The Pearls of Andalusia

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Flight to Malaga

  

  Flight to Malaga. Pick up the rental car at the airport and drive towards the city center. To see in Malaga: the Picasso Museum, the Cathedral of the Encarnación, and the Gibralfaro Castle, built in the 14th century to defend the magnificent Alcazaba of Málaga, one of the best-preserved Muslim military constructions in Spain. Night at Petit Palace Plaza.

• day 2

  Malaga, Ronda (100 km)

  

  After visiting Malaga, take the road towards Ronda, inland. Between Muslim constructions, aristocratic hotels, beautiful Andalusian houses and churches, be sure to stroll through the small cobbled streets of its old quarter. On the edge of the Tajo gorge and its impressive fault, you are staying at the Montelirio hotel, a romantic address in the heart of ancient Andalusia.

• day 3

  The Sierra de Ronda, Seville (150 km)

  

  This stage towards Seville is characterized by the diversity of landscapes and the wide open spaces you will encounter. Sights along the way: the archaeological site of the Roman ruins of Acinipo and its exceptional panorama, the village of Grazalema (the rainiest in Spain!), famous for its textile crafts, Zahara de la Sierra and its impressive Nasrid defensive system... An itinerary sometimes lined with lush vegetation, desolate landscapes, high mountains, and cultivated plains. Stay for 2 nights in a chic and authentic hotel in the city center.

• day 4

  Seville

  

  Day dedicated to visiting the Andalusian capital, cheerful, bright, and warm. Even today, one of the epicenters of Spanish culture: the heritage of the Arab dynasties remains very present, as well as the traces of the influence and wealth that followed the colonial period. Unmissable in Seville: the Alcazar and its gardens, the cathedral and the Giralda (an Almohad minaret converted into a bell tower), the Plaza de España, not to mention some tapas in the Santa Cruz district!

• day 5

  Cordoba, Granada (350 km)

  

  On the road to Granada: Cordoba, mainly known for its mosque-cathedral, a marvel of spatial harmony that epitomizes the height of Caliphate architecture. Cordoba shines with the grandeur of its past, successively Roman, Jewish, Arab, and Christian. The patios and flowered balconies invite you to lose yourself in its alleys, before continuing your journey, dotted with white villages, fortified towns, and castles, towards Granada. Stay for two nights at your hotel, at the foot of the Alhambra, in the historic center of Granada.

• day 6

  Pomegranate

  

  At the foot of the Sierra Nevada and close to the Costa Tropical, Granada has always captivated. The millennial atmosphere that reigns there, the charm of the little squares in the picturesque Albaicín district, the magnificence of the still-preserved medieval palatial city, the Alhambra, or the gypsy quarter of Sacromonte with its troglodyte dwellings, are all features that make the traveler's experience in Granada unique and unforgettable. From your hotel, a magnificent example of Hispano-Muslim architecture, you are ideally located to take these various excursions and enjoy the many tapas bars in the center, in a lively atmosphere.

• day 7

  Costa Tropical, Nerja (100 km)

  

  Back to wide open spaces and on the road to the coast. On your way, you have the opportunity to take a break in the mountainous region of the Alpujarras, with its white villages and deep valleys, which served as the last strongholds for the Muslims after the Reconquista. Also enjoy this privileged climate in Salobreña or Almuñécar, before stopping for the night in Nerja, the balcony of Europe.

• day 8

  Return flight

  

  Extension of your stay or drive to Málaga airport and return of your rental car at the airport. Return flight.