Northern Spain & Portugal — Castles · Route stop
Olite
3–4 days
Palace-castle you can sleep beside
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Why it's cool
Olite's royal palace is the fairy-tale stop — crenellations, wine country, town small enough to learn the bartender's name.
George rhythm
Castle-hopping starts here: one fortress, explored slowly, Navarra wine at night.
Day shape
A realistic rhythm — not a locked schedule.
Morning
Castle before tour buses.
Afternoon
Long lunch with wine, vineyard wander or nap.
Evening
Sunset on the walls.
Fun at a discount
- Combined castle ticket for both palace sections.
- Navarra wine is undervalued.
- Park outside walls; drag luggage once.