Andalusia with Costa del Sol city break
7 DAYS

Andalusia with
Costa del Sol

Day 1. Madrid – Cordoba – Seville (530 km)

Departure at 08:00 AM. Proceed to Cordoba and enroute visit the Mezquita-Cathedral, narrow alley of Calleja de las Flores, old Jewish Quarter and great views of the Roman Bridge of Cordoba. Continue to Seville. Overnight stay in Seville.

Day 2. Seville

After morning breakfast depart for guided walking tour of Seville. Visit the Alcazar of Seville and enjoy the gardens of Maria Luisa Park. Also visit the unique Plaza de Espana, Torre del Oro, the colourful Maestranza bullring and the incredible Seville Cathedral. Later evening, opt for Guadalquivir River Cruise. Overnight in Seville.

Day 3. Seville – Ronda – Costa del Sol (190 km)

Breakfast at hotel and experience the route of the White Villages to Ronda. Visit Plaza de Toros de Ronda, El Tajo Gorge, walk down the Camino de los Molinos, cross into the old Moorish quarter and visit Banos Arabes de Ronda. Evening golden hour at Puente Nuevo, then proceed to Costa del Sol. Check in at Marbella.

Day 4. Costa del Sol – Marbella

After breakfast — relax at the beach in Marbella, Costa del Sol on your own. Overnight stay in Marbella.

Day 5. Costa del Sol – Marbella

Breakfast at the hotel, guided tour of Marbella. Afternoon shopping experience at El Corte Ingles Puerto Banus. Overnight stay in Marbella.

Day 6. Costa del Sol – Granada (180 km)

After Breakfast, proceed to Granada and visit Alhambra Palace. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra complex and its sublime Generalife gardens. Explore the opulent chambers and grand courtyards. Optional: Sacromonte caves and traditional gypsy flamenco show. Overnight stay in Granada.

Day 7. Granada – Toledo – Madrid (446 km)

Breakfast and proceed to Toledo, enroute experience the sights of the Imperial City of Toledo — Toledo Cathedral, Alcazar of Toledo, Mirador del Valle, Jewish Quarter, Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz. Proceed to Madrid. End of tour.

Must see

ATTRACTIONS

The Maestranza Building, Seville
The Maestranza Building, Seville
Torre del Oro, Seville
Torre del Oro, Seville
The Camino de los Molinos, Ronda
The Camino de los Molinos, Ronda
Banos Arabes de Ronda
Banos Arabes de Ronda
Marbella
Marbella
Marbella Beach
Marbella Beach
El Corte Ingles Puerto Banus, Marbella
El Corte Ingles Puerto Banus, Marbella
The Generalife Gardens, Granada
The Generalife Gardens, Granada
Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz, Toledo
Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz, Toledo
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ACCOMMODATIONS

Seville

★★★★★
  • Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville
  • Las Casas del Rey de Baeza
  • Hotel Mercer Sevilla
★★★★
  • Hotel Meliá Sevilla
  • Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento
  • Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
★★★
  • Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
  • Hotel Murillo
  • Hostal Patio de la Alameda

Marbella

★★★★★
  • Puente Romano Beach Resort
  • Marbella Club Hotel
  • Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa
★★★★
  • Hotel Claude Marbella
  • Meliá Marbella Banús
  • Vincci Selección Aleysa
★★★
  • Hotel Cortijo Blanco
  • Room Mate Valeria
  • Hotel Lima Marbella

Granada

★★★★★
  • Alhambra Palace Hotel
  • Hotel Carmen de los Chapiteles
  • AC Palacio de Santa Paula
★★★★
  • Hotel Saray Granada
  • Macià Gran Via Granada
  • NH Collection Granada Royal
★★★
  • Hotel Los Tilos
  • Room Mate Leo Granada
  • Hotel Navas
Must try

FOOD

Vegetarian Paella

Vegetarian Paella

Traditional Spanish vegetarian paella (paella de verduras) combines short-grain Bomba rice, rich saffron, and sweet smoked paprika with seasonal garden vegetables like artichokes, green beans, and bell peppers. Cooked without stirring after the broth goes in, it develops a prized crispy bottom crust called socarrat.

Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Soup)

Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Soup)

A soup dish made with bread and egg poached in chicken broth, and laced with garlic, paprika and, as required, sherry; traditionally a winter soup, it is cooked slowly until the desired degree of thickness is achieved.

Churros con Chocolate

Churros con Chocolate

Crispy cinnamon dusted sticks of pure delight, served with piping hot chocolate for dipping; this delicacy can be enjoyed at any time of day and are available from street vendors, chocolatería and fine dining establishments.

RESTAURANT

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Halal Certified

Seville

  1. Al Medina Sevilla – Moroccan restaurant near the Cathedral, tagines and slow-cooked lamb
  2. Restaurante Al-Mutamid – Moorish-inspired cuisine with riverside views, named after the Moorish poet-king
  3. Shawarma El Kasbah – Halal grill and shawarma near the old city, popular with locals
  4. Al Andalus Sevilla – Lebanese and North African fusion, rooftop terrace views of the Giralda
  5. Medina Kebab Sevilla – Reliable halal spot with quick service in the Santa Cruz quarter

Marbella

  1. Al Marsa Marbella – Moroccan restaurant near the beachfront, traditional décor and live music
  2. Dina’s Halal Kitchen – Home-style Middle Eastern cooking, popular with expat Muslim community
  3. Shawarma Marbella – Halal fast food near Puerto Banús marina, excellent value
  4. Restaurante Marrakech Marbella – Moroccan cuisine in the old town, terrace seating
  5. Kebab Palace Marbella – Halal grills and wraps, open late, popular on the Golden Mile

Granada

  1. Arrayanes Granada – Renowned Moroccan restaurant in the Albaicín quarter, traditional recipes
  2. Al Faguara – Traditional Moroccan cuisine with Alhambra views from the terrace
  3. Kasbah Granada – Moroccan teahouse and restaurant in the heart of Albaicín, hookah lounge
  4. Restaurante Nazarí – North African cuisine near the cathedral, generous portions
  5. El Aljibe Granada – Arab-inspired Andalusian food in a historic cistern setting, unique atmosphere
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