It's always a compromise. My choice for the type of trip you are describing, mixed road and trail with not too much difficult off road, would be a suitably adapted 690 (long range tanks etc.).
Some riders like the challenge of riding a 1200 on trails but there is always a risk that you can hurt yourself badly in a fall and do some very expensive damage to the bike. Others are happy to work harder/go slower on smaller bikes on the road and have more fun on the pistes.
A lot can depend on if you have to carry your own gear. I always prefer to be self contained if possible.
Looks like you had a good trip across Spain
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