A Perfect 5-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors to Spain

Is 5 days enough for first-time visitors to Spain? With careful planning, we can make it happen with a customized Spain travel itinerary! Just tell us what you want to experience and where you want to go, and we will work with you to design a package that lets you enjoy all the history, culture, and food in various cities.

 

Here at I Spy Spain, you're free to choose your itinerary and create a personalized tour. You can trust our extensive knowledge and experience of trips to Spain. And if you’re unsure how to start and what to squeeze into your 5-day itinerary, look no further. Keep reading for expertly curated suggestions from our team.

 

Focus on the big cities.

 

For first-time visitors with only one week to spare, we recommend seeing the country’s two major destinations: Madrid and Barcelona. These cities are also perfect bases for day trips. Consider a 3-night stay in Barcelona and then 4 in Madrid. The 4-night stay in Madrid should allow you to include day trips to Toledo and Segovia or Avila in your Spain travel itinerary.

 

Things to do in Barcelona

 

Barcelona is known for its stunning Gaudi architecture, but the city also impresses visitors with a breathtaking setting consisting of sandy beaches and palm trees. If you’re a football or soccer fan, you might appreciate that it’s home to one of the world’s top clubs. Here’s what you can do while you’re there:

 

·     Day 1: Go on a walking tour to see Placa de Catalunya and La Rambla. Be sure to drop by Playa de La Barceloneta to walk down the promenade before heading to Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria to explore the food market.

·     Day 2: See the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and stroll through Parc Guell. Pass through the charming Gracia neighborhood and see Casa Mila before visiting Casa Batllo.

·     Day 3: Explore Barri Gotic (the Gothic Quarter) in the historic center before heading to Catedral de Barcelona and Museu Picasso. Parc de la Ciutadella is perfect for leisurely walks.

 

Exploring Madrid and beyond

 

Spain’s capital and largest city may not be as popular with tourists as Barcelona, but that’s part of its appeal if you want to experience an authentic Spanish city. Here’s a suggested Spain travel itinerary for Madrid:

 

·     Day 1: See Gran Via, Plaza de Cibeles, and Puerta Alcala. Be sure to include Palacio de Cristal, Museo Nacional del Prado, and El Buen Retiro Park in your itinerary.

·     Day 2: Explore Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and El Oso y el Madroño. Don’t forget to stop by Catedral de la Almudena and Palacio Real.

·     Day 3: Day trip to Toledo

·     Day 4: Day trip to Segovia and Avila

 

Let’s plan your 5-day trip to Spain!

 

Contact us here at I Spy Spain and allow us to design the perfect 5-day itinerary for you. Click here to share your travel needs with us. This will give us an idea of what to include in your Spain travel itinerary.

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