7-Day Spain road trip from Madrid to Valencia, Barcelona, and Zaragoza

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Madrid. You’ll stay in Madrid for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Madrid has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible El Retiro Park. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 162,386 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid, Coque. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid is El Social. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 944 customers.

Locals recommend Sobrino de Botín as one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,311 customers.

Madrid also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Madrid is Salmon Guru. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,802 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Madrid is El miniBAR. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,297 customers.

Locals also enjoy Areia. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,973 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Spain!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 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 Main Square. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 152,388 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Market of San Miguel. This building and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 106,296 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museo del Prado to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Museo del Prado is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 98,929 visitors. Every year, around 3,497,345 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 120,158 visitors have left this association football venue average ratings of 4.6 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.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Navarro is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,045 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 3 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 2 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 Disfrutar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,164 customers.

Locals also recommend RAO Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. RAO Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

After dinner, visit Viana Barcelona, 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 2,578 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Hemingway Gin & Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

Alternatively, La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average 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 4 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Barcelona. You’ll stay in Barcelona 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 Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Barcelona. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,738 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Barcelona is the 5-star Ohla Barcelona. The hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,283 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Barcelona is the 3-star Catalonia Avinyo. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,022 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 Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is a popular catholic cathedral, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 62,263 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 El Nacional, after your day of exploring the city of Barcelona. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 23,496 customers.

Paradiso is another of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,403 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.

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 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 Parc de la Ciutadella. This much-appreciated urban park and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,100 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Arc de Triomf. This triumphal arch and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 77,887 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.

The lovely Mercado de La Boqueria is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 160,835 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. This attraction is a fountain rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 85,986 reviews.

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 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 Zaragoza and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Madrid. You will stay in Madrid for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Zaragoza is the amazing Plaza de los Sitios. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,205 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,535 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Zaragoza is the outstanding Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This popular co-cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,215 visitors.

The spectacular Puente de Piedra is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating bridge and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,689 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Zaragoza 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 Madrid, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try La Mi Venta, one of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,658 customers.

After dinner, visit James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Madrid. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,124 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Lambuzo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,622 customers.

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

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

Day 7 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Madrid before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Plaza de España is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Madrid. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 98,199 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Madrid and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Spain.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Madrid at Arrabal Madrid before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,924 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Asador Real for your last chance at a meal in the city of Madrid. The Asador Real restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,789 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurante Alabaster. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,156 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Madrid. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!