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

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 La Mandarra de La Ramos as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,852 customers.

Pamplona also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Pamplona is Restaurante La Vieja Iruña. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Pamplona is The House Beer. Old Town Centre. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 798 customers.

Locals also enjoy Napargar Cervecería. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 641 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 Pamplona. 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 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 Taconera. This attraction is an urban park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 5,567 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 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 El Toloño taberna is another top restaurant in Vitoria-Gasteiz we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,240 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous El Portalón is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the fantastic Sagartoki erretegia. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,472 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful El Siete tapas bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,630 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is La Escotilla. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,905 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and embark on a scenic drive to Santander, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Villaescusa 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 Arco de Santa María. This attraction is a triumphal arch that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,973 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Burgos Cathedral. This attraction, a beloved catholic cathedral, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 28,435 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the stunning Mirador Del Castillo. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,666 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Burgos Province 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 city of Villaescusa has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Cabarceno Natural Park. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 45,839 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Villaescusa, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Santander. When you arrive in Santander 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 Cadelo Restaurante. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 855 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Cañadío. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,193 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit La Magnolia to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Santander, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Bobby. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Little Bobby has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Kings Pub 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 857 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 Santander. You’ll stay in Santander 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 Silken Coliseum, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Santander. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,642 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Santander is the 5-star Eurostars Hotel Real. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,819 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Santander is the 3-star Bed4U Santander. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,501 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 Santander, like the outstanding Centro Botin. This attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 14,508 visitors and gathers around 111,096 every year.

Mercado del Este is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Santander. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,680 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Santander is the extraordinary Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico. This maritime museum is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 6,771 reviews.

Come to Santander 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 Santander.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Restaurante Los Peñucas, after your day of exploring the city of Santander. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,136 customers.

Bodega del Riojano is another of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,195 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Santander is Taberna La Radio. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,408 customers.

Locals recommend Santa & Co, one of the best bars in the city of Santander, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Santander, La Barruca de Calderón. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,014 customers.

Cantabria Restaurant is also one of the best bars in the city of Santander. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,226 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Bilbao and the city of Portugalete. You’ll stay in San Sebastian for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Bilbao today is Zubizuri. This excellent attraction is a footbridge that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,295 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Guggenheim Museum, an outstanding museum building, in the city of Bilbao. Around 64,815 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Guggenheim Museum's popularity, more than 530,967 people stop by Guggenheim Museum to explore it.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Bilbao is Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Federiko Moiua enparantza. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,235 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 San Sebastian.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian, Bar Sport. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,029 customers.

Locals recommend Gandarias as one of the best restaurants in the city of San Sebastian. Gandarias is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,393 customers.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of San Sebastian, Bodega Donostiarra Gros. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,091 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Txepetxa Taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,594 customers.

Bar Bergara is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of San Sebastian. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,046 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip through Spain is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of San Sebastian and the city of Olite/Erriberri. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of San Sebastian is the amazing Gipuzkoa Plaza. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,940 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Alderdi Eder Parkea. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,442 visitors.

Beach of La Concha is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of San Sebastian. This well-known attraction, a spectacular natural feature, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 21,054 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of San Sebastian is Peine del Viento XV. This attraction is an amazing sculpture and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,281 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in San Sebastian 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 Royal Palace of Olite in the city of Olite/Erriberri for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,713 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Asador Olaverri, one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,641 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Baserriberri as one of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona. Restaurant Baserriberri is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,064 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Pamplona is La Olla. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,672 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Guria, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Pamplona. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 629 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Hawái. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 143 customers.

Alternatively, Bar Casa Jesús Mari is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Pamplona. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,367 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 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.

Parque yamaguchi is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Pamplona. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,373 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 Restaurante Anttonenea before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,016 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Alhambra for your last chance at a meal in the city of Pamplona. The Alhambra restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurante Rodero. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 452 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!