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One week in Spain is enough time to experience two to three regions for a quick glimpse into the many cultural and natural landscapes of the country. Cover Spain's most popular highlights in Madrid and Sevilla, spend your trip exploring the coastal villages of the Costa Brava from Barcelona or dive into the culture of the Catalonian countryside. Another option is to rent a car and combine classic highlights like Madrid with the lesser-known charms of La Mancha.

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Take a week to discover the best of Spain and be sure to check out Madrid's Cibeles Fountain
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1 Week in Spain - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With one week in Spain, you can take a fast-paced trip to experience Spain's top cities, Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. Or dive deeper into one region by sampling the legendary cuisine of the Basque Country, laze on Mediterranean beaches, tour Madrid, or enjoy some unique culture in the southern Andalusia region. Below we list five different itineraries that show you how.

Get back to nature with some hiking in the Pre-Pyrenees
Map of Barcelona & Rural Catalonia - 7 Days
Barcelona & Rural Catalonia - 7 Days

This active weeklong adventure starts in cosmopolitan Barcelona where you'll explore the city's best landmarks, sail in the Mediterranean, and tour a stunning monastery tucked away in the mountains. From here, head north to Vic—a rural town surrounded by dreamy medieval architecture and hiking trails in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Stop in Córdoba to see the Mezquita en route to Madrid
Map of Best of Spain Highlights Tour: Seville, Madrid & Barcelona - 7 Days
Best of Spain Highlights Tour: Seville, Madrid & Barcelona - 7 Days

Check off Spain's three most exciting cities for a weeklong adventure you won't soon forget. The trip starts in Seville where you'll explore the best rooftops, tapas, and flamenco performers in the historic center. Then, train to Madrid (by way of Córdoba) and wander through the elegant streets and Prado Museum. Finish in cosmopolitan Barcelona for beachy vibes and a private tour of La Sagrada Familia.

Explore beaches near the village of Begur on the Costa Brava
Map of Barcelona & the Costa Brava - 7 Days
Barcelona & the Costa Brava - 7 Days

This weeklong adventure combines a mix of private tours and free time for the ultimate introduction to Spain's Catalonia region. Kick off the week in cosmopolitan Barcelona for Gaudí architecture, tapas bars, and Mediterranean beaches. Then head north to the Costa Brava for kayaking, Dalí culture, and wine tasting—all while staying in a medieval town loaded with great restaurants.

Ronda's spectacular setting atop El Tajo gorge
Map of Best of Andalusia: Seville, Ronda & Málaga - 7 Days
Best of Andalusia: Seville, Ronda & Málaga - 7 Days

This weeklong adventure takes you from Seville to Málaga through a beautiful section of Spain's southern coast. Along the route, you'll experience Andalusia's iconic "white villages" (like Ronda, set on a spectacular gorge) as you head toward the Atlantic coast while discovering Roman and Moorish architecture, picturesque landscapes, and local cuisine—often with the help of private guides.

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Map of Northern Spain Road Trip: Madrid to Basque Country - 7 Days
Northern Spain Road Trip: Madrid to Basque Country - 7 Days

In just a week, you can embark on the road trip of a lifetime from Spain's capital to its stunning Basque Country. The adventure begins in Madrid with city tours before hopping in your rental and driving north to La Rioja, one of Spain's most beautiful wine regions. After a tasting, you'll continue on to Basque Country, where tours of San Sebastián's historic center and Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum await.

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Map of Ultimate Food, Culture & Wine Tour of Spain - 7 days
Ultimate Food, Culture & Wine Tour of Spain - 7 days

This week-long itinerary packs a lot of culture and activities into just a few days. The adventure begins in Barcelona with a tour of the city on foot and by helicopter. Then you're off to Madrid to see the city sights as well as attend an authentic flamenco performance. Finally, you'll head to Córdoba, a city known for beautiful medieval architecture and Moorish influences.

Let the kids play on Barcelona's beach
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Family Trip to Spain: Barcelona & Madrid - 7 Days

In just one week, you can enjoy the perfect family holiday in Spain by visiting the two most iconic cities in the nation: Madrid and Barcelona. You and your family will enjoy the highlights of each and have plenty of opportunities to try Spain's world-famous (and inherently kid-friendly) cuisine and even take a day trip to the always entertaining medieval fortress city of Toledo.

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Map of Off the Beaten Path in Madrid & Barcelona - 7 Days
Off the Beaten Path in Madrid & Barcelona - 7 Days

With a full week, you can experience both the highlights of Spain's most famous cities like Madrid and Barcelona. Not only that but on this seven-day whirlwind itinerary, you'll also find time for day tours to historic towns outside the nation's capital. And when you do finally end up in Barcelona, prepare yourself for a delicious food tour and sunset sailing experience on top of visiting its most famous neighborhoods.

