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🇪🇸 Itinerary · Spain · 14 days

2-week Spain itinerary 2026: Catalonia, Levante and Andalusia

14 days from Barcelona to Madrid via Valencia and Andalusia. The culture, sea and Moorish cities combo, with detailed budget, AVE trains and options.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

14 days

Stops

6 cities

Average budget

€1,500-2,400

Total distance

~1,900 km

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Versatile

Season

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

Barcelona 3d · Valencia 2d · Granada 2d · Cordoba 1d · Seville 3d · Madrid 3d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

Spain 2-week itinerary map: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Madrid

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Detailed program

14 days, day by day

1

~€70/pers

Barcelona · Arrival and the Barri Gòtic

  • Morning Arrival at El Prat, Aerobús to the centre (35 min, €5).
  • Afternoon Barri Gòtic, El Born, cathedral, tapas on the Passeig del Born.
  • Evening Sunset at the Bunkers del Carmel, views over the whole city.
🛌 🛌 El Born · e.g. Yurbban Trafalgar (3 nights)·🚇 Metro T-casual·Spain guide →
2

~€65

Barcelona · Gaudí and Montjuïc

  • 9am Sagrada Família at opening (timed ticket, €26).
  • 12pm Park Güell, then Passeig de Gràcia (Casa Batlló).
  • 5pm Montjuïc: castle, Miró foundation, the magic fountain in the evening.
3

~€80

Barcelona → Valencia · Towards the Levante

  • Morning Barceloneta beach or the Boqueria market.
  • 2pm AVE Barcelona → Valencia (3h, €30-60).
  • 6pm Check in at El Carmen, first drink in the old town.
🛌 🛌 El Carmen · e.g. Caro Hotel (2 nights)·🚄 AVE Barcelona-Valencia
4

~€55

Valencia · City of Arts and paella

  • Morning City of Arts and Sciences, Oceanogràfic (€35) or the architecture alone.
  • 1pm Real Valencian paella in El Palmar or at the Mercado Central.
  • 5pm Cycling in the Turia gardens, the old riverbed.
  • 9pm Tapas in the Ruzafa district.
5

~€90

Valencia → Granada · Into Andalusia

  • Morning Central market and cathedral, climb the Miguelete.
  • 2pm Flight or train + bus Valencia → Granada (flight 1h, train ~7h). The flight saves a full day.
  • 7pm Check in at the Albaicín, dinner with views of the lit Alhambra.
🛌 🛌 Albaicín · e.g. Hotel Casa 1800 Granada (2 nights)·✈️ Domestic flight recommended
6

~€60

Granada · Alhambra and Albaicín

  • 8:30am Alhambra (timed ticket essential, €18), Nasrid palaces in the first slot.
  • 1pm Free tapas with each drink, a Granada speciality.
  • 6pm Mirador San Nicolás at golden hour, views of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada.
  • 9pm Flamenco show in a Sacromonte cave.
7

~€70

Granada → Cordoba · The Mezquita

  • Morning Train or car Granada → Cordoba (1h30-2h30).
  • 1pm Lunch in the Jewish quarter, salmorejo and flamenquín.
  • 4pm Mezquita-cathedral (€13), forest of columns and two-tone arches.
  • 7pm Roman bridge at sunset, patios of the Judería.
🛌 🛌 Judería · e.g. Las Casas de la Judería (1 night)·🚆 Regional train or car
8

~€55

Cordoba → Seville · Short AVE

  • Morning Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs and its gardens in Cordoba.
  • 2pm AVE Cordoba → Seville (45 min, €20-30).
  • 5pm Check in at Santa Cruz, first walk through the maze.
🛌 🛌 Santa Cruz · e.g. Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla (3 nights)·🚄 AVE Cordoba-Seville
9

~€60

Seville · Alcázar and cathedral

  • 9am Real Alcázar at opening (€14), Mudéjar gardens.
  • 12pm Cathedral and Giralda (€12).
  • 6pm Plaza de España and María Luisa park.
  • 9pm Flamenco in Triana, tapas along the Guadalquivir.
10

~€45

Seville · Triana and riverbanks

  • Morning Triana market, ceramics workshops, Isabel II bridge.
  • 1pm Fried-fish lunch, then a siesta through the hottest hours.
  • 6pm Las Setas (Metropol Parasol), panoramic terrace at dusk.
11

