9-Day Spain Road Trip from Santander traveling east to Valladolid, Segovia, Valencia, and Barcelona

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

Santander has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Llamas Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,849 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 Santander, Cadelo Restaurante. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 855 customers.

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

Locals recommend Restaurante Los Peñucas as one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,136 customers.

Santander also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Santander is Casa Lita. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,651 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Santander is Max Sports Café Santander. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,627 customers.

Locals also enjoy Restaurante La Ventana. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,224 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-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 Santander. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Valladolid. You’ll stay in Valladolid for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Santander’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Santander, start your day with a visit to the amazing Plaza Porticada. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,395 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,931 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Mercado del Este to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Mercado del Este is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,680 visitors.

The lovely Centro Botin is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,508 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 111,096 visits every year.

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 Estatua de Pedro de Velarde. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 31 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Santander has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Valladolid. Valladolid 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 La Parrilla De San Lorenzo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,433 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurante Niza is another top restaurant in Valladolid we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,745 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Eh Voilà! Crêpstaurante Casual is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,277 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Valladolid, the fantastic Restaurante Jero. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,796 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful La Tasquita. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,612 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Villa Paramesa. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,082 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Valladolid and embark on a scenic drive to Segovia, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Valladolid and Puerto de Navacerrada 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 Valladolid. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. This attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,732 visitors.

Wave goodbye to San Lorenzo de El Escorial and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the hamlet of Puerto de Navacerrada has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable “Puerto de Navacerrada” Ski Station. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,637 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Puerto de Navacerrada, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Segovia. When you arrive in Segovia you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Salmon Guru. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,802 customers.

Locals also recommend Coque, another of the best restaurants in Segovia. Coque is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at El Social. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 944 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit El miniBAR to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Segovia, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,297 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Areia. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Areia has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,973 customers.

James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,124 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!

Day 4 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 Segovia and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Valencia. You will stay in Valencia for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Segovia is the amazing Main Square. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 152,388 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Museo del Prado. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 98,929 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Museo del Prado welcomes around 3,497,345 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Segovia is the outstanding El Retiro Park. This popular urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 162,386 visitors.

The spectacular Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating association football venue and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 120,158 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Asador El Porteño, one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,693 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante Asador Argentino Gordon 10 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. Restaurante Asador Argentino Gordon 10 is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,075 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia is Restaurante Belmonte. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers.

After dinner, visit Cafe de las Horas, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Valencia. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,922 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Casa Montaña. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,465 customers.

Alternatively, Bar Mistela is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Valencia. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,177 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through 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 Valencia. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Barcelona. You’ll stay in Barcelona for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Valencia’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Valencia, start your day with a visit to the amazing Mercat Central. This much-appreciated market hall and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 79,570 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Valencia has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Barcelona. Barcelona 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 Disfrutar. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,164 reviews.

The remarkable RAO Restaurant is another top restaurant in Barcelona we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Barcelona, the fantastic Viana Barcelona. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,578 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful BORO Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,248 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Hemingway Gin & Cocktail Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 893 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

On day 6 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 2,841 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 2,246 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 city 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 city 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 city 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 Con Gracia, after your day of exploring the city of Barcelona. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 604 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.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona is Ciutat Comtal. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,951 customers.

Locals recommend La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar, 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Barcelona, Cerveseria Catalana. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,751 customers.

El Bosc de Les Fades is also one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,606 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 Barcelona and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Zaragoza. You will stay in Zaragoza for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Barcelona is the amazing Arc de Triomf. This attraction is a triumphal arch that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77,887 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Plaça de Catalunya. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175,036 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Barcelona is the outstanding Mercado de La Boqueria. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 160,835 visitors.

The spectacular Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating fountain and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 85,986 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurante La Senda, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 629 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza is Baobab Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,382 customers.

After dinner, visit Meli Del Tubo, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Zaragoza. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,922 customers.

Alternatively, La Flor de Lis is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zaragoza. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,460 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip will take you to the city of Zaragoza and the city of Bilbao. You’ll stay in Santander for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Zaragoza today is José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,535 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, an outstanding co-cathedral, in the city of Zaragoza. Around 34,215 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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 Guggenheim Museum for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Bilbao. This popular attraction is a museum building and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,815 visitors. Approximately 530,967 people visit Bilbao every year to see the fantastic Guggenheim Museum.

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, Bodega del Riojano. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,195 customers.

Locals recommend Taberna La Radio as one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. Taberna La Radio is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,408 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Santander is Restaurante Las Olas. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,798 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 9 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Santander 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.

Paseo Marítimo de Santander is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Santander. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,078 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Santander at Restaurante La Candelita before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend La Bombi for your last chance at a meal in the city of Santander. The La Bombi restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,500 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurante Gelín. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,336 customers.

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