Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Spain. Five days in Spain is enough time to experience one region in depth or up to two regions for a more fast-paced trip.
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A memorable vacation in Spain doesn't require a minimum of two weeks—in just five days you can stick to one or two major cities, like Barcelona and Madrid, or see the highlights of a specific region.
For budget travelers, you can expect to spend around $50 to $70 per day in Spain, while mid-range travelers can expect to spend around $100 to $150 per day. It's important to plan ahead and research activities and costs to create a budget that works for you.
The cheapest time to visit Spain is usually from December to March, though you can also enjoy affordable flights and hotels in early spring and late autumn. The winter months see many vibrant markets and activities dedicated to annual celebrations such as Christmas, Carnival, and New Year's Eve.
On average, a budget traveler's cost of visiting Spain for a week is $889. If you're on an ultra-budget, you can get by in Spain for a week with $650 on average. The average cost of a one-week mid-range trip is $1,200, while a luxury Spain trip starts from $2,500 on average.
Barcelona is much more suited for a short city break than a longer holiday, and does lack the diversity of day trips as with other destinations. Seville is a city not to rush, but to embrace the relaxed pace of life and tapas culture. For sightseeing, two days are sufficient to explore the entire city.
A scenic trip that unfolds partially along the Mediterranean Coast will get you from Barcelona to Seville in 5.5 hours. The Renfe train runs twice daily out of the Barcelona Sants Train Station. The high-speed trains are called “Ave,” and prices are reasonable.
As far as traveling from Barcelona to Sevilla, it's better to take the train, city center to city center, rather then heading out to the airport to fly, unless as you happen to be at the airport, making a connecting flight.
For Madrid, if you want to visit the museums I feel 4 full days is sufficient to see the main sights and get a feel for the city.For Sevilla, 3 full days should be sufficient. If you intend on taking any day trips, that time would need to be added.
Trains are better if your itinerary covers a wide area. Americans, Canadians and Australians usually believe that Spain is a small country, which is true compared to this specific countries. And while Spain has an excellent road network, the train is a better option if you plan to travel across the country.
On average, the journey time by train between Barcelona and Madrid is 2h 42m, with around 15 trains per day. If you want to reach Madrid in a hurry, the quickest journey time from Barcelona to Madrid is 2h 30m if you travel on a high-speed train.
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.
… a much more diverse travel experience.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.
While the cost of living can vary depending on location and personal preferences, Portugal tends to be slightly cheaper than Spain for accommodation, food, and transportation. Both countries offer beautiful scenery, rich culture, and delicious food, making them great destinations for travelers on a budget.
I prefer Spain if I want to travel by train and have a more city-based trip. There's some fantastic restaurants, museums and bars in its cities and you don't have to travel far outside to find beautiful scenery. Greece is my preferred option for an island hop / beach holiday where it's all about the views and relaxing.