Can I do Spain and Portugal in 10 days?

With 10-days in Spain and Portugal, you can experience the bucket list sights of Porto, Lisbon, Seville, and Granada on a highlights tour or take a deep dive into the Iberian Peninsula's fascinating history on a self-drive road trip featuring numerous guided city tours.



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Although you could easily stay for a month, you will need at least 14 days to explore Spain and Portugal to give you enough time to see a couple of the big cities and a few smaller towns as well, without feeling too rushed.

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Here's a summary of the Spain and Portugal itinerary that we did. We would recommend at least 2 weeks if you want to visit both Spain and Portugal. If you have less time, say 10 days, then concentrate on Madrid and Barcelona in Spain!

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In 10 days you can see a lot of the highlights, including Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, the Douro Valley, and more. If you want to see even more (including the Algarve or any of Portugal's islands), you'll need at least 2 weeks.

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Spend at Least 10 Days in Portugal Seven days to spend in Portugal gives you enough time to see some of the country, but you'll probably miss a lot of things when you only have a week. Extending your vacation even a few days to a 10-day trip in Portugal offers a lot more wiggle room than it sounds like.

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Spain and Portugal are part of the free travel zone called “the Schengen Zone”. Travel between those 24 countries is free and open without any passport control, whether flying, driving or using public transport …

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How much you'll need for two weeks: €1,150-2,100. Cost per day: €80-150 or USD $95-180.

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Madrid is the more popular tourist destination but Lisbon has many varied sights and activities. Lisbon offers stunning beaches only a short train ride away while Madrid's nightlife is unbeatable. This guide will provide a comparison of both cities and help you decide between Lisbon or Madrid for a short break holiday.

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You'll typically spend about $34 on food and $25 on local transportation daily. Also, expect to pay between $55 and $65 for accommodation per night. On average, a three-day visit to Spain will cost you about $381, while a week-long trip will cost around $889.

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Huelva. Huelva on the coast of southwestern Spain is midway between Sevilla and Faro across the border in Portugal. The historic town is the capital of the province of Huelva in the region of Andalusia.

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Spain is about 5x the physical size of Portugal, and also that much bigger by population, too (roughly 47 million vs. 10 million people). As a result, Spain offers far more diversity than Portugal as a travel destination, from topography to culture to the sheer number of cities and towns to visit.

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Generally speaking, Portugal is cheaper than Spain, although the flight there will likely be the most expensive part of your Portugal vacation.

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The verdict. Deciding which country has the best beaches for you really depends on what you're looking for. Whereas Spain is graced by the warmer waters of the Mediterranean and the chilled-out beach life that comes with it, Portugal benefits from the lively waters of the Atlantic and some truly epic scenery.

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One of the main differences lies in the language. Spanish is the official language of Spain, while Portuguese is the official language of Portugal. Although they are both Romance languages and share some similarities, the pronunciation, vocabulary, and even certain expressions can vary.

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Low season months of November to March are a cheaper time to visit. If you want to escape the crowds and enjoy rock-bottom prices on accommodations, plan your trip for the low season. Many museums and other attractions keep shorter hours, though you'll still find a full lineup of performances in cities and bigger towns ...

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Big sister Lisbon is twice the size, more cosmopolitan, faster paced and 200 miles further south, so in summer it can be sweltering. Compact, walkable Porto has a more traditional feel and is cooled by Atlantic breezes through summer, though fog and rain can roll in via the same route during the winter.

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