12-Day Adventure Itinerary in Spain

  1. Day 1: Barcelona
    1 hour flight from Madrid

    Explore Park Guell and Gothic Quarter.

  2. Day 2: Costa Brava
    1.5 hours (65 mi) from Barcelona

    Swim, snorkel, and cliff jump in hidden coves.

  3. Day 3: Montserrat
    1 hour (30 mi) from Barcelona

    Hike through unique rock formations and visit Benedictine Abbey.

  4. Day 4: Valencia

    Visit the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.

  5. Day 5: Alicante
    1.5 hours (105 mi) from Valencia

    Go on a thrilling zip lining adventure.

  6. Day 6: Benidorm
    0.5 hours (25 mi) from Alicante

    Ride a boat to Tabarca Island and explore its marine reserve.

  7. Day 7: Granada
    4 hours (245 mi) from Benidorm

    Walk through the beautiful Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.

  8. Day 8: Sierra Nevada
    1 hour (30 mi) from Granada

    Ski or snowboard down the slopes of Sierra Nevada National Park.

  9. Day 9: Seville
    2.5 hours (150 mi) from Sierra Nevada

    Visit the historic Alcazar of Seville and Plaza de Espana.

  10. Day 10: Cadiz
    1.5 hours (70 mi) from Seville

    Surf or paddleboard on the beautiful La Caleta Beach.

  11. Day 11: Gibraltar
    2 hours (115 mi) from Cadiz

    Hike to the top of The Rock and see the Barbary macaques.

  12. Day 12: Madrid
    4 hours and 30 minutes (325 mi) from Gibraltar

    Visit the world-famous art museum Prado and Retiro Park before departing.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Park Guell (3 hours, Free)
  • Gothic Quarter (2 hours, Free)
  • Costa Brava (6 hours, $50 for food and activities)
  • Montserrat (5 hours including transportation, $30 for round-trip transportation)
  • City of Arts and Sciences (4 hours, $50 for combined entry ticket)
  • Alicante Zip lining (3 hours, $40 per person)
  • Tabarca Island (8 hours, $80 for round-trip boat ride and lunch)
  • Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens (4 hours, $30 for combined entry ticket)
  • Sierra Nevada Skiing/Snowboarding (6 hours, $60 for gear rental and lift ticket)
  • Alcazar of Seville and Plaza de Espana (5 hours, $20 for combined entry ticket)
  • Surfing or paddleboarding in Cadiz (4 hours, $40 for gear rental and lessons)
  • Gibraltar (6 hours, $30 for round-trip transportation and entrance to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve)
  • Prado Museum and Retiro Park (4 hours, $25 for combined entry ticket)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $525 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time:

  • Add a day trip to Toledo from Madrid.
  • Check out hot springs in Lanjaron near Granada.

If you have less time:

  • Combine Day 1 and Day 2 by staying in Costa Brava overnight.
  • Skip skiing/snowboarding in Sierra Nevada and spend more time in Granada.
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