14 days in Madrid, South of Spain & Tangier Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, then browse the fresh offerings at Mercado de San Antón, and finally get outside with Picnic Madrid.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Madrid trip builder site.

Washington DC, USA to Madrid is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Madrid, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In October in Madrid, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 53°F at night. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Museo Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija and then soak away your stress at AIRE Ancient Baths Sevilla.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Seville route maker site.

Getting from Madrid to Seville by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Seville, with lows around 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can drive to Cadiz.

Cádiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. On the 5th (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de San Juan de Dios, don't miss a visit to Alameda Apodaca, learn about winemaking at Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia, then see where the action happens at Plaza de Toros, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Mayor Prioral.

To see maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Cadiz tour itinerary planning app.

Getting from Seville to Cadiz by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. October in Cadiz sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Ronda.

Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.

Get some cultural insight at Old City and Baños Arabes. Explore hidden gems such as El Tajo de Ronda and Castillo Zahara de la Sierra. Take a break from Ronda with a short trip to Salto del Cabrero in Grazalema, about 42 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Museo Peinado, admire the striking features of Casa Don Bosco, view the masterpieces at Scott Simpson Fine Art, and ponder the design of Plaza del Socorro.

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You can drive from Cadiz to Ronda in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In October in Ronda, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Marbella.

Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Marbella online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Ronda to Marbella takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 60°F. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tarifa.

As the southernmost point in Europe, Tarifa is famous for having the continent’s best windsurfing conditions, making it a well-known surfer’s paradise.

On the 9th (Sat), stroll through Playa de Valdevaqueros.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Tarifa online tour planner.

You can drive from Marbella to Tarifa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Tarifa can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. On the 9th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can ride a ferry to Tangier.

Separated from Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier remains a mix of North African, French, Spanish, and Portuguese cultural influences.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Petit Socco. On the 10th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Paradise Beach Kaf Lahmam and then contemplate the long history of Cromlech de Mzoura.

To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Tangier online attractions planner.

You can ride a ferry from Tarifa to Tangier in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Tarifa to Tangier is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Tarifa in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Tangier, with highs around 78°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 63°F. On the 11th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can ride a ferry to Tarifa.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Muralla urbana de Tarifa, then appreciate the history behind Monumento al General Copons, and then sample some tasty brews at Beer Bike Tarifa.

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Traveling by ferry from Tangier to Tarifa takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from Tangier in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Tarifa: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mezquita Mayor de Granada, and then get to know the fascinating history of Mirador de San Nicolas.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Granada trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Tarifa to Granada takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Granada when traveling from Tarifa in October, with lows around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Madrid.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): pause for some photo ops at Puerta de Alcala and then explore the world behind art at Museo Sorolla.

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Fly from Granada to Madrid in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. On the 15th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.