Family-Friendly 6-Day Itinerary in Spain

  1. Day 1: Park Guell, Barcelona
    20 minutes (4.5 km) from Barcelona city center

    Barcelona's famous Park Guell is a perfect place to start your Spanish adventure with the family. Enjoy the spectacular views and intricate mosaics while exploring the whimsical designs of Gaudi.

  2. Day 2: Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
    20 minutes (4.4 km) from Park Guell

    One of the most famous landmarks of Barcelona, this church and Museum will leave you and your family in awe. The tour including the towers should be pre-booked online to avoid waiting in line.

  3. Day 3: Train to Madrid
    3 hours 25 minutes

    Take a train to Madrid for an exciting train trip and arrive in time for a leisurely walk through historic Plaza Mayor. It is the perfect place to try authentic Spanish dishes from some of the city's oldest restaurants.

  4. Day 4: Prado Museum and Retiro Park, Madrid
    20 minutes (1.5 km) from Plaza Mayor

    The Madrid Prado Museum has an impressive collection of famous painters down the centuries, including works of art from Goya, El Greco, and many more. Afterward, you can stroll through the picturesque Retiro Park, the lung of the city of Madrid.

  5. Day 5: Alhambra Palace, Granada
    2 hours 35 minute (422 km) from Madrid

    The Alhambra Palace is an enormous palace fortress in Granada, Spain, renowned for its Moorish architecture, mosaics, and gardens. Make sure to book your tickets ahead of time and allow enough time to see all the attractions it offers.

  6. Day 6: Beach Day in Marbella
    2 hours (90 km) from Granada

    Get some sun, sand, and fun in the lively Mediterranean city of Marbella. Relax with some coveted beach time at a family-friendly beach with clear blue water, and enjoy a variety of water activities such as jet-skiing, parasailing, and much more before returning home.

  7. Time and Costs Estimates

    • Park Guell (2-3 hours, €10 per adult)
    • Sagrada Familia (2-3 hours, €15-€29 per adult)
    • Prado Museum (2-3 hours, €12 per adult)
    • Retiro Park (1-2 hours, free)
    • Alhambra Palace (3-4 hours, €14-€20 per adult depending on the season)
    • Marbella Beach (Full day, free)

    • Total Estimated Costs: €70-€95 per adult

    Useful Tips

    If you have more days, plan a visit to Toledo, a nearby charming town filled with history and culture. Alternatively, if you have fewer days to spare, consider reducing your itinerary to just Barcelona and Madrid, where you can still experience the best of Spain.

    Expect to hear Esperanto in many tourist sites, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring refillable water bottles to stay hydrated. Remember that dining in Spain is a late affair and typically last until past midnight.

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