My Spain Schengen Visa Experience
Speaking from my personal experience, my Schengen visa application through Spain was also a relatively straightforward process. I applied for a 14-day trip to Spain, and I was ultimately granted a multiple-entry Schengen visa valid for 90 days.
For my application, I chose to keep my itinerary and supporting documents focused specifically on Spain. Although I personally had plans to visit other countries within the Schengen Area, such as France, Germany, and Italy, I decided not to include those plans in my application because I wanted to keep my application as straightforward and focused as possible.
My application itinerary covered several destinations within Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Ávila, Segovia, Zaragoza, and Granada. I also included details about my planned accommodations, transportation between cities, sightseeing activities, and day trips.
Below is the itinerary I submitted as part of my application. I'm sharing it as a reference for anyone who may be planning a similar trip to Spain.
Please keep in mind that this is based entirely on my personal experience. Every Schengen visa application is different, and your visa validity, permitted stay, processing time, and application outcome may vary depending on your individual circumstances and the assessment of your application. Your itinerary should also accurately reflect your own genuine travel plans.
15-Day Sample Itinerary | Barcelona, Madrid & Granada
Travel Dates: October 10–24, 2025
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Destinations: Barcelona, Madrid, Ávila, Segovia, Zaragoza & Granada
🇪🇸 Day 1 — October 10, 2025
Barcelona
Accommodation: Hostal Ramos
Address: Calle Hospital, 36, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Arrival
- Morning arrival in Barcelona
- Accommodation booked for the previous night to allow for immediate check-in
- Check in, rest, and freshen up
Mercat de la Boqueria
- Grab some food at the market
- Located just a short walk from the accommodation
Gothic Quarter
- Walk through the historic streets
- Explore cafés, restaurants, and local shops
- Have brunch in the area
Barcelona Cathedral
- Visit Barcelona Cathedral
- Consider booking admission in advance
Casa Padellàs / Barcelona History Museum (MUHBA)
- Explore the ruins, exhibitions, palace, and other historical areas
- Consider booking admission in advance
El Born
- Wander around the neighborhood
- Have dinner before returning to the accommodation
🇪🇸 Day 2 — October 11, 2025
Barcelona
La Rambla & Plaça de Catalunya
- Walk along La Rambla toward Plaça de Catalunya
- Explore the square and surrounding area
Casa Batlló
- Walk along Passeig de Gràcia
- Visit Casa Batlló
- Consider booking admission in advance
- Grab brunch, preferably rice with seafood
Casa Amatller
- View the building from outside
- Located right next to Casa Batlló
Casa Milà
- Continue exploring Passeig de Gràcia
- Wander through the surrounding streets
- Have an early dinner before returning to the accommodation
🇪🇸 Day 3 — October 12, 2025
Barcelona
Sagrada Família
- Take the train from the accommodation to Sagrada Família
- Book an early admission time in advance
- Allow at least 2 hours to explore
- Have lunch before heading to the next destination
Park Güell & Gaudí House Museum
- Take the train to Park Güell
- Book admission in advance
- Consider including the Gaudí House Museum
- Allow approximately 3 hours for the visit
- Return to Plaça de Catalunya
- Have dinner before heading back to the accommodation
🇪🇸 Day 4 — October 13, 2025
Barcelona → Madrid
Accommodation: Hostal Inter Puerta del Sol
Address: Cruz, 26, Madrid City Center, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Barcelona Checkout
- Have a quick brunch at Mercat de la Boqueria
- Check out around 10:30 AM
- Travel to the train station
- Take a high-speed AVE train to Madrid
- Approximately 3.5 hours of travel
Madrid Check-In
- Check in at Hostal Inter Puerta del Sol
- Rest before heading out
Puerta del Sol
- Visit the official Kilometre Zero
- Wander through the surrounding shopping streets and restaurants
- Have an early dinner
Plaza Mayor
- Spend the rest of the evening exploring the square
- Return to the accommodation
🇪🇸 Day 5 — October 14, 2025
Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
- Have breakfast around Calle Mayor
- Walk toward the Royal Palace
- Book admission in advance
- Allow approximately 3.5 hours
Almudena Cathedral
- Visit the cathedral
