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Andalusia to the Mediterranean

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by Early Train Club
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Route and nights

  1. Seville4 nights
  2. Madrid2 nights
  3. Valencia5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
12
Nights
11
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
59

Days by place

Valencia
5
Seville
4
Madrid
2
Albufera
1

Hotels and other stays

Vincci Lys · Valencia
5 nights
Hotel Amadeus Sevilla · Seville
4 nights
Only YOU Hotel Atocha · Madrid
2 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
29
Activity
20
Lodging
6
Rail
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Seville
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Seville

    Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
Day 2 Seville
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Seville
  2. to · Activity Walk the cathedral precinct or visit with a confirmed admission Seville Cathedral, Seville

    Check hours around services and whether climbs are suitable.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the historic center Seville Cathedral, Seville
  4. to · Activity Walk toward Torre del Oro and follow a short Guadalquivir history route Seville Cathedral, Seville
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
Day 3 Seville
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Seville
  2. to · Activity Walk María Luisa Park and the public Plaza de España area María Luisa Park, Seville
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the park or on the return toward Santa Cruz María Luisa Park, Seville
  4. to · Activity Choose a shorter shaded loop or return early in hot weather María Luisa Park, Seville
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
Day 4 Seville
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Seville
  2. to · Activity Visit the Real Alcázar for architecture, courtyards, and tilework Real Alcázar, Seville

    Choose the actual admission and account for security and outdoor heat.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Santa Cruz Real Alcázar, Seville
  4. to · Activity Walk the public lanes around the palace and cathedral Real Alcázar, Seville
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
Day 5 Madrid
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
  2. to · Rail Travel from Seville to Madrid Madrid

    Choose an actual train and leave time for the Santa Justa station approach.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Madrid
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Only YOU Hotel Atocha

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Madrid

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Madrid
Only YOU Hotel AtochaMadrid
Day 6 Madrid
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
  2. to · Activity Walk a manageable Retiro loop around the lake and public gardens El Retiro Park, Madrid

    Check which park buildings and paths are open separately.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the park edge El Retiro Park, Madrid
  4. to · Activity Choose a second garden route or return toward the museum axis El Retiro Park, Madrid
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
Only YOU Hotel AtochaMadrid
Day 7 Valencia
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Only YOU Hotel Atocha
  2. to · Rail Travel from Madrid to Valencia Valencia

    Check the actual train, station, and check-in time at the hotel.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Valencia
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Vincci Lys

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Valencia

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Valencia
Vincci LysValencia
Day 8 Valencia
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
  2. to · Activity Explore selected hands-on exhibits at the Science Museum Museu de les Ciències, Valencia

    Check current exhibit access and whether any activity needs a separate ticket.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the City of Arts and Sciences Museu de les Ciències, Valencia
  4. to · Activity Walk the public architecture paths around the complex Museu de les Ciències, Valencia
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
Vincci LysValencia
Day 9 Albufera
  1. to · Ground transport Travel from Valencia to Albufera, Spain Albufera, Spain

    Use an actual service and allow time to reach the first stop.

  2. to · Activity Visit a public lakeside viewpoint or signed wetland route Albufera, Spain

    Check bus departures, weather, and park access. Book a boat only after confirming the return route.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around El Palmar if service fits Albufera, Spain
  4. to · Activity Walk a second short lakeside route or choose a confirmed boat visit Albufera, Spain
  5. to · Ground transport Return to Valencia Valencia

    Check the return before deciding when to leave.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
Vincci LysValencia
Day 10 Valencia
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
  2. to · Activity Visit the Silk Exchange or compare its exterior with the surrounding streets La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia

    Check admission and leave time to travel between districts.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch in the old city La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia
  4. to · Activity Compare contemporary public architecture at the City of Arts and Sciences La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
Vincci LysValencia
Day 11 Valencia
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
  2. to · Activity Walk a section of the Turia Garden and choose a turnaround point Turia Garden, Valencia

    Check transit and shorten the walk in heat.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the garden or on the route to the shore Turia Garden, Valencia
  4. to · Activity Travel to the seafront and take a short beach walk Turia Garden, Valencia
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
Vincci LysValencia
Day 12 Valencia
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Vincci Lys
  3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Valencia

    Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Seville

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Seville
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Seville

      Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
    Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
  2. Day 2

    Seville

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Seville
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Seville
    2. to · Activity Walk the cathedral precinct or visit with a confirmed admission Seville Cathedral, Seville

      Check hours around services and whether climbs are suitable.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the historic center Seville Cathedral, Seville
    4. to · Activity Walk toward Torre del Oro and follow a short Guadalquivir history route Seville Cathedral, Seville
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
    Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
  3. Day 3

    Seville

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Seville
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Seville
    2. to · Activity Walk María Luisa Park and the public Plaza de España area María Luisa Park, Seville
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the park or on the return toward Santa Cruz María Luisa Park, Seville
    4. to · Activity Choose a shorter shaded loop or return early in hot weather María Luisa Park, Seville
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
    Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
  4. Day 4

    Seville

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Seville
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Seville
    2. to · Activity Visit the Real Alcázar for architecture, courtyards, and tilework Real Alcázar, Seville

      Choose the actual admission and account for security and outdoor heat.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Santa Cruz Real Alcázar, Seville
    4. to · Activity Walk the public lanes around the palace and cathedral Real Alcázar, Seville
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Seville
    Hotel Amadeus SevillaSeville
  5. Day 5

    Madrid

    Europe/Madrid
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
    2. to · Rail Travel from Seville to Madrid Madrid

      Choose an actual train and leave time for the Santa Justa station approach.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Madrid
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Only YOU Hotel Atocha

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Madrid

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Madrid
    Only YOU Hotel AtochaMadrid
  6. Day 6

    Madrid

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Madrid
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Madrid
    2. to · Activity Walk a manageable Retiro loop around the lake and public gardens El Retiro Park, Madrid

      Check which park buildings and paths are open separately.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the park edge El Retiro Park, Madrid
    4. to · Activity Choose a second garden route or return toward the museum axis El Retiro Park, Madrid
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Madrid
    Only YOU Hotel AtochaMadrid
  7. Day 7

    Valencia

    Europe/Madrid
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Only YOU Hotel Atocha
    2. to · Rail Travel from Madrid to Valencia Valencia

      Check the actual train, station, and check-in time at the hotel.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Valencia
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Vincci Lys

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Valencia

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Valencia
    Vincci LysValencia
  8. Day 8

    Valencia

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Valencia
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
    2. to · Activity Explore selected hands-on exhibits at the Science Museum Museu de les Ciències, Valencia

      Check current exhibit access and whether any activity needs a separate ticket.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the City of Arts and Sciences Museu de les Ciències, Valencia
    4. to · Activity Walk the public architecture paths around the complex Museu de les Ciències, Valencia
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
    Vincci LysValencia
  9. Day 9

    Albufera

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Albufera
    1. to · Ground transport Travel from Valencia to Albufera, Spain Albufera, Spain

      Use an actual service and allow time to reach the first stop.

    2. to · Activity Visit a public lakeside viewpoint or signed wetland route Albufera, Spain

      Check bus departures, weather, and park access. Book a boat only after confirming the return route.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around El Palmar if service fits Albufera, Spain
    4. to · Activity Walk a second short lakeside route or choose a confirmed boat visit Albufera, Spain
    5. to · Ground transport Return to Valencia Valencia

      Check the return before deciding when to leave.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
    Vincci LysValencia
  10. Day 10

    Valencia

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Valencia
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
    2. to · Activity Visit the Silk Exchange or compare its exterior with the surrounding streets La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia

      Check admission and leave time to travel between districts.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch in the old city La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia
    4. to · Activity Compare contemporary public architecture at the City of Arts and Sciences La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
    Vincci LysValencia
  11. Day 11

    Valencia

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Valencia
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
    2. to · Activity Walk a section of the Turia Garden and choose a turnaround point Turia Garden, Valencia

      Check transit and shorten the walk in heat.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the garden or on the route to the shore Turia Garden, Valencia
    4. to · Activity Travel to the seafront and take a short beach walk Turia Garden, Valencia
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Valencia
    Vincci LysValencia
  12. Day 12

    Valencia

    Europe/Madrid Open map for Valencia
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Valencia
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Vincci Lys
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Valencia

      Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.