Welcome to Our Spain Trip Hub!

This site contains all the information for our family adventure through Spain. Use the navigation above to explore detailed itineraries for each city, access important documents, and find emergency contacts.

Trip Overview

• Dates: August 5-19, 2025 (14 days)
• Travelers: Craig, Emily, and Mia Lebowitz
• Cities: Madrid 📖 🌐 → Barcelona 📖 🌐 → Valencia 📖 🌐 → Alicante 📖 🌐 → Granada 📖 🌐
• Total Budget: Approximately $9,500-10,000

Our Journey Timeline

August 5-6: Travel to Madrid

• Depart Washington DC on United flight UA 260
• Arrive Madrid at 1 p.m.

August 6-9: Madrid (3 nights)

• Hotel: Thompson Madrid 🏨 • 📄 • 🌐
• Highlights: El Rastro Market, Retiro Park, Bullfight, Flamenco Show
• View Madrid Itinerary

August 9-12: Barcelona (3 nights)

• Hotel: Hilton Diagonal Mar 🏨 • 📄 • 🌐
• Highlights: Markets, Aquarium, Science Museum, Beaches
• View Barcelona Itinerary

August 12-14: Valencia (2 nights)

• Hotel: Meliá Valencia 🏨 • 🌐
• Highlights: City of Arts & Sciences, Beaches, Paella
• View Valencia Itinerary

August 14-16: Alicante (2 nights)

• Highlights: Castle, Beaches, Old Town
• View Alicante Itinerary

August 16-17: Granada (1 night)

• Transport: Friend drives from Alicante
• Highlights: Alhambra Palace, Albaicín Quarter
• View Granada Itinerary

August 17-18: Return to Alicante (1 night)

• Friend drives back from Granada

August 18-19: Madrid (1 night)

• Train from Alicante to Madrid

August 19: Return Home

• Iberia flight IB0361 from Madrid to Washington DC 📄

Quick Links

City Itineraries

• Complete Trip Overview
• Madrid - Markets, Parks & Culture
• Barcelona - Science, Beaches & Markets
• Valencia - Aquarium, Science & Paella
• Alicante - Castle, Beaches & History
• Granada - Alhambra & Moorish Heritage

Travel Documents

• Passport Information 📄
• Outbound Flight (United) 📄
• Return Flight (Iberia) 📄
• Madrid to Barcelona Train 📄
• Barcelona to Valencia Train 📄
• Valencia to Alicante Train

Hotel Confirmations

• Madrid - Thompson Hotel 📄
• Barcelona - Hilton Diagonal Mar 📄
• Valencia - Meliá Valencia

Cultural Experiences

• Madrid Bullfight Tickets 📄

Emergency Contacts

Hotels

• Thompson Madrid 🏨: +34 91 0621234
• Hilton Barcelona 🏨: +34 935 07 07 07
• Meliá Valencia 🏨: +34 963 03 00 00

Transportation

• RENFE Trains: +34 912 320 320
• United Airlines: 1-800-864-8331
• Iberia Airlines: 1-800-772-4642

Emergency Services

• Universal Emergency: 112
• Police: 091
• Medical: 061

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Have a wonderful trip! This site will be accessible throughout your journey for quick reference.

City Highlights