A full guide to a football package in Spain: Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid. A 7-day itinerary, budget, flights, hotels, and tips for Israelis.
Spain is the undisputed capital of world football. The three big clubs — Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid — are concentrated in just two cities, and await you with stunning stadiums, passionate fans and an atmosphere like no other. With a direct flight from Israel of just 4.5 hours and a reasonable ticket price, this is the football trip that pays for itself.
The short answer: 5–7 days, Tel Aviv → Madrid → Barcelona → Tel Aviv, with 2 matches, 3 stadiums and real Spanish food. Total budget: €1,500–3,000 per person.
Madrid is the heart of Spanish football. Two of the biggest clubs in the world — Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid — live here less than 15 kilometers apart. As soon as you arrive, head straight to the renovated Santiago Bernabéu stadium — 85,000 seats, a retractable roof, a running track on the roof. This isn't just a stadium — it's a temple.
On day one: A tour of the Bernabéu (€25 per person, including the museum), an evening in Poyenta de l'Almo — the fan neighborhood next to the stadium. Bars, bars and more bars, all packed in white.
On day two: The match itself. Tickets to the Bernabéu start at €50–80 for a category seat (a respectable area), up to €200+ for VIP seats. Real Madrid Tickets — guaranteed, 100% genuine.
On day three: If Atlético Madrid's schedule works out — hop over to the Metropolitano stadium (68,000 seats). The atmosphere there is completely different — middle-class fans, fewer tourists, more authentic. Atlético Madrid Tickets Available through us.
What else to do in Madrid: The Prado Museum (the architecture alone is impressive), Retiro Park, the Nutxa Market — the place for the best pintxos. Try the bocadillo de calamares (fried squid sandwich) — a classic Madrid street food.
This is one of the best tricks in Spain: the AVE train (Alta Velocidad Española) covers the 621 kilometers between the two cities in just 2.5 hours, sometimes less. The price? €30–60 for a seat, already included, depending on booking time.
When you arrive in Barcelona, settle in for a few days in the coolest city on the Mediterranean. From the station to the city center — 15 minutes by metro.
Barcelona is unique: a city that loves football as much as it loves art and architecture. Park Güell, the Sagrada Família, La Boqueria — all within walking distance of La Rambla. And then in the evening, there are 90,000 Catalans shouting "Visca el Barça".
The stadium: Camp Nou — the biggest stadium in Europe. In 2024–2025 they're moving to a temporary stadium (Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc), and by the end of 2025 they're expected to return to the renovated Camp Nou with 105,000 seats. FC Barcelona Tickets — guaranteed through us.
Stadium tour: €28 per person, including the museum. If you're there on a regular day and not a matchday — worth every euro.
Let's get specific. Here's a real breakdown for 7 days per person:
| Item | Minimum | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Flights (TLV→MAD + BCN→TLV) | €200 | €400 |
| 3 nights Madrid (3★) | €180 | €270 |
| 4 nights Barcelona (3★) | €240 | €360 |
| AVE train Madrid-Barcelona | €35 | €55 |
| 2 match tickets | €100 | €200 |
| 2 stadium tours | €50 | €50 |
| Food (€30–60/day) | €210 | €350 |
| Local transport | €50 | €80 |
| Shopping and entertainment | €100 | €200 |
| Total | €1,165 | €1,965 |
La Liga plays from August to May. Here's the guide:
If you want to see Real Madrid against Barcelona — El Clásico — it's the most sought-after thing in world football. Clásico tickets usually sell out within minutes through the clubs, and reach the secondary market at €300–1,500.
El Clásico is held twice a year in the league (September-October and January-March, depending on the schedule). Check Clásico tickets — we help secure tickets even for the rarest events.
A realistic budget is €1,500–3,000 per person for 7 days. This includes flights (€200–400), hotels (€420–630 for 7 nights at 3★), tickets for 2 matches (€100–300), the AVE train (€35–60) and food (€210–420). Couples or groups save on accommodation — sharing a room cuts the lodging cost by 50%.
September to November and March to May are the best times. The weather is pleasant, the league is at its peak, and there's a chance of Champions League action. Avoid August — too hot (40°C) and no league. January-February is the cheapest time with fewer tourists.
You can, but it requires advance planning. El Clásico is held twice a year in the league — usually in November and March. The full schedule is published at the end of July. Tickets sell out fast, and on the secondary market they reach €300–1,500. Contact us as early as possible.
Book through the official site Renfe.com — the cheapest and simplest. Choose "Madrid Atocha" → "Barcelona Sants". Price: €30–60 per trip, depending on time and class. Book at least 3–4 weeks in advance. The trip takes 2:30 hours, and there are 20–25 trains a day. Arrive 30 minutes before departure.
No. Israel has signed a visa-exemption agreement with the European Union, so Israeli citizens can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period in Schengen. All you need is a valid Israeli passport (valid for at least 6 months after the travel date). No form, approval or advance visa is required.
