Spain Travel Guide
Barcelona - Seville - Madrid
Barcelona to Seville: 6 hours high speed train (1.5 hour if flying)
Seville to Madrid: 3 hours high speed train
Barcelona: 5 nights
Seville: 4 nights
Madrid: 5 nights
Barcelona (9/24)
-Arrive Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
-Check in 4pm Hotel Sagrada Familia Apartment
-Walk along La Rambla to Port in Gothic Quarter
Barcelona (9/25)
-Sagrada Familia (Purchase online, $22 per person))
-Casa Batlló ($27.50 per person)
-Rooftop dinner
Barcelona to Seville (9/27)
-Use train operator websites instead of 3rd party (https://www.renfe.com/es/en, https://www.ouigo.com/es/en, https://iryo.eu/en/home)
-Train - Iryo.eu, Train from Arrive at least 30 mins earlier @ Barcelona-Sants BCN (13:13) to Sevilla-Santa Justa SEV (19:39)
Seville (9/28)
-Santa Cruz a great area to stay general $150-$250 per night.
-Trina, river view and local feel stay. $120-$200 per night
-El Arenal more central, $120-$200 per night
-Stay at CozyHomeSevilla - check in 3pm, check out before 11am
-Bus is about $1.50 per trip. Get Multi-Trip card for cheaper fares
-Bike weekly pass for $15
-Plaza de Espana - Famou landmark
-Parque de Maria Luisa - Next to Plaza de Espana. Walk around the park. Has 2 small museums. $2 per person.
-Torre del Oro - Afternoon river walk
-Mercado de Triana - Indoor Market
Seville (9/29)
-Catedral de Sevilla - One of the largest cathedral in the world with tomb of Christopher Columbus. Walk to to bell tower for 360 view. $15 per person. Free on Sunday 4:30pm-6:00pm. Reserve Online only.
-Cerveceria Giralda Bar - for lunch. Try Solomillo al Whisky dish. $12-$20 per person.
-Royal Alcazar of Seville - Iconic landmark with Islamic influence. Go early such as 9am open. $18 per person.
-Barrio Santa Cruz Del Este - Next to Roya Alcazar of Seville. Historic Jewish Quarter. 1400s with windy streets.
-Alameda de Hercules - Night life
-Plaza del Cabildo - Free tour. Sunday morning has a coin collect event.
-Calle Sierpes - Shopping main pedestrian street.
-Casa de Pilatos - 16th century palace. Purchase online for $12 per person. Close at 6pm. 2 tickets, one for each area.
-Pura Vida Terraza - Rooftop bar to look over the Catheral. Order glass of Sherry. $6-$12 per beverage. Arrive early.
Carmona (9/30-10/01)
-Parador de Carmona - Castle hotel - Check in 2:00pm
-Alcázar de la Puerta de Sevilla - Defensive walls, gate & palace
-Roman Necropolis of Carmona - Roman ruins
-Roman Amphitheater of Carmona - Roman ruins
-Iglesia de San Pedro - old Church
Madrid (10/03-10/06)
-Mercado de San Miguel - restaurants
-Calle de la Cava Baja - night life
-El Rastro (Outdoor market)
-Puerta del Sol (Center of Madrid)
-Gran Vía - Famous avenue
-Plaza de Cibeles - Famous fountain
-Salamanca - brand names shoppings
-Mercado de Motores - Indoor market at old train station (Temporary closed)