~€85

Seville → Madrid · On to the capital

  • Morning Last churros, walk through the Macarena district.
  • 2pm AVE Seville → Madrid (2h30, €40-80).
  • 6pm Check in near Sol, tapas in La Latina.
🛌 🛌 Centro / Sol · e.g. Hotel Regina (3 nights)·🚄 AVE Seville-Madrid
12

~€55

Madrid · Prado and the centre

  • 9am Prado Museum at opening (€15).
  • 1pm Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace.
  • 6pm Retiro Park, Palacio de Cristal.
13

~€60

Madrid · Toledo day trip

  • 9am AVE to Toledo (33 min), fortified medieval city.
  • 1pm Cathedral, alcázar, El Greco's studio, partridge for lunch.
  • 6pm Back to Madrid, last tapas evening in Malasaña.
14

Flight

Madrid → Home

  • Morning El Rastro market (Sunday) or Reina Sofía (Guernica).
  • 2pm Madrid-Barajas airport (MAD), direct metro from the centre.
  • Evening Flight home (many direct options).

How much

Budget for this itinerary (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€1,500

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €150
  • 🏨 Hostel / guesthouse: €35/night
  • 🍤 Tapas and markets: €22/day
  • 🚄 Trains + domestic flight: €220
  • 🎫 Sights: €180
Recommended

Comfort

€1,950

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €200
  • 🏨 3-4★ hotel: €95/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed dining: €40/day
  • 🚄 Trains + domestic flight: €280
  • 🎫 Sights + flamenco: €250

Premium

€3,800

per person

  • ✈️ Upgraded flight: €400
  • 🏨 4-5★: €210/night
  • 🍽️ Fine dining: €75/day
  • 🚄 AVE first class + flight: €400
  • 🎫 Private tours: €450

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

1 week

1 week

The three great cities linked by the AVE.

You're here

2 weeks

2 weeks

Catalonia, the Levante coast and all of Andalusia.

1 month

1 month

The grand tour, from the Basque Country to the strait.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

This itinerary combines 4 AVE legs, 1 domestic flight (Valencia-Granada) and 1 AVE day trip to Toledo. All for ~€250 of transport over 14 days, with no car required.

🚄

AVE Barcelona → Valencia

€30-60 · 3h · several departures/day

✈️

Flight Valencia → Granada

€40-70 · 1h · saves 7h of train+bus

🚄

AVE Cordoba → Seville

€20-30 · 45 min · the shortest leg

🚄

AVE Seville → Madrid

€40-80 · 2h30 · book early

🚄

AVE Madrid → Toledo

€13-20 · 33 min · perfect day trip

Adapt by season

Coast or inland, depending on the month

This itinerary mixes coastline (Barcelona, Valencia) with inland cities that bake in summer (Granada, Cordoba, Seville). From June to September, Andalusia often tops 38°C: visit the Alhambra and Alcázar early, keep the sea for the afternoon. From April to June and September to October, the whole route is comfortable. In winter, Granada can be chilly with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada as a backdrop.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In September 2023, I booked the Alhambra twelve days ahead and only the 8:30am slot was left; all the others had gone. Book the Alhambra ticket as soon as your dates are set, it is the one site that fills up weeks in advance.
  • • The Valencia-Granada flight over the train: a full day saved for €50.
  • • Toledo as a day trip from Madrid: 33 minutes by AVE for a complete medieval city.
  • • The Mirador San Nicolás in Granada at golden hour, the Alhambra turning red against the Sierra Nevada.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Swap Valencia for Bilbao and the Guggenheim if you prefer the green north to the Levante.
  • • Add a night in Cordoba instead of a single stop if the patios draw you in.
  • • Skip Toledo and keep Madrid for shopping and food if the pace feels too dense.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Can this itinerary be done without a car? +
Yes, almost entirely by train. Only the Valencia-Granada leg is better flown (1h versus 7h train+bus). The rest is covered by the AVE and regional trains.
Is this itinerary family-friendly? +
Yes, with children over 6. The journeys are short and comfortable. Lighten the Andalusian sightseeing in summer because of the heat, and plan the City of Arts in Valencia, which kids love.
Do I need to book all hotels before leaving? +
Barcelona, Seville and Granada: yes, especially in high season. Cordoba and Valencia: a few days ahead is fine outside the Feria or Fallas periods.
What is the best time to go? +
April to June and September to October. Avoid July-August, when Andalusia tops 38°C. Watch out too for the Fallas of Valencia (March) and the Feria of Seville (April), beautiful but packed.
How much does this 2-week trip cost? +
Around €1,500 backpacker, €1,950 comfort and €3,800 premium, flight from Paris included, per person.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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