How many days do you need in Seville, Granada & Málaga?
- Most travelers spend 6-8 days in Seville, Granada, and Málaga combined
- Visiting Seville, Granada, and Málaga in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Madrid, Barcelona, and Córdoba
How Many Days to Spend in Seville
Recommended Itineraries for Seville, Granada & Málaga
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Seville, Tapas Crawl Like a Local | Seville |
| Day 2 | Morning Walking Tour of Seville, Free Afternoon | Seville |
| Day 3 | Train to Málaga, Private City Tour | Málaga |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to La Herradura Kayaking & Snorkeling Excursion, Free Afternoon | Málaga |
| Day 5 | Train to Granada, Alhambra Tour, Self-Guided Walking Tour | Granada |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Las Alpujarras, Hike the Andalusia Countryside | Granada |
| Day 7 | Hammam Experience, Depart Granada |
This weeklong itinerary explores the best of Spain's southern Andalusia region, starting in the vibrant capital of Seville with a tapas crawl and guided tour. You'll then board a train southeast to Málaga to soak up the sunshine on the Costa del Sol and kayak and snorkel along the Costa Tropical. Continue to Granada, where the imposing Alhambra awaits, and hike through quiet mountain villages, ending your trip with a relaxing hammam experience before departure. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
12-Day Itinerary Including Madrid
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Madrid - Evening Tapas Tour | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Historical and Cultural Tour of Madrid - Optional Museum Visit | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Toledo - Optional activities | Madrid |
| Day 4 | Train from Madrid to Granada - Guided City Tour | Granada |
| Day 5 | Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens | Granada |
| Day 6 | Train to Málaga - City Tour of Málaga | Málaga |
| Day 7 | Picasso Guided Visit - Optional Málaga cooking class | Málaga |
| Day 8 | Private transfer to Seville - Guided CityTour & Optional Activities | Seville |
| Day 9 | Olive Oil Experience- Evening Flamenco Show | Seville |
| Day 10 | Day trip to Cadiz - Explore Cádiz | Seville |
| Day 11 | Train from Seville to Madrid - One Last Night in Spain | Madrid |
| Day 12 | Depart Madrid |
Explore the highlights and flavors of Spain with visits to the cities of Madrid, Granada, Málaga, Cadiz, and Seville on this 12-day trip. You'll enjoy private tours of the historic old towns, visit ancient religious sites, and taste Spain's best culinary offerings. Start the trip in Andalusía to see the Alhambra in Granada, visit Málaga to learn to cook in a traditional finca, then wrap up the trip in Seville to enjoy a flamenco show. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Madrid & Ronda
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Explore Madrid and the El Prado museum with a private tour | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Free Day to Explore Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 4 | Train from Madrid to Córdoba - Guided Tour - Drive to Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Explore the city of Seville by bike | Seville |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Seville - Evening Flamenco & Tapas Tour | Seville |
| Day 7 | Transfer from Seville to Ronda, via the White Villages | Ronda |
| Day 8 | Explore Ronda | Ronda |
| Day 9 | Day-Trip to a Bull Estate - Transfer to Granada | Granada |
| Day 10 | Private Tour of the Alhambra | Granada |
| Day 11 | Private Tour of the Albaicín | Granada |
| Day 12 | Transfer from Granada to Málaga - Evening Tapas Tour | Málaga |
| Day 13 | Private Tour of Málaga | Málaga |
| Day 14 | Depart Málaga |
This is the ultimate two-week tour of Spain for culture and history buffs. The adventure kicks off in Madrid, where you'll have two days to explore the capital's elegant streets and Prado Museum before heading south to the Andalusia region. From here, make several stops between Seville and Málaga while discovering gorgeous architecture and gardens, centuries of Moorish and Roman history, and top-notch cuisine—often with the help of private guides. Read more
How to travel between Seville, Granada & Málaga
How to get from Granada to Málaga
The distance from Granada in western Andalusia to the port city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol is about 56 miles (90 km). The most comfortable way to get from Granada to Málaga is by hiring a private transfer or driving a rental car. The ride only takes about 1.5 hours and offers some great places to stop along the way. Read more
How to get from Granada to Seville
The distance between Granada and Seville is 145 miles (247 km). You can take a train directly from the Granada Railway Station to Seville's Santa Justa Train Station, and the journey will take about two and a half hours. Read more
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