In the past, that was the best protection against a potential enemy attack! Flamencoin Seville, the home of Spain's most distinctive art form. I would recommend (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? It's simply too difficult to get to for anyone to want to travel there and back and have time to explore the city in a single day. Other points of interest in Granada, Andalucia: If you want more information about Granada, you should read my detailed article: The 15 best things to do in Granada. Firstly, your advice on avoiding Gibraltar and tangier are right on, thank you. Seville is also a good first stop in Spain for visitors coming in from Portugal. Each restaurant has its own specialities, so Spanish people often go to several bars on the same night. Cordoba is lovely and worth at least 2 days/nights. http://www.andalucia.com/environment/protect/jaen.htm. If you are visiting Seville, Ronda, Cadiz, Jerez or Tarifa, Tangiers is certainly worth a visit. This is information only and not a recommendation to buy travel insurance. I wouldn't want to do that drive twice. You want to learn more about the best things to do in Cadiz? The path is only one way, from North to South, so youll have to reach the end! Andjar 10. @MariaF - What part of Andalucia did you look up that March weather? Odeceixe 7. But it's great. 2023 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. You cannot see it all. Go hiking! It makes its own sweet wine, which isn't as interesting as that of Jerez. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Fast tran back to Seville for the last 2 or 3 nights. The coaches and local trains (if they've restarted), use stations actually in the town. Cdiz 12. 1.1 Andalucia, Spain. You can visit the saloon and even attend a duel between the sherif and a bandit! If you plan to visit Seville, but also Cordoba and Granada during your road trip in Andalusia, you should buy the Andalusia Pass, also called Best of Andalusia Card. The cities suggested and landmarks we have suggested above are designed for you to see some of the regions most popular places! I also understand the desire to live like a local for a few weeks in one town or the other, but remember locals are not on the tourist schedule, they have all year to see things, plus other responsibilities. The mezzanine bed looks out over the canal and towards the river, and the minimal style is in perfect contrast to the bright colours of the city. You will find every information you need to visit Malaga in my article: The 15 best things to do in Malaga. Cordoba. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-16340611', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Marbella to relax and then venture off. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I agree the festive month of April has its pros and cons, but it can definitely be a little unpredictable, in terms of logistics and pricing. Read on to see our top picks! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I like the suggestions Manzana has put forward. Hi, My husband and I, (active, early 60's, foodies, love history and beauty, food and wine) plan to spend a month in Andalucia in the spring of 2020. Jerez is all about the sherry. Thoughts? For an exploring holiday car hire is a big bonus. Train to Crdoba, spend one or two nights there. I actually loved this less touristic city, where you dont have to wait forever under the sun to get inside the monuments. This alone makes the capital of southern Spains Andalucia region one of the best places to visit in April in Europe. Have a look at my article: Visit Cadiz: the definitive guide. It's cleaned up its act in recent years and how has a fine souk, much like the ones you'd see in other cities in Morocco. An overnight trip might be worth it, but any more days than that and it's best to head further into Morocco, either over land or by flying to Fez or Marrakech. Even if you are just popping out of your hotel to go to the shops. Barcelona is probably Spains most popular tourist destination, and it only takes a quick look at the Catalonian capital to see why. To book your Andalusia Pass, you just have to click on the button below: Located only 40 min away from Seville by train, Cordoba is a must-see on a trip to Andalucia. The wonderful town Ronda was one place we visited, and it's one of Rick Steves' "back doors," and would be my pick if we did it again. with side trips to Sanlucar de Barrameda, Acros maybe Cadiz March 2019 was 70's into low 80's with little rain. Maybe that is the reason :). I use wunderground dot com for calendar view of historical weather. From Ubeda you could do Jaen as a day-trip since it's only about 1 hour away by coach/bus. That should yield a net reduction in hours behind the wheel. Malaga is famous for its fried fish, which is not as good as that of Cadiz. If youre visiting Andalucia during winter, youll be able to ski on some the 105km of ski slopes available, while enjoying a stunning view over Granada and the sea! A visit during these times promises a rich cultural experience and a better look into the values and heritage of the Andalusian people. Arrbida 3. For a variation from the usual, you might consider a week in Jaen province, perhaps Ubeda or Baeza? Help sequencing itinerary (Malaga to Seville to Granada), Restaurant recommendations for birthday dinner, driving path Seville-->Ronda-->Setenil -->Granada, Two weeks in Spain: Barcelona and Andalusia. