Costa del Azahar, Spain

Spain & Portugal

"Spain, the beautiful country of wine and songs."

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Best time to visit Spain & Portugal

While year-round destinations, visit Spain & Portugal during the shoulder seasons of April–May and September–October.

Spain & Portugal highlights

From Spain’s San Sebastián and Mallorca to the Algarve in Portugal’s south – say hello to some of the world’s most memorable beaches.

Flight time

26+ hours to the capitals, Madrid and Lisbon, departing Auckland.

Visa required?

New Zealand passport holders can visit Spain and Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days.

Currency

Spain and Portugal’s national currency is the euro. 

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The flamenco and the fado, the siesta and the passeio. Across the Iberian Peninsula, the pace of life is slow – in Spain and Portugal, these time-honoured traditions serve as a reminder to travellers that life is meant to be savoured.

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One of Europe's largest nations, Spain exudes culinary prowess and artistic soul. While Gaudí's masterpieces define Barcelona's skyline, sizzling Seville seduces with tapas culture and tree-lined plazas of orange blossom. In Granada, the breathtaking Alhambra inspires with its Moorish courtyards and tranquil gardens.

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While Spain dazzles to the east, Portugal quietly steals our client’s hearts with its own simple pleasures. Vintage trams climb Lisbon's hills past blue-tiled facades, Porto invites visitors to its legendary wine cellars, and luxury river cruises glide through the Douro Valley, bordered by a coastline of golden crescents.

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  • "The Azores, an archipelago of Portugal, is an unspoiled paradise, and one of the must-see spots is Lagoa das Sete Cidades, the Twin Lakes on the island of São Miguel. Set within a volcanic caldera, the two lakes, one green and one blue, create a stunning visual contrast surrounded by lush hills. Whether you're on a buggy ride, or just enjoying the view, it's a truly unforgettable experience that captures the natural beauty of the islands."

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    Flynn Cox

    Travel Associates Cruise Boutique, New Zealand,

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