{"id":8541,"date":"2026-07-28T16:58:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/road-trip-andalucia-3-week-itinerary\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T17:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:23:41","slug":"andalucia-road-trip-itinerary-3-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/andalucia-road-trip-itinerary-3-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Trip in Andalucia: our 3-week itinerary (in detail!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Note interne pour Claire (\u00e0 supprimer avant publication) :\n- Image de couverture \u00e0 ajouter (aucune image d'ouverture disponible dans les sources fournies)\n- Lien affili\u00e9 loueur de voiture \u00e0 ins\u00e9rer (aucun partenaire location fourni pour l'Andalousie dans la base de faits)\n- Almod\u00f3var del R\u00edo, cath\u00e9drale de Ja\u00e9n, Fortaleza de la Moza, Medina Sidonia, Arcos de la Frontera, Acinipo, Zahara de la Sierra et Montejaque: pas de photos ni de liens internes disponibles dans les sources, \u00e0 compl\u00e9ter\n- Liens GetYourGuide\/Tiqets \u00e0 ajouter le cas \u00e9ch\u00e9ant, aucun fourni dans la base de faits Andalousie\n--><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A three-week trip to Andalucia lets you explore Andalucia\u2019s <strong>major cities<\/strong> and white villages, <strong>Moorish palaces<\/strong> and desert <strong>landscapes<\/strong> \u2014all without missing out on relaxing <strong>beaches<\/strong>. From Sevilla to C\u00e1diz, via Granada, M\u00e1laga, and Ronda, this itinerary takes you on a complete tour of the region at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve put together this <strong>21-day road trip<\/strong> itinerary <strong>through Andalucia<\/strong> to cover all the must-see sights while leaving time for lesser-known local surprises.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Andalucia-Road-Trip-Itinerary-3-Weeks.jpg\" alt=\"3-Week Andalucia Road Trip Itinerary\" class=\"wp-image-8514\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3-Week Itinerary in Andalucia: Our Approach<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tour follows a loop that starts in the east of Sevilla, heads north toward C\u00f3rdoba and Ja\u00e9n, then south again to Granada, runs along the Costa del Sol to M\u00e1laga, climbs up to the white villages around Ronda, then reaches the Atlantic via Tarifa and C\u00e1diz before closing the loop back at Sevilla. We sought to strike a balance between:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>major cities steeped in history and smaller, more secluded villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>days filled with sightseeing and quieter days, by the sea or out in nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/map-Road-Trip-Itinerary-3-Weeks-Andalucia.jpg\" alt=\"Map: 3-Week Road Trip Itinerary in Andalucia\" class=\"wp-image-8524\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: A 3-Week Road Trip Through Andalucia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This itinerary starts in Sevilla, but you can just as easily begin in M\u00e1laga or Granada if your flight lands there: simply join the loop on the corresponding day and follow it in the same direction.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips for a Road Trip in Andalucia<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What type of car?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tour requires a rental car from the first day to the last. Be sure to book it in advance, especially between April and October, as prices rise quickly during peak season. A compact car will suffice for most of the trip, but be sure to choose a car with decent power for the often winding mountain roads around Ronda and the Sierra Nevada.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/how-rent-car-andalucia-tips-experiences\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our tips for renting a car.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12d-Driving\/i-z9hBnJz\/1\/b761648a\/L\/Zafarraya_Andalucia_Spain-7086-L.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Andalucia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving in Andalucia<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Andalusian highway network is in good condition, and the distances between major cities can be covered with ease. Driving gets a little trickier in the white villages, with their narrow streets, and on the small roads of the Sierra de Grazalema or the Tabernas Desert. We recommend that you park your car at the entrance to the historic districts rather than trying to drive into them.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/driving-andalucia-tips\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips for driving in Andalucia.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">  RENT A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nAndalucia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>compact car<\/strong>, as some villages have very narrow streets!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> for the same reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book early<\/strong> for choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/Driving\/i-tqxqm2M\/1\/DBVq6wpqQpTv8CpSvmFGgfKbDdqGMK9zqdcc59cGs\/S\/Driving_Andalucia_Spain-8407-S.jpg\" alt=\"cars in Sicily\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/spain?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=andalucia\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:18px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">View cars &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/how-rent-car-andalucia-tips-experiences\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 \u2013 Carmona<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First day of this road trip! After picking up your rental car in Sevilla, head toward Carmona, which is 30 minutes east. This gentle start helps you adjust to the time difference before tackling a more intense schedule.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carmona, one of the oldest cities in Europe<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carmona is one of the oldest inhabited cities on the continent, and its historic center features several layers of history: Roman walls, a Moorish alc\u00e1zar, and Baroque churches all stand side by side on the same promontory.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Between-Sevilla-and-Cordoba\/Carmona\/i-XKRM5Nn\/0\/Nb66X49XrfCrbbVHSCv3VKtD4tRgkF7QvMm3g95M9\/L\/city-museum-carmona-andalucia-L.jpg\" alt=\"Carmona\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We appreciated the fact that this site wasn&#8217;t very crowded; it&#8217;s often overlooked in favor of Sevilla, even though it&#8217;s worth spending a whole half-day there. See <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-carmona-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the attractions in Carmona<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in Carmona.<\/strong>  Book your accommodations in advance: there are fewer options here than in Sevilla.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-376218&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">  See the top-rated accommodations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 \u2013 Almod\u00f3var del R\u00edo and Medina Azahara<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total driving time: about 1h30<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Almod\u00f3var del R\u00edo Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/2d-Almodovar-del-rio\/i-77Rdq3p\/2\/MRKfdfXs4KvTx5DFrNKzfJF6K2BzWRJGMhV5p5zM9\/L\/Castello_Almodovar_del_rio_Andalucia_Spain-2667-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Almod&#xF3;var del R&#xED;o with the river\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halfway between Carmona and C\u00f3rdoba, the castle of Almod\u00f3var del R\u00edo overlooks the Guadalquivir Valley from its rocky outcrop. This fortress, originally built during the Caliphate era and remodeled in the Middle Ages, has gained fame thanks to television series filmed there, which in no way detracts from the authenticity of its crenellated towers.