One-Week Spain Road Trip from San Sebastian traveling south to Santander, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Zaragoza

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of San Sebastian. You’ll stay in San Sebastian for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

San Sebastian has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Miramar Palace. This attraction is a palace and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,022 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 San Sebastian, Bar Sport. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,029 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian is Gandarias. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,393 customers.

Locals recommend La Cuchara de San Telmo as one of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,292 customers.

San Sebastian also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of San Sebastian is Bodega Donostiarra Gros. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,091 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of San Sebastian is Txepetxa Taberna. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,594 customers.

Locals also enjoy Bar Bergara. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,046 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Spain!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions San Sebastian has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in San Sebastian 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 San Sebastian. 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 city of San Sebastian, like the extraordinary Aquarium. This attraction is an aquarium and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,413 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in San Sebastian is the spectacular Alderdi Eder Parkea. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,442 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Beach of La Concha. This natural feature has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.

Funicular Monte Igueldo is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in San Sebastian. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,567 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Peine del Viento XV. Peine del Viento XV is a sculpture and popular attraction in San Sebastian. More than 11,281 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of San Sebastian does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in San Sebastian 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 Bar Antonio, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of San Sebastian is the popular Casa Urola. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,455 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of San Sebastian is Narru Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,506 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Geralds Bar is one of the best bars in the city of San Sebastian for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

La Taberna De Blas is another of the most popular bars in the city of San Sebastian. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 827 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of San Sebastian is Karrika taberna. Karrika taberna has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 619 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Bilbao and the city of Portugalete. You’ll stay in Santander for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Bilbao today is Federiko Moiua enparantza. This excellent attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,235 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Puppy, an outstanding best-rated sightseeing destination, in the city of Bilbao. Around 5,913 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bilbao is Guggenheim Museum. Attracting over 530,967 visitors in a single year, it's clear that Guggenheim Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a museum building and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,815 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 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 city, 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 Vizcaya Bridge for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Portugalete. This popular attraction is a suspension bridge and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,202 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander, Cadelo Restaurante. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 855 customers.

Locals recommend Casa Lita as one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. Casa Lita is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,651 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Santander is Cañadío. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,193 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Santander, La Magnolia. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Little Bobby. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Kings Pub is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Santander. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 857 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip through Spain is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Santander and the city of Villaescusa. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Santander is the amazing Plaza Porticada. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,395 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mercado del Este. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,680 visitors.

Centro Botin is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Santander. This well-known attraction, a spectacular art museum, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 14,508 reviews. Approximately 111,096 travelers visit this popular place of interest annually.

Joining a top-rated tour in Santander is another excellent way to spend your new day in Spain. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Spain’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Spain’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Spain’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Cabarceno Natural Park in the city of Villaescusa for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a zoo and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 45,839 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try PerretxiCo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,156 customers.

Locals also recommend El Toloño taberna as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. El Toloño taberna is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,240 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is El Portalón. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

After dinner, visit Sagartoki erretegia, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,472 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like El Siete tapas bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,630 customers.

Alternatively, La Escotilla is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,905 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Vitoria-Gasteiz and embark on a scenic drive to Zaragoza, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Vitoria-Gasteiz before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Vitoria-Gasteiz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Nueva Square. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,706 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Plaza Virgen Blanca. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,751 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the stunning La Florida. This urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,409 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Salburua. This attraction is a protected area that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,863 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurante La Senda. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 629 customers.

Locals also recommend Asador La Garnacha, another of the best restaurants in Zaragoza. Asador La Garnacha is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,721 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Baobab Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,382 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Meli Del Tubo to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zaragoza, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,986 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Rock & Blues Cafe. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Rock & Blues Cafe has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,922 customers.

La Flor de Lis is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,460 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

On day 6 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Zaragoza. You’ll stay in Zaragoza 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 Eurostars Zaragoza, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Zaragoza. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 7,433 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Zaragoza is the 5-star Reina Petronila. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,429 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Zaragoza is the 3-star Exe Zaragoza Wtc. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,021 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 Zaragoza, like the outstanding Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,215 visitors.

Puente de Piedra is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Zaragoza. This incredible attraction is a bridge and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,689 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Zaragoza is the extraordinary Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany of Zaragoza. This co-cathedral is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,249 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Puerta del Carmen. Around 6,734 visitors have given this city gate an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park. José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park is a popular park, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,535 travelers.

Come to Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like El Fuelle, after your day of exploring the city of Zaragoza. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 customers.

Bar Cervino is another of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,983 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza is Restaurante La Rinconada de Lorenzo | Zaragoza. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,936 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurante Palomeque, one of the best bars in the city of Zaragoza, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,397 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Zaragoza, Be A Legend Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 683 customers.

Bula del Tubo is also one of the best bars in the city of Zaragoza. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 711 customers.

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

Day 7 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 Pamplona and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of San Sebastian. You will stay in San Sebastian for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Pamplona is the amazing Citadel of Pamplona. This attraction is a citadel that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,829 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Castle Square. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,066 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Pamplona is the outstanding Monumento al Encierro. This popular statue and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,963 visitors.

The spectacular Plaza de Toros de Pamplona is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating bullring and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 10,402 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Parque yamaguchi. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,373 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Sirimiri Gastroleku, one of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,290 customers.

Locals also recommend Saltxipi Jatetxea as one of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian. Saltxipi Jatetxea is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,189 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian is Rekondo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 874 customers.

After dinner, visit Cervecerías La Mejillonera, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of San Sebastian. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,131 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Juantxo Taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,055 customers.

Alternatively, Baztán Bar Restaurante is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of San Sebastian. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 2,777 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of San Sebastian 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.

Cristina Enea parkea is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in San Sebastian. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,457 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of San Sebastian at Tedone Jatetxea before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 895 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Polka San Sebastián for your last chance at a meal in the city of San Sebastian. The Polka San Sebastián restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 886 customers.

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