Check this section for suggested itineraries for travel through Spain. We have provided you with a few suggestions but encourage you to help your fellow travellers with some of your own advice. Email us at backpackspain@backpackglobe.com And go to our city guides for more information about locations below.

1-3 days
If you've only got a few days in Spain it would be best to base around one of the main cities. Most people would choose to make this either Barcelona and San Sebastian in the north, the capital Madrid in the centre or Seville and Granada in Andalucia. Look at our cities guide for more information on all three or a shortened version below.

1 week
Spend a couple of days each in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville.

2 weeks
As above plus San Sebastian, Toledo, Salamanca and/or Cuenca, Cordoba and/or Granada and maybe Caceres and/or Trujillo.

3 weeks
As above plus concentrate on a region like Andalucia with it's Moorish architecture, bullfighting and whitewashed houses. Or the Basque country in the north.

4 weeks
With a whole month itinerary you could do a combination of the above plus include some walking like the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain, hiking in the Sierra Nevada near Granada (or skiing if it's winter). Alternatively head over to the Spanish islands off the coast like Ibiza or Palma de Mallorca.

Itineraries in Barcelona:
This city made famous for the recent Olympic games is famous for it's Catalonian culture and modernist architecture. Antoni Gaudi is Barcelona's celebrated architect and his combination of Art Nouveau, Gothic and Moorish styles feature in the La Sagrada Familia church and Parc Guel. There are also world class museums including two devoted to Picasso and Miro. The Barri Gotic cathedral and it's surrounding old quarter are fine places for wining, dining and exploring.

Itineraries in Madrid:
The capital of Spain is not as glamorous as other cities but has a number of museums and galleries including Museo del Prado with its emphasis on Spanish, Flemish and Italian art; and Centro de Arte Reina Sofia with some of Picasso's greatest works.
There are also a number of nice parks and gardens including the Real Jardin Botanico next to the Prado, and Parque del Buen Retiro with it's statue dedicated to the devil.

Itineraries in Granada:
Granada was capital of the last Moorish kingdom in Spain and has the greatest Moorish monument n Spain, the Alhambra. The Alhambra is set in magnificent gardens and surroundings, with views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the distance. Interesting districts include the Albayzin Moorish district and Sacromonte's Gypsy caves. There are numerous teteria's, Arabic bath houses and fantastic sunny squares.

Itineraries in Seville:
Seville is famous for many things - bull fighting, fiesta's, flamenco, beautiful parks and Cathedrals. Hence it is one of the most interesting and exciting places to visit. The Alcazar is the largest cathedral in the world and next to it is the residence of Muslim and Christian royalty. There are several museums, a bullring and nightly flamenco shows. The main festivals are around Easter time.

Itineraries in San Sebastian:
This city was made famous by Ernest Hemingway in his book "The Sun Also Rises". Spend a few days lounging on the crescent shaped beaches and try swimming out to the island in the middle. If you get up enough energy stroll up Monte Urgull to the huge statue of Christ for sweeping views of the bay. A free museum is at the base of the hill. The churches in the old town are worth a poke and you must sample local Basque tapas and San Sebastian nightlife.