14 days in Barcelona & South of Spain Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

On the 18th (Fri), enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Palau Guell, then kick back and relax at Lloret Beach, then get in on the family fun at PlayVR Lloret, and finally kick back and relax at Fenals Beach.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Barcelona road trip planning site.

New York City, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Barcelona is 6 hours. In June in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 66°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ronda.

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

Ronda is known for historic sites, nature, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, take in the dramatic natural features at El Tajo de Ronda, get great views at Mirador puente nuevo de Ronda, and identify plant and animal life at Reservatauro Ronda.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Ronda planning site.

You can fly from Barcelona to Ronda in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in June, you will find days in Ronda are somewhat warmer (89°F), and nights are about the same (62°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): go for a stroll along the water at Puerto Marina Benalmadena, then get to know the resident critters at Bioparc, and then contemplate the long history of Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnacion. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sat): take a stroll through Marbella Old Town, take a memorable tour with Born to be Wild, then head outdoors with Experience Box Spain, and finally go for a stroll along the water at Puerto Banus Marina.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Marbella trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ronda to Marbella takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Ronda in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Marbella, with highs around 83°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Nerja.

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Nerja trip maker.

Traveling by car from Marbella to Nerja takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Nerja when traveling from Marbella in June, with lows around 59°F. On the 26th (Sat), you'll travel to Barcelona.

Attractions like Basilica of the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Barcelona's surroundings by going to Lloret de Mar (Fenals Beach & PlayVR Lloret). See some other sides of Barcelona: stroll around Parc Guell, stop by Las Ramblas, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Barcelona trip planning website.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Nerja to Barcelona in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Nerja in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.