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Great Spain train holidays

  • Pilgrimage by rail 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.

  • Andalucían city highlights

    Barcelona, Madrid, Girona, Córdoba, Paris, Valencia

    Explore historic Córdoba via the Guardian's rail route of the month. From Valencia to Andalucía you’ll pass through the breathtaking scenery of Despeñaperros gorge.

  • 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

  • The Balearics

    Nîmes, Barcelona, Girona, Palma, Mallorca, Paris

    Travel to Barcelona via the Roman city of Nîmes, then sleep tight on the sleeper ferry to Mallorca to explore beaches, mountains and old stone villages.

  • Northern Spain by sleeper ferry

    Salamanca, Avignon, Barcelona, 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.

  • Crossing Catalonia

    Tarragona, Barcelona, Paris

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

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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