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-16360627', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Marbella is one of the best in Europe year round. Lukasz Szwaj/Shutterstock. The drive starts Senenil de las Bodegas - Torre Aalhaquime - Olvera - Aalgodonales - Zahara - Grazalema, over night, - Villaluenga del Rosario - Benaocaz - Ubrique - El Bosque - Arcos. We could rent a car in Ronda (if there is a car rental there and if we ca drop it off at the other end Argos de la Frontera or maybe Jerez? Crdoba - 3 nights by high speed train ( will look for side trips or just chill) Beside being a top beach destination in Andalucia, Malaga is also full of interesting cultural sites and museums: You should also definitely visit Malaga fortress: the Alcazaba. The caves were discovered by chance in 1959 by students who were looking for bats. The temperature will be hot in July. This lovely small village is located on top of a hill, dominating the whole valley. The city also has a good wine museum and some interesting ruins of Moorish baths. There are buses to Seville but for Granada and Cordoba again you would have to first go into Malaga. The Cotswolds are one of the most beautiful places to visit in Britain. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-16358448', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');rent a car or rent a driver, is staying in Marbella for a few days worth it? Tangiers, though not Morocco's most interesting cities (Fez and Marrakech take that prize), is a city with a vast amount of heritage. Does anyone have experience and/or recommendations on the following: Lizzieluluhead, it would be better for you to start your own thread. Aside from enjoying the citys great I could see Sevilla, but Granada and eastern Andalucia for sure is not that balmy in March lol! ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-16361424', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Marbella not so much for the beach but because everyone said it is so enchanting, having a beach there was sort of a bonus for us to unwind a bit. Day Trip, Stay The Night or Base Yourself in Ronda? Add a day-trip to Baeza and one to Jaen, that would suggest four full days. An absolute must-see in Gibraltar is the Upper Rock. We were at the Alhambra, from 9am to 5:30pm. None of the above. From Seville, Cordoba is a day trip (or even half-day trip). For the 4WD tour, your guide will take you to the best parts of the park, and you may even see a lynx! I'd also skip Gibraltar and Tangier, there are more interesting things to see in Spain ;-). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Of course, you might want to spend time there to enjoy it. Bus to Monopoli in Puglia, our base to visit Bari Vecchia, Castellano caves, Conservano, Poilignano a Mare, and the villages of Valle d'Itria namely, Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino, and Martina Franca. Here's how to start your trip, depending on where you arrive from. Lukasz Szwaj/Shutterstock. WebArrive Rome stay for a few days. Lisa. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". If you have a car, you can definitely stay in Marbella and travel to each city with your car. Alsa run a coach on this route (I think). Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. and Baena (1 hr. Place a stick in the ground first (without snapping it), then attach the GPS locator. Anteauera - 2 nights by high speed train One night white hill town stay - Ronda, Zahara, Grazalema? You don't even need to do an overnight in Sevilla; it's so close you can take the train several times (you'll need about 2-3 days to hit the highlights). I find the Deutsche Bahn website easiest to use for train travel and ViaMichelin, for car travel. It lists high and low temps as well as precipitation. As you probably know, there's no train station in Ubeda, and the Baeza station isn't actually in Baeza, so buses are needed in that area. Theres nothing easier than attending a flamenco show in Andalucia, theyre everywhere, even on the streets. Tangier is really a very poor introduction to