13-Day Bachelorette Party Itinerary in Barcelona and Madrid

  1. Day 1: Exploring Barcelona
    Starting point: El Prat Airport
    Travel time to hotel: 20 mins by taxi or 40 mins by Aerobus
    Check-in at hotel
    Bunkers del Carmel
    20 min (4.5 km) from hotel
    Scenic views, sunset
  2. Day 2: Gothic Quarter & Beach Day
    Catedral de Barcelona
    5 min (450 m) from hotel
    Historic, Gothic
    Barceloneta Beach
    23 min (5.6 km) from Catedral de Barcelona
    Relaxation, drinks, sunbathing
  3. Day 3: Day trip to Montserrat
    Montserrat Monastery
    1 hr 5 min (44.2 km) from hotel by train
    Scenic, religious
  4. Day 4: Travel to Madrid & Art Walk
    Check out of hotel
    Travel time to airport: 20 min by taxi or 40 min by Aerobus
    Flight to Madrid (1 hr 15 min)
    Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
    16 min (1.2 km) from airport
    Art collections
    Museo Reina Sofia
    24 min (2.3 km) from Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
    Modern art, Picasso’s Guernica painting
  5. Day 5: Royal Palace and Dinner
    Palacio Real de Madrid
    7 min (2.1 km) from hotel
    Historic, royal
    Dinner at Botín Restaurant
    15 min (3.4 km) from Palacio Real de Madrid
    Oldest restaurant, fine dining
  6. Day 6: Shopping and Flamenco Show
    Mercado San Miguel
    5 min (1.5 km) from hotel
    Food market, shopping
    Corral de la Moreria
    15 min (2.3 km) from Mercado San Miguel
    Flamenco show, dining
  7. Day 7: Day trip to Toledo
    Cathedral of Toledo
    30 mins (70 km) from hotel by train
    Historic, religious
    Alcázar of Toledo
    15 min (1.3 km) from Cathedral of Toledo
    Fortress, panoramic views
  8. Day 8: Segovia and Aqueduct Tour
    Aqueduct of Segovia
    27 min (93 km) from hotel by train
    Historic, Roman engineering
    Alcazar of Segovia
    13 min (1 km) from Aqueduct of Segovia
    Castle, gardens
  9. Day 9: Exploring Madrid
    Mercado de San Anton
    8 min (1.3 km) from hotel
    Food market, shopping
    El Rastro Flea Market
    11 min (2.3 km) from Mercado de San Anton
    Vintage shopping, souvenirs
  10. Day 10: Flamenco Dance Class and Bar Crawl
    Flamenco dance class
    15 min (2.7 km) from hotel
    Dancing, learning
    Bar hop on Calle de las Huertas
    10 min (1.4 km) from dance class
    Bar crawl, nightlife
  11. Day 11: Day trip to Avila
    Walls of Avila
    1 hr 30 min (115 km) from hotel
    Historic, city walls
    The Convento de Santa Teresa
    4 min (270 m) from Walls of Avila
    Religious, art
  12. Day 12: Park and Museums
    El Retiro Park
    17 min (4 km) from hotel
    Greenery, boat rides, relaxation
    Museo del Prado
    14 min (1.2 km) from El Retiro Park
    Art, exhibitions
  13. Day 13: Farewell to Spain
    Check out of hotel
    Travel time to airport: 25 min by taxi or 45 min by metro and train
    Flight back home

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Montserrat Monastery (1 day, €16 train fare)
  • Botín Restaurant (3 hours, €50-100 per person)
  • Corral de la Moreria (3 hours, €66-99 per person)
  • Aqueduct of Segovia (1 day, €40 train fare)
  • Flamenco dance class (2 hours, €30-40 per person)
  • Walls of Avila (1 day, €40-50 train and bus fare)
  • Museo del Prado (3-4 hours, €15 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €307-392 per person (excluding flights and accommodations)

Useful Tips

- You can swap Toledo or Avila for a visit to the medieval city of Segovia depending on your interest in history and architecture.
- If time is of the essence, visit the Royal Palace of Madrid, El Retiro Park, or Alcazar of Segovia instead of spending a beach day in Barcelona.
- Be aware of pickpockets in crowded markets and tourist destinations.
- Book tickets for popular art museums in advance to avoid long lines.
- When bar hopping in Madrid, try tapas at different bars to have a taste of the local cuisine.

0