Family Trip Through Spain
Your trip to Spain will begin in Barcelona, a city buzzing with Spanish culture, delicious food and a thriving eclectic art scene. After a few days of exploring and indulging in amazing art lifestyle and food, head to Mallorca, the jewel of the Balearic islands. Here, we invite you to unwind and enjoy the pristine beaches and infinite ocean views; this week is a true sample of culture, exploration and relaxation!
There’s something familiar about Spain that draws visitors, who maybe remember a few phrases of high school Spanish or harbor a vague curiosity of bullfighting or siestas. But it’s the staggering diversity—of cultures, languages, cuisines, and landscapes—that keeps travelers coming back again and again. Every barrio and pueblo offers something unique, and the Spain you thought you knew is suddenly full of surprises.
Jul 4 – 9: Barcelona (5 nights)
Jul 8 – 14: Mallorca (5 nights)
Jul 14 – 17: Jávea (3 nights)
Jul 17: Departure from Alicante
U.S. passport holders do not require any special visa to enter Spain 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.
July is one of the warmest months of the year in Spain but we will be taking this into account when planning your day-to-day itinerary and ensure you're indoors/shaded during peak hours of the heat!
Plugs: Type F (two round pins and an additional grounding pin in the middle) and Type C plugs (two round pins without the grounding pin). An adapter will be needed to plug devices into the outlets.
Voltage: 230 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz, whereas in the US, the voltage is 120 volts, and the frequency is 60 Hz. Therefore, a converter or adapter will be needed to use electrical appliances from the US in Spain.
Restaurants, Bars & Cafés: It's not customary to leave a tip in restaurants, cafes, and bars in Spain. However, if you're happy with the service received, you can tip.
Guides & Drivers: For a half-day tour, a good guideline is to tip around €10-€20 per person, and for a full-day tour, €20-€30 per person. For drivers, you can tip around €10-€20 per day. Tipping is a way of showing appreciation for good service, and it's always up to your discretion.
Pick-up Place: Arrivals Terminal after baggage claim
Contact:
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Your driver will meet you upon exiting baggage claim for your private transfer into the city center.
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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. An architect'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.
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 person 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.
Enjoy your first meal in Spain at the braseria Pepito, famed for its grilled meats and wine selection.
Reservation: Dinner time
Pepito is just a block away from your hotel and easy to reach by walking, so you can get back to bed early and rest before your early day tomorrow.
Why we love it for you: A symbol of excellence in the world of hotels since 1918, the Majestic is a legend in Barcelona. Situated centrally in the luxury commercial zone of Barcelona, it serves as an ideal base for visits to the most famous Gaudi buildings nearby and to the most exclusive shops at any time of the year. Walk outside your door and step onto Passeig de Gracia, one of the most important boulevards in the city.
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Majestic Suite
- Breakfast included
Pick-up Time: Early morning
Pick-up Place: Hotel Lobby
Guide: will be provided
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Take a morning flight above the Cataluña countryside and the mountains of Montserrat in a hot air balloon. This hour-long ride is full of breathtaking scenset, and a one-of-a-kind experience for seeing this part of Spain.
The program is (approximately) the following:
- Early morning: Pick up from hotel
- Morning: Arrival at the take-off site where welcome coffee and pastries will be waiting for you.
- Morning: Safety briefing by the pilot.
- Morning: Experience a 60 to 75-minute flight over the exceptional landscapes of Catalunya.
- Late morning: Landing. Watch the team pack the balloon and enjoy Champagne, fruit juice and a selection of cheeses.
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In Spain, paella is traditionally a lunch menu item, and Mana 75 serves up some of the best in the city. It's located at the end of Barceloneta Beach, so the views are just as worthwhile as the meal.
Reservation Time: Lunchtime
Mana 75 is located on the beach and is a about a 20-minute taxi ride from your hotel. For same-day cancellations or no-shows, there is a charge.
Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. You may enjoy the hotel amenities or explore Barcelona independently.
