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 historic sites, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, get to know the fascinating history of El Barri Gòtic, admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso.

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: Ronda (Reservatauro Ronda, Bodega Garcia Hidalgo, &more), Nerja (Fundación Cueva de Nerja, Río Chíllar, &more) and Granada (Munira Leather & Alhambra). There's more to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and pause for some serene contemplation at 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.