30 days in Spain, Lisbon & Gibraltar Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

On the 21st (Tue), visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): walk around Parc Guell, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and finally make a trip to Casa Batllo.

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In March, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Zaragoza.

The city of Zaragoza is known as the City of Four Cultures for its interwoven history of Iberian, Roman, Moorish, and Christian influences.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza, then don't miss a visit to Plaza del Pilar, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo del Fuego y de los Bomberos. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, pause for some photo ops at Torre Del Pilar, snap pictures at Puente de Piedra, then contemplate the waterfront views at El Ebro, and finally don't miss a visit to Pasaje Del Ciclon.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Zaragoza tour itinerary builder site.

You can take a train from Barcelona to Zaragoza in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Zaragoza are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Salamanca.

Salamanca is one of the most visited cities in Spain.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ieronimus, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at La Purisima Church. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Monumento a Alberto Churriguera y al Conde Francos, get a sense of history and politics at Universidad de Salamanca, then stop by El Motin Del Te, then steep yourself in history at Casa de las Conchas, and finally make a trip to Plaza Mayor.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Salamanca day trip tool.

Getting from Zaragoza to Salamanca by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Zaragoza in March, expect a bit cooler with lows of 1°C in Salamanca. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Merida.

Mérida is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura, western central Spain. Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Castillo de Trujillo, then make a trip to Plaza Mayor de Trujillo, then wander the streets of Historic Centre of Trujillo, and finally pause for some photo ops at Estatua Ecuestre de Francisco Pizarro. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Museo Nacional de Arte Romano, then don't miss a visit to Acueducto de los Milagros, then snap pictures at Roman Bridge, and finally explore the ancient world of Templo de Diana.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Merida day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Salamanca to Merida takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Salamanca in March, expect Merida to be somewhat warmer, temps between 21°C and 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

On the 30th (Thu), admire the striking features of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Belém Tower, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge. Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through Alfama, don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), then take in the views from Ponte 25 de Abril, and finally explore the historical opulence of Quinta da Regaleira.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Lisbon trip maker.

Traveling by car from Merida to Lisbon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In March, daytime highs in Lisbon are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) 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.

On the 1st (Sat), admire the striking features of Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol), contemplate the long history of Royal Tobacco Factory, then steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville, and finally steep yourself in history at Plaza de España. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia De Santa Catalina, appreciate the extensive heritage of Barrio Santa Cruz, admire the striking features of Plaza de Santa Marta, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla, and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Seville online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Seville takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lisbon to Seville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. March in Seville sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Rota.

The town of Rota is a Spanish municipality located in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): examine the collection at Toro Gallery, do a tasting at Osborne Bodega de Mora El Puerto de Santa Maria, then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia Mayor Prioral, and finally hike along Pasarela del Litoral de Rota. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Mausoleo Rocio Jurado, visit a coastal fixture at Faro de Chipiona, then kick back and relax at Playa de Costa Ballena, and finally walk around Parque de los Lagos.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rota online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Seville to Rota takes 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Rota are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Arcos de la Frontera.

Arcos de la Frontera is a town and municipality in the Sierra de Cádiz comarca, province of Cádiz, in Andalusia, Spain. Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): make a trip to Monjas Mercedarias Descalzas, don't miss a visit to Feria del Caballo, then look for all kinds of wild species at Paraje Natural Cola del Embalse de Arcos, and finally explore the historical opulence of Arcos de la Frontera.

To find reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Arcos de la Frontera holiday planner.

Getting from Rota to Arcos de la Frontera by car takes about an hour. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Rota in April since evenings lows in Arcos de la Frontera dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Ronda.

Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.

On the 6th (Thu), take some stellar pictures from Mirador de Aldehuela, explore the stunning scenery at El Tajo de Ronda, snap pictures at Puente Nuevo, then examine the collection at Museo Lara, and finally wander the streets of Old City.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Ronda journey planner.

Drive from Arcos de la Frontera to Ronda in 1.5 hours. April in Ronda sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Gibraltar.

A vacation in Gibraltar reveals a strategically important area the ancient Greeks considered the edge of the known world.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): stop by Main Street, sample the fine beverages at Gibraltar Distillery, don't miss a visit to Grand Casemates Square, take in the dramatic natural features at The Rock of Gibraltar, then visit a coastal fixture at Europa Point, and finally appreciate the history behind Sikorski Memorial.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Gibraltar online visit planner.

You can drive from Ronda to Gibraltar in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Ronda in April, expect nights in Gibraltar to be somewhat warmer, around 17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Tarifa.

As the southernmost point in Europe, Tarifa is famous for having the continent’s best windsurfing conditions, making it a well-known surfer’s paradise.

Get out of town with these interesting Tarifa side-trips: Casares (Casares Castle & Riding Fun In The Sun). Next up on the itinerary: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Ensemble of Baelo Claudia, enjoy breathtaking views from El Miramar de Tarifa, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Los Lances Beach.

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You can drive from Gibraltar to Tarifa in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Generalife, take in the pleasant sights at Cuesta del Rey Chico, and then step into the grandiose world of Alhambra. Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Albayzin, appreciate the extensive heritage of Mirador de San Nicolas, and then make a trip to Carrera del Darro.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Granada trip planner.

Traveling by car from Tarifa to Granada takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Tarifa in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Granada, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Cartagena.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): pause for some photo ops at El Zulo, take a stroll through Calle Mayor, then see the interesting displays at Museo Del Teatro Romano, then don't miss a visit to Museo Foro Romano Molinete, and finally examine the collection at ARQUA - Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): make a trip to Plaza Cardenal Belluga, admire the masterpieces at Cathedral de Santa Maria, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally explore the world behind art at Real Casino de Murcia.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Cartagena online road trip planner.

You can drive from Granada to Cartagena in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Cartagena when traveling from Granada in April, with lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Valencia.

A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): get a taste of the local shopping with Central Market of Valencia and then see the interesting displays at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Keep things going the next day: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of La Lonja de la Seda, make a trip to Micalet - Miguelete, then pause for some serene contemplation at Valencia Cathedral, and finally explore the activities along Jardi del Turia.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Valencia road trip planner.

Getting from Cartagena to Valencia by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April in Valencia, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Madrid.

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: stroll around Parque del Retiro, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plaza de Santa Ana, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and make a trip to Plaza de Oriente.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Madrid trip website.

Getting from Valencia to Madrid by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Madrid are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.