8 days in Barcelona & Malaga Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, and pick up some local products at La Boqueria.

For other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona road trip planning site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Barcelona is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in June, with highs in Barcelona at 30°C and lows at 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Malaga.

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malaga: Nerja (Fundación Cueva de Nerja, Río Chíllar, &more), Granada (Munira Leather & Alhambra) and Ronda (Reservatauro Ronda, Bodega Garcia Hidalgo, &more). There's more to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and contemplate the long history of Malaga Cathedral.

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Malaga trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Malaga takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can fly back home.