AVE to Barcelona, Seville, Malaga and Valencia
Wake up in Madrid and eat lunch in Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast. Start the morning with a swim on the beach in Malaga and spend the evening at Gran Vía in Madrid. Visit the Prado Museum and the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia on the same day. Or finish a day of shopping in Madrid by eating dinner with views of the Giralda in Seville. These are some of the possibilities due to the high-speed AVE trains between these large cities. The duration of the journeys? Two and a half hours or less.
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Madrid, point of departure
The capital of Spain is full of life and things to enjoy. From the historic centre of Madrid de los Austrias with the Royal Palace or the Plaza Mayor square, to the Paseo del Arte with museums such as El Prado or Reina Sofía. You can go shopping, take a bite at a bar or restaurant, stroll around the Gran Vía... Madrid is open 24 hours a day. It is incredibly well connected to other Spanish cities: from Atocha station, with AVE trains to Barcelona, Seville and Malaga, and from the Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station, with trains to Valencia.
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To Barcelona in just two and a half hours
It is cosmopolitan, on the Mediterranean coast and its streets are shop windows for the latest fashion, culture and gastronomy trends. You can discover Barcelona’s unique jewels such as the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and its modernist architecture in just a few hours. You can round off the day by shopping on the Paseo de Gracia or in the Born district. Spend more time and wonder around Las Ramblas, rest in some of the squares, relax on the beach and have fun on the terraces with views of the sea.
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To Seville in just two and a half hours
It is the heart of Andalusia and a city with a special atmosphere and tradition that can be seen walking around its streets. This is clear from a stroll along the edge of the Guadalquivir river, a visit to the Santa Cruz neighbourhood or a trip around the city’s monuments in a horse-drawn carriage (calesa). The Plaza de España, the gardens of the Real Alcázar Palace, the María Luisa Park and the Torre del Oro are all essential places to visit. You can finish off the day with a flamenco show or some drinks with a view of the Cathedral and its tower, the Giralda tower.
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To Valencia in less than two hours
Its most modern icon is the City of Arts and Sciences, and its timeless attraction and paella can all be enjoyed next to the Mediterranean Sea. These two plans are perfect for an express visit but it is worth staying longer in Valencia. Valencia has an endless number of plans, you can explore the pedestrian streets of the Ciutat Vella, take a relaxing stroll around the Marina, go to the beach and take a swim, enjoy the Mediterranean flavours in haute cuisine restaurants, among many others.
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To Malaga in just two and a half hours
It is the capital of the Costa del Sol and is a city in constant evolution that has become known as a tourist destination due to its culture, art and leisure activities. Tourists in Malaga can visit the Picasso Museum and the house where he was born, the Pompidou Centre, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, the Collection of St Petersburg - The Russian Museum, and much more. The old town is full of great spots for tapas, strolling around and finding charming shops. And the Malagueta urban beach gives you the chance to also enjoy the Mediterranean Sea.
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