17 days in Spain & Portugal Itinerary
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Start: Paris, France
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Porto, Portugal
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 3 nights
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Lagos, Portugal
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Tavira, Portugal
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Seville, Spain
— 1 night
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Malaga, Spain
— 3 nights
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Madrid, Spain
— 2 nights
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Valencia, Spain
— 2 nights
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Barcelona, Spain
— 2 nights
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End: Paris, France
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Porto, Portugal — 1 night
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Unvanquished City
On the 9th (Wed), learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, contemplate the long history of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), then take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and finally get into the urban bustle at Palacio da Bolsa. Keep things going the next day: take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Porto trip planner.
Paris, France to Porto is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. August in Porto sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.
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For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Porto trip planner.
Paris, France to Porto is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. August in Porto sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 3 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Castelo dos Mouros, &more). And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, take in the views from Ponte 25 de Abril, don't miss a visit to Elevador de Santa Justa, and step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge.
To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Porto to Lisbon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Porto in August, expect nights in Lisbon to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 35°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Lagos.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Porto to Lisbon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Porto in August, expect nights in Lisbon to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 35°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Lagos.
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Lagos, Portugal — 1 night
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Jewel of the Algarve
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Camilo, then take in the dramatic natural features at Ponta da Piedade, and finally stroll through Praia Dona Ana.
For more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Lagos online trip planner.
You can drive from Lisbon to Lagos in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Tavira.
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For more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Lagos online trip planner.
You can drive from Lisbon to Lagos in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Tavira.
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Tavira, Portugal — 1 night
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On the 15th (Tue), get outside with Praia da Terra Estreita and then head off the coast to Tavira Island.
To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Tavira trip planner.
Getting from Lagos to Tavira by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Seville.
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To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Tavira trip planner.
Getting from Lagos to Tavira by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Seville.
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Seville, Spain — 1 night
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City of Towers
On the 16th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville, then pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla, and then steep yourself in history at Plaza de España.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Seville itinerary builder.
Getting from Tavira to Seville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. When traveling from Tavira in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Seville: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Malaga.
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To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Seville itinerary builder.
Getting from Tavira to Seville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. When traveling from Tavira in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Seville: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Malaga.
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Malaga, Spain — 3 nights
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Capital of the Costa del Sol
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malaga: Marbella (Waterskiing & Jetskiing & Climbing Tours) and Nerja (Playa El Salon, Río Chíllar, &more). It doesn't end there: make a trip to Malaga Feria.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Malaga online visit planner.
Traveling by car from Seville to Malaga takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Malaga are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Malaga online visit planner.
Traveling by car from Seville to Malaga takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Malaga are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.
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Madrid, Spain — 2 nights
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Cultural Capital of Spain
Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): stroll around Parque del Retiro, then admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, and then examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. On your second day here, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, and then make a trip to Plaza Mayor.
To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Madrid online travel planner.
Fly from Malaga to Madrid in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Malaga in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Madrid, with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Valencia.
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To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Madrid online travel planner.
Fly from Malaga to Madrid in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Malaga in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Madrid, with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Valencia.
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Valencia, Spain — 2 nights
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City of Mediterranean Light
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): observe the fascinating underwater world at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Central Market of Valencia and then get to know the resident critters at Bioparc Valencia.
To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Valencia trip planner.
You can take a train from Madrid to Valencia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Madrid in August: highs in Valencia hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.
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To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Valencia trip planner.
You can take a train from Madrid to Valencia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Madrid in August: highs in Valencia hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain — 2 nights
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Jewel of the Mediterranean
Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then walk around Parc Guell, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera. On the 25th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, wander the streets of Las Ramblas, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Casa Amatller.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona journey builder app.
Fly from Valencia to Barcelona in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona journey builder app.
Fly from Valencia to Barcelona in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Portugal travel guide
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.
Faro District travel guide
Although the city of Faro remains its main attraction, Faro District also boasts a string of small towns made for sightseeing on foot. Medieval Europeans considered this southernmost part of Portugal the edge of the world, but today the tourism-oriented district serves as one of the country's liveliest vacation destinations. The coastline's modern resorts draw huge crowds at the peak of the season, while the quieter interior lures mostly cyclists and walkers eager to discover the more traditional side of Portugal. As an alternative vacation idea to staying in a single resort, use the well-connected city of Faro as your base and divide your time among the district's quaint villages, which preserve their local culture and traditional cooking.
Spain travel guide
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.
