15 days in Madrid & Barcelona Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madrid: Toledo (Church of Santo Tomé, Catedral Primada, &more) and Segovia (Alcazar of Segovia & Acueduct of Segovia). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, and have some family-friendly fun at EXIT Madrid.

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Cozumel, Mexico to Madrid is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Cozumel to Madrid due to the time zone difference. In November, Madrid is cooler than Cozumel - with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can take a train to Barcelona.

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

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, visit El Barri Gòtic, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and stroll around Parc Guell.

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Getting from Madrid to Barcelona by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel back home.