Andalusia Road Trip: 7 Days from Málaga to Seville

Alcazaba

Superbly preserved Moorish fortress-palace with layered Phoenician and Roman ruins beneath it — a perfect primer on Andalusia's history.

💡 Buy the combined Alcazaba-Gibralfaro ticket online to skip the queue.

C/ Alcazabilla, 2, Málaga

Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación de Málaga

Baroque-Renaissance cathedral nicknamed 'La Manquita' for its unfinished tower, packed with ornate chapels.

💡 Roof-terrace tours give a great city panorama, book the morning slot.

C. Molina Lario, 9, Málaga

Mercado de Atarazanas

19th-century iron market with a stunning stained-glass entrance, superb for fresh seafood tapas and boquerones.

C. Atarazanas, 10, Málaga

Museo Picasso Málaga

Picasso was born in Málaga; this museum in a Renaissance palace holds a fine collection spanning his career.

💡 Book timed entry online, especially in high season.

Palacio de Buenavista, C. San Agustín, 8, Málaga

Bodega El Pimpi

Iconic bodega-style restaurant in the old town, great for regional wine and traditional Malagueño dishes.

C. Granada, 62, Málaga

Puente Nuevo

Ronda's dramatic 18th-century bridge spans the 100m-deep El Tajo gorge — one of Andalusia's most photographed sights.

💡 Walk down to the Jardines de Cuenca viewpoint for the classic postcard shot.

Ronda

Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda

One of Spain's oldest and most beautiful bullrings, birthplace of modern bullfighting on foot.

C. Virgen de la Paz, 15, Ronda

Puente viejo de Ronda

Whitewashed streets, Arab baths, and Moorish-era walls perched dramatically on the cliff edge.

C. Real, 2, Ronda

Tragabuches Marbella Dani García

Refined Andalusian cuisine with gorge views, a local favorite for a memorable lunch.

💡 Reserve ahead, especially for a terrace table.

C. Ana de Austria, 2, Marbella

Grazalema

Whitewashed pueblo blanco set in a dramatic sierra, famous for being one of the rainiest spots in Spain yet stunning year-round.

💡 Stroll the central square and try local cheese and mountain-cured meats.

Grazalema

Zahara de la Sierra

Hilltop white village crowned by a Moorish castle overlooking a turquoise reservoir — one of Andalusia's most scenic spots.

💡 Climb to the castle ruins for the best reservoir views, especially near sunset.

Zahara de la Sierra

Puerta de Matrera

Perched dramatically on a sandstone ridge above the Guadalete River, with a labyrinth of Moorish streets.

C. Matrera Abajo, 8, Arcos de la Frontera

El Convento Hotel

Traditional restaurant in a former convent serving classic Andalusian dishes with panoramic terrace views.

C. Maldonado, 2, Arcos de la Frontera

Mosque-Cathedral Monumental Site of Córdoba

Astonishing forest of striped horseshoe arches from the Great Mosque, with a Renaissance cathedral built into its heart — one of the world's great architectural wonders.

💡 Visit right at opening (8:30-9:30am, free entry window) to beat crowds, or book a timed ticket.

Mosque of Córdoba, C. Cardenal Herrero, º 1, Córdoba

La Judería

The old Jewish quarter's whitewashed lanes and flower-filled patios are among the most photogenic in Spain.

La Judería, Córdoba

Casa Pepe de La Judería

Historic restaurant serving Cordoban classics like salmorejo and flamenquín in a charming patio setting.

C. Romero, 1, Córdoba

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

Fortress-palace with Mudejar architecture and stunning terraced gardens, once home to Ferdinand and Isabella.

💡 Gardens are especially beautiful in late afternoon light with fountains illuminated.

C. Caballerizas Reales, s/n, Córdoba

Priego de Córdoba

Baroque jewel of Andalusia known for its ornate churches and the dramatic Balcón del Adarve viewpoint over the countryside — 5 km off the direct route.

💡 Walk the Barrio de la Villa's whitewashed alleys, among the prettiest in the region.

Priego de Córdoba

Bodegas Castañeda

Bustling tapas bar in the Albaicín-adjacent centre, famous for free tapas with every drink.

C. Almireceros, 1, 3, Granada

Albaicín

Granada's ancient Moorish quarter of steep cobbled lanes and hidden carmen gardens, with the best sunset views of the Alhambra.

💡 Head to Mirador de San Nicolás at golden hour for the classic Alhambra-with-Sierra-Nevada-backdrop photo.

Albaicín, Granada

Alhambra

The pinnacle of Moorish architecture in Spain — the Nasrid Palaces' intricate stucco work and the Generalife gardens are unmissable.

💡 Book the Nasrid Palaces timed slot months ahead; arrive 30 min before your entry window.

C. Real de la Alhambra, s/n, Granada

La Auténtica Carmela

Modern Andalusian cooking near the cathedral, a good midday break between Alhambra and old town.

C. Colcha, 13, Granada

Royal Chapel of Granada

Renaissance chapel holding the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, rich in history.

Calle Oficios, s/n, Granada

Catedral de Granada

Grand Renaissance cathedral built atop the city's main mosque, a symbol of the Reconquista.

Pl. de las Pasiegas, s/n, Granada

Bar los diamantes

Legendary no-frills tapas bar famous for fried fish, always packed with locals.

💡 Go for an early dinner around 8pm to beat the worst of the queue.

Pl. Nueva, 13, Granada

Calle San Pedro de Osuna

Andalusian Baroque town with grand palaces and a famous collegiate church, also known as a Game of Thrones filming location — small detour off the A-92.

💡 The Plaza de Toros and Colegiata are the must-sees if time is short.

C. San Pedro, Osuna

Restaurante Casa Curro Aznalcázar

Popular local spot in Osuna for a proper Andalusian lunch before finishing the drive into Seville.

C. Sevilla, n° 15, Aznalcázar

Royal Alcázar of Seville

Breathtaking Mudejar palace still used by the Spanish royal family, with dazzling tilework and gardens — one of Spain's architectural masterpieces.

💡 Book timed tickets online well ahead; the Royal Apartments require a separate add-on.

Seville

La Giralda

The largest Gothic cathedral in the world, with the Giralda minaret-tower offering sweeping city views.

💡 Climb the Giralda via ramps, not stairs — built so guards could ride horses up.

Av. de la Constitución, s/n, Sevilla

El Rinconcillo

Seville's oldest tapas bar (since 1670), an atmospheric spot for classic tapas to celebrate the trip's end.

💡 Go around 19:30 before the post-8pm crowd; no reservations taken, expect a short wait.

C. Gerona, 40, Sevilla