7-day itinerary · Europe
One week in Spain
A balanced route with memorable places, humane travel days and room for discovery.
Route overview
Seven days, thoughtfully paced
Spain changes character from region to region. Pair a great city with a rural province and follow local meal times for a more natural pace. This itinerary connects three rewarding experiences without packing every day with long transfers.
Day by day
See Seville in the evening light
Begin with see seville in the evening light. Keep the first evening light so there is time to settle into the local rhythm.
Eat pintxos in San Sebastián
Build the middle of the week around eat pintxos in san sebastián. Stay two nights to avoid turning the journey into a race.
Hike the green coast of Asturias
Continue with hike the green coast of asturias, choosing a locally owned base and leaving one afternoon open.
A slow final day in Spain
Return to a favourite neighbourhood, market or viewpoint before the journey home.
Make it work
Route notes
- ✓ Book major monuments in advance
- ✓ Expect dinner to start late
- ✓ Use Spain’s excellent rail network
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