Spain honeymoon itinerary review
Planning our Spain honeymoon-ish trip for late Sep–early Oct and would LOVE some feedback from people who’ve done a similar route
A little context:
We realised while planning that we’re NOT huge “cathedral/history all day” travelers. We enjoy:
Mediterranean/coastal city vibes
cafés + rooftop bars
marina walks
scenic transport
relaxed wandering
beach/coastal energy
atmosphere > checking monuments off a list
So we’ve slowly shifted our itinerary away from the classic heavy Andalucía circuit.
Current plan:
🇪🇸 Barcelona — 4 nights
staying near city centre
Montserrat day trip
Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, El Born, beach/coastal vibe
🇪🇸 Seville — 3 nights
mainly for flamenco, Santa Cruz, Alcázar, tapas, Plaza de España
skipping Córdoba because we feel we may get architecture/history fatigue
🇪🇸 Málaga — 4 nights
this honestly feels much more our vibe
want to enjoy Mediterranean city life, beach walks, rooftops, cafés, marina evenings etc.
planning a Granada day trip mainly for Alhambra + Albaicín + Mirador de San Nicolás
🇪🇸 Mallorca (Port de Sóller) — 4 nights
staying at Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel
want this part to be slower and scenic
tram/train experience, Deià, marina sunsets, boat day, relaxing
Main question:
Are we making the right decision by reducing Granada/Andalusia-heavy sightseeing and leaning more into Málaga + Mallorca?
A lot of Reddit threads say Granada deserves 3 nights, but we’re wondering if that advice is more for people deeply into history/architecture/cultural immersion.
Would love opinions from people who prefer a more Mediterranean lifestyle-style vacation over a monument-focused itinerary
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