Popular Cities in Spain and Portugal

Stroll along La Rambla in Barcelona, gaze at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao or wander through the beautiful alleys of Lisbon. Spain and Portugal have many exciting cities worth visiting. In addition, the region is well connected to most European airports, making it particularly easy to get here from wherever you are travelling.

Go on a city weekend in March or April

If you want to go on a city weekend in March or April, Spain and Portugal are good destinations. The weather is warm enough to allow you to walk around without freezing, and if you're lucky you'll have really warm days. In these months, Barcelona, Lisbon and Valencia are good cities to go to if you want pleasant weather.

Go on a city weekend in May

In May, the weather starts to get really nice throughout Spain and Portugal. This time of year is perfect for visiting Madrid and Lisbon, for example.

Go on a city weekend in June, July or August

Summer is a hot time in Spain and Portugal. However, some cities are best suited to this time of year. For example, now is the perfect time to go to Bilbao or San Sebastian!

Go on a city weekend in September and October

September and October are perhaps the best months to go to Barcelona or Palma de Mallorca. Both cities are right next to the Mediterranean Sea and you can easily combine shopping with half a day at the beach. The water is still really pleasant.

Go on a city weekend in November, December, January or February

If you want to go on a city weekend during the colder months of the year, look to the south of Spain. During November, the sea temperatures can still be warm enough to swim, but the rest of the time, if you're lucky, you'll be treated to pleasant weather. These are ideal times to go to places like Malaga and Alicante.