Honeymoon to Spain & Portugal
The Iberian Peninsula is the type of place you visit once and then never leave, enchanted by the late sunsets, flowing wine, long lunches, and the laidback lifestyle.
The Iberian Peninsula is a dream honeymoon destination for all kinds of reasons. The Mediterranean beaches glow cerulean, bottles of wine never stop flowing, and afternoon siestas drift off into balmy summer nights.
24–26 Jul 2023: Barcelona (2 nights)
26–28 Jul 2023: Madrid (2 nights)
28–30 Jul 2023: Lisboa (2 nights)
30 Jul – 2 Aug 2023: Lagos (3 nights)
2—3 Aug 2023: Barcelona (1 night)
3 Aug 2023: Departure
Spain and Portugal are both hot in July and August, with average high temperatures ranging from 85 degrees F to 93 degrees F. Nights in all four cities are pleasantly warm, where you can easily walk around in short sleeves and light clothing.
U.S. passport holders don't need any special visa when visiting Spain or Portugal for tourism.
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
It’s clear from the moment you step foot in Barcelona that it’s unlike any other Spanish city. The boulevards are wider, the architecture is quirkier, and, if you have an ear for languages, you may hear that the locals are speaking Catalan, not Spanish. Gaudi’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, is just one of his architectural gems scattered about the city. With something to offer art enthusiasts, adventurous foodies, and beach loungers, it’s no wonder that Barcelona is one of Europe’s top destinations.
Your driver will be waiting for you upon arrival at Barcelona Airport to take you to your hotel in the city center.
Driver: will be provided
Contact: will be provided
As a special perk for using scenset, enjoy early check in at your hotel after your long flight. Your room will be ready so you can freshen up before your afternoon tour.
Dip your feet into the waters of Antonio Gaudi, getting a full look into the imprint he left on his home city. You'll see Park Güell, and, of course, the Sagrada Familia Church, considered his masterpiece. Enjoy skip-the-queue access to enter the church.
Pick-Up Time: Afternoon
Guide: will be provided
Contact: will be provided
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There's no shortage of great food in Barcelona, and some of the best meals are at the bar you stumble into by surprise. Here's a list of some top places to eat. Please let us know if you'd like reservations.
- Cocina Hemanos Torres: The well-known Torres brothers present their innovative gastronomic proposal located in the neighborhood of Les Corts. We can enjoy a nice evening while the chef cooks for us in one of the 3 islands.
- Atempo: Atempo offers a new gastronomic format merging the waiter’s trade with the passion and creativity of the chefs. An offer based on products with soul, in an intimate and cozy environment.
- Hoffman: Hoffman is the restaurant run by the individual responsible for the prestigious cookery school with the same name. With a Michelin star, the menu presents modern creations that have Mediterranean-Catalan and French haute cuisine as a starting point. Desserts are simply spectacular. It is essential to book in advance.
- Can Ramonet: Paella is perhaps the quintessential Spanish dish, and the best place to eat it is near the coast. Head to Barceloneta neighborhood near the water and try one of their famous paellas (remember in Spain, paella is traditionally lunch food, not dinner!).
- Solomillo: Indulge all your darkest carnivorous desires at this meat-lovers’ paradise, where the name of the restaurant is the same as your order (solomillo means “sirloin steak”). This is the best steak in Barcelona and the menu is customizable to your liking.
- Berbena: Few tourists have heard of Berbena. Inside, there are daily batches of home-baked bread that smell like your grandma’s kitchen, comfort food like hearty beef with wine stew and gooey slices of Spanish omelet, platters of locally sourced cheese and charcuteries.
- Bocanariz: Visit this unassuming wine bar which has a selection of hundreds of bottles, from Cataluña, around Spain, and the world. Paired with some small bites to snack on, it's the perfect Spanish bar experience.
- La Pepita: A more casual eatery with a fun vibe and delicious menu to accompany it. It's always filled with locals, a good sign for any place to eat.
A more casual eatery with a fun vibe and delicious menu to accompany it. It's always filled with locals, a good sign for any place to eat.
Reservation Time: Early evening
La Pepita is a 15-minute walk from your hotel.
