Andalusia, Spain Itinerary – 13 Days

Mirador de Gibralfaro is a Hilltop lookout point reachable by foot or bus, offering picturesque city, sea & sunset views, next to the Castillo de Gibralfaro. The walk-up is great, just make sure to take some water with You and be ready to climb the stairs, but the views are magnificent.

In Torremolinos very close to Malaga, You can find  Aqualand Torremolinos – it’s the largest waterpark in the Costa del Sol and is great to enjoy while beating the summer heat. It is filled with a variety of thrilling rides including a 72-foot drop slide which is the highest in Europe. There are also more relaxing wave pools, a jacuzzi, and kid zones.

But – for the best experience it’s recommended to buy a fast pass ticket along with an entrance ticket because in the summer it is full of people and if You don’t have a fast pass you will stand in neverending queues for the slides. Aqualand Torremolinos is huge, You could spend a full day there without getting bored.

The waterside promenade draws locals and holidaymakers for evening strolls, and the rugged headland Punta Gatuna has a quiet lookout spot for sunset views. You can find some cute cats there too, or stop by some hutlike outdoor Chiringuito bars – serving cold beer and classic pescaíto fried fish.

Playa del Bajondillo is a busy, palm-fringed shoreline with water sports on the Mediterranean & tapas at casual beach bars. It’s a nice long stretch of beach that is dotted with abundant shady areas where you can enjoy a picnic while staying out of the intense heat and sun.

Visit the epic hike trail of Caminito del Rey – This almost 8-kilometer path near Malaga (Andalusia) was once considered one of the most dangerous in the world. Today the entire route has been carefully restored, but although it’s now much safer, one thing hasn’t changed – the unique experience of strolling along walkways hanging over 100 meters up on a sheer cliff face. The views are unforgettable. The Caminito del Rey route is spectacular from beginning to end, running through cliffs, canyons, and a large valley. It crosses the landscapes of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, a gorge carved out by the river Guadalhorce, with walls 700 meters high. The area is also inhabited by a wide variety of plant and animal species; with a little luck, you can see highland birds like Egyptian vultures, griffon vultures, or golden eagles, and mammals such as wild boar and Iberian ibex. You will need to buy tickets for El Caminito del Rey.

This was the first beach in Andalusia to win a Blue Flag award. It is located on the Conde del Guadalhorce reservoir, better known as the El Chorro marsh. This is one of the six reservoirs in the middle of the course of the river Guadalhorce and its main tributaries: the rivers Guadalteba and Turón. Water activities can be enjoyed in the recreational area known as “La Isla” (The Island), such as renting pedalos and kayaks or other sports like hiking, rock climbing, caving, or fishing. What’s more, it’s only 600 meters from the famous Caminito del Rey footpath.

The Natural Monument Cuevas del Gato comprises the cave and the cavity from which the water of the Guadares or Gaduares River flows. Located in the town of Benaojána few kilometers from Ronda and in the Nature Reserve of the Sierra de Grazalema Mountains, it has great scenic value, both for its natural and cultural components.

The spring has permanent crystal-clear waters, having passed through an underground section of over four kilometers, from its infiltration in the Garganta del Hundidero Gorge to its exit from the Cueva del Gato Cave. In fact, the cave is the southern entrance to a series of potholes called the Hundidero-Gato System, although all of the potholes in the area tend to be called by the same name, after its most famous mouth. From karst origin, it is the most important system in Andalusia, with chasms, lakes, siphons, canyons, and rooms that reach up to 70 meters in height.

Ronda is a mountaintop city in Spain’s Malaga province that’s set dramatically above a deep gorge. This gorge (El Tajo) separates the city’s circa-15th-century new town from its old town, dating to Moorish rule. Puente Nuevo, a stone bridge spanning the gorge, has a lookout offering views. New town’s Plaza de Toros, a legendary 18th-century bullring, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

On Your Way, You will find Mirador De La Guerra de la Independencia, from where You will see all the surrounding Mountain Ranges and Gibraltar. This is a Natural Viewpoint of the Spanish War of Independence.

This Mirador will give You an amazing view, just from the side of the road.

British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain’s south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713.

Take a cable car to the top of Gibraltar, enjoy the views, and make friends with the monkeys living in there, but be aware of the ones who may be so smart that they can steal your things or open your bags. 

