# Iberian Atlantic to central Spain · Three bases with a stop in the middle

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/europe/open-jaw/iberian-atlantic-to-central-spain-z0666/>)

Three bases with a stop in the middle

- Region: Europe
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 9
- Interests: Food & Drink, History, Design, Sport, Nature

## Route and nights

- Porto · 3 night(s)
- Lisbon · 3 night(s)
- Madrid · 3 night(s)

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Rail, coach or flight to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Porto

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Moov Hotel Porto Centro
- 16:00 to 17:30 · Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop · Porto. Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Porto
Overnight: [Moov Hotel Porto Centro](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1163562144/moov-hotel-porto-centro-porto-portugal/>) · Porto

### Day 2 · Porto

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Porto
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Browse the Bolhão stalls and nearby food streets · Mercado do Bolhão, Porto. Check the market day and actual cellar opening. Treat tastings as optional. [Official information](<https://mercadobolhao.pt/en/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Have lunch around the market · Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Cross toward Vila Nova de Gaia for a cellar visit if you reserved one · Mercado do Bolhão, Porto
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Porto
Overnight: [Moov Hotel Porto Centro](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1163562144/moov-hotel-porto-centro-porto-portugal/>) · Porto

### Day 3 · Porto

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Porto
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Walk the Ribeira trading streets and see the old riverfront · Ribeira, Porto
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Ribeira · Ribeira, Porto
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Walk toward Infante Square and compare public views of the historic commercial buildings · Ribeira, Porto
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Porto
Overnight: [Moov Hotel Porto Centro](<https://www.hotels.com/ho1163562144/moov-hotel-porto-centro-porto-portugal/>) · Porto

### Day 4 · Lisbon

- 07:40 to 08:10 · Check out and collect your bags · Moov Hotel Porto Centro
- 09:00 to 14:00 · Travel from Porto to Lisbon · Lisbon. Choose an actual departure and check the origin and destination stations. [Official information](<https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en>)
- 14:00 to 15:00 · Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel · Lisbon
- 15:00 to 15:50 · Check in or drop off your bags · Hotel da Baixa. Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.
- 16:10 to 17:25 · Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel · Lisbon. Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.
- 18:35 to 20:00 · Dinner near your new hotel · Lisbon
Overnight: [Hotel da Baixa](<https://www.hotels.com/ho712707584/hotel-da-baixa-lisbon-portugal/>) · Lisbon

### Day 5 · Lisbon

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Lisbon
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Choose a pastelaria and walk through the central market streets · Baixa, Lisbon. Check kitchen hours and budget before making a reservation. [Official information](<https://www.visitlisboa.com/en>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Have a seafood lunch around the center if it fits · Baixa, Lisbon
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Walk toward Cais do Sodré or stop for a second pastry · Baixa, Lisbon
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Lisbon
Overnight: [Hotel da Baixa](<https://www.hotels.com/ho712707584/hotel-da-baixa-lisbon-portugal/>) · Lisbon

### Day 6 · Lisbon

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Lisbon
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Visit the National Tile Museum if open · Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Lisbon. Confirm the museum’s current operating status before committing. Use a tiled-streets walk if closed. [Official information](<https://www.museusemonumentos.pt/en>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch nearby or in central Lisbon · Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Lisbon
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Look for tile-covered buildings on a public route through the city · Museu Nacional do Azulejo, Lisbon
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Lisbon
Overnight: [Hotel da Baixa](<https://www.hotels.com/ho712707584/hotel-da-baixa-lisbon-portugal/>) · Lisbon

### Day 7 · Madrid

- 07:40 to 08:10 · Check out and collect your bags · Hotel da Baixa. Times use Madrid time on this transfer day.
- 09:00 to 19:00 · Travel from Lisbon to Madrid · Madrid. All suggested times on this transfer day use Madrid time, one hour ahead of Lisbon. Choose a confirmed same-day route and plan food around actual stops. Buy food before boarding or at a confirmed connection. [Official information](<https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home>)
- 19:20 to 20:05 · Check in or drop off your bags · Only YOU Hotel Atocha. Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.
- 20:20 to 21:30 · Dinner near your new hotel · Madrid. Check kitchen hours or bring an earlier meal if arriving late.
Overnight: [Only YOU Hotel Atocha](<https://www.hotels.com/ho582207/only-you-hotel-atocha-madrid-spain/>) · Madrid

### Day 8 · Madrid

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Madrid
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Use a confirmed stadium museum or tour slot if available · Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. Check the actual stadium route, event days, and ticket availability. [Official information](<https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the stadium or back in central Madrid · Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Walk the district or use an alternative city stop if access changes · Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Madrid
Overnight: [Only YOU Hotel Atocha](<https://www.hotels.com/ho582207/only-you-hotel-atocha-madrid-spain/>) · Madrid

### Day 9 · Madrid

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Madrid
- 09:30 to 12:15 · 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](<https://www.esmadrid.com/en>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the park edge · El Retiro Park, Madrid
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Choose a second garden route or return toward the museum axis · El Retiro Park, Madrid
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Madrid
Overnight: [Only YOU Hotel Atocha](<https://www.hotels.com/ho582207/only-you-hotel-atocha-madrid-spain/>) · Madrid

### Day 10 · Madrid

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Madrid
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- 10:00 to 10:45 · Optional short walk near your hotel · Madrid. Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.