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Spain by rail

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Spain rail holidays

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Cities of Castile and León

Nîmes, Madrid, Salamanca, Valladolid, León, Burgos, San Sebastián

One for the history buffs: Salamanca's ancient university, the cathedrals of León and Burgos, and literature in Valladolid.

15 nights

Spain’s ancient cities

Nîmes, Valencia, Seville, Granada, Córdoba, Girona

Discover Andalusia's Moorish palaces, Gothic cathedrals and Córdoba’s Mezquita, where Islamic and Christian art meet.

13 nights

Málaga Cathedral's bell tower rises above terracotta rooftops and palm trees in the old town.

Traversing the length of Spain

Barcelona, Málaga, Seville, Madrid, San Sebastián

From Atlantic breezes in San Sebastián to Andalusian heat in Seville, this rail route traces Spain’s shifting landscapes and food.

14 nights

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Pamplona by rail

Nîmes, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Bordeaux

Beyond the bulls, Pamplona offers a walled medieval city, Hemingway haunts and some of northern Spain's best pintxos.

11 nights

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Discover Northern Spain

Bordeaux, San Sebastián, Burgos, Astorga, Ourense, A Coruña, Ferrol, Ribadeo, Oviedo, Ribadesella, Santander, Bilbao, Biarritz

Board the FEVE railway and trace Spain's northern coast from the Basque Country to Galicia's fishing villages and cider bars.

27 nights

The Arco de Santa María gateway stands before Burgos Cathedral's Gothic spires on a sunny plaza.

Rail pilgrimage to Santiago

San Sebastián, Burgos, Santiago de Compostela

Travel the Camino de Santiago by train, finishing in Santiago de Compostela with access to Galicia’s countryside and coast.

10 nights

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Spain beaches by train and ferry

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Aerial view of Port de Sóller, Mallorca, with rocky headlands and the Tramuntana mountains behind.

Mediterranean port-hopping

Girona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Port de Sóller, Barcelona, Collioure

Journey through France and Spain by rail and ferry, linking mainland ports with the Balearics and Sóller’s valley.

12 nights

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Sun and sea in Andalucía

Nîmes, Madrid, Málaga, Nerja, Córdoba, Girona

Spend lazy days on the Andalucían coast, with cliff-top views from the Balcón de Europa and sheltered beaches around Nerja.

13 nights

Waves break over Sitges' rocky point below pastel seafront buildings and a hilltop church tower on the Catalan coast.

Tracing the Catalonian coastline

Nîmes, Tarragona, Sitges

Travel south from Barcelona to Tarragona and Sitges, where Roman ruins, seafood markets and beaches line this sunny coast.

8 nights

Overland Ibiza

Ibiza Town

Trains and ferries replace flights on this route to Ibiza Town for Dalt Vila's walled streets and quieter island coves.

9 nights

Alicante's apartment rooftops spread beneath rugged mountains lit by evening light.

Break to Alicante

Alicante, Madrid, Nîmes

Travel through historic cities to Alicante, spending relaxed days by the sea with palm-lined boulevards and shaded terraces.

8 nights

Volcanic rock and scrubby plants edge a clifftop above turquoise water on Lanzarote, Canary Islands.

The Canary Islands

Madrid, Cádiz, Arrecife, Zaragoza

Find winter sun on Lanzarote, reached by ferry from Spain, with days around Arrecife’s lagoons and promenades.

19 nights

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Spanish city breaks by train

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Madrid and Marseille

Marseille, Madrid, Paris

Pair Madrid’s grand galleries and food markets with Marseille’s port districts, hilltop views and Mediterranean waterfront walks.

5 nights

San Sebastian short break

Paris, San Sebastián

Spend time in San Sebastián on the Bay of Biscay, where beaches, seafaring history and pintxos bars shape daily and night life.

4 nights

Barcelona's red-brick Arc de Triomf gateway is framed by palm trees along a sunlit promenade.

Barcelona break

Nîmes, Barcelona

Reliable warmth awaits on the Catalan coast, with Barcelona as a base and escapes to quieter beaches.

3 nights

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Foodie trips to Spain

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Andalucía on a plate

Nîmes, Madrid, Jaén, Córdoba, Ronda, Seville, Girona

Travel from Jaén, the world's olive oil capital, to Ronda for Andalucían mountain fare, then classic tapas bars in Seville.

15 nights

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La Rioja

Nîmes, Zaragoza, Logroño, San Sebastián

One of Spain's finest tapas street runs through the heart of Logroño. Get the mushrooms, with a crisp glass of local Rioja.

10 nights

A person rows a small boat on Murcia's Segura River, past sculptures and the city's old stone bridge.

Murcia's flavours and landscapes

Avignon, Girona, Alicante, Murcia, Madrid, San Sebastián

Travel to Murcia’s southern coast, tasting rice dishes like zarangollo and arroz a banda, with seafood markets and tavernas.

14 nights

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Valencia, slowly

Nîmes, Barcelona, Valencia, Girona

The home of real paella (no chorizo), Valencia's a foodie dream. Wander the Mercat Central and sip Agua de València.

9 nights

Spain's sherry coast

Nîmes, Madrid, Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera, Seville, Girona

Cádiz's pescaito frito and fresh tuna by the Atlantic, then Jerez for a copita of sherry poured straight from the bodega.

15 nights

Rows of moored fishing boats and yachts fill Santander's marina, with a green hill and apartment blocks rising behind.

Bay of Biscay

Bordeaux, Biarritz, San Sebastián, Santander

Explore the Bay of Biscay: failsafe surf, sprawling beaches, pintxos bars and one of the best coastal food scenes around.

12 nights

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Byway excursions

Spanish side trips

Short on time? Trip already booked?

Explore our slow travel excursions: classic routes distilled into short breaks that slot neatly into your holiday.

A perfect way to explore further into Spain without leaving your trip behind. Sun-baked towns, sweeping landscapes and some of Andalucía's finest scenery, with routes around Andalucía from Málaga or Madrid.

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Transport

Customisable, beautiful routes across Europe by land and sea

Accommodation

Chosen by you, booked by us, favouring local stays

Support

Personalised trip guide, 24/7 in-trip support, free disruption replanning

Frequently asked questions

What is Byway Travel and how does it work?

Byway is a travel company that delivers self-guided itineraries by train and boat, including overland transport and accommodation, package protection, disruption replanning and 24/7 in-trip support from our no-fly travel experts. Financial protection is included via ABTA (UK customers), or SGR (rest of world).

What's included in the price?

Every Byway package includes:

Transport (train and ferry tickets, including seat reservations where required/available)
Accommodation (with breakfast where stated)
Digital Trip Guide (loaded with tickets and check-in info)
Expert Support (WhatsApp during business hours plus a 24/7 emergency line)
Free Disruption Replanning (we'll re-route you if travel gets disrupted)
Full Package Protection under ABTA or SGR bonding

Which destinations can I travel to with Byway?

You can travel with Byway across the UK and throughout Europe by rail and sea, as well as to Northern Africa (Morocco and Tunisia) and Eastern Asia (Turkey and Georgia). You can explore all available destinations in our Destinations menu on the website. If you don’t see the country you’d like to visit, our Trip Design team can advise on what’s possible and create a custom trip for you if the route allows.

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