7-Day Spain Road Trip from San Sebastian traveling west to Santander and Vitoria-Gasteiz

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 4 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, Rekondo. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 874 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian is La Cuchara de San Telmo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,292 customers.

Locals recommend Txepetxa Taberna as one of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,594 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 Bar Sport. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,029 customers.

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

Locals also enjoy Bodega Donostiarra Gros. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,091 customers.

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

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions San Sebastian has to offer. Cherish the 3 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 Restaurante Akelare | Pedro Subijana, 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 1,504 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, Txepetxa Taberna is one of the best bars in the city of San Sebastian for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,594 customers.

Bar Bergara 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 3,046 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of San Sebastian is Bar Antonio. Bar Antonio has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,508 customers.

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

On day 3 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Bilbao. You’ll stay in Bilbao 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 Palacio de Aiete, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Bilbao. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,988 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Bilbao is the 5-star Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 826 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Bilbao is the 3-star Avenida. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,391 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 Bilbao, like the outstanding Federiko Moiua enparantza. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,235 visitors.

Puppy is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Bilbao. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,913 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Bilbao is the extraordinary Guggenheim Museum. This museum building gets more than 530,967 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 64,815 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. Around 9,643 visitors have given this park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Come to Bilbao 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 Bilbao.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Sirimiri Gastroleku, after your day of exploring the city of Bilbao. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,290 customers.

Saltxipi Jatetxea is another of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,189 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao is Tedone Jatetxea. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 895 customers.

Locals recommend Casa Urola, one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,455 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Bilbao, Geralds Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 843 customers.

La Taberna De Blas is also one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 827 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Villaescusa and the hamlet of Cerrazo. You’ll stay in Santander for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Villaescusa today is Cabarceno Natural Park. This excellent attraction is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 45,839 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 Laberinto De Villapresente for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the hamlet of Cerrazo. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,994 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 Cañadío as one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. Cañadío is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,193 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Santander is Restaurante Los Peñucas. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,136 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Santander, Casa Lita. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,651 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Max Sports Café Santander. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,627 customers.

Restaurante La Ventana is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Santander. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,224 customers.

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

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 Santander. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. You’ll stay in Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Mercado del Este. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 7,680 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Centro Botin to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Centro Botin is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 14,508 visitors. Every year, around 111,096 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,771 visitors have left this maritime museum average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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 Vitoria-Gasteiz. Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 PerretxiCo. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 4,156 reviews.

The remarkable La mafia jatetxea is another top restaurant in Vitoria-Gasteiz we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,697 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Mano lenta jatetxea is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the fantastic El Toloño taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,240 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful El Portalón. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Sagartoki erretegia. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,472 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 6 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Vitoria-Gasteiz and embark on a scenic drive to San Sebastian, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. 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 Plaza Virgen Blanca. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,751 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible La Florida. This attraction, a beloved urban park, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 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.

After dinner, visit Karrika taberna to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in San Sebastian, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 619 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cervecerías La Mejillonera. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cervecerías La Mejillonera has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,131 customers.

Juantxo Taberna is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,055 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 7 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’ll then say farewell to San Sebastian. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!