How many days do you need in Barcelona and Mallorca?

Six days is just enough time to relax and recharge in two of Spain's best places for just such a mission: Barcelona and Mallorca. First, you'll enjoy a bit of culture as you tour Barcelona's historic neighborhoods and stop at famous buildings like La Sagrada Familia.



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Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.

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Barcelona is directly connected to Mallorca by plane and ferry. RyanAir offers several daily 1-hour flights. But if you prefer to go by ferry, you can take an afternoon or overnight sailing. Ferries depart Barcelona at 1:00 pm and 10:00 pm, arriving in Palma (Mallorca's main port city) 7.5 hours later.

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Both the cities are well connected via train taking about 2.5 hrs minimum and via road 6 hrs min . I would suggest 4 days in Barcelona and 3 days for Madrid to be able to spend just the right amount of time to cover all important landmarks and get the feel of this places .

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One of the best cities to visit in Spain, this guide includes all the big hitters plus a few more lesser known Barcelona attractions. 4 days in Barcelona is a really nice amount of time to see the main sights, build in some more authentic experiences of the city and enjoy yourself some chill time.

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“Mallorca” is the Spanish spelling of the island, while “Majorca” is the most popular spelling in English, as well as other languages and countries. Officially, the name of the island is Mallorca, which is technically the correct spelling.

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Ibiza offers more options for party-goers and nightlife enthusiasts, while Mallorca has a broader range of family-friendly and all-inclusive resorts. Make sure to book your accommodation in advance as it tends to be sold out, especially in summer. Check our guide to the best places to stay in Ibiza.

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As one of Spain's Balearic Islands, Majorca has a typical Mediterranean climate with lots of heat in the summer and mild, stormy weather in the winter. The best time to go to Majorca is in the summer months from June to September.

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Mallorca makes a superb choice for a family holiday. It's not too far away (so travelling with little ones isn't too taxing) and you can enjoy the tourism infrastructure of the island while staying in the beautiful countryside in one of our luxurious villas in Mallorca.

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Madrid is more walkable. But aside from that, Barcelona is just harder to get around. Tourist attractions and nightlife hubs are spread out and often require public transportation to get from point A to B.

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For most travelers, 6 to 9 days is the perfect amount of time for a Spain trip with stops in both Barcelona and Madrid. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as about 5 days.

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The Madrid to Barcelona route is one of the most popular, and it's easy to see why. The scenery is stunning, and there's so much to see and do along the way. Whether you're looking for breathtaking mountain views, stunning coastal scenery, or charming Spanish towns and villages, this journey has it all.

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The fastest trains from Barcelona to Madrid take around 2 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 503 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Barcelona is scheduled to depart at around 05:50. The last departure is usually at around 21:25.

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To be honest, you would need to spend as much time in Madrid as in Barcelona, a day trip isn't worthwhile as the fastest train journey is 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Mallorca offers excellent hiking and walking opportunities, and the months between October and May provide the perfect weather conditions for hikers keen to explore Mallorca's varied and spectacularly scenic terrain.

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