Madrid & Barca or Madrid & Andalusia or Barca & Andalusia

[BoNiTa]

1st Trip to Spain, 10 - 13 days in 28June - 11July.

a. I am torn:
1. Madrid/Toledo/Segovia/Avila/Madrid/Barcelona
2. Madrid/Toledo/Segovia/Avila/Madrid/Granada/Ronda/Cordoba/Seville
3. Barcelona/Granada/Ronda/Cordoba/Seville

Looking for opinions of experienced travelers to Spain. We have flexibility with transport, as we will:
Flying in from: Frankfurt or Düsseldorf
Flying out to: Paris

b. If I were to do route 1.
i. Is it needed to rent car for "Toledo/Segovia/Avila" or its better to take the day trip tour? If so, any recommended sites / company?
ii. Between Madrid to Barcelona is it better to go via Train / Car or Air. Will it be a waste of time on the road if I was to take the Train or Car? & better off spending more time @ Barcelona or?

c. Wish to travel in a even paced schedule. Nothing too Rushed nor Relaxed.
Please Advice & Thanks a million in advance
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BoNNie

[world trecker]

I recommend option C and say to train it all if possible. Cars are gonna be a pain that time of year, and flying is expensive and takes away all the sights you'd see if on the land.

[Glynnis]

I have been to Europe, Spain a few times on travel and I deem Spain is a beautiful country and cities like Barcelona and Madrid and I'd love to go back for awhile. If you're in Barcelona be sure to check out the Picasso museum as well. Finally I think the best way to get around Spain is by train. If you want to have a holiday abroad, I firstly recommend you go to Spain! That's great!




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[nieves22]

Hello this is nieves22 from Barcelona.

1, Madrid and Barcelona, I think you can't miss!

I think to go to Segovia or Toledo or Avila it might be better to take a train or bus.
I don't recommend you by car. people drive here... not so good.

[nieves22]

I would go to Madrid, Segovia, Granada, andBarcelona.

To go to Segovia, Avila and Toledo, I recommend you go to by train or by bus.
People here in Spain drive.... not so good.