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30 Days of Spanish Adventure

Diana Diaz

Diana Diaz

7 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 30-day journey through the vibrant cities of Madrid, Cordova, Granada, Almería, Málaga, Cadiz, Sevilla La Nueva, Logroño, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Valencia, and back to Madrid. Discover ancient marvels, soak in breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Spain.

Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$17

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$ 2

Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$17
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 3Exploring the Heart of Cordova
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$0

El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$7

Plaza de las Tendillas
This popular plaza which its origin in the 1920s features a fountain & prominent equestrian statue.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Plaza de la Corredera
Historical town square dating to the 17th century & bounded by an old town hall & a jail.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Roman Bridge of Córdoba
Long, restored bridge with many arcades originally constructed in the early 1st century BCE.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
$6
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$13

Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs
Mudéjar-style 1300s palace with terraced gardens, Roman mosaics & Gothic towers for panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$12

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$ 2

Federico García Lorca
Leafy park with a museum in García Lorca's former home, plus a rose garden, playground & lake.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$3
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Royal Chapel of Granada
Elaborate 1500s mausoleum for Catholic royalty, including Ferdinand & Isabella, plus a museum.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$8
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Plaza Isabel La Católica
Landmark urban square featuring a bronze sculpture of Queen Isabella with Christopher Columbus.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$1
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$19

Catedral de Granada
Lavish Renaissance cathedral with a gold-&-white interior, known for its stained-glass domed chapel.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$6
24 - 35 min

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Directions

Nasrid Palaces
Opulent Moorish-style courtyards, reception halls & royal quarters at the heart of the Alhambra.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
Day 3Exploring the Heart of Cordova
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$25

Alhambra
Medieval complex housing palaces, carved Moorish throne room & cloistered courtyards with fountains.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$5

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$ 2

Parque de las Familias
Major city park with children's play areas, sports facilities & expanses of lawns & trees.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Almeria Cathedral
Gothic & Renaissance Catholic cathedral built in the 16th century partly as a defensive fortress.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$5
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$4

Conjunto Monumental de la Alcazaba de Almería
Enduring fort with protective stone walls around an ancient compound, now with historical exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$4
8 - 12 min

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Directions

Parque Nicolás Salmerón
This park consists of a strip of land planted with palm trees as well as water features.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$13

Castillo de Gibralfaro
Ruins of a 1300s Moorish castle & fortress atop Mount Gibralfaro with walkable walls & scenic views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$4
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
Iconic national landmark with a 16th-century baroque facade & ornate choir stalls, plus a museum.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$9
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$7

Alcazaba
Hilltop Moorish-style medieval fortress overlooking the sea, with lush, fountain-filled gardens.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$7
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Mercado Central de Atarazanas
Old-school covered market with a variety of food items & several tapas bars in a colorful setting.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$0

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$ 2

Plaza de las Flores
Lively square with a flower market, bars, eateries & the city's 1930 main post office.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Parque Genovés
Picturesque park known for its large array of plants & trees, plus paths & a lake with a waterfall
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
85 - 102 min

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Directions

Plaza de España
Landmark square with a large water feature, seats with painted ceramic tiles & an ornate pavilion.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$0

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13

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Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$7

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$ 2

Artxanda viewpoint
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
20 - 29 min

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Directions

Zubizuri
Pedestrian bridge over the Nervión River with a futuristic tied-arch design & a curved walkway.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
$6
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Casilda Iturrizar parkea
City center 21-acre park with sweeping lawns, a pond, fountains & pergola, open since 1907.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$7

Azkuna Zentroa Alhóndiga Bilbao
Fitness center, cinema, theater, exhibitions & lectures in a Philippe Starck-designed space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$6
Day 3Exploring the Heart of Cordova
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$13

Vizcaya Bridge
Architectural iron bridge – the world's first to carry people & traffic on a high suspended gondola.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$13

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13

Trip to San Sebastian

Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$0

Gipuzkoa Plaza
Leafy city park by a French gardener with ponds, lush planting & a meteorological monument.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Zurriola beach
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$0

Beach of La Concha
Bustling, sandy, shell-shaped beach on the Bay of La Concha featuring restaurants & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Alderdi Eder parkea
Vibrant palm & tamarind tree–filled park by the beach, with colorful gardens & a merry-go-round.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$0

·

$ 2

Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
+

$17

Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$17

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
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$29

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$ 2

Mercado Central de Valencia
Modernista market building with colorful tiles & a diverse collection of stalls, separated by type.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Bioparc Valencia
Zoo with naturalistic habitats for animals including lions, giraffes, gorillas & elephants.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$29
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
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$5

Torres de Serranos
Imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls, offering views of Valencia & the river.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
$5

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13
Day 1Madrid's Hidden Gems
+

$0

El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Parks
+

$0

Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$196
Transport:$13