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend visiting the city walls, which offer a particularly unobstructed view of the Cordoba countryside. Allow between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on your interest.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/almodovar-del-rio-attractions-c94746\/tickets-for-almodovar-castle-skip-the-line-p1009850\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Save time and buy your ticket now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Medina Azahara  <\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Cordoba\/Medina-Azahara\/i-483Gxzx\/0\/NCtKSKNmv723TCk4XbnGMgQjWVR7h74SGfwfbJ9R4\/L\/medina-azahara-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ruins of Medina Azahara near C&#xF3;rdoba\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Medina Azahara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just outside C\u00f3rdoba, Medina Azahara is home to the ruins of a vast palace-city built around 940 by the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Rahman III. This site, one of the largest in Western Europe for that period, reveals the extent of the caliphate&#8217;s power at its peak.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found the tour even more enlightening thanks to the introductory museum, which puts the ruins into context before the walk to the ruins themselves. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-medina-azahara-cordoba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All our tips for visiting Medina Azahara<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in C\u00f3rdoba.<\/strong>  Book a 2-night stay.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-cordoba-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in C\u00f3rdoba<\/a> or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-378765&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations (including rentals)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3 \u2013 C\u00f3rdoba<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Cordoba\/Cathedral\/i-LzVM8n8\/0\/L3fgscCCPpcbSmPRWb2s3vqKd7jS9rCbCNpCX2rXb\/L\/Cordoba_cathedral-L.jpg\" alt=\"Arches of the Mosque-Cathedral of C&#xF3;rdoba\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mosque-Cathedral of C\u00f3rdoba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend the entire day exploring the historic center of C\u00f3rdoba, the former capital of the Umayyad Caliphate.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Mosque-Cathedral<\/strong> remains the most striking monument: beneath its red-and-white ribbed arches stands a Gothic and Renaissance cathedral, built at its heart in the 16th century. We recommend that you go in as soon as it opens, before the tour groups arrive.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cordoue-l1689\/cordoue-billet-electronique-pour-la-mosquee-cathedrale-avec-audioguide-t436692\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Buy your ticket with an audio guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue on to<strong> the Alc\u00e1zar of the Christian Monarchs<\/strong> and its terraced gardens, then cross the Roman bridge to the Calahorra Tower for a panoramic view of the city.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Cordoba\/Roman-bridge\/i-DjjtRCL\/0\/Kf65MMFBJsqndJbHSKqVzCXb5QPZ67n49JH8vRJcF\/L\/Cordoba_bridge-L.jpg\" alt=\"C&#xF3;rdoba Bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The afternoon is a great time to take a leisurely stroll through <strong>the Jewish quarter ( <\/strong>the Juder\u00eda), where the medieval synagogue stands as a testament to the religious coexistence that has shaped the city. If your visit happens to be in May, the Flowered Patios Festival is well worth a visit: during this time, locals open their courtyards, which are covered with geraniums.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take in the view of the bridge at sunset!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cordoba-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the attractions in C\u00f3rdoba<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Second night in C\u00f3rdoba.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 4 \u2013 \u00dabeda and Baeza, Gems of the Renaissance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total driving time: about 1h30<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 \u00dabeda<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/5b-Ubeda\/i-QBR5RfR\/2\/M779X7jHV6bdBvmbJhwbpbGgb8fBfPbwdgTfDz3pr\/L\/Ubeda_Andalucia_Spain-4008-L.jpg\" alt=\"Renaissance Street and Buildings in &#xDA;beda\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00dabeda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00dabeda has one of the highest concentrations of Renaissance buildings in Spain, particularly around Plaza V\u00e1zquez de Molina. These palaces, built of light-colored stone, were funded by families who had amassed wealth in the 16th century, during the kingdom&#8217;s political heyday. We were surprised by the architectural coherence of the main square, which has remained almost intact for five centuries.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Baeza<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/4a-Bazea\/i-pqM55Rr\/2\/KXzcRXjGxnJ7k344jnVMFsqNK47TcdXBrv9WsC6g7\/L\/Baeza_Andalucia_Spain-3879-L.jpg\" alt=\"Historic Center of Baeza\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few minutes from \u00dabeda, Baeza, together with \u00dabeda, forms a site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady, the Plaza del P\u00f3pulo and its Fountain of the Lions, and the Jabalquinto Palace make up a historic center on a human scale that\u2019s pleasant to explore on foot.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old university, where the poet Antonio Machado taught, and the Romanesque church of Santa Cruz round out the tour. We enjoyed getting lost in those narrow streets at the end of the day, when the tour groups had already left the city.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in Baeza.<\/strong><br\/>We recommend<strong>the Hotel Puerto de la Luna<\/strong> for its historic charm (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/puertadelalunabaeza.html?aid=2420173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check photos and availability<\/a>) or the <strong>Hotel Carmen Boutique<\/strong>, which offers a more relaxing atmosphere (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/hospederiafuentenueva.html?aid=2420173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check photos and availability<\/a>).<br\/>Or directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-372141&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">all top-rated accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 5 \u2013 Ja\u00e9n Cathedral and Fortaleza de la Moza<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total travel time: about 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Ja\u00e9n Cathedral<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/5e-Jaen-other\/i-8MJxHwR\/0\/b31c5e68\/L\/Jaen_Andalucia_Spain-1684-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Ja&#xE9;n Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On your way to Granada, stop in Ja\u00e9n to see its cathedral, a major landmark of Andalusian Baroque architecture. Its sculpted fa\u00e7ade, completed after nearly two centuries of construction, overlooks the city from an open esplanade.  <br\/>We also enjoyed getting a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the old town and the cathedral.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/jaen-l2875\/jaen-billet-d-entree-pour-la-cathedrale-de-jaen-t498573\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Buy your ticket with an audio guide.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Fortaleza de la Mota<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Fortaleza-de-la-Mota\/i-VfJTkX2\/0\/KrSvBnJ9XdSR3sXS8KcG9hjhQGtTH8bt2KC88PsQt\/L\/Castillo_de_la_Mota_Andalucia_Spain-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"La Mota Fortress\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the road between Ja\u00e9n and Granada, the Fortaleza de la Mota stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the surrounding valley. This Nasrid-era fortress long marked the border between the Kingdom of Granada and the reconquered Christian lands.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The climb up to the ruins is a bit of a challenge, but the ruins themselves and the various panoramic views of the Vega hills make the effort worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in Granada.<\/strong>  Book a 3-night stay.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-granada-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Granada<\/a> or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-384328&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations (including rentals)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 6 \u2013 Granada and the Alhambra<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/7f-Nazares-Palace\/i-GTGqtQM\/2\/KJ77K7ZtTq8QGxvCHZXPzxgTLx9czF6fdGLkn435d\/L\/Palacios_Nazaries_Alhambra_Granada_Andalucia_Spain-1830-L.jpg\" alt=\"The Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra in Granada\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nasrid Palaces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Granada is worth a full day, with a focus on the Alhambra. This palatial complex, of which the Nasrid Palace is the artistic highlight, exemplifies the refinement of Moorish architecture in its twilight years, just before the Reconquista of 1492. Book your tickets several weeks in advance: entry slots sell out quickly during peak season. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/alhambra-ganada-attractions-how-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All our tips for visiting the Alhambra<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Granada\/Sacromonte\/i-JwbVXr8\/0\/CDsJPdLTSjFXNXCN5DGx9qGmnjRMhnJMCvvpRqGHP\/L\/granada-sacromonte-cuevas-L.jpg\" alt=\"Caves in the Sacromonte neighborhood of Granada\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the afternoon, walk up the steep alleys of the Albaic\u00edn, the old Muslim quarter, before heading to Sacromonte and its inhabited caves, where intimate flamenco performances are still held. Be sure to also visit the cathedral and the Royal Chapel, where the Catholic Monarchs are buried. We loved the variety of atmospheres, all concentrated within what is ultimately a small area. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-granada-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Granada&#8217;s attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Second night in Granada.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">PLAN YOUR DREAM TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">andalucia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 150 pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-andalucia\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover<strong> <\/strong>&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Road-trip-Guide-Andalucia-eBook-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Andalusia travel guide eBook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-317\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 7 \u2013 Guadix and the Gorafe Badlands<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total driving time: approx. 2h<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Guadix<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/8b-Guadix\/i-rqmXHc3\/2\/M8d38jN2gZ4MGD7sDmXBzWPZHM4vLmdgbPVgDmWtC\/L\/Guadix_Andalucia_Spain-1904-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cave Houses of Guadix\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located one hour from Granada, Guadix is home to one of the largest concentrations of cave dwellings in Europe. These houses, dug into the ochre-colored clay, are still inhabited: there are still about 2,000 of them in the region, home to nearly 3,000 people. We found the landscape almost surreal, with those white chimneys rising straight out of the hills. The city&#8217;s cathedral and alcazaba, which are more traditional, are a worthwhile addition to the tour.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Gorafe<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Guadix\/Gorafe\/i-gDwMRDr\/0\/Ksxt7TnsPzCTFkVT3mk29ts9GfsMMFBVBNdVvthhX\/L\/Gorafe_Andalucia_Spain-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gorafe Desert\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue on to Gorafe, a small village surrounded by the Badlands, which form a lunar landscape of ochre-colored ravines. The contrast with the green hills we passed through the day before is striking. The village is also home to one of the largest dolmen sites in Europe, with dolmens scattered along several kilometers of trails.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Third night in Granada.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 8 \u2013 Nerja, its caves, and Frigiliana<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total driving time: approx. 2h<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Nerja Caves<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Nerja\/Cuevas-Nerja\/i-zcVMXS5\/0\/M2SPqMPcBwrBtkjSJ8jwSgwfDsHZDkGwpVBDXjLDc\/L\/cave-nerja-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Formations in the Nerja Caves\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nerja Cave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the way from Granada to the coast, the Nerja Caves make for a refreshing first stop. These caves stretch for more than 4 km and are renowned for their stalactites and stalagmites, which are among the most impressive in Spain. We enjoyed the coolness of the place\u2014a welcome respite before hitting the road again in the middle of summer.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nerja-l90213\/nerja-billet-d-entree-a-la-grotte-de-nerja-t446333\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time and buy your ticket now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Nerja and the Balcony of Europe<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12b-Nerja-Balcon-Europe\/i-XxGk6LF\/2\/McrTXgL6SQKHgdDjXfr3JQZTFwMTFzjPTXZKT5m5h\/L\/Balcon_Europe_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-2151-L.jpg\" alt=\"Balcony of Europe in Nerja\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nerja has retained the character of an old fishing village despite the boom in tourism along this stretch of the Costa del Sol. The Balcony of Europe, a promontory converted into a promenade, offers an unobstructed view of the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains that plunge directly into the sea. The Aigle Aqueduct, just a few minutes from downtown, is a nice way to round out the walk. