Spain has some of the best road trips in Europe, and one of our favorites among many is on the route along the drive from Madrid to Barcelona. With a distance of approximately 620 km (385 miles), it would be around 6 to 7 hours by car depending on your itinerary. Rather than just driving through it quickly, why not make it such a fantastic road trip and explore the treasures hidden on the way? Here is a sample itinerary to make the most of the trip.
Day 1: Zaragoza → Barcelona (App. 3 hours)
- Start in Barcelona: Use your last-minute travel time to stroll down La Rambla or see Gaudí’s Sagrada Família.
- Break in Lleida: Charming Catalan village with La Seu Vella cathedral situated on a hilltop, with great vistas.
- Arrive Zaragoza: Famous for stunning Basilica del Pilar, vibrant tapas bars, and ancient Aljafería Palace.
Day 2: Zaragoza → Madrid (Approx. 3.5 hours)
- Side trip to Calatayud: World-famous for Mudéjar architecture, wineries, and thermal springs.
- Visit Guadalajara: Look out for the Palacio del Infantado and quaint old town along the way to the capital.
- Arrive in Madrid: End your journey with the lively energy of Madrid, looking out over the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and nightlife clubbing.
Optional Scenic Routes
In case you relax:
- Cuenca: UNESCO World Heritage site with cliff-top houses and gorge views to behold.
- Toledo: Medieval Christian, Jewish, and Muslim village—a historian’s dream destination.
Road Trip Tips
- Car Rental: Be fitted with a GPS car or Google Maps.
- Highways vs. Scenic Roads: Quickest roads are AP-2 and A-2 highways, but side roads will drive through quaint villages.
- Tolls: Take pleasure in paying tolls on national highways.
- Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn with fine weather and few tourists.
Conclusion
Traveling from Madrid to Barcelona is not commuting, it’s a Spain’s adventure of natural and cultural heritage. A diversion to Zaragoza, Lleida, and a trip to Toledo or Cuenca as alternatives, the journey is an amalgam of history, cuisine, and adventure all bundled in one great road trip.
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