Southern Spain in 10 Days: Andalusia Classics

Arrive at Seville Airport. Take the bus or taxi to your hotel in the Barrio Santa Cruz district.

Eat gazpacho (cold tomato soup), espinacas con garbanzos (spinach with chickpeas), and jamón ibérico.

Visit Spain's largest cathedral. Climb the Giralda (bell tower) for city views. Columbus's remains are here.

Get lost in this medieval Jewish quarter. White-washed buildings, orange blossoms, and hidden plazas.

Royal palace with stunning Islamic and Renaissance architecture. Lush gardens designed like paradise.

Walk across the Triana bridge as the sun sets. Watch the Giralda glow.

Eat at a traditional taberna, then catch a flamenco performance at a local peña.

Café con tostadas (toast) and café con leche. Walk quiet streets before crowds arrive.

UNESCO documents on Spanish colonial history. Less crowded than major sites.

Cross to Triana, the working-class riverside quarter known for flamenco traditions and ceramics.

Browse traditional azulejos (tiles) and pottery. Visit local artisans.

Eat fresh grilled sardines at a riverside chiringuito (beach bar).

Visit plazas like Plaza del Museo, Plaza Refinadores. Sit at cafés and people-watch.

Spain's second-largest art museum. Paintings by Murillo, Velázquez, Zurbarán.

Sip fino sherry and eat jamón at a traditional wine bar.

Enjoy rabo de toro (oxtail stew) or presa ibérica (Iberian pork).

1-hour train ride north. Arrive by 9:30 AM.

UNESCO site. Islamic mosque converted to cathedral. Stunning red-and-white arches.

Explore the Christian additions inside the mosque. See the ornate 16th-century altar.

Narrow streets, whitewashed walls, potted flowers, and hidden courtyards.

Córdoba's signature dish. Creamy tomato soup topped with jamón and egg.

See the medieval synagogue and learn about Córdoba's once-thriving Jewish community.

Fortress with stunning gardens. Enjoy the peaceful courtyards.

Historic bridge with water wheels. Walk across and see old town reflected in water.

1-hour evening train.

Rest and eat light after a day of travel.

Rent a car from Seville downtown or airport.

Head south through olive groves toward the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Check into hotel in the Albaicín (old town). Leave luggage.

Eat tostadas with jamón and other local specialties.

Medieval Islamic quarter. Maze of narrow streets, plazas with views of the Alhambra.

Best sunset views of the Alhambra against the Sierra Nevada.

Drink Moroccan mint tea and eat pastries in a traditional teahouse.

Resting place of Catholic Monarchs Isabella & Ferdinand. Renaissance masterpiece.

Eat at a rooftop terrace overlooking the Albaicín and Alhambra.

Start early to beat crowds at the Alhambra.

UNESCO's most visited monument. Nasrid palaces, Islamic geometrical art, and stunning gardens.

Paradise gardens attached to the palace. Water features, orange blossoms, views of the city.

Eat at a restaurant near the Alhambra gates.

Hilltop monastery with caves. Views over Granada and the valley.

Traditional Moorish bathhouse experience. Steam, massage, and relaxation.

Visit multiple bars, order small plates and local wine (or beer).

Traditional flamenco in a cave venue (peña) or theater.

Eat after the show. Locals dine 9 PM or later.

Coastal town east of Granada. Mediterranean beach town charm.

Prehistoric caves with stalactites and stalagmites. Concerts held in the main chamber.

Clifftop promenade with Mediterranean views. Relax and enjoy the coastal air.

Swim, sunbathe, or relax under an umbrella.

Fresh grilled fish on the beach. Traditional seafood.

Narrow streets, whitewashed buildings, flower-filled alleyways.

Charming white village inland, 20 minutes away. Hiking trails, views.

Explore this picture-perfect village. Visit galleries, shops, and cafés.

Drive back to Granada (1 hour) or stay in Nerja.

Evening meal near coast or back in Granada.

Las Alpujarras region in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Traditional villages.

Easy to moderate hikes through mountain villages. Almond and chestnut groves, mountain views.

Hearty mountain cuisine: chorizo, jamón, local cheeses.

See weavers, potters, and olive oil producers. Buy direct from makers.

Town at the base of the mountains. Market day if timing allows.

Bohemian mountain town with markets and local shops.

Drive back for the evening (1.5 hours).

Rest and prepare for final night.

One last amazing meal in the Albaicín.

2-hour drive to the Serrania de Ronda (White Villages region).

One of Spain's prettiest pueblos blancos. Whitewashed, flower-filled streets.

Stunning canyon and forest hikes. Book in advance with a guide.

Local goat cheese, jamón, and stews.

Drive through dramatic mountain scenery to neighboring white villages.

Arrive at the most dramatic white village of all. Perched on cliffs 750m high.

Walk across the famous bridge connecting the two parts of town. Breathtaking gorge views.

Eat at a restaurant overlooking the cliff-side views.

Return to the Mediterranean coast via scenic mountain roads.

Birthplace of Picasso. Charming historic center, Cathedral.

See works by the famous artist.

Fresh fish and seafood at the harbor.

Swim and relax on Málaga's main urban beach.

Popular beach towns on the Costa del Sol.

Explore beach clubs, bars, shops. Relax and soak up the sun.

Sip cocktails with a view of the Mediterranean.

Last evening meal with your toes in the sand.

One final stroll along the Mediterranean.

Traditional Spanish breakfast.

Return to Málaga or nearby airport.

Head home or add more days to explore.