Rua Augusta. Explore Lisbon further: make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco) and admire the local landmark of Largo do Carmo.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip maker website.

You can drive from Porto Covo to Lisbon in 2 hours. When traveling from Porto Covo in June, plan for slightly colder days in Lisbon, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C.
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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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