9-Day Adventure Itinerary for Barcelona, Spain including Ibiza, Formentera, Valenca, Alicante, and Casablanca

  • Day 1: Ibiza
    1hr 15m flight from Barcelona (BCN)

    After arriving in Ibiza, take a dip in the clear blue waters of Cala Jondal beach or soak up the sun on a sailboat charter. Once the sun sets, experience the famous nightlife of the island by visiting the famous clubs like Pacha and Amnesia.

  • Day 2: Formentera
    1hr ferry ride from Ibiza

    Take a day trip to Formentera, where you can enjoy the pristine beaches and clear waters. Rent a bicycle, scooter or drive a car to explore the island’s beaches, lighthouses, and parks. Don't forget to try some of the island's traditional cuisine at one of the local restaurants.

  • Day 3: Valencia
    3hrs 30 mins train ride from Formentera to Valencia

    After arriving in Valencia, explore the Art Nouveau architecture, including the Mercado Central and City of Arts and Sciences. Meanwhile, visit the largest aquarium in Europe and the Central Market, where you can try some traditional paella.

  • Day 4: Alicante
    1 hr 45 mins train ride from Valencia to Alicante

    Arriving in Alicante, head to the magnificent Castillo de Santa Bárbara, explore the Barrio de la Santa Cruz, and visit one of the city’s beaches, such as Playa del Postiguet. Try some of the region's specialties, such as horchata and turron in one of the local markets.

  • Day 5-7: Casablanca
    2 hrs 45 mins flight from Alicante (ALC)

    Explore the markets, mosques, and traditional experiences that Casablanca has to offer. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in the world, and the Medina. If you have time, take a day trip to the blue town of Chefchaouen, located in Morocco's Rif Mountains.

  • Day 8: Barcelona
    2 hrs 30 mins flight from Casablanca

    Return to Barcelona, explore the Gothic Quarter, visit the Picasso museum, La Ramblas, and the Tibidabo amusement park. Gaudi's iconic buildings are a must-see, particularly the Sagrada Familia, Casa Battló, and Casa Milà.

  • Day 9: Montserrat
    1hr train ride from Barcelona

    Take a day trip to Montserrat, where you can visit the Benedictine monastery, take in stunning views from atop Sant Jeroni, or opt for a hiking trip to explore the local mountain trails. There is also a funicular to the viewing point of Santa Cova. End the day with a professional wine tasting and vineyard tour in Penedes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mercado Central (1-2 hours, free)
  • City of Arts and Sciences (2-3 hours, €10-€24)
  • Castillo de Santa Bárbara (2-3 hours, €2.50-€3.50)
  • Hassan II Mosque (1-2 hours, MAD 130)
  • Picasso Museum (2-3 hours, €8-€12)
  • Sagrada Familia (1-2 hours, €20-€34)
  • Benedictine Monastery (2-3 hours, €10-€20)
  • Montserrat Funicular (1 hour, €7-€12)
  • Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour (2-3 hours, €20-€40)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €90-€187

Transportation

During this trip, the traveler can use various modes of transportation, including flights between cities, local taxis, ferries, trains and bicycles. The distance between these cities is not very long, but travelers need to consider travel time, cost, and potentially customs procedures if traveling between countries. Ferries are the most used method to cross betwen Formentera and Ibiza.

Useful tips

If the traveler has a shorter time, they can stay longer in one city, such as Barcelona. On the contrary, if the traveler has more than 9 days, they can extend their stay in each city, explore more places or add other cities to their itinerary. Additional destinations that might fit into an Adventure itinerary are Madrid, Sevilla or Bilbao in Spain. The traveler should also take into account that the tour to Montserrat can be shifted, depending on the day of the week, or weather condition.

Airports

El Prat Barcelona, BCN is the main airport in the Barcelona metropolitan region that services direct and indirect flights. The airport is conveniently located within a 20-minute drive from the city center.

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