- Barceloneta Beach: Located just a few minutes away from the restaurant, this beautiful beach is perfect for a relaxing afternoon in the sun.
- La Rambla: One of the most famous streets in Barcelona, La Rambla is a bustling thoroughfare lined with shops, restaurants, and street performers.
- Port Vell: This waterfront area is home to many attractions, including an aquarium, IMAX theater, and a shopping mall. It's a great place to spend an afternoon or evening.
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Majestic Suite
- Breakfast included
Pick-up Time: Around midday
Pick-up Place: Hotel Lobby
End Time: Early afternoon
Guide: Abel Roca
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Eat your way through Barcelona on this interactive food tour, stopping at local joints to eat the way Spaniards do: lots of different small bites at different bars. You'll some Spanish classics as well as Catalan specialties.
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Enjoy time at leisure. Stroll through El Born, a small village inside the city of Barcelona where you will find violin makers, designers, retired people playing cards, and young people alike enjoying this unique part of town. Lovers of Barcelona night-life adore El Born at night. Nowadays the area is packed with new bars. In medieval times, El Born was the site of executions and witch burnings!
You maybe didn't come to Spain expecting to eat pizza, but this pizzeria is as good as in Italy. In fact, in 2023 it was named the best pizzeria in the world outside of Italy. Buon appetito!
Reservation Time: Evening
Sartoria Panatieri is an 8-minute walk from your hotel.
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Majestic Suite
- Breakfast included
Pick-up Time: Morning
Pick-up Place: Hotel Lobby
End Time: Afternoon
Guide: Abel Roca
- will be provided
Gaudi left his mark all over Barcelona, so visit some of his most iconic works around the city. Begin with his masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, which you'll see from inside and out. Afterward, head to Park Güell, which is like a wonderland fantasy but in real life.
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Enjoy dinner at this 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 10-minute walk from your hotel.
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Majestic Suite
- Breakfast included
Spend your last day in Barcelona at leisure.
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Majestic Suite
- Breakfast included
Mallorca is an island fit for royalty—literally—since the 14th-century palace looming over the capital is still an official residence for Spain’s king and queen. Outside of the medieval walls, the rest of the city has been updated with some of the chicest restaurants, bars, and shopping in the Mediterranean, but the turquoise water and seaside cliffs of Mallorca’s beaches are still just as heavenly as they were centuries ago.
You'll be picked up from your hotel in a private transfer to catch your flight to Mallorca.
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Upon arrival in Mallorca, your driver will meet you for a private transfer to your countryside retreat.
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Why we love it for you: Predi Son Jaumell Hotel Rural is a serene and luxurious 16th-century estate set in rolling hills, close to lush forestland. With a celebrated Michelin-starred restaurant and peaceful grounds brimming with colorful flowers, understated Predi Son Jaumell is the perfect place to unwind in a relaxed and natural setting, in a Mallorca unknown to others.
Predi Son Jaumell
Gran Suite Deluxe
- Breakfast included
Pick-up Time: Morning
Pick-up Place: Hotel Lobby
You have a private roundtrip transfer to the port for your full-day boating adventure.
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Captain: A captain will be provided:
- A phone number will be provided
Mallorca wouldn't be done right without a day of cruising over crystal waters, past secluded rocky coves and powder-sand beaches. Spend the morning aboard a private boat and explore the rugged coast, stop at any sandy cove you wish and forget about time and space. Snorkels are available on board for you to use!
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Predi Son Jaumell
Gran Suite Deluxe
- Breakfast included
You'll be picked up from your hotel for a delicious farm-to-table meal on a working farm. You have a car and driver at your disposal for the day, so if you'd like to make a stop after your lunch we're happy to make suggestions.
Pick-Up Time: Morning
Your car and driver are at your disposal for the day.
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After lunch, a car will be available and a driver can recommend local spots to visit depending on your energy levels and preference, such as small towns or nearby beaches. You may want to pack some beach gear just in case!
