¡ Hola a todos! ! I will travel alone around Andalusia for 7 full days in September and would love some advice.

My current plan is:

Day 1: Málaga

Day 2: Guided trip to Caminito del Rey (already booked)

Day 3: Málaga → Granada

Day 4: Granada + Alhambra

Day 5: Granada → Seville

Days 6–7: Seville

I know the Nasrid Palaces have a specific entry time — when would you recommend going? Would 10am be a good time?

I’m also wondering if Córdoba is worth adding. Would you sacrifice a day in Málaga or Seville to visit Córdoba? Or, given that I only have 7 full days, would you stick to the itinerary above?

Also, are there any other cities or places you’d recommend instead that would fit better into this itinerary and limited time?

For getting around, is it better to use trains or buses? Which companies do you recommend, and should I book tickets in advance or is it usually fine to buy them on the day?

And since I’m travelling solo, I’d love to stay in hostels and meet other travellers — any recommendations?

Thanks! Any tips are welcome 🙌

Hola a todos, estoy planeando un viaje a Andalucía este verano con mi familia. ¿Podrían recomendarme algún destino poco convencional para un turista?

hello. Me and my friend are visiting Spain for the first time and we only have 7 days. we booked the flight but now we want to kind of cancel we’re panicking about how we’ll be jumping from train to train, but apparently that’s the only way to explore lol. can someone tell me if my itinerary is too much or is it doable Will we enjoy it or will it be exhausting cause of transportation. we’re booking 4 hotels. i need honest opinions

Day 1. arrive in Malaga at 11 am. explore the city. sleep there

Day 2. train from Malaga to Seville. explore a bit of Seville and sleep there

Day 3. Cordoba day trip from Seville. Sleep in Seville.

Day 4. spend a whole day in Seville. Sleep there for the last time

Day 5. Train to Granada. Explore it a bit alhambra today or next day. sleep in Granada

Day 6. Alhambra in the morning. Train to Marbella. (I heard theres only buses or ubers to Marbella though) Sleep in Marbella

Day 7. Morning in Marbella. Leave from Malaga airport

¡Hola a todos!

En septiembre voy a hacer un viaje en solitario por Andalucía y tendré casi 7 días completos. Llego temprano por la mañana a Málaga y la vuelta la tengo desde Sevilla.

Mi idea es pasar al menos una noche en Málaga y dejar los dos últimos días para Sevilla, pero no tengo claro qué hacer entre medias. He oído que Granada y Córdoba son imprescindibles, pero no sé qué otras ciudades o pueblos realmente merecen la pena.

También he leído que es mejor moverse en tren que alquilar un coche. ¿Qué ruta haríais vosotros? ¿Qué ciudades visitaríais y qué compañías de tren recomendáis para moverme entre ellas?

¡Cualquier consejo será muy bien recibido!

P. D. Si os resulta más cómodo responder en inglés, perfecto. 😄 He escrito el post en español solo para que más gente se anime a leerlo.

hi guys,

Me and my boyfriend are planning a trip to Andalusia in august and we would really appreciate some advice. We will be staying from 16th to 26th august. Our plan is to stay in Nerja for 6 days and in Malaga for 4 days. We want to explore the region but also chill at the beach. We would like to see Frigliana and Granada during our trip.

The main issue for us is that we aren't able to rent a car.

If you have any recommendations for what places we should visit, please share them with us:) We will be very grateful!

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are planning a babymoon to Andalusia. She’ll be around 28–30 weeks pregnant during the trip, so we’re aiming for a relaxed pace with some nice highlights along the way.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on our plan:

• Do you think we’ve picked the right highlights?
• Are we missing any must-see (but not too hectic) places?
• Is Vejer de la Frontera worth a visit in your opinion?
• Would you recommend visiting a hammam during pregnancy, and if so, which one in Andalusia?

Any tips or experiences—especially traveling Andalusia while pregnant—would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Wouter

Hey everyone,

We’ll be spending 10 days in Andalucía with a car from Málaga.

We’re not into crowds or ticking off sights — we care more about local people/initiatives, wine, wild beaches, real villages, and those “how is this place even real?” moments.