You can leave Your car in Spain and walk to Gibraltar because it will be much cheaper and faster than going there by car, and You’ll have the privilege to walk through the Airport of Gibraltar.

It’s really easy to spend all day up there!

Explore Tarifa, catch some wind, and create a spontaneous idea to visit Tangier – Morocco the next day, because it’s just 30 30-minute Ferry ride.

Take a walk around the area and the windy ocean beach, You can try some surfing there. 

The Playa de Los Lances is a beach that forms one side of the town of Tarifa, in the region of Campo de Gibraltar in Andalusia, Spain. The beach is 7,250 meters long from Punta de la Peña to Punta de Tarifa, with an average width of 120 meters

Playa de Zahora is in 46th place out of 75 beaches in the Cadiz region 43 km away from its center, the city of Cadiz. It is one of the beaches of the Vejer de la Frontera settlement, just 9.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with a lot of parking lots. The beach is a great place to swim in the Ocean while still being in Spain, the waves are great, the water is good and the views are amazing, Playa de Zahora is nice for watching the sunsets over the Ocean.

Now when You’re in Tangier catch a Hop On – Hop Off bus, to see the best attractions of Tangier Morocco, You can even see the Camels by the beach gazing in the sun, at Your own pace, after that explore more of the territory near Tangier port.

In the evening take a walk to the Playa Municipale for a refreshing evening swim and sunset over the Strait of Gibraltar, on Your way to accommodation stroll through colorful water fountains on the seaside promenade.

Loja, formerly Loxa, is a town in southern Spain, situated at the western limit of the province of Granada. It is surrounded by the so-called Sierra de Loja, of which the highest peak, Sierra Gorda, stands 1,671 meters above sea level.

The largest water reservoir in Andalusia is also called the Lake of Andalusia. It is huge but there are not many places You can swim in there, but there is Playa de Valdarenas a huge beach where You can take Your spot even driving on the sands of the beach, just choose Your place and drive a car to Your spot and enjoy your stay. There are some hiking routes by the lake if You prefer hiking.

Once You arrive in Granada take a walk there, don’t forget to try some tapas and Tinto de Verano, and enjoy some nightlife there.

Granada is a city in southern Spain’s Andalusia region, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, especially the Alhambra. This sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens.

Sorbas, also known as Cuenca la Chica, is an extremely impressive village. It is located on a small plateau over the Río Aguas, and its white houses are almost suspended over the ravine. It has around 2300 inhabitants.

Among the web of steep, narrow streets in Arabic style, there are various viewpoints – Porche, Castillo, Calvario, and Torreta – from which one can look at and contemplate the ‘hanging’ houses and the beautiful environment that surrounds them.

In the areas surrounding the town center lie the most interesting enclaves called La Mela and Cariatiz, where caves with rock paintings can be found. There is also a signposted route called Los Molinos del Río Agua, which is ideal for hiking fanatics.

Almeria is Andalusia’s most eastern capital. Years ago, it was not as well known by tourists as other provincial capitals such as Malaga, Seville, or even Granada, however, that has changed drastically in the last while with its growth as a major holiday area. The city is situated at the foot of a mountain range which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, the second largest Muslim fortress in Andalusia after the Alhambra in Granada. It has about 198, 500 inhabitants.

The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary in Murcia, commonly called the Cathedral of Murcia, is a Catholic church in the city of Murcia, Spain. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cartagena.

The location is great and worth walking through Murcia because the views are nice for a relaxing walk.

Murcia is a university city in southeastern Spain and the capital of a region also named Murcia. Plaza Cardenal Belluga is the city’s architectural showpiece, where the ornate cathedral, with its mash-up of styles from Gothic to baroque, and the colorful 18th-century Palacio Episcopal stand in striking contrast to the modern 1990s Ayuntamiento (city hall) annex by architect Rafael Moneo.

For a relaxing evening take a walk through Xativa, which is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, Xàtiva is defined by its delicious gastronomy, fascinating history, and beautiful nature scapes. The town’s castle, Castillo de Xàtiva, dominates the skyline and speaks of a millennia-long history. But Xàtiva is not stuck in the past: it is a vibrant and bustling place with a great deal to offer visitors.