An 8-day Treasures of Andalucia Itinerary

09 February 2023

Spend just over a week discovering this glorious region of southern Spain, admiring the whitewashed houses clinging to the hilltop towns of Mijas and Ronda, exploring Picasso’s birthplace Malaga, and soaking in the sunshine on Nerja’s sandy beaches – to name just a few of the delights in store. Flights from London or regional UK airports are included, as are seven breakfasts and dinners.

An 8-day Treasures of Andalucia Itinerary

Day 1: UK to Malaga

Arrive in southern Spain from London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford or Birmingham airports and transfer to your four-star hotel.

Day 2: Malaga

Enjoy as one of your inclusive excursions a tour of this city known for its beaches, its culture and its food.

Day 3: Ronda

Visit this beguiling clifftop town and enjoy a traditional cortado (Spanish coffee) as you people-watch from a café.

Day 4: Mijas

Discover this charming little village perched high above sea level – one of the highlights of the Costa del Sol.

Day 5: Frigiliana and Nerja

Tour a town known for its Moorish old quarter and ceramic mosaics and a seaside resort with splendid sandy coves.

Days 6 and 7: Mijas

Continue to explore this traditional ‘white village’ with its large community of artists and writers and its history and ethnography museum.

Day 8: Malaga to UK

Transport to the airport, bidding farewell to Andalucia as you board your return flight to the UK.

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