Spain 7-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

Explore 10 self-drive trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Spain.

With a week you can take a road trip to the major regions in Spain, including Andalusia, Galicia, and Basque Country. Beginning in Madrid, travel to the northwest to the cities of León and Santiago de Compostela. Another option is an ultimate northern Spain road trip to visit both Galicia and San Sebastian. Or head due south from Madrid into Andalusia and enjoy historic cities like Seville, Córdoba, and Granada.

See more Spain Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries.

Plan your trip to Spain
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Spain
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.

The coast of Nerja, Spain, near Málaga
Map of Self-Drive Andalusia: From Málaga to Seville - 7 Days
Self-Drive Andalusia: From Málaga to Seville - 7 Days

This seven-day road trip starts along Andalusia's coast in the port city of Málaga. Enjoy a beach day and explore the Old Town, then head to Ronda and visit a few of Spain's famous Pueblos Blancos. After wine tasting and soaking up the history of Cádiz, you'll end your time in Seville by exploring its main sites and watching authentic flamenco.

Spain
Map of Ultimate Southern Spain Road Trip: Madrid to Andalusia - 7 days
Ultimate Southern Spain Road Trip: Madrid to Andalusia - 7 days

In a single week, you can enjoy the road trip of a lifetime. The destination is Spain, and beginning in Madrid, you'll drive south to Seville, the capital of the culturally rich Andalusia region. You'll tour many Moorish landmarks and even take a trip to Granada to see the mother of them all, the 9th-century Alhambra Palace.

The lush landscapes and turquoise waters of Tenerife.
Map of Wild Canary Islands Road Trip: Tenerife, La Gomera & Madrid- 7 Days
Wild Canary Islands Road Trip: Tenerife, La Gomera & Madrid- 7 Days

Get lost in the wild beauty of Spain’s Canary Islands on this adventurous 7-day itinerary. Explore ancient forests, rural villages, black sand beaches, and the towering Mount Teide on Tenerife, before journeying to the smaller island of La Gomera to discover lush volcanic landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Your final day takes you back to the mainland where you'll depart from the capital of Madrid.

Aerial view of Ronda, Spain, above El Tajo Gorge
Map of Self-Drive Andalusia: Seville, Cádiz, Ronda & Granada - 7 Days
Self-Drive Andalusia: Seville, Cádiz, Ronda & Granada - 7 Days

Spend a week driving through Andalusia on this seven-day itinerary, starting in Seville. Explore the city's monuments, tapas, and flamenco, then head south to Cádiz, one of the world's oldest cities. Your next stop is the whitewashed Ronda set atop a dramatic gorge, and you'll end your trip in Granada in the Albacín district and at the Alhambra.

Buildings on Plaza del Castillo in Pamplona
Map of Self-Drive in Basque Country, La Rioja & Navarra - 7 Days
Self-Drive in Basque Country, La Rioja & Navarra - 7 Days

Spend one week exploring three provinces of northern Spain with a road trip starting in San Sebastián. Enjoy urban walks, hiking, and sailing, then head to La Rioja and Navarra to visit cities like Pamplona and Logroño and enjoy the countryside and its vineyards. End in Bilbao, uniquely known for its eclectic public art and modern aesthetic.

The beautiful village of Olvera, Spain
Map of Self-Drive: Seville, Cádiz & the White Villages of Andalusia - 7 Days
Self-Drive: Seville, Cádiz & the White Villages of Andalusia - 7 Days

Explore Spain's Andalusia province, starting in Seville with its historical monuments, tapas, and flamenco, then visit a few Pueblos Blancos ("White Villages"), including the picturesque Ronda. Before returning to Seville, you'll explore the coastal city of Cádiz, one of the world's oldest cities, for history, wine, and time at the beach.

Make a stop to check out Gaztelugatxe, a Basque island with a dramatic coastline and hermitage
Map of Basque Region & Wine Country Road Trip: Bilbao, San Sebastián, La Rioja & Pamplona - 7 Days
Basque Region & Wine Country Road Trip: Bilbao, San Sebastián, La Rioja & Pamplona - 7 Days

For wine lovers and foodies, this road trip in northern Spain takes you along the incredible Basque coastline with its rugged sea cliffs, charming fishing villages, and gastronomic cities, then into the rolling vineyards and hills of La Rioja and Navarra. Blend city walks with small towns, food tours, and an overnight stay at a winery in Spain's most famous wine region, Rioja.

spain
Map of Spain Road Trip: Madrid, Leon, & Santiago de Compostela - 7 Days
Spain Road Trip: Madrid, Leon, & Santiago de Compostela - 7 Days

One week is all you need to embark on the road trip of a lifetime through Spain. You'll spend the first day in Madrid, seeing the sights and enjoying local cuisine, before hopping in your car and heading north. You'll stop in León, a well-preserved medieval city, then travel through wine country, visit the gardens of country homes, and end the trip in Santiago de Compostela, the last destination on Spain's most famous pilgrimage route.

Spain
Map of Spain Off-the-Beaten-Path Road Trip: Madrid to La Mancha - 7 days
Spain Off-the-Beaten-Path Road Trip: Madrid to La Mancha - 7 days

In a mere week, you can take a road trip through one of the most beautiful yet little-visited areas of Spain: La Mancha. The adventure kicks off straight away as you'll hop in a rental car and drive from Madrid south to medieval towns like Almagro and Villanueva de los Infantes. You'll also stop for a wine tour and visit storybook national parks like Ruidera Lakes. 

Other durations: 6 days · 7 days · 8 days · 9 days · 10 days · 11 days · 12 days · 13 days · 14 days · 15 days · 16 days