14 days in South of Spain Itinerary

Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.

Ronda is known for historic sites, nature, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get the adrenaline pumping with TopBuggy, take a memorable tour with Volar Andalucia, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and learn about winemaking at Bodega Garcia Hidalgo.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Ronda day trip site.

Casablanca, Morocco to Ronda is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and taxi. Traveling from Casablanca to Ronda, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Casablanca in August, expect nights in Ronda to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 41°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): wander the streets of Barrio Santa Cruz, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla, and then admire the natural beauty at Parque de Maria Luisa. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Plaza de España, admire the striking features of Torre del Oro, then steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol).

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Seville trip planner.

Drive from Ronda to Seville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Ronda, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Seville, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Jerome Monastery, then take in nature's colorful creations at Generalife, and then explore the historical opulence of Alhambra. On the next day, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Chapel of Granada, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Mirador de San Nicolas, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Albayzin.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Granada road trip planner.

You can drive from Seville to Granada in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August in Granada, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Nerja.

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Nerja is known for nature, beaches, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de la Cala el Canuelo, kick back and relax at Burriana Beach, explore the fascinating underground world of Fundación Cueva de Nerja, and scramble along the landscape with Educare Aventura.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Nerja travel planner.

You can drive from Granada to Nerja in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Marbella.

Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marbella: Malaga (Adrenaline & Extreme Tours & Malaga Feria), Bikestardo (in La Cala de Mijas) and Waterskiing & Jetskiing (in Fuengirola). The adventure continues: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, steep yourself in history at Iglesia Mayor de la Encarnacion, stroll through Ride Andalucia, and identify plant and animal life at Eco Reserva Ojen.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Marbella travel app.

Traveling by car from Nerja to Marbella takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Marbella sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.