Wed, Nov 4
Travel day
- Morning
- Drive to Miami (about 3 hours).
- Afternoon
- Pack light snacks and chargers.
- Evening
- 11:50 pm flight to Lisbon. Sleep on the plane; set watches to Spain time.
At a glance
| City | Dates | Nights | Where we sleep | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | Nov 6 – 9 | 3 | Duquesa Suites | Art, Gaudí, Dalí, football |
| Málaga | Nov 9 – 12 | 3 | Airbnb · Teatro Soho | Beach, sun, Picasso, adventure |
| Granada | Nov 12 – 15 | 3 | Palatina Concept Suites | The Alhambra, the anniversary |
| Madrid | Nov 15 – 20 | 5 | Jardines de Sabatini | Spain vs England, the Prado, Toledo |
TeachingFor twoFootballBook ahead
Book these first
- Spain vs England tickets · Nov 15From €30 at tickets.rfef.es only
- Alhambra · Nov 13, 9 amtickets.alhambra-patronato.es · sells out
- Caminito del Rey · Nov 10caminitodelrey.info · age 8+
- Dalí Museum · Nov 7salvador-dali.org · about €67 family
Classes (Spain time)
- Thu Nov 5 · 6 pmKids photography · from Lisbon airport (layover)
- Mon Nov 9 · 9 pmBusiness creators · Málaga
- Thu Nov 12 · 6 pmKids photography · Granada
- Mon Nov 16 · 9 pmBusiness creators · Madrid
- Thu Nov 19 · 6 pmKids photography · Madrid
Jet lag: Spain is 6 hours ahead. Day 1 is easy (no tickets, a short nap, daylight, early bed). Big sights start day 2–3. Kids usually adjust in 2–3 days.
First night · Madrid airport (Nov 5)
Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport
4-star hotel · Free Wi-Fi
1 night, Nov 5 · free airport shuttle (confirm for 11:30 pm)
Where you sleep
Duquesa Suites Hotel by Grup Duquessa
4-star hotel · Free Wi-Fi
$729 for 3 nights (Google Hotels)
Thu, Nov 5
Lisbon stop, night in Madrid
Class 6:00 pm
- Morning
- Land in Lisbon at 1:00 pm.
- Afternoon
- 8 hours in Lisbon. Teach at 5 pm Lisbon time (6 pm Spain) from the airport, on Wi-Fi in a quiet corner.
- Evening
- 9:00 pm flight to Madrid, land 11:30 pm. Sleep near the airport.
Fri, Nov 6
Train to Barcelona
- Morning
- Fast train Madrid → Barcelona (2.5 h).
- Afternoon
- Check in. Short rest. Slow walk in the Gothic Quarter.
- Evening
- Early dinner. Gelato. Bed early.
Where to eat
Dinner
Mazah (Lebanese)
Order: Shawarma plate with rice
Gelato
Gelaaati di Marco
Order: Pistachio
Sat, Nov 7
Dalí Museum day trip
Book tickets
- Morning
- Train to Figueres (55 min).
- Afternoon
- Dalí Theatre-Museum (about €67 for the family).
- Evening
- Back in Barcelona. Casa Batlló at night (open to 10:30 pm).
Where to eat
Dinner
Al Sultan (Moroccan)
Order: Lamb couscous or kafta
Gelato
Paral·lelo Gelato
Order: Toasted hazelnut
Sun, Nov 8
Markets, museums, football
Optional gameSunset for two
- Morning
- Breakfast at La Boqueria. Picasso Museum and Moco Museum.
- Afternoon
- Optional: Espanyol vs Deportivo at the RCDE Stadium (about €100–200 for 4, time to be set).
- Evening
- Sunset at Bunkers del Carmel. Tapas dinner.
Where to eat
Breakfast
La Boqueria
Order: Jamón ibérico
Dinner
Cervecería Catalana
Order: Razor clams + garlic shrimp
Treat: Sirloin & foie mini sandwich
Where you sleep
Genteel Home Teatro Soho
3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 2 baths · Free Wi-Fi · Workspace
$648 for 3 nights, fees included
Airbnb listingSwipe for 15 photos →
Mon, Nov 9
Fly to Málaga, castle views
Class 9:00 pm
- Morning
- Flight Barcelona → Málaga (1.5 h).
- Afternoon
- Alcazaba fortress and Gibralfaro castle.
- Evening
- Early dinner, then teach at 9 pm.
Where to eat
Dinner
Tasca LáSKA
Order: Gambas al pil pil
Treat: Seafood paella
Gelato
Levi Angelo Gelato
Order: Pistachio
Tue, Nov 10
Caminito del Rey
Book tickets
- Morning
- Cliffside walkway over the gorge (age 8+).
- Afternoon
- Full day with the guided tour.
- Evening
- Relaxed dinner.
Where to eat
Dinner
Al Yamal (Moroccan)
Order: Kefta + lamb tagine
Wed, Nov 11
Beach, art and flamenco
Sunset for two
- Morning
- La Malagueta beach. Grilled sardines for lunch.
- Afternoon
- Centre Pompidou or the Picasso Museum (kids free).
- Evening
- Sunset at Gibralfaro. Flamenco dinner show.