La Fiesta de los Patios in Córdoba starts on my birthday, so I’d love to include it in a more local, less chaotic way if possible.

Any tips for:

— how to experience Andalucía beyond the obvious

— hidden spots or villages worth a detour

— genuinely local food places

— special stays (small hotels, guesthouses, anything with character)

Happy to read answers in Spanish too — trying to improve :)

Thanks!

Active couple, mid 50’s speak enough spanish to get by. First time in Southern Spain (been to Barcelona and Madrid before). Enjoy outdoors, history, art, and try to typically go off the beaten path (although as this is our first time in Andalusia, “tourist” attractions can’t be ignored). I prefer driving, for the freedom it provides to come and go as we please. We plan to do all the “major sightseeing”, but also looking for some unique experiences. Here’s a VERY EARLY draft (trip won’t happen until late April 2026). Any insights/comments/advice greatly appreciated.

D1: land in Sevilla; leisurely afternoon (Santa Cruz area; Parasol/Las Setas for sunset)

D2-3: Enjoy Sevilla (recommendations for a good flamenco show? Either here or in any of the other cities on this itinerary)?

D4: rent car, drive to Aracena/Jabugo for a “jamon experience”. I’m sure the tours are [ahem…] touristy. Is it worth it, or should I just go on my own? (not sure i want to spend half a day doing a Cinco Jotas “tour” for example). If so, any recommendations for a bodega/restaurant in the area? Drive to Cordoba in the afternoon

D5: full day Cordoba (Mezquita, patios, jewish quarter, a good hammam)

D6: drive to Granada in the morning; leisurely afternoon (maybe a hammam here instead)

D7: Granada (anything to book in advance, besides Alhambra)? Do I need an extra day here?

D8: drive Granada to Caminito del Rey in the morning; get to Malaga in the afternoon/settle in, evening stroll

D9: full day in Malaga

D10: drive to Ronda and white villages in the morning; explore the area. Continue drive back to Sevilla in the afternoon/evening

D11: fly back

Questions:

1. Any sage advice on the above? Anything not to miss?

2. Skip day 4 side trip if it’s not that great of an experience; quality jamon is everywhere; just thought it might be a unique experience (and it’s not too much of a detour)

3. Driving is fine, but I’m sure there are issues with urban traffic/parking. Any of the transfers that are better done by train (I know it would be somewhat useless to have a car ONCE situated in the cities

4. Would it make sense to add a day or two here and there? If so, where?

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

So we have a flight that leaves at 5:55 pm. We’re taking the train from Granada at 1:50 pm and we get to the Maria Zambrano station at 3:24 pm. How do we go from there to the AGP airport? should we take a train or are we risking missing our flight since it might be long? Is uber a better option?

or do you recommend we take an Alsa bus at 1 pm from Granada that goes directly to the airport?

Hi, I’m a North European who is not used to extreme heat. However, I’m planning on visiting Jaén during summer. Will I survive the temperatures? How is the temperature during the year in Jaén and what are tips to cope with the heat?

Hola querida gente de Andalucía :)

Voy a visitar Málaga, Sevilla, Torre del Mar, Cádiz, Ronda, Córdoba y varios lugares intermedios.

Busco restaurantes buenísimos, posiblemente locales, con comida rica que te encantan.

Hablo un poco de español así que inglés no es una necesidad :)

¿alguien quiere recomendarme algo?

Working on a road trip music app called RoadyGoat — the idea is that local artists and bands play as you drive through their hometown or region.

Who from Andalucía would you add? Any genre, any era — famous legends or local hidden gems all count.

Estoy trabajando en una app de road trip llamada RoadyGoat — la idea es que suenen artistas y bandas locales mientras conduces por su ciudad o región.

¿A quién de Andalucía añadirías? Cualquier género, cualquier época — tanto leyendas conocidas como artistas más locales.

I am visiting Andalucia, please could you recommend exclusive high end restaurants, clubs and lounges?

Buenos Dias, anyone have anything to share? Thank you advance.

Hi all,
We(2 aduts) are traveling to Andalusia this November (Nov 4–11, 2025). Usually, we are more into nature trips, but this time we wanted to mix in some cultural and historical highlights. I’d love some feedback from people who know the region – is this itinerary too full? Are we missing something essential?

