11-Day Spain Road Trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz traveling east to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, and Zaragoza

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vitoria-Gasteiz has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Vitoria-Gasteiz by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, like the extraordinary Armentiako landak. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 791 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the spectacular Cathedral of Santa María de Vitoria. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,503 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Salburua. This protected area has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,863 visitors.

Olárizu is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This abandoned village is a popular destination among visitors in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,666 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Vitoria-Gasteiz does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Vitoria-Gasteiz on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at Restaurante-Asador Matxete, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,162 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is the popular Zaldiaran. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 649 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Tximiso Taberna is one of the best bars in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,232 customers.

Erdizka bar&grill is another of the most popular bars in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,022 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is Erkiaga taberna. Erkiaga taberna has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Vitoria-Gasteiz!

On day 4 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Madrid. You’ll stay in Madrid for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Mercader, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Madrid. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 510 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Madrid is the 5-star Eurostars Suites Mirasierra. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,903 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Madrid is the 3-star B&B Hotel Madrid Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 5,888 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Madrid, like the outstanding Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 120,158 visitors.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Madrid. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 46,855 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Madrid is the extraordinary Museo del Prado. This art museum gets more than 3,497,345 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 98,929 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Main Square. Around 152,388 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Market of San Miguel. Market of San Miguel is a popular building, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 106,296 travelers.

Come to Madrid prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Madrid.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Sobrino de Botín, after your day of exploring the city of Madrid. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,311 customers.

El miniBAR is another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,297 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid is Areia. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,973 customers.

Locals recommend James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid, one of the best bars in the city of Madrid, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,124 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Madrid, Lambuzo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,622 customers.

Sambhad cocktail bar terraza is also one of the best bars in the city of Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,029 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Spain.

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Spain, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Madrid. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Valencia. You’ll stay in Valencia for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Madrid’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Madrid, start your day with a visit to the amazing Royal Palace of Madrid. This much-appreciated royal palace and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77,471 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating plaza de España. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 98,199 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular El Retiro Park to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular El Retiro Park is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 162,386 visitors.

The lovely Puerta de Alcalá is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 43,833 visitors have left this triumphal arch average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Madrid has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Valencia. Valencia offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Asador El Porteño. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,693 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurante Asador Argentino Gordon 10 is another top restaurant in Valencia we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,075 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Valencia, the fantastic Fox Congo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,530 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bar Mistela. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,177 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Puerta del Mar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,372 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

Day 6 of your road trip through Spain gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Valencia and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Barcelona. You will stay in Barcelona for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Valencia is the amazing Mercat Central. This attraction is a market hall that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 79,570 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible fortified tower, Serrano Towers. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 39,998 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Valencia by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Spain. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Barcelona, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Viana Barcelona, one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,578 customers.

Locals also recommend Disfrutar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. Disfrutar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,164 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona is RAO Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

After dinner, visit Hemingway Gin & Cocktail Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

On day 7 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Barcelona. You’ll stay in Barcelona for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Catalonia La Maquinista, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Barcelona. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,147 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Barcelona is the 5-star Ohla Eixample. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,949 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Barcelona is the 3-star NH Barcelona Entenza. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,203 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the town of Barcelona, like the outstanding Park Güell. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 181,403 visitors.

Sagrada Família is another popular attraction you could visit in the town of Barcelona. This incredible attraction is a minor basilica and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 226,955 visitors. Up to 4,527,427 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the town of Barcelona is the extraordinary La Pedrera. This monument is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 85,188 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Casa Batlló. Around 125,060 visitors have given this tourist attraction an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is a popular fountain, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 85,986 travelers.

Come to Barcelona prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Barcelona.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar, after your day of exploring the city of Barcelona. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

El Nacional is another of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 23,496 customers.

Locals recommend Cerveseria Catalana, one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,751 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Barcelona, Ciutat Comtal. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,951 customers.

El Xampanyet is also one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,394 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Spain.

Day 8 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Barcelona has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Barcelona by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Barcelona. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Barcelona, like the extraordinary Montjuïc Castle. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 50,433 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Barcelona is the spectacular Parc de la Ciutadella. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,100 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Arc de Triomf. This triumphal arch has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77,887 visitors.

Palau de la Música Catalana is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This concert hall is a popular destination among visitors in Barcelona. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 40,217 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is a church and popular attraction in Barcelona. More than 33,464 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Barcelona does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Barcelona on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at Cerveseria Catalana, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,751 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Barcelona is the popular Ciutat Comtal. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,951 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Paradiso is one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,403 customers.

Bobby's Free is another of the most popular bars in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,003 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Barcelona!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 9 of your epic road trip in Spain, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Barcelona. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Zaragoza. You’ll stay in Zaragoza for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Barcelona’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Barcelona, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 62,263 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Mercado de La Boqueria. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 160,835 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Plaça de Catalunya to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Plaça de Catalunya is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175,036 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Barcelona has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Zaragoza. Zaragoza offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restaurante La Senda. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 629 reviews.

The remarkable Baobab Restaurant is another top restaurant in Zaragoza we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,382 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous El Fuelle is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Zaragoza, the fantastic Meli Del Tubo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,986 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Rock & Blues Cafe. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,922 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Bar Cervino. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,983 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

Day 10 of your road trip will take you to the city of Zaragoza and the city of Donostia / San Sebastián. You’ll stay in Vitoria-Gasteiz for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Zaragoza today is Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This excellent attraction is a co-cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,215 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Spain, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Spain. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Alderdi Eder Parkea for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Donostia / San Sebastián. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,442 visitors.

This outstanding natural feature has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,054 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Funicular Monte Igueldo in the city of Donostia / San Sebastián. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,567 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Tximiso Taberna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,232 customers.

Locals recommend Erdizka bar&grill as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Erdizka bar&grill is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,022 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is Erkiaga taberna. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 804 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Sierra tavern. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 174 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like El Nuevo taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 177 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain with a toast!