Spain, packed for two
City walks in Barcelona, dinners at ten and Mallorca's coves: the 20 pieces we'd pack again for Spain.
Spain runs on its own clock. Days in Barcelona are for walking, evenings start late and Mallorca asks you to slow right down. Here's what we pack to keep up with all of it, together.
In Barcelona we walked the Gothic Quarter end to end and watched the sun set over the Sagrada Família from a rooftop with sangria. Dinner rarely starts before nine, so we pack outfits that move easily from a long afternoon to a late table.
Mallorca is our favourite place. We swam in the sea coves at Illetas, stayed among Sóller's orange groves and finished at a rooftop pool in Palma. The calas are rocky, the boats are small, and the light is beautiful, so pack for the water.
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Travel day
- 01BÉIS The WeekenderFor twoSee at Béis
Our beach bag on Mallorca and our carry-on for the flight. It holds a surprising amount.
- 02Loop Loop Experience 2 earplugsFor twoShop on Amazon
Barcelona stays up late. These soft earplugs help us sleep in when the street is lively below.
Day & beach
- 03adidas Samba OG sneakersFor twoShop on Amazon
Barcelona is a walking city. These are the sneakers we live in, and they look just as good with a summer dress as with chinos.
- 04Travelon Anti-Theft Classic Mini Shoulder BagHersShop on Amazon
Barcelona's busy streets are known for pickpockets. This crossbody has locking zips and cut-resistant straps, and still looks chic.
- 05Ray-Ban RB4171 Erika sunglassesHersShop on Amazon
For the beach at Illetas, Gaudí's façades and everything in between.
- 06SEEKWAY Quick-dry water shoesFor twoShop on Amazon
Mallorca's calas are rocky and the sea floor can be sharp. These made swimming at the coves easy.
- 07Earth Pak Roll-top waterproof dry bagFor twoShop on Amazon
For a sailing day or a boat to a hidden cala. Phones, keys and a dry layer stay safe on deck.
- 08maamgic 5-inch quick-dry swim trunksHisShop on Amazon
Swim, then straight to a chiringuito for lunch. They dry fast in the Mallorcan sun.
Evenings out
- 09Sam Edelman Loraine bit loaferHersShop on Amazon
Polished enough for a candlelit dinner in El Born and comfortable on the cobbles on the way home.
- 10White chiffon pleated maxi skirtHersShop on Amazon
A breezy white skirt for warm nights and late dinners on a terrace.
- 11Lacoste Original cotton piqué poloHisShop on Amazon
His go-to for dinner in Palma: smart, classic and cool in the heat.
- 12Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II sneakersHisShop on Amazon
Clean white sneakers that dress up for the evening and still walk the old town.
- 13Missoma Mini Mariner Chain NecklaceHersSee at Missoma
One fine gold chain, and that's the whole look for dinner.
Toiletries & beauty
- 14EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46For twoShop on Amazon
A light face SPF for long city days in the Spanish sun.
- 15Kérastase Elixir Ultime hair oilHersShop on Amazon
Heat and sea air can be hard on hair. This oil keeps it soft for the evening.
- 16Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25HisShop on Amazon
His SPF lip balm for boat days and beach afternoons.
- 17Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré moisturizerFor twoShop on Amazon
A rich French cream that rescues sun-tired skin after a day at the coves. We both use it.
Tech & photos
- 18Apple AirPods Pro 3For twoShop on Amazon
Noise cancelling for the flight, and for guided audio at the Sagrada Família.
- 19Anker 10,000mAh 30W USB-C power bankFor twoShop on Amazon
Maps, photos and late nights out. A slim battery keeps both phones going.
- 20EPICKA Universal travel adapter with USB-CFor twoShop on Amazon
Spain uses European plugs. One adapter charges everything.
Plan the rest of the trip
- Barcelona for couples · the Sagrada Família rooftop and the Gothic Quarter
- Romantic things to do in Barcelona
- Mallorca for couples · Illetas, a Sóller finca and a Palma rooftop pool
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