Morocco. Train to Jean, one night and find our way to Ubeda for one week?? In Tabernas, you should visit Fort Bravo (also called Texas Hollywwod). Connections from elsewhere are a little more difficult, as the trains are not as fast (often it's just as quick to take the bus). Day Trip, Stay The Night or Base Yourself in Jerez? There are various ways of getting to Andalusia. They only have a few rooms, including private and dorms. Crdoba Crdoba is another beautiful city located in Andalusia. or is Madrid your entry point ? This is a very big deal in the south of Spain (kinda like Christmas on steroids), where all the towns put on colourful pageantry, spectacular processions, and other centuries old traditions. If you are traveling alone, be sure to always carry your cell phone along with you, if you have one that is. With a branch of the Tate and plenty of other galleries and shops around, you cannot go wrong with basing yourself in What you do have here, though, is the best network of tours for any city in the region. A day in Granada is grotesquely short. Pampaneira, closer to Granada, also looked attractive and was a lot livelier than Bubion and Capileira in early May. Thanks! Except for Ronda, you pretty much need a car for the pueblos blancos. From Madrid, it is just two-and-a-half hours to Seville by high-speed train. the prevalence of WiFi as you travel throughout Spain? Whatever you decide to do enjoy your trip Ciao Edited: 4 years ago Report inappropriate content 2. I enjoyed my day in Jaen, but I was glad I had chosen to base in Ubeda instead. A remote city built high up over the Tajo gorge is dominated by its majestic bridges and fantastic views. A large part of that is because the restaurants almost exclusively serve fried fish. ); those one-way driving times are from ViaMichelin. You can use the train to get between major destinations, running from Malaga in the east to Seville in the west. You can't really base yourself in Ronda for a trip to the rest of Andalusia - it would take you too long to get anywhere. If youre looking for a little bit of adventure and a chance to push yourself, Gran Canaria is the ideal location. Then Marbella is the perfect destination for you! With a car you could visit the nearby national parks, see link below, and visit one of the olive oil "farms/factories" that do tours. It's going to be rushed if you split your stay but you will see a lot. L ush green valleys and rugged mountains, sheer cliffs and wild, frothing, slate-grey seas. With the Andalusia Pass I mentioned above, you can enjoy a guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. Do you know anyone or how mch it would cost? These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I would choose Jerez. Train to Matera in Basilicata. April is, normally, a bit hotter than March. You're in Spain (for not long) enjoy as much of it as you can cram in, forget Tangier, it's a dump and Gibraltar is simply an old curio. Cadiz is lovely, a day trip is probably enough. Thoughts on this? If not, I am searching for another good place. The main loop of Seville, Cordoba, and Granada takes just as long wherever you start from, but you haven't had to travel as far from Madrid to start the journey. Zambujeira do Mar 6. If you want to do a guided tour of some of the most famous Jerez bodegas and of course taste the wine, you will need to book it here. The cathedral, with its Moorish Giralda tower, is a fascinating mix of cultures and architectural styles. I spent about a month in Andaluca earlier this year, and my research led to me spend nights in these places: Ubeda, Cordoba, Seville, Cadiz, Ronda, Malaga and Granada. A guided tour, with the local knowledge that brings, is the way to go for a day trip. Easily accessible from some of the region's largest cities, including Barcelona, the mountains are perfect for hiking, skiing, or simply just exploring Catalan Estepona is a good option. Hopefully, today it is completely up to safety standards. Hmmm, just typing it is a bit daunting, it may be too much but I'm sure we can cur some out if need be. Located between Hyde Park and Soho, Mayfair is Londons most wealthy neighborhood. The guide will give you more information about the location and its history. And if you dont want to miss any of the breathtaking landscapes of Tabernas desert, you can also visit the desert with a guide. Finally train back to Rome. At the Upper Rock, you should check out these attractions: Cabo de Gata Natural Park is the largest coast and land protected area of all the Mediterranean region. The island is full of incredible hiking trails, some of which are less well-known than others. That will make it more crowded and hotel prices go up (a lot). Sleeps: 4. 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