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-nerja-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Nerja&#8217;s attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 3 \u2013 Frigiliana<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12c-Frigiliana\/i-hHsQ6Xx\/2\/LQLTjZCwcGnshwWPcHVnnwbjFf2SQKnzTcvM7zrdN\/L\/Frigiliana_Andalucia_Spain-7000-L.jpg\" alt=\"A narrow street lined with white houses in Frigiliana\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frigiliana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched in the mountains above Nerja, Frigiliana is one of the most beautiful white villages in Andalucia. Its cobblestone streets lined with flowers, its whitewashed houses, and its views of the Mediterranean make it a popular place to stop at the end of the day. We recommend staying there until evening, when the heat subsides and the day&#8217;s tour groups have left. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-frigiliana-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the attractions in Frigiliana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in M\u00e1laga.<\/strong>  Book a 3-night stay.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-malaga-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in M\u00e1laga<\/a> or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-390787&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations (including rentals)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 9 \u2013 M\u00e1laga: From the Historic Center to the Museums<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Malaga\/Cathedrale-de-lIncarnation\/i-MhHShp2\/0\/LmBbtkSGwN7XGCh2xvK3B7nmMRTzQkF3t4HkHFdmd\/L\/zoom-cathedral-malaga-spain-L.jpg\" alt=\"Malaga Cathedral at sunset\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malaga is worth exploring on its own, rather than just as a gateway to the Costa del Sol.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress overlooking the harbor, then head up to Gibralfaro Castle for a panoramic view of the bay.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cathedral of the Incarnation, one of whose towers remains unfinished, then defines the historic center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Malaga\/Best-of\/i-zRR6h8X\/0\/NSZmkxR6rSg3kBcVJ5PtppZs9QQhGcqqPHDDjzQ3k\/L\/visit-city-malaga-spain-05-L.jpg\" alt=\"M&#xE1;laga Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As Picasso&#8217;s birthplace, M\u00e1laga is also home to a world-class museum scene: the Picasso Museum traces the artist&#8217;s career, while the Centre Pompidou M\u00e1laga\u2014recognizable by its colorful glass &#8220;Cubo&#8221; designed by Daniel Buren\u2014features a program of contemporary art.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Carmen Thyssen Museum, dedicated to 19th-century Spanish painting, rounds out this selection. End your day at the Atarazanas Central Market, which is bustling until late afternoon. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-malaga-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about M\u00e1laga&#8217;s attractions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Second night in M\u00e1laga.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 10 \u2013 Malaga&#8217;s Beaches<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Malaga\/Plages-Malaga\/i-N6b9bmf\/0\/LCn5c6NXBwwScQ9wjpMpQpkQsdjph6sLxvqv5bdSv\/L\/beach-la-caleta-malaga-spain-L.jpg\" alt=\"Malaga Waterfront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a busy first day of sightseeing, take it easy today. The urban beaches of La Malagueta and Pedregalejo let you go swimming without leaving the city, in a setting that\u2019s more lively than wild.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enjoyed alternating between swimming and having lunch at one of the seaside restaurants in the Pedregalejo neighborhood, which is famous for its grilled sardines.<br\/>If you&#8217;d rather stay active, take this opportunity to revisit a site you missed the day before, or to stroll through the residential neighborhoods around Parque de M\u00e1laga, which are less crowded than the city center. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the most beautiful beaches in M\u00e1laga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Third night in M\u00e1laga.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 11 \u2013 Antequera, the geographic heart of Andalucia<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total driving time: about 1h30<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Torcal de Antequera<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/13c-El-Torcal-de-Antequera\/i-xLSF4Jf\/2\/LS2QwpKRdJC2xCD5fNvQGpZSgLn9RMXKw7RzpWQmh\/L\/Torcal_Antequera_Andalucia_Spain-2261-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Formations of the Torcal de Antequera\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Torcal de Antequera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Torcal Natural Park features a series of limestone formations sculpted by millions of years of erosion, stacked like stone discs. Several marked trails, of varying lengths, allow you to explore this rocky landscape. Be sure to also stop by the Alcazaba and the Santa Mar\u00eda la Mayor Collegiate Church in the city center.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Antequera Dolmens<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/13a-Antequera-Dolmens\/i-JWtbm3C\/1\/cf596f7c\/L\/dolmens_Antequera_Andalucia_Spain-7201-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dolmen d'Antequera\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antequera, nicknamed the heart of Andalucia because of its central location, offers an astonishing variety of attractions within a small area. The dolmens, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are among the largest megalithic monuments in Europe. We were struck by their size, which far exceeds the image people generally have of them.  <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-dolmen-antequera\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 3 \u2013 The City of Antequera<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/13b-Antequera-town\/i-scBZTqn\/2\/908c1d42\/L\/Antequera_Andalucia_Spain-2239-L.jpg\" alt=\"view of Antequera\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We really enjoyed the atmosphere in Antequera, with interesting monuments on every street corner. Even if you don&#8217;t visit the Alcazaba, be sure to head up there to enjoy the view of the city and the surrounding area!  <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-antequera-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the best attractions in Antequera.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in Antequera or M\u00e1laga.<\/strong>  We prefer to stay overnight so we can enjoy a quiet evening.<br\/>We recommend the <strong>Hotel Convento la Magdalena<\/strong> for its views from the garden (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/convento-de-la-magdalena.fr.html?aid=2420173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check photos and availability<\/a>) or the <strong>Fuente del Sol Hotel &amp; Spa<\/strong>, located in the countryside 10 km from the city center (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/la-fuente-del-sol.fr.html?aid=2420173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check photos and availability<\/a>).