9-Day Itinerary Spain and Portugal: Barcelona, Seville, and Lisbon
Barcelona, Seville, and Lisbon at a meandering pace.
It is easily possible to spend a whole week in Spain and Portugal. Still, with limited time and much to see, I recommend choosing strategic bases and minimizing travel between cities. This itinerary is ideal if you want to visit Barcelona, Seville, and Lisbon in one trip, while still keeping a meandering pace.
Base #1: Barcelona (4 Days)
Barcelona has much to offer alone, many architectural sights to enjoy. Getting around Barcelona was easy enough with just public transportation and on foot. From here, I also recommend a day trip to Montserrat, which is easy enough to get to by train (~1 hour) and cable car. You could also choose to hike instead of taking the cable car.
For a full breakdown of how to spend your time in Barcelona, including suggested daily pacing and day trips, you can read my detailed guide here:
Base #2: Seville (2-3 Days)
Seville is compact, walkable, and rich with history. To get from Barcelona to Seville, you can take a high-speed train (~6 hours) from the Barcelona station. I booked my tickets through Iryo.
Inside the train, there is a hook on the seat in front for you to hang a small bag, and there are trays to bring down as well. Make sure you give yourself ample time to navigate through the large Barcelona station.
Iryo Website: https://iryo.eu/en/home
Seville is walkable, and honestly, walking was sometimes faster than using public transportation. For ideas on what to do in Seville, check out this itinerary:
Base #3 Lisbon (2-3 Days)
Flying made the most sense for this leg of the trip and only takes about an hour. Easy day trips include Sintra, which is 1 hour by train. We took public transportation and walked most of Lisbon, with the occasional Uber as needed.