Visit a 'finca', a local farm and enjoy a tour through the property, where your hosts will explain everything there is to know about local farming. You will learn more about the Mallorquin traditions in growing fruits and vegetables. Once you've harvested your seasonally available products, together with your host you will prepare a true farm-to-table meal to be enjoyed in the company of newfound friends and acquaintances.
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Predi Son Jaumell
Gran Suite Deluxe
- Breakfast included
Spend these days at your leisure exploring the small villages of Mallorca, hidden coves, lighthouses, and more. As your trip gets closer, we'll make more recommendations of places to visit.
Beginning today, we recommend you have a rental car to easily get around the island at your own pace. We can arrange so the rental car is waiting for you at your hotel, so you don't need to spend time waiting in offices or going to pick it up.
At the end of your trip, you can drive yourself to the airport and conveniently leave it there.
This is a recommendation from Scenset. We can help arrange your car rental but you will book it on your own.
Board the historic Tren de Sóller that takes you on a scenic route from Palma, through the Unesco World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains to the town of Sóller. You will have time to stroll through the cobblestone streets, admire the fishing boats in the marina, eat the locally produced ice cream and savor the best quality shrimp in the world, “Gambas de Sóller”.
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Visit the charming towns of Valldemossa and Deia. Crowned by the spires of its Carthusian monastery, Valldemossa is one of the island's most eye-catching sights. Set on a gentle rise, the village lends itself to aimless wandering and a chance discoveries along pinched lanes, as breathtaking vistas onto the surrounding valley and hills and pockets of almost indescribable charm await.
The small coastal village of Deià, on the northwest coast of Mallorca, is one of the prettiest villages on the island. Perched in a ravine at the foot of the Teix mountain, with views out to the Mediterranean below, Deià has long been a magnet for famous artists, writers and other creative people – most notably the writer Robert Graves.
Recommended by scenset—nothing has been booked.
Predi Son Jaumell
Gran Suite Deluxe
- Breakfast included
Today it's time to say goodbye to island life and head back to the mainland, but your Mediterranean vacation doesn't end here.
Pick-Up Time: Morning
A private transfer will pick you up from your hotel today to take you to Palma Airport for your flight to Valencia.
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You'll be greeted upon arrival at Valencia airport, and head into the city to explore before departing to your hotel in the beach town of Jávea.
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Have lunch at Submarine inside the Oceanografic at the City of Arts and Sciences. Not only is the food incredible, but this underwater restaurant means there is marine life swimming around you while you eat!
Reservation: In the afternoon.
This massive structure looks like a giant spaceship in the middle of the city, designed by a famous Valencian architect. Inside, this world-class museum is a dreamworld for kids and adults alike. It contains an interactive science museum, a planetarium, an aquarium, and much more to be discovered.
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After spending the afternoon in Valencia, you'll hop in your private transfer down to the quieter seaside town of Jávea.
Your departure time is scheduled for around 6 p.m., after visiting the City of Arts and Sciences. But if the children are feeling tired after the long day, your driver is available to bring you to your hotel whenever you're ready.
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Why we love it for you: This beachfront family-run boutique hotel is charming in every way. It's adorned with bespoke furniture, the family who runs it is usually on-hand to chat, and it feels one-of-a-kind in every single way.
Nomad Hotel
Batonga Suite
- Breakfast included
The charming port town of Jávea, also spelled Xàbia in the local Valencian language, is the perfect place to end your trip around Spain.
You've seen some incredible beaches in Mallorca, but enjoy staying in a hotel that looks out over the Mediterranean, with a beach that's never more than a few steps away.
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Foreigners think of paella as Spain's national dish, but in reality it comes from Valencia. Try a steaming plate of paella here, where the experience of eating by the sea is part of the meal. And remember, paella is traditionally a lunch dish, never for dinner!
As your trip gets closer, we'll recommend some local options for where to get authentic paella.
Nomad Hotel
Batonga Suite
- Breakfast included
It's the end of an incredible trip, but in Spain they don't say adiós, but rather hasta luego, or until next time.
You'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Alicante Airport for your flight to London.
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