Why we love it for you: In a city as cool as Barcelona, a hotel injects that avant-garde vibe into every detail of the property. The art deco design harmonizes with Barcelona architecture, tapas are served on a painter’s palette in homage to Dalí, and the rooftop pool with views of the Sagrada Familia is the indisputable crown jewel. Centrally located, most of Barcelona’s landmarks are just a casual stroll away.
Almanac Barcelona
Category: Almanac Room
Included: Breakfast
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Walk through the medieval streets of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter or Barri Gotic. Here you'll discover over 2,000 years of history, seeing Ancient Roman Walls, the original cathedral, and more. Afterward, stop at the only museum dedicated to Picasso that was founded during his lifetime, located in a scenic medieval palace.
Pick-Up Time: Late morning
Guide: will be provided
Contact: will be provided
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Paella isn't just about the rice, but about the atmosphere, and no atmosphere is more appropriate than overlooking the Mediterranean. Enjoy authentic paella at this beachfront restaurant.
Reservation Time: Afternoon
Barraca is located on Barceloneta Beach, not far from the Gothic Quarter where you have your morning tour.
Your stay:
- Almanac Barcelona
- Breakfast
The appeal of Spain’s capital city is how laidback it is. Visitors don’t come for the big-name attractions, but for the local lifestyle. Wander labyrinthine streets through colorful neighborhoods, stumbling in and out of tapas bars along the way. Meals are served late in the evening and last for hours since the locals would never rush good food, wine, and company. Of course, there are some sights you can’t miss, including a glitzy royal palace and cherished art museums.
You'll be picked up from your hotel by your private transfer to catch your train from Barcelona Sants stations.
Pick-Up Time: Late morning
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Hop aboard your high-speed train for the ride from Barcelona Sants station to Madrid Atocha.
Departure Time: Late morning
Car: 1
Seats: will be provided
Arrival Time: Early afternoon
Find your boarding passes here.
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You'll be picked up from Madrid Atocha station and taken to your hotel in the city center.
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Here are some great spots for getting a bite in Madrid, from casual tapas bars to finer diner restaurants. If you'd like a reservation at any of them, just send a message in the chat.
- Bodegas La Ardosa: This classic Madrileño tavern dates back to 1892, and it’s the ideal place for sitting, chatting, and drinking while getting a dose of Spanish history. Definitely try the tortilla de patatas and the artichokes!
- Casa Dani: One of the most famous stalls at Madrid’s Mercado de la Paz is Casa Dani, a spot that serves up generous portions of croquetas, oxtail, and their famous tortilla de patata.
- Juana la Loca: Juana La Loca is a stylish, popular restaurant with glass cases sitting on the bar filled with tapas and pintxos.
- Saddle: The dishes, like the garlic-topped Mediterranean red prawns, Caspian pearl caviar with blinis and crème fraîche, spider crab marinated in sherry, and aged beef shank always deliver, and you’ll probably be talking about every course on this tasting menu back home.
- Charrua: The speciality here is the parrilla, meaning grilled pieces of meat. Enjoy some of the best steak filets you can find in the Spanish capital at this elegant restaurant.
Why we love it for you: The nondescript cement facade of the Madrid Edition offers no clues as to what’s inside, and as you’re ushered through the front door all you see is a white spiral staircase. You’re always left eagerly awaiting what’s to come, and the results never disappoint. It has mastered the niche of urban luxury, where classy decor of white tones and mahogany mesh with the tropical colors of the awarded Peruvian restaurant. The real treat is the rooftop infinity pool, which is unparalleled in Madrid’s center.
Madrid EDITION
Category: Deluxe Room
Included: Breakfast
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You can't visit Spain without trying tapas, small plates of food that range from the traditional, like croquetas or olives, to more contemporary takes, such as a truffle Spanish tortilla. This tour will take you on a tour of different bars known for their tapas, accompanied along the way by good wine, beer, and vermouth.
Light tapas lunch included. Three hour tour.
Pick-Up Time: Morning
Guide: will be provided
Contact: will be provided
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Your stay:
- Madrid EDITION
- Breakfast
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, although it was practically rebuilt from scratch after a 1755 earthquake. The only neighborhood to survive was the Alfama district, where cobbled streets and the sounds of fado music recall a nostalgic past. Throughout the rest of Lisbon, new restaurants and bars continue to reinvent the seaside city, often by serving modern takes on traditional tasca cuisine like fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and local wine.
