Here are the two possible itineraries for #IBIN2014, both able to be edited into 15 days or lengthened into 20-ish days. Barcelona didn't make the cut because it's a very easy weekend trip from Paris that I can do anytime with Marc, and in February, the beach isn't exactly a huge draw. I kind of feel the same way about Madrid, but keeping it on the table because the weather will be really warm there in February. Clearly, I'm not going to compromise on the Granada through Lisbon finish; that city sweep is the main reason I've always wanted to do this trip.
ITINERARY A: BIG SPAIN CITIES & PORTUGAL
1) Fly into Madrid: 3-4 nights
2) Granada: 2-3 nights
3) Cordoba: 2-3 nights
4) Sevilla: 3 nights
5) Algarve: 2-3 nights
6) Lisbon: 3-4 nights
7) Depart from Lisbon
ITINERARY B: SOUTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL
1) Fly into Málaga, train to Ronda: 1-2 nights
2) Granada: 2-3 nights
3) Cordoba: 2-3 nights
4) Sevilla & Gibraltar day trip: 3-4 nights
5) Algarve: 3 nights
6) Lisbon: 4 nights
7) Depart from Lisbon
Comments? Suggestions? Questions?