7-Day Spain Road Trip from Pamplona to Bilbao, Madrid, and Zaragoza

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

Pamplona has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Castle Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,066 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 Pamplona, Bar Gaucho. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,129 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona is Iruñazarra. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,442 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Baserriberri as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,064 customers.

Pamplona also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

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

If you’re curious to see more of Pamplona, start your day with a visit to the amazing Plaza de Toros de Pamplona. This much-appreciated bullring and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,402 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Monumento al Encierro. This statue and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,963 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Citadel of Pamplona to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Citadel of Pamplona is a citadel that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,829 visitors.

The lovely Parque Antoniutti is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,204 visitors have left this urban park 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 Parque yamaguchi. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,373 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Pamplona has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Bilbao. Bilbao 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 El Globo taberna. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 5,994 reviews.

The remarkable Gure Kabi jatetxea is another top restaurant in Bilbao we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Mugi taberna is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Bilbao, the fantastic Arpiku. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 571 customers.

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 Bilbao and embark on a scenic drive to Madrid, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bilbao 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 Bilbao. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Federiko Moiua enparantza. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 9,235 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Guggenheim Museum. This attraction, a beloved museum building, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 64,815 visitors. Guggenheim Museum welcomes around 530,967 yearly visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Parque de La Isla. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,189 visitors.

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 Madrid. 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 Madrid, 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.

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 4 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Madrid. You’ll stay in Madrid 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 Mercader, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Madrid. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 510 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Madrid is the 5-star Eurostars Suites Mirasierra. The hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,903 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Madrid is the 3-star B&B Hotel Madrid Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 5,888 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 Madrid, like the outstanding Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 120,158 visitors.

Puerta de Alcalá is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Madrid. This incredible attraction is a triumphal arch and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 43,833 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Madrid is the extraordinary El Retiro Park. This urban park is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 162,386 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Museo del Prado. Up to 3,497,345 people visit this attraction every year. Around 98,929 visitors have given this art museum an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Come to Madrid 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 Madrid.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Sobrino de Botín, after your day of exploring the city of Madrid. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 8,311 customers.

El miniBAR is another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,297 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Madrid is Areia. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,973 customers.

Locals recommend James Joyce Irish Pub Madrid, one of the best bars in the city of Madrid, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,124 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Madrid, Lambuzo. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,622 customers.

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

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

Day 5 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 Madrid 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 Madrid 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 building, Market of San Miguel. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 106,296 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Madrid is the outstanding Royal Palace of Madrid. This popular royal palace and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 77,471 visitors.

The spectacular plaza de España is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating square and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 98,199 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Madrid 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 Baobab Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza. Baobab Restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,382 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zaragoza is El Fuelle. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 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, Bar Cervino is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zaragoza. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,983 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Pamplona for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Zaragoza today is Cathedral of the Savior in his Epiphany of Zaragoza. This excellent attraction is a co-cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,249 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Puente de Piedra, an outstanding bridge, in the town of Zaragoza. Around 7,689 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Zaragoza is Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. This amazing attraction is a co-cathedral and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 34,215 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding José Antonio Labordeta Grand Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,535 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 town, 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 Royal Palace of Olite for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,713 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona, La Olla. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,672 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurante Anttonenea as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona. Restaurante Anttonenea is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,016 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona is Restaurante La Vieja Iruña. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Pamplona, The House Beer. Old Town Centre. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Napargar Cervecería. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 641 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Pamplona 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.

Taconera is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pamplona. This urban park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,567 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Pamplona at Alhambra before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The House Beer. Old Town Centre for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pamplona. The The House Beer. Old Town Centre restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Napargar Cervecería. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 641 customers.

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