<br\/>Or directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.fr.html?city=-370891&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">all top-rated accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 12 \u2013 Caminito del Rey<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Caminito-del-Rey\/i-zbsmQsd\/0\/LbcQKkwcjm7NLtLKPwGtB4Dvc9HtLDmrNLFKHpKPD\/L\/caminitodelrey-bridge-L.jpg\" alt=\"Caminito del Rey Walkway\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel time: about 1 hour to the trailhead<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Caminito del Rey is one of the most spectacular trails in Andalucia: a suspended walkway running along the walls of the Gaitanes Gorge, several dozen meters above the river. The hike, which takes between 3 and 4 hours including the shuttle rides, does not require any particular level of physical fitness but may be daunting for those who are afraid of heights. Book your tickets several weeks in advance: the number of daily admissions is limited.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found the experience to be different from what the photos suggest: the first half of the trail, through the wilderness before the footbridge, is just as worth seeing as the suspended walkway itself. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/hike-caminito-del-rey-malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All our tips for hiking the Caminito del Rey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in Ronda.<\/strong>  Book a 3-night stay.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-ronda-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Ronda<\/a> or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-399659&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations (including rentals)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 13 \u2013 Ronda and its bridge<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Ronda\/Best-of\/i-vTrmzJL\/0\/D75vz9ZdbrKs8FvKNKJ6vHhdKzktkVPSRfNp2xrNF\/L\/visit-ronda-city-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ronda Bridge over the Tajo Canyon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ronda captivates visitors from the moment they arrive with its natural setting: the city is divided into two parts on a rocky plateau, connected by the Puente Nuevo, built in the 18th century over the 120-meter-deep Tajo Canyon. We were impressed by the breathtaking views from the various vantage points around the bridge, especially from the gardens of the Casa del Rey Moro.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Ronda\/Best-of\/i-dhdCVqm\/0\/DHznJS73LDz7gVR69NNKQDs75z4Z35hT5QPns2NBM\/L\/visit-ronda-city-10-L.jpg\" alt=\"View from the Ronda Bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can explore the entire old town on foot, and it has plenty of surprises in store:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the well-preserved Arab baths,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Plaza de Toros, considered the birthplace of modern bullfighting,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>as well as several palaces that have been converted into museums.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take some time to sit on the terrace at the end of the day: the atmosphere in Ronda changes noticeably once the tour groups have left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-ronda-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Ronda&#8217;s attractions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Second night in Ronda.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 14 \u2013 White Villages: Zahara, Grazalema, and Montejaque<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total travel time: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes for the loop<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-villages-near-ronda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the most beautiful villages around Ronda<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Zahara de la Sierra<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/15b-Zahara-de-la-Sierra\/i-MXb5m8c\/2\/KMdsqPVKZhtkXG47tjzqqWtnHK2N2L5zmCVTfLPg4\/L\/Zahara_de_La_Sierra_Andalucia_Spain-7940-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the village of Zahara\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zahara de la Sierra clings to a rocky outcrop topped by a Moorish watchtower, with the turquoise reservoir of Zahara-El Gastor lying below. The contrast between the white houses, the rock, and the water creates a scene that changes depending on the angle from which you view it. The climb up to the tower is a challenge, but it&#8217;s a short one.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-zahara-de-la-sierra-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2455\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the attractions in Zahara<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Grazalema<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/15d-Grazalema\/i-zM6gqxj\/2\/FJV28WfVLtZM6b8k3d7fBBcPxHNpB9G4Zz7rw74Jn\/L\/Grazalema_Andalucia_Spain-8086-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grazalema and the Mountains\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grazalema, nestled in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, is renowned for its local textile crafts, particularly its wool blankets woven using traditional techniques. The village, surrounded by mountains that receive the heaviest rainfall in Spain, has a greener atmosphere than the rest of the region. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-grazalema-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the attractions in Grazalema<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 3 \u2013 Montejaque<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/15e-Montejaque\/i-D6Ph8p3\/2\/Cx7S3bJx2GSgWnFqv4VqrnW43z6t6mVZ8crCQpMHt\/L\/Sierra_de_Grazalema_Andalucia_Spain-8165-L.jpg\" alt=\"road to Montejaque\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">road to Montejaque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Montejaque, less well-known than its neighbors, offers a more authentic glimpse into life in these mountain villages. We enjoyed its white houses arranged in an amphitheater around the main square (but don&#8217;t try to explore by car!).<br\/>Above all, we loved the road between Grazalema and Montejaque.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Third night in Ronda.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 15 \u2013 Acinipo, Setenil de las Bodegas, and sunset in Tarifa<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total driving time: approx. 2h<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Acinipo Archaeological Site<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/15a-Acinipo-Ruins\/i-8zCSxQS\/3\/CdMm8szsKXdqR87R2XdFtpLNtvrQQB7M4xwGvBp33\/L\/ruins_Anicipo_Andalucia_Spain-2363-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ruins of Acinipo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located 20 minutes from Ronda, the Acinipo site sits on a secluded plateau where the ruins of a Roman city remain, including a partially excavated theater. This <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/hidden-gems-andalucia-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">off-the-beaten-path<\/a> location stands out above all for its 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. We recommend setting aside about 30 minutes for the walk and the tour.