Where to eat
Lunch
Beach chiringuito
Order: Grilled sardine skewers
Dinner + show
Alegría
Order: Grilled fish
Treat: Pork flamenquín
Where you sleep
Palatina Concept Suites
4-star hotel · Free Wi-Fi
About €465 for 3 nights · call or website
Thu, Nov 12
Go to Granada
Class 6:00 pm
- Morning
- Drive or bus to Granada (1.5 h).
- Afternoon
- Walk the white streets of the Albayzín.
- Evening
- Teach at 6 pm. Dinner.
Where to eat
Treat
Dar Ziryab tea house
Order: Mint tea
Treat: Baklava
Dinner
Castillo de Aleppo
Order: Mixed grill + kibbeh
Fri, Nov 13
♥ Anniversary day
17 yearsBook Alhambra
- Morning
- 9 am: the Alhambra palaces and gardens.
- Afternoon
- Lunch, then 4 pm Arab baths for the two of you.
- Evening
- 6:30 pm sunset dinner facing the Alhambra. Flowers waiting in the room.
Where to eat
Lunch
Chikito
Order: Rabo de toro (oxtail)
Dinner
Mirador de Morayma
Order: Roast kid goat
Sat, Nov 14
Science park and cave flamenco
- Morning
- Parque de las Ciencias (best hands-on museum for kids).
- Afternoon
- Lunch.
- Evening
- 7 pm flamenco in a cave (about €88 for 4).
Where to eat
Lunch
La Auténtica Carmela
Order: Octopus + tortilla
Treat: Croquetas
Dinner
Arrayanes (Moroccan)
Order: Kefta tagine
Where you sleep
Jardines de Sabatini Apartosuites
4-star hotel · Free Wi-Fi
About $855 for 5 nights
Sun, Nov 15
Spain vs England
Game 8:45 pmBuy tickets
- Morning
- Train to Madrid (3.5 h).
- Afternoon
- Check in. Light lunch.
- Evening
- Spain vs England at the Metropolitano. Tickets from €30 at tickets.rfef.es.
Where to eat
Lunch
Mercado de San Miguel
Order: Jamón + grilled octopus
Mon, Nov 16
Slow day in the park
Class 9:00 pm
- Morning
- Sleep in.
- Afternoon
- Rowboats in Retiro Park.
- Evening
- Early dinner, then teach at 9 pm.
Where to eat
Dinner
Mune (Lebanese)
Order: Kafta + chicken shaouk
Tue, Nov 17
The Prado
- Morning
- Prado Museum.
- Afternoon
- Royal Palace gardens.
- Evening
- Dinner, then gelato.
Where to eat
Lunch
Fratelli Figurato
Order: Burrata
Treat: Neapolitan pizza
Dinner
Beytna
Order: Grilled lamb chops
Gelato
Véneta Gelato Italiano
Order: Pistacho Paradise
Wed, Nov 18
Toledo day trip
Dinner for two
- Morning
- Train to Toledo (33 min).
- Afternoon
- The old walled city.
- Evening
- Rooftop dinner at DANI Brasserie.
Where to eat
Dinner
DANI Brasserie (rooftop)
Order: Grilled fish of the day
Thu, Nov 19
Guernica and goodbye
Class 6:00 pm
- Morning
- Churros, then Reina Sofía (Picasso's Guernica).
- Afternoon
- Last shopping on Gran Vía.
- Evening
- Teach at 6 pm. Farewell dinner.
Where to eat
Breakfast
San Ginés
Treat: Churros + hot chocolate
Dinner
Baldoria
Order: Fresh pasta
Treat: Award-winning pizza
Fri, Nov 20
Fly home
- Morning
- Pack, airport.
- Afternoon
- Flight to Miami.
- Evening
- Home.
Flights
TAP Air Portugal round trip Miami ↔ Madrid, $1,712 for all 4 ($428 each). One stop in Lisbon each way. Checked Oct 21, 2026 on Google Flights, taxes in, bags extra.
| Flight | When | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Going · TP 226 + TP 1022 | Wed Nov 4, 11:50 pm → Thu Nov 5, 11:30 pm | Miami → Lisbon (lands 1:00 pm), 8 h in Lisbon, Lisbon 9:00 pm → Madrid. 17 h 40 m total. |
| Coming home | Fri Nov 20, 2:55 pm → 10:05 pm | Madrid → Lisbon (1 h 55 m stop) → Miami. 13 h 10 m total. |
| Barcelona → Málaga | Mon Nov 9, morning | Vueling, about 1 h 30 m. Earlier quote for 4 was $141 + bags; re-check for Nov 9. |
Costs
| What | Cost |
|---|---|
| Flights, 4 people | $1,712 (TAP) |
| Barcelona → Málaga flight (Vueling, Nov 9) | About $141–260 + bags |
| Madrid → Barcelona train (Nov 6) | Not priced yet |
| Stays, 15 nights | Barcelona $729 · Málaga Airbnb $648 · Granada ≈ €465 · Madrid ≈ $855 · Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport, Nov 5 (price not shown yet) |
| Spain vs England, 4 tickets | About €160–380 |
| Dalí, Alhambra, Caminito, flamenco | About €300 |
| Trains and food | Not counted yet |