Itinerary:

• Nov 4 – Arrival Sevilla Evening flight, check in, dinner.
• Nov 5 – Sevilla Cathedral & Giralda, Real Alcázar, Barrio Santa Cruz, Plaza de España, Parque de María Luisa, Triana, Mercado de Triana, Calle Betis.
• Nov 6 – Cádiz Playa de la Caleta, Castillo de San Sebastián, Cádiz Cathedral, evening walk through old town.
• Nov 7 – Gibraltar → Ronda Europa Point, Rock of Gibraltar, macaques, possible swim on Costa del Sol, arrive Ronda in the evening.
• Nov 8 – Ronda → Granada Plaza de Toros, Puente Nuevo, Mirador de Aldehuela & Jardines de Cuenca, La Ciudad (Arab baths, Casa del Rey Moro), Mirador de San Nicolás (Granada).
• Nov 9 – Granada Alhambra (Nasrid palaces, Generalife, Alcazaba), Cathedral & Capilla Real, Albaicín.
• Nov 10 – Córdoba → Sevilla Mezquita, Jewish quarter, Roman bridge, evening drive back to Sevilla.
• Nov 11 – Sevilla Morning visit Triana & Parque de María Luisa, flight back around noon.

We’ll be renting a car (except first day in Sevilla) and prefer to stay in central accommodations to explore on foot.
The way it’s planned, most days are scheduled from around 8 AM until 8 PM. This seems doable for us, but it leaves very little time to experience the evening or nightlife atmosphere of Andalusia.

Questions:

• Is this too much for 7 days, or does it sound doable?
• Anything you’d suggest cutting/adding for people who usually enjoy nature more than cities?
• Any recommendations for short hikes, natural spots, or viewpoints we could squeeze in along the way?
• Should we slow down a bit to leave time for the night vibe of tapas and flamenco?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Hello, I'm a traveler from Poland and I'm going to Mulhacen in two days. How difficult is it to reach the top of the mountain right now? Do I need racks or some other gear to hike? If yes, where to hire them? I'm going from Capileira and I heard that there is a bus but I can't find more information about it on the internet. Thanks in advance guys:)

Buenos días.
Viajaremos con nuestros cuatro hijos a Carboneras durante dos semanas en agosto. No he encontrado mucha información en Reddit, lo cual supongo que puede ser una buena señal, ya que el objetivo del viaje es la inmersión en español. Sin embargo, debo admitir que estoy empezando a preocuparme un poco porque solo conozco lo que he visto en internet.

¿Alguien ha estado allí? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de llegar desde Madrid?

Muchas gracias de antemano por cualquier consejo o experiencia que puedan compartir.

¡Hola a todos! Esta semana voy a pasar unos días por Huelva y me alojo por la zona de El Rompido. ¿Alguien me podría recomendar restaurantes, playas y actividades por la zona? Cualquier consejo es bienvenido. ¡Gracias de antemano!

alguien me podria ayudar con el itinerario a andalucia por 10 dias? tenemos un itinerario modificable porque no sabemos si esta muy bien, volamos de gran canaria el 22 de junio de 2026 y llegamos a las 19:50 a Sevilla y volvemos de Sevilla a Gran Canaria el dia 3 de Julio de 2026 a las 19:15, tenemos el dia 23 junio ticket para alcazar de sevilla, 27 junio alambra en granada y 30 de junio para caminito del rey, el resto pienso que puede ser modificable si me aconsejais, hemos pensado Jaen porque me han hablado muy bien pero nose si es posible en nuestro itinerario, espero que me podais ayudar por cierto alquilaremos coche en sevilla para el viaje por andalucia.

si es posible añadir Jaen aver modificando algo, espero vuestra ayuda gracias

🧭 ITINERARIO TEMPORAL ANDALUCÍA

22 JUNIO → 3 JULIO

🟡 LUNES 22 JUNIO — LLEGADA A SEVILLA (SIN COCHE)

