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Spain by train

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Great Spain train holidays

  • Paradors of Spain

    Lleida, Hondarribia, Bordeaux, Málaga, Granada, Béziers, Mérida, Ávila

    Embark on a scenic rail journey through Spain, staying overnight in historic Parador hotels from the Basque Country to Andalusia and everywhere in-between.

  • Rail pilgrimage to Santiago

    Santiago de Compostela, Bordeaux, Barcelona, Lyon, Burgos, San Sebastián

    The 1,000-year-old Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, by train. Your final stop will be Santiago de Compostela, with easy access to the Galician countryside.

  • Spain’s ancient cities

    Nîmes, Girona, Granada, Córdoba, Valencia, Seville, Paris

    Uncover Andalusia’s cities that brim with striking Moorish architecture, gothic cathedrals, and palatial gardens. Don’t miss Córdoba's Mezquita, a blend of Islamic and Christian artistry.

Spain beaches by train & ferry

  • Mediterranean port-hopping

    Port de Sóller, Barcelona, Collioure, Girona, Palma, Mallorca, Valencia

    Journey through France and Spain over land and sea, experiencing the beauty of the Balearic Islands and Sóller - the “Valley of the orange trees”.

  • Tracing the Catalonian coastline

    Nîmes, Tarragona, Sitges, Girona

    Explore beyond Barcelona and head south to Tarragona and Sitges, where Roman architecture and ancient ruins meet a colourful food scene and a sun-drenched coast.

  • Northern Spain by sleeper ferry

    Salamanca, Avignon, Madrid, Burgos, Santander, San Sebastián

    Embark on the two-night sailing from Portsmouth to Santander to explore Spain’s beautiful north coast, before heading inland to Burgos and Salamanca.

How long does it take?

Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!

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