- Allow approximately 30 minutes
Plaza de Oriente
- Explore the square
- Allow approximately 30 minutes
Mercado de San Miguel
- Explore the market
- Allow approximately 1.5 hours
- Have an early dinner and pick up some snacks
Gran Vía
- Spend the rest of the evening wandering along the avenue
🇪🇸 Day 6 — October 15, 2025
Madrid
Museo del Prado
- Have brunch near the museum
- Explore the museum's collections
- Allow at least 3.5 hours
Museo Reina Sofía
- Explore 20th-century and contemporary art
- Allow approximately 2.5 hours
Parque del Retiro
- Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring the park
- Have dinner at a nearby restaurant
🇪🇸 Day 7 — October 16, 2025
Day Trip to Ávila
- Start early and take a train from Madrid to Ávila
- Explore the Walls of Ávila
- Visit Ávila Cathedral
- Visit the Basilica of San Vicente
- Visit Los Cuatro Postes
- Try the famous Chuletón de Ávila for lunch
- Return to Madrid around 5:00 PM
🇪🇸 Day 8 — October 17, 2025
Day Trip to Segovia
- Take an early train from Madrid to Segovia
- Visit the Segovia Aqueduct
- Visit Segovia Cathedral
- Explore the Alcázar of Segovia
- Try Cochinillo Asado for lunch
- Return to Madrid around 5:30 PM
🇪🇸 Day 9 — October 18, 2025
Day Trip to Zaragoza
- Have breakfast in Madrid
- Take a late-morning train to Zaragoza
Places to Visit
- Aljafería Palace
- Roman Walls
- Caesaraugusta Theatre
- Plaza del Pilar
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
- Calle Alfonso I
- El Tubo
Evening
- Have dinner around El Tubo
- Return to Madrid around 6:00 PM
🇪🇸 Day 10 — October 19, 2025
Slow Madrid Day
Take a slower day to revisit some favorite areas, shop for clothes and snacks, and enjoy Madrid at a more relaxed pace.
Suggested Stops
- El Retiro Park
- Gran Vía
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
🇪🇸 Day 11 — October 20, 2025
Madrid → Granada
Accommodation: Bibo Hotel Recogidas
Address: Recogidas, 7, Ronda District, 18005 Granada, Spain
Madrid Checkout
- Start early
- Have breakfast near the accommodation
- Take a late-morning train to Granada
- Book the train ticket in advance
Granada Check-In
- Check in at Bibo Hotel Recogidas
- Rest before exploring the surrounding area
Granada Cathedral & City Center
- Visit Granada Cathedral
- Stroll along Calle Reyes Católicos
- Have dinner before returning to the accommodation
🇪🇸 Day 12 — October 21, 2025
Granada
Alhambra
- Start early
- Have breakfast near the accommodation
- Explore the Nasrid Palaces
- Visit the Generalife
- Explore the Alcazaba
- Book admission as early as possible due to limited availability
🇪🇸 Day 13 — October 22, 2025
Granada
Albaicín
- Start around 9:00 AM
- Explore the Albaicín neighborhood at a relaxed pace
- Allow at least 4 hours
- Have brunch in the area
- Walk along Carrera del Darro
- Visit El Bañuelo (Arab Baths)
- Visit Palacio de Dar al-Horra
Sacromonte
- Explore the Sacromonte neighborhood
- Visit the Sacromonte Caves Museum
- Attend a Flamenco Zambra show
- Visit Sacromonte Abbey
- Book a flamenco show in advance
Mirador de San Nicolás
- Watch the sunset from Mirador de San Nicolás
- Have dinner in the area
🇪🇸 Day 14 — October 23, 2025
Slow Granada Day
Take a relaxed day before departure.
Suggested Activities
- Explore cafés and restaurants around the accommodation
- Browse local shops
- Visit a grocery store such as Mercadona
- Visit Fuente de las Batallas
- Visit Fuente de las Granadas
- Pick up snacks and souvenirs
- Return to the accommodation early
- Pack for departure
🇪🇸 Day 15 — October 24, 2025
Last Day in Spain
- Check out early
- Allow approximately 1 hour to reach the airport
- Travel from Granada to Barcelona
- Allow enough time at Barcelona Airport before the return flight
✈️ Departure
Flight: Granada → Barcelona
Example flight: VY2019
Departure: 6:40 AM
Arrival: 8:10 AM
- Wait at Barcelona Airport for the return flight to Cebu
- End of Spain trip
✈️ Trip Summary
Total Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Main Bases:
- 🇪🇸 Barcelona — 3 nights
- 🇪🇸 Madrid — 7 nights
- 🇪🇸 Granada — 4 nights
Day Trips:
- Ávila
- Segovia
- Zaragoza
Main Interests:
- Architecture & history
- Museums & art
- Food & local markets
- Cultural experiences
- Day trips
- Parks & outdoor spaces
- Shopping & leisure
💡 Planning Note
This itinerary is based on a personal travel plan and is provided as a sample only. You can adjust the destinations, activities, accommodations, transportation, and number of days based on your own travel dates, interests, budget, and circumstances.