Two-Week Spain Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Madrid traveling north to Valencia, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Santander, Oviedo, and Valladolid

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-day road trip through Spain. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Spain. You will spend 4 nights in Madrid, 1 night in Valencia, 3 nights in Barcelona, 1 night in Zaragoza, 2 nights in Santander, 2 nights in Oviedo, and 1 night in Valladolid. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Spain. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Madrid, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Spain on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Spain. Sagrada Família and El Retiro Park are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Bilbao, Santander, Rionansa, Santillana del Mar, Villaescusa, Gijon, Oviedo, Ribeseya, Cangas de Onís, Leon, Valladolid, and Segovia, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Spain. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Spain.

Throughout your road trip in Spain, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Spain.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Spain fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Spain today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Madrid - Arrival day
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  • Puerta de Alcalá
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Welcome to Madrid, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Spain! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 3 nights discovering what to see in Madrid before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Madrid is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Madrid. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Spain. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Madrid, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Spain!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Madrid
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Drive 6 km, 49 min

  • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
  • Museo del Prado
  • El Retiro Park
  • Crystal Palace
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Madrid. You’ll stay in Madrid for 2 nights more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Spain. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Madrid. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Say good night to Madrid and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Spain!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Madrid
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 34 min

  • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
  • Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
  • plaza de España
  • Temple of Debod
  • Casa de Campo
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You’ll stay in Madrid for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Spain. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Madrid. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Madrid
  • Valencia
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Drive 361 km, 3 hours 46 min

  • Main Square
  • Market of San Miguel
  • Royal Palace of Madrid
  • Matadero Madrid
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Dive into day 4 of your remarkable road trip in Spain. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Madrid. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Valencia, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Valencia. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Valencia. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Head back to your accommodation in Valencia and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Valencia
  • Barcelona
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Drive 356 km, 4 hours 11 min

  • Mercat Central
  • Torres dels Serrans
  • City of Arts and Sciences
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On day 5 of your road trip in Spain, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Valencia are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Barcelona, where you will stay for 3 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Barcelona, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Barcelona's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Say good night to Barcelona and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Spain!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Barcelona
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 18 min

  • Montjuïc Castle
  • Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
  • Casa Batlló
  • La Pedrera - Casa Milà
  • Sagrada Família
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Spain. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Barcelona is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Barcelona.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Barcelona
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Drive 13 km, 1 hour 16 min

  • Park Güell
  • Plaça de Catalunya
  • Palau de la Música Catalana
  • Cathedral of Barcelona
  • Mercado de La Boqueria
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You have 1 night left in Barcelona. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Spain. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Barcelona's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Barcelona
  • Zaragoza
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Drive 324 km, 3 hours 44 min

  • Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
  • Parc de la Ciutadella
  • Arc de Triomf
  • CosmoCaixa Barcelona
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Your itinerary for day 8 of your road trip in Spain includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Barcelona. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Zaragoza, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Zaragoza. Zaragoza offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Zaragoza is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Zaragoza.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Spain!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Zaragoza
  • Santander
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Drive 407 km, 4 hours 29 min

  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao
  • Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
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On day 9 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Spain, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Bilbao. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Santander, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Santander. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Santander. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Santander
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Drive 163 km, 2 hours 41 min

  • Cueva El Soplao
  • Laberinto De Villapresente
  • National Museum and Research Center of Altamira
  • Cave of Altamira
  • Cabarceno Natural Park
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Greet day 10 of your road trip in Spain with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Santander, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Rionansa, Cerrazo, Santillana del Mar, and Villaescusa.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Santander.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Santander. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Spain!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Santander
  • Oviedo
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Drive 207 km, 2 hours 35 min

  • Plaza Porticada
  • Mercado del Este
  • Botin Centre
  • San Lorenzo Beach
  • Museo Ferrocarril
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 11 of your road trip in Spain. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Santander and Gijon. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Oviedo, where will spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Oviedo, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Oviedo's best restaurants.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Spain!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Oviedo
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Drive 198 km, 3 hours 18 min

  • Mirador del Fitu
  • Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis
  • Sanctuary of Covadonga
  • Mirador de La Reina
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Wake up to day 12 of your road trip in Spain. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Ribeseya, Cangas de Onís, and Cuadonga/Covadonga. With 1 night to stay in Oviedo, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Oviedo and your accommodation.

Oviedo is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Oviedo.

Head back to your accommodation in Oviedo and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Spain.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Oviedo
  • Valladolid
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Drive 257 km, 3 hours 18 min

  • Plaza del Fontán
  • El Fontán Market
  • Basilica of San Isidoro
  • Catedral de León
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Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in Spain. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Oviedo and Leon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Valladolid, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Valladolid. Valladolid offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Valladolid, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Spain.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Valladolid
  • Madrid
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Drive 209 km, 2 hours 53 min

  • Alcázar of Segovia
  • Segovia Cathedral
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Aqueduct of Segovia
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On day 14 of your road trip in Spain, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Segovia are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Madrid, where you will stay for 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Madrid. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Madrid. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Spain!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Madrid - Departure day
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  • Western Park
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Day 15 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Browse boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Spain!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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