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/ruins-acinipo-andalucia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Setenil de las Bodegas<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/14b-Setenil-de-Bodegas\/i-Fd8wTfK\/0\/LCQp8F5vbSrcss8MDB9n8cnT995FKJSMbRFMgWR8G\/L\/Setenil_de_las_bodegas_panorama-L.jpg\" alt=\"Houses built into the rock in Setenil de las Bodegas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setenil de las Bodegas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setenil de las Bodegas is known for its houses, which are literally built beneath rocky overhangs; the rock itself forms the roof over several shopping streets. This layout, designed to provide protection from the heat, offers welcome coolness in the middle of the day. We recommend stopping for lunch at one of the restaurants nestled beneath the rock face\u2014as much for the atmosphere as for the food. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-setenil-bodegas-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the attractions of Setenil de las Bodegas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 3 \u2013 Sunset in Tarifa<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/19a-Tarifa\/i-S38nG5K\/2\/MKbxHdwMCvt8dFVVXngR7XRZv7VPHLWNvRxKRrLN9\/L\/isla_de_Tarifa_Andalucia_Spain-2787-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tarifa Beach at Sunset\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route ends in Tarifa, the southernmost city on the European mainland, which faces Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar. The atmosphere there stands in stark contrast to the villages we passed through earlier in the day: as the European capital of kitesurfing and windsurfing, Tarifa attracts a young and laid-back crowd. Settle down on the beach at the end of the day to watch the sunset over the Atlantic\u2014renowned as one of the most beautiful on the coast.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in Tarifa.<\/strong><br\/>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-403890&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">all top-rated accommodations<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 16 \u2013 Tarifa, the Bolonia Dune, and Baelo Claudia<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total driving time: about 1h30<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Morning in Tarifa<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/19a-Tarifa\/i-9JWx74d\/2\/LWkQHwxt6dqQP68NwQzMV3XfNC9NjW8kxbn9b2WxR\/L\/Tarifa_Andalucia_Spain-9919-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tarifa City\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend the morning exploring Tarifa\u2019s small historic center, a blend of Spanish and Moroccan influences that is evident even in its architecture. Weather permitting, a day trip to Tangier is possible from the port, but it would take up the entire day: we recommend planning it separately if you&#8217;re interested in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Bolonia Dune<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Costa-de-la-Luz\/Bolonia-Dune\/i-q39pJDp\/0\/MpQWQwc78GGw93Gd3GR9Ct3tMst8Hd644PNTsXvch\/L\/dune-beach-bolonia-andalucia-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bolonia Sand Dune on the Costa de la Luz\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bolonia Dune<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bolonia Dune rises more than 30 meters above the beach, shaped by the winds that regularly sweep across this stretch of the Costa de la Luz. The climb offers an unobstructed view of the Strait of Gibraltar and, on a clear day, of the Moroccan coast. We recommend that you go up there early, before the sand gets too hot under your feet.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 3 \u2013 Baelo Claudia<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Costa-de-la-Luz\/Bolonia-Ruins\/i-NV3DSbv\/0\/KXp7PmM8FwSmJQczmWgLSVc8mD6xX9M9jngwMKx2x\/L\/baelo-claudia-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roman Ruins of Baelo Claudia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the foot of the dune, the ruins of Baelo Claudia bear witness to a Roman city founded about 2,000 years ago as a fishing village, before becoming a center for the production of garum, a fermented fish sauce that was highly prized throughout the Roman Empire. The site, located right on the coast, takes about an hour to tour and stands out for its location, which is rare for such well-preserved ruins. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/archaeological-sites-in-andalucia-ruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of archaeological sites in Andalucia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in C\u00e1diz.<\/strong>  Book a 2-night stay.<br\/>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-374884&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">all top-rated accommodations<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 17 \u2013 C\u00e1diz: Where History Meets the Sea<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/18d-Cadiz-Cathedral\/i-5ZGzFZ8\/2\/MVcJW4fCwMCStL5zgvBmtd5xTCJ3M4NhrCvMpN92B\/L\/Cathedral_Cadiz_Andalucia_Spain-9203-L.jpg\" alt=\"C&#xE1;diz Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00e1diz, one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, is distinguished by its location, being almost entirely surrounded by the ocean.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cathedral and its tower\u2014which you can climb for a view of the city&#8217;s rooftops\u2014define the historic center.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Roman theater and the nearby archaeological museum offer a glimpse into the city\u2019s Phoenician and later Roman origins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/18b-Cadiz\/i-ZkBBX7m\/2\/KsDqtnmpw9sZt5W8dZKjdQ8XT7kb5kr4DVv9Sfw7Z\/L\/Cadiz_Andalucia_Spain-2663-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cadiz seafront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set aside the afternoon for La Caleta Beach, framed by San Sebasti\u00e1n Castle,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>before strolling through the central market and then through Genov\u00e9s Park, which is filled with exotic plant species brought back by explorers.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We loved how easily you can go from the medieval alleyways to the wide seaside promenades here, without ever having to go very far.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cadiz-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the best attractions in C\u00e1diz.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Second night in C\u00e1diz.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 18 \u2013 Jerez de la Frontera<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/17d-Jerez-Cathedral\/i-XP7n2D7\/2\/KFD4VZG27W9VR5w7rBxqfrPCcLjdBxBn9R24Gmvkg\/L\/Cathedral_Jerez_Frontera_Andalucia_Spain-2603-L.jpg\" alt=\"Jerez de la Frontera Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel time: about 40 minutes<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jerez de la Frontera boasts a dual heritage of flamenco and sherry. We especially enjoyed the tour of one of the city\u2019s century-old bodegas, where the solera aging methods have been passed down through generations and usually conclude with a tasting. The Royal School of Equestrian Art, which presents choreographed performances combining dressage and music, rounds out the picture.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day, seek out one of the city\u2019s intimate tablaos to enjoy a flamenco show: Jerez is considered one of the historic birthplaces of flamenco, and the performances here have a different intensity than the more tourist-oriented shows in Sevilla. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-jerez-frontera-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the attractions in Jerez de la Frontera<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Third night in C\u00e1diz.