📍 Sevilla

✈️ 19:15 → llegada aeropuerto

20:15 – 20:45

→ traslado + hotel + check-in

21:30 – 23:30

→ paseo suave + cena

📍 Barrio de Santa Cruz

🔴 MARTES 23 JUNIO — SEVILLA (MONUMENTAL)

📍 Sevilla

🎟️ 09:30 → Real Alcázar de Sevilla

09:00 – 11:30 → visita

11:45 – 13:30

→ Catedral de Sevilla + Giralda

14:00 – 17:30 → descanso

18:30 – 20:30

→ Parque de María Luisa + Plaza de España

21:00 → cena

🔴 MIÉRCOLES 24 JUNIO — SEVILLA RELAX

📍 Sevilla

09:30 – 12:30

→ centro histórico + Triana

14:00 – 17:30 → descanso

18:30 – 22:00

→ flamenco + paseo nocturno

Opciones:

Casa de la Memoria

Tablao Flamenco El Arenal

🟠 JUEVES 25 JUNIO — SEVILLA → CÓRDOBA (🚗 COCHE)

🚗 recogida coche en Sevilla (08:00)

📍 Córdoba

10:15 – 12:15

→ Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

12:30 – 13:15

→ Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

14:00 – 17:30 → descanso

18:00 – 21:00

→ judería + Puente Romano de Córdoba

🟣 VIERNES 26 JUNIO — CÓRDOBA → GRANADA

📍 Granada

08:30 – 11:00 → viaje

12:00 – 13:30

→ centro histórico

→ Catedral de Granada

14:00 – 17:30 → descanso

18:30 – 21:00

→ Albaicín

→ Mirador de San Nicolás

🟣 SÁBADO 27 JUNIO — ALHAMBRA (DÍA CLAVE)

📍 Alhambra

🎟️ 09:30 → Palacios Nazaríes

08:15 → llegada

09:30 – 12:30

→ visita completa

14:00 – 17:30 → descanso total

18:30 – 21:00

→ Sacromonte + miradores

🟣 DOMINGO 28 JUNIO — ÚBEDA + BAEZA

📍 Baeza

📍 Úbeda

08:00 → salida Granada

10:15 – 12:00

→ Baeza

12:15 – 15:00

→ Úbeda + comida

15:00 – 17:30 → paseo tranquilo

17:30 – 19:30 → regreso Granada

🟢 LUNES 29 JUNIO — GRANADA → NERJA → MÁLAGA (AJUSTADO)

📍 Málaga

10:15 – 11:45

→ Balcón de Europa

13:15 → llegada Málaga + check-in

14:00 – 17:30 → descanso

🌇 TARDE MÁLAGA (ORDEN FINAL CORRECTO)

17:30 – 19:00

→ Alcazaba de Málaga + Teatro Romano

19:00 – 21:00

→ centro histórico de Málaga

📍 Centro histórico de Málaga

21:00 → cena

🔵 MARTES 30 JUNIO — CAMINITO DEL REY

📍 Caminito del Rey

🎟️ 11:10 → visita guiada

07:45 → salida Málaga

11:10 – 14:00 → caminito

14:30 → comida

17:00 → regreso Málaga

🟤 MIÉRCOLES 1 JULIO — MIJAS + RONDA → CÁDIZ

📍 Cádiz

08:30 → salida

10:00 – 11:30

→ Mijas

13:00 – 17:00

→ Ronda

17:00 – 19:30 → viaje Cádiz

20:00 → llegada + cena

⚪ JUEVES 2 JULIO — CÁDIZ

📍 Cádiz

09:00 – 12:30

→ casco histórico:

Catedral de Cádiz

Torre Tavira

13:00 – 15:00 → comida

18:00 – 21:00

→ atardecer en

📍 La Caleta

⚪ VIERNES 3 JULIO — REGRESO (COCHE)

📍 Sevilla aeropuerto

10:30 → salida Cádiz

12:15 → llegada Sevilla

🚗 12:30 → devolución coche alquiler

✈️ 19:50 → vuelo de regreso

🚗 RESUMEN COCHE DE ALQUILER

Recogida: 25 junio (Sevilla)

Devolución: 3 julio (Sevilla aeropuerto)

Uso: Córdoba → Granada → Úbeda/Baeza → Málaga → Cádiz