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Travel specialist Janelle Norman
active 9 hours ago

Janelle Norman

I originally came to Spain to improve my Spanish and stay for a year or two. Now I´ve been here almost two decades! With over 15 years of experience designing custom journeys throughout Spain and...

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Travel specialist Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
active 10 hours ago

Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

The combination of the two places where I grew up (Madrid and a small village in Badajoz, Extremadura) has made me a passionate traveler almost from birth. Unknown destinations visited by travelers...

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Travel specialist Marina Courtaut
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Marina Courtaut

Can you think of a better way to live adventures than traveling? When we travel we open our minds to new experiences and learn new cultures by making the destination we visited our home for a...

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Travel specialist Raquel Aceituno
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Raquel Aceituno

The eternal question ... where to next? I live for my passion: travelling. I aim to travel to every country in the world and inspire you to do the same. Nature, learning about new cultures,...

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Trip Reviews for Spain

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Basque vacation
Spain | May 22 - Jun 1, 2026

Todd
Todd S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2026
Overall we had an absolutely wonderful 10-day trip to the Basque region of Spain. This was our first time working with kimkim, and I was very impressed with the service. Our trip specialist, Coraima, was terrific - highly responsive, accessible, and very helpful in planning the type of trip and experiences that we wanted. She then " handed it off" to the logistics scheduler, Chinh, who was also very communicative and helpful. We planned multiple activities and excursions, and the guides were... Read more

Overall we had an absolutely wonderful 10-day trip to the Basque region of Spain. This was our first time working with kimkim, and I was very impressed with the service. Our trip specialist, Coraima, was terrific - highly responsive, accessible, and very helpful in planning the type of trip and experiences that we wanted. She then " handed it off" to the logistics scheduler, Chinh, who was also very communicative and helpful. We planned multiple activities and excursions, and the guides were all excellent. The hotels were just what we wanted - not overly fancy or expensive, but quite comfortable and well situated. Also, the kimkim app was very helpful and user-friendly. Were there any hiccups? Yes, but quite minor: (1) a self-guided walking tour one day in Logrono (La Rioja) was a bit of a bust because it was a Sunday and everything was closed, (2) the e-bicycle wine tour that we took was gorgeous and really fun, but the planning could have been better - it was much longer than expected (by 3-4 hours!) and we got lost several times (but found our way eventually!). Lastly, our transfer back to the airport at the end of the trip was cancelled at the last minute by the ride company. This was definitely NOT kimkim's fault, and in fact kimkim was easy to contact and made this right extremely quickly - so their emergency service really does work. Again, we had a fantastic trip and I would definitely use kimkim again for a future vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Arrizul Catedral
San Sebastián

Very nice hotel - clean and comfortable. Located about a 15 minute walk from old town, and quite close to La Concha beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice place to stay in San Sebastien, and a bit away from the crowds.

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Finca de Los Arandinos
Entrena

The location is beautiful - the view from our room of the wine region was stunning. However, be aware that it is not in town - a taxi to Logrono is about 20 minutes and about 25 euros each way. The rooms are odd - modular and modernistic, but clean and comfortable. They have a nice spa, the breakfast was very good (made-to-order eggs, and a buffet of cold items), and the one dinner we had there was very good. A nice choice if you would rather be in a more isolated location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The front desk staff were very helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hesperia Bilbao
Bilbao

Comfortable rooms, very well-located (easy walking distance to the Guggenheim, but also to the downtown pintxo bars and right by the funicular). Very nice place to stay.

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Activity Reviews
Private French Basque Coast & Biarritz Day Trip
Private French Basque Coast & Biarritz Day Trip
San Sebastián

A wonderful trip for the day to the French Basque region. We saw Biarritz, Bayonne, and Saint Jean de Luz. Had a wonderful lunch in Bayonne, and did some shopping in Saint Jean de Luz. Very enjoyable day, and an opportunity to briefly experience the French side.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Self-Guided Beach Day
Self-Guided Beach Day
San Sebastián

Great to have a free day in San Sebastien. Plenty to see and do. We didn't spend the day at the beaches, but did end up walking along 2 out of 3 local beaches. We also did a really nice walk up to the Christ statue, with some beautiful views of the city. We also saw some of the cathedrals, and had lunch in old town. Nice day.

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Private Pamplona & Basque Countryside Escape: Bulls and Hemingway Stories
Private Pamplona & Basque Countryside Escape: Bulls and Hemingway Stories
San Sebastián

Wonderful, fun day! The guide was outstanding. Interesting to experience and learn about the running of the bulls, outside of the season.