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 19 \u2013 Medina Sidonia, Arcos de la Frontera, and Italica<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total travel time: about 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Medina Sidonia<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Costa-de-la-Luz\/Medina-Sidonia\/i-8H4fLW6\/0\/LWbFLCtd3jLrwq2TKG6S28nHWHLCDZBwtRxHktHs9\/L\/Medina_Sidonia_Andalucia_Spain-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gate of Medina Sidonia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the road to Sevilla, Medina Sidonia sits on a hill overlooking the plains of C\u00e1diz. This village, one of the oldest in southern Spain, still features the ruins of an Almohad castle and a network of steep, narrow streets that are less crowded than those in Ronda or Arcos. A brief stop is all it takes to enjoy the view.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Arcos de la Frontera<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/20a-Arcos-de-la-Frontera\/i-Hh6wxpT\/2\/L9q24cXBf6gMwJ6XLBFpPLsFS6wtgJdssPFdXkZ4K\/L\/Arcos_de_la_Frontera_Andalucia_Spain-2841-L.jpg\" alt=\"Arcos de la Frontera\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arcos de la Frontera is one of the most spectacular white villages, perched high above a bend in the Guadalete River. The watchtowers in the historic center offer a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the river, which lies several dozen meters below. We recommend that you park your car before entering the old town: the streets there are particularly narrow.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative: Italica<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/16a-Santiponce-Italica\/i-4jnddmt\/2\/VxGbPkFMs6ftbmfdCdtW7zGrGcL2DzdfFdVpCFsH\/L\/Santiponce_Italica_Andalucia_Spain-8453-L.jpg\" alt=\"Italica\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re more interested in Roman archaeology than in the white villages, replace this second stop with Italica, which is 30 minutes from Sevilla. This Roman city, founded around 206 B.C., is home to an amphitheater that could seat 25,000 spectators, as well as remarkably well-preserved mosaics. You can then spend your last afternoon in Italica instead of visiting the white villages, before heading to Sevilla.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Overnight stay in Sevilla.<\/strong>  Book a 3-night stay.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-sevilla-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Sevilla<\/a> or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-402849&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the top-rated accommodations (including rentals)<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 20 \u2013 Sevilla, iconic palaces and monuments<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/21bb-Real-alcazar-gardens\/i-r65mGTR\/2\/bddxPrcPbKQxp5TNCmLBgcs8md85fQcvdQHzVWwc\/L\/real_alcazar_Seville_Andalucia_Spain-0648-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gardens of the Royal Alc&#xE1;zar of Sevilla\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start this penultimate day with a visit to the Royal Alc\u00e1zar, a Moorish-inspired palace that the Spanish royal family still uses during their stays in Sevilla. Its terraced gardens and the Patio de las Doncellas, with its particularly refined Mudejar architecture, are both well worth a careful visit. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-real-alcazar-castle-sevilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All our tips for visiting the Alc\u00e1zar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/22a-Seville-Cathedral\/i-VrfqTZ6\/2\/nJTNgXd4mCfp2L526cs6vFdn2MGKwvKLt4hdtPKd\/L\/Cathedral_Seville_Andalucia_Spain-0287-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sevilla Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, visit the Sevilla Cathedral, the third-largest cathedral in the world and the largest Gothic cathedral,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then climb the Giralda for a panoramic view of the city.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If time permits, be sure to visit the Casa de Pilatos, a palace that blends Gothic, Mudejar, and Renaissance influences in a more intimate setting than the Alc\u00e1zar.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-sevilla-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about Sevilla&#8217;s attractions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Second night in Sevilla.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 21 \u2013 Sevilla, Neighborhoods, and Final Impressions<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Sevilla\/Plaza-de-Espana\/i-QstNtZW\/0\/NRHhm26RMpHRshwv6hdJTchNfTJD3NNTQMBVLGZZX\/L\/sevillaplazaespana-globalview-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza de Espa&#xF1;a in Sevilla\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this last full day, head to the Plaza de Espa\u00f1a and Mar\u00eda Luisa Park, where the ceramic benches each represent one of Spain&#8217;s provinces. We found this ensemble particularly photogenic in the late morning, when the light glances off the colorful azulejos of the semicircular facade.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/21f-Las-Setas-de-Sevilla\/i-jNr4rf4\/2\/FdMpmBfmPkDX2H3njBGWSRjq46s3J9dXtKjrdx8Cn\/L\/Las_setas_Seville_Andalucia_Spain-0908-L.jpg\" alt=\"Metropol Parasol, known as Las Setas, in Sevilla\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Las Setas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend the afternoon at the Metropol Parasol, nicknamed \u201cLas Setas\u201d because of its mushroom-like shape: this wooden structure, measuring 150 meters by 75 meters and standing 28 meters tall, stands in deliberate contrast to the rest of the historic center. Finish up with the Triana neighborhood, on the other side of the Guadalquivir River, known for its pottery workshops and its less touristy atmosphere than the city center. A final evening at a tapas bar or a flamenco venue would be a great way to wrap up this trip. <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-setas-sevilla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the Metropol Parasol<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\"><strong>Third night in Sevilla.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">PLAN YOUR DREAM TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">andalucia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 150 pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-andalucia\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover<strong> <\/strong>&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Road-trip-Guide-Andalucia-eBook-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Andalusia travel guide eBook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-317\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A more natural alternative<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for a little more nature, you should add the southeast. To make the most of these, we recommend skipping Day 5 (Ja\u00e9n and Fortaleza de la Mota) and\/or traveling directly to Sevilla from Ronda.<br\/>Allow an additional 2 to 3 days to include this detour between Granada and the coast.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 1 \u2013 Almer\u00eda<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Almeria\/Best-of\/i-n7P3gKk\/0\/LKt99zZv8WQdd6JgwcgpvRzKct25HRk82JM4VfrxN\/L\/alcazaba-castle-almeria-spain-L.jpg\" alt=\"Alcazaba of Almer&#xED;a\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almer\u00eda, a coastal city in southeastern Andalucia, stands out for the diversity of its landscapes: the Tabernas Desert\u2014Europe\u2019s only desert\u2014lies right next to the unspoiled beaches of the Cabo de Gata-N\u00edjar Natural Park.