12 Days to Fully Explore Spain and Portugal - This Guide is a Must-Have for a Smooth Trip

Benefits Autumn is the perfect time to travel to Spain and Portugal! Want to check off Spanish paella, Portuguese egg tarts, visit the ancient city of Toledo, the pure white town of Mijas, and Seville all at once? You can even tour the Royal Palace of Madrid! This 12-day itinerary includes pick-up and drop-off services, saving you time and money. Save it now! -------- Exciting content is coming, scroll down to unlock a new journey ↓ -------- On the Iberian Peninsula, to the west 🇪🇸 is the land of bullfighters and Gaudí’s architectural fantasies, to the east 🇵🇹 is a maritime dream intertwined with the sounds of Fado—a poetic oceanic symphony. The charm of both Spain and Portugal is fully on display! -------- 🗺️ Itinerary: DAY 1: Gather in Beijing to recharge for the exciting journey ahead 💪 DAY 2-3: Arrive in Barcelona and start your 🇪🇸 Spain adventure. Feel the city’s passion and energy while exploring Gaudí’s magical architecture 🏰 DAY 4-5: Travel from Barcelona to Valencia, then on to Granada. Experience the unique vibes of each city and savor authentic Spanish paella 🍲 DAY 6-7: Visit the pure white town of Mijas, enjoy the tranquility of Algeciras, then head to Seville, the hometown of Carmen, and finally arrive at a southern Portuguese town 🏡 DAY 8-9: From the southern Portuguese town, travel to Lisbon, then to a Spanish town, followed by a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage ancient city of Toledo, and finally arrive in Madrid to tour the Royal Palace of Madrid 🏛️ DAY 10: Relax in Madrid, enjoy Portuguese egg tarts 🥧, and wrap up your trip perfectly DAY 11-12: Return from Madrid to Beijing, concluding a wonderful Spain and Portugal journey 🛫 -------- Some tips: 1️⃣ November is the rainy season in Spain and Portugal. Southern Spain remains warm, but northern Portugal requires a windbreaker ☔️ Layer up for the big temperature difference between morning and night~ 2️⃣ Time difference switches between 6 and 7 hours (Spain winter time 6h, Portugal 7h). For jet lag, have a hot coffee upon arrival ☕️ 3️⃣ Don’t eat Spanish paella in tourist areas! Local small restaurants serve high-quality saffron-based versions for about 20 euros per person 🥘 4️⃣ For Portuguese egg tarts, go to the old shops in the Belém district. Crispy crust with tender custard, 3 euros each, ten times better than airport souvenirs 🥧 5️⃣ Don’t buy souvenirs at tourist spots! Spanish ham gift boxes and Portuguese cork products are half the price in supermarkets 🛍️ -------- Follow this guide for an easy and fun trip. Click the card below to get ready to go!