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Camino de Santiago Hike to San Pedro
Camino de Santiago Hike to San Pedro
San Sebastián

Great hike! Our guide was excellent. If you want to get outdoors and get some exercise, and want to experience a very small portion of the Camino, this was a great way to go!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pintxos & Wine Walk
Pintxos & Wine Walk
San Sebastián

Another great pintxo experience, this time in San Sebastien. Our guide also included jamon tasting (which was great!) AND dessert. Fun evening.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Half-Day E-Bike Ride with Winery Tastings
Self-Guided Half-Day E-Bike Ride with Winery Tastings
Spain

This trip was a great idea, and overall really fun and a great way to go wine-tasting in the region. It was extremely hot the day we went (which of course is not kimkim's fault!). However, the trip turned out to be MUCH longer than we thought or had planned for, which got difficult at the end. We're still very glad we did it - the landscape is gorgeous and the winery visits were wonderful!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Self-Guided Logroño Walk
Self-Guided Logroño Walk
Spain

Didn't work out so well, because literally everything on this walk was closed. However, later in the evening, we did have a really fun pintxo tour of Calle Laurel in Logrono!

Quality of Experience
Everything was closed.
Txakoli Wine Excursion
Txakoli Wine Excursion
Bilbao

This was great, and probably a bit more unusual of an excursion. Very enjoyable.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Self-Guided Old Town Walk
Self-Guided Old Town Walk
Bilbao

We appreciated having free time to wander around Bilbao.

Quality of Experience
Market was closed.
Guggenheim Visit with a Private Guide
Guggenheim Visit with a Private Guide
Bilbao

1 -hour private tour of the Guggenheim. Guide was from the museum. Terrific overview and information. Afterwards, we had as much time as we wanted to wander around.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pintxos & Wine Tasting Walk
Pintxos & Wine Tasting Walk
Bilbao

Excellent - great intro to Pintxos!

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Local specialist: Coraima Yañez

Adam was fantastic to work with!
Spain | May 17 - May 31, 2026

David
David G.
Stamford, CT, USA | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026
Adam was fantastic to work with in developing our itinerary, and Adam was in contact throughout the trip to ensure we were supported. The trip was spectacularly memorable. Such a great balance of planned and free time that we were hoping for. This is the second time we’ve used kimkim, and we will use them again! Read more

Adam was fantastic to work with in developing our itinerary, and Adam was in contact throughout the trip to ensure we were supported. The trip was spectacularly memorable. Such a great balance of planned and free time that we were hoping for. This is the second time we’ve used kimkim, and we will use them again!

Hotel Reviews
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

The hotel was in a great location.

Authenticity & Character
A bit awkward to get around. The piano bar player didn’t seem to play that much. The pool was handy on a very hot day.
Location
Great location for walking to the heart of Sevilla.
Staff
The staff were very attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were graciously sized.
Hotel Alhambra Palace
Granada

The grand dame hotel of Granada!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect to walk the park and to get to Alhambra.
Staff
Super friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha
Madrid

Loved this hotel! I wish we were staying longer.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful room and rear courtyard with dining.
Location
Easy to watch places.
Staff
Super friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Excellent cleanliness
Activity Reviews
Private La Alpujarra Villages Day Trip
Private La Alpujarra Villages Day Trip
Granada

Fascinating history of this region! Loved this day trip.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Granada
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Seville

This was an awesome tour of Bodega Lustau! So delicious and informative.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Flamenco, City & Tapas Experience
Private Flamenco, City & Tapas Experience
Seville

Great history of Flamenco and an awesome show.

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Historic Landmarks Walk
Historic Landmarks Walk
Seville
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Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 09, 2026

Thank you so much! 😊 Working with you to find that right balance of structure and breathing room is one of my favorite parts of the planning process, so I'm really glad it landed the way you hoped.

And the fact that you've come back for a second trip and are already thinking about a third is the best compliment we could ask for.

I know there were some hiccups on your trip, and I am so glad our team was able to assist you along the process! We have the best team! 🎉

Can't wait to start planning the next one!

Terrific Kimkim team
Spain | Apr 9 - Apr 29, 2026

Connie
Connie L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026

My KimKim team in Spain — Alfonso & Uhaina — could not have been better. Immediately responsive to any and every question or need that I had. I was ill in Sevilla for several days. They coordinated with my hotel staff to ensure I had all the care and attention I needed. Being sick in a foreign land is uncomfortable to say the least. The help and reassurance they provided was invaluable. When my plans changed because of the illness, they rearranged everything with professionalism and kindness. I cannot recommend KimKim more highly. I will use KimKim for every trip f rom now on.

Local specialist: Alfonso Nuñez
Alfonso
Alfonso Nuñez
Local specialist in San Sebastian - Spain | Replied on Jun 08, 2026

Dear Connie.
Yes, it was a shame that you couldn´t enjoy all your activities because of your health problems, but I think that other kinds of human values appeared during those days.
Take care & see you again!

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