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enjoyed the Moorish fortress of the Alcazaba, which overlooks the city and whose walls offer an unobstructed view of the bay. The fortress cathedral, built to withstand pirate raids, rounds out this stop before we continue on toward the coast.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-almeria-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the best attractions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 2 \u2013 Cabo de Gata<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Cabo-de-Gata-nijar\/Playazo\/i-t7pBmMT\/0\/MxhLNxpH2Gs4B77988xXdBLFBFfbphpgjVWjm8pMW\/L\/El_Playazo_Andalucia_Spain-6170b-L.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Rodaluilar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cabo de Gata Natural Park encompasses the longest stretch of unspoiled coastline in Andalucia, shaped by an arid climate and volcanic geological formations dating back 15 to 16 million years.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Cabo-de-Gata-nijar\/Playa-de-los-Muertos\/i-3P53gNg\/0\/LM5cDP8GJRXHLQ3tj4qrbf7jjTN94pK4WnffH84zB\/L\/beach-playa-de-los-muertos-cabo-de-gata-andalucia-L.jpg\" alt=\"Playa de los Muertos\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Playa de los Muertos, despite its name, is one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, as are the coves that dot the coastline near the Cabo de Gata lighthouse. We recommend that you take the time to drive around this volcanic landscape without a specific itinerary: the best viewpoints are often discovered by chance while driving down a side road.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cabo-gata-attractions\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the best beaches and attractions in Cabo de Gata.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop 3 \u2013 Sierra Nevada<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/11e-Capileira\/i-DrZtVZN\/2\/MbnMHCJDLMNxPPsKh5DWFHrbmZbtbmTsJCSkZFv8X\/L\/Capileira_Andalucia_Spain-6681-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra Nevada Route\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sierra Nevada National Park is home to the highest peaks in mainland Spain, including Mulhac\u00e9n and Veleta. This mountain range is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and\u2014in season\u2014skiing, in a setting where the alpine flora stands in stark contrast to the desert landscapes traversed the day before. For example, you can take the road that connects three charming villages: Pampaneira, Bubion, and Capileira.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to book tickets for the Alhambra and the Caminito del Rey in advance?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, in both cases. The Alhambra limits the number of visitors per time slot and is fully booked several weeks in advance during peak season. The Caminito del Rey operates on the same principle, with even fewer spots available. We recommend that you book these two activities as soon as your travel dates are set, even before you book your accommodations.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can this itinerary be adapted to 2 weeks?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With two weeks, you can stick to the same itinerary by cutting back on certain parts: skip the day in Ja\u00e9n, shorten your stay in M\u00e1laga to two nights, and skip one of the days spent visiting the white villages around Ronda; skip either Jerez de la Frontera or Medina Sidonia&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to take this road trip?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring, from April to June, and fall, from September to October, offer more comfortable temperatures for hiking and visiting outdoor sites, such as the Torcal de Antequera or the Caminito del Rey. In the Andalusian interior, around C\u00f3rdoba or Sevilla, summer temperatures can exceed 40\u00b0C, making midday sightseeing quite taxing.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP TO <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Andalusia<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-andalucia-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/most-beautiful-cities-in-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful cities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-andalucia-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/the-most-beautiful-white-villages-in-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful white villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cathedrals-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathedrals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/archaeological-sites-in-andalucia-ruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archaeological sites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2221\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cordoba-or-sevilla-or-granada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seville, Cordoba or Granada?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-museums-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best museums<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-castles-palaces-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castles and palaces<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/hidden-gems-andalucia-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret places<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/6b-Zuheros\/i-VRKFTdz\/1\/CNkgtxtms75zqS5pTQbm8FKsGCDk3kHvJFzJqmP2z\/S\/Zuheros_Andalucia_Spain-4306-S.jpg\" alt=\"Zuheros\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-andalucia-best-areas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-andalucia-5-star-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-restaurants-andalucia-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3712\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/how-rent-car-andalucia-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/driving-andalucia-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/Accommodations\/i-QBDJnG7\/1\/4ZLWzw32dnhwGLrbmXL5HqSdBXzWBRMQhfVrcKD4\/S\/accommodation_Tarifa_Andalucia_Spain-2764-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel in Tarifa\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Places not to be missed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-sevilla-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sevilla<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2328\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cordoba-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C\u00f3rdoba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-granada-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pomegranate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-ronda-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ronda<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-malaga-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3597\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cadiz-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cadiz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cabo-gata-attractions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cabo de Gata<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-antequera-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antequera<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Baeza and Ubuda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/2e-Madina-Azahara\/i-nrQb8vF\/1\/DMVZRMLhBjwhLQtjzj2r5fqS4GjmpXXHrwvQnwFsm\/S\/Medina_Azahara_Andalucia_Spain-1434-S.jpg\" alt=\"Medina Azahara\" 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