You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Madrid Airport.
Pick-Up Time: Morning
Check in for your flight up to two days before departure to get your boarding passes.
Check in here.
Booking Code: will be provided
Upon arrival at Lisbon Airport, you'll be greeted by your driver who will take you to your hotel in the city center.
The driver’s contact will be provided. If you have any significant delay in baggage claim or any problem locating your driver, please call The Vintage Hotel reception on +351 210 405 400 or via WhatsApp at +351 928 500 627.
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Here are some of our favorite places to eat in Lisbon. If you'd like a reservation, just let us know.
- Insolito: Enjoy a delicious local menu with a view that's to die for, overlooking the photogenic city of Lisbon.
- Bisanas do Afonso: Bifanas are traditional Portuguese meat sandwiches, and these are some of the best. It's a small hole in the wall with no seating or reservations; simply order at the window and enjoy your bifana sitting in the nearby plaza.
- Taberna Albricoque: The eclectic menu at Taberna Albricoque is exciting, with seasonal and unusual dishes and a homey ambiance with exposed brick and domed ceilings.
- Cervejaria Ramiro: Traditional Portuguese fare served with a haute cuisine touch.
- BAHR: BAHR describes itself as both "bohemian and irreverant." It's a great meal that promises to never disappoint.
Why we love it for you: Everything about this hotel is a celebration of Lisbon – its architecture, its culture, its beauty. As a guest you will enjoy a scenset, authentic and quintessential experience of this incredible city. Every element of the hotel has been created in collaboration with local artists, makers, and businesses. Clean, curved, modernist lines, and thoughtfully curated elements of Portuguese design appear throughout the entire hotel.
The Vintage Hotel & Spa
Category: Vintage Deluxe Room
Included: Breakfast
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Start your private excursion with a personalized visit through the Lisbon food markets with your master chef, learning about what's in season and how ingredients are prepared. Then, based on your selection, head to the kitchen and learn to turn your ingredients into a delicious cuisine—with some Portuguese wine to accompany.
Duration: About 5 hours. Includes lunch prepared by you!
Pick-Up Time: Morning
Chef Guide: will be provided
Contact: will be provided
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Your stay:
- The Vintage Hotel & Spa
- Breakfast
The Algarve was the go-to beach destination for European travelers long before Portugal was on the tourist map, and its enduring popularity is a testament to everything that it has to offer. Michelin-level restaurants serve up spectacular meals while music spills out from flashy beach clubs from midday to nighttime, but even those pale in comparison to the Algarve’s golden beaches and ethereal caves carved out by the waves of the Atlantic.
You'll be picked up from your hotel and enjoy a scenic drive through the Portuguese countryside to your hotel in the Algarve.
Duration: about 3 hours
Pick-Up Time: midday
Why we love it for you: This former estate on Portugal's sunniest coast lets you unwind in style. From the minimalistic main building to your own boho chic cabana, complete with bathtub, right through to the classic suites in the old estate building. Pick your perfect room to set the scenset for an idyllic vacation.
Casa Mãe
Category: Pergola Suite
Included: Breakfast
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The Atlantic beaches of Portugal are famous for being some of the best surfing spots in the world. Hit the water with your board and your instructor and by the end of your lesson, you'll (hopefully!) be catching waves all on your own.
Pick-Up Time: Late morning
You'll be picked up at a location near the back parking lot and taken to the beach that has the best conditions that day.
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Your stay:
- Casa Mãe
- Breakfast
Enjoy your last day by truly luxuriating in your honeymoon vacation. Sit out by the beach, take advantage of the spa, and splurge on a final meal that's extra special.
Your stay:
- Casa Mãe
- Breakfast
Get picked up by your private transfer back to Lisbon to get your evening flight into Barcelona.
Pick-Up Time: Afternoon
Contact: will be provided
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Find your boarding passes for your flight to Barcelona by clicking here.
Your driver will be waiting for you upon arrival in Barcelona to take you to your hotel nearby.
Driver: will be provided
Contact: will be provided
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Melia Barcelona Airport
Premium Room
- Breakfast included
Your honeymoon is coming to an end, but the memories will last a lifetime. After all, this is just the first trip together of many more to come.
Your driver will pick you up in the morning to take you to the airport for your morning flight.
Pick-Up Time: Morning
