Andalucia Road Trip

Explore white villages and scenic landscapes on this self-drive Spain holiday

Go beyond the tourist hotspots and discover the true essence of southern Spain on this Andalucia road trip. This 11-day self-drive holiday to Spain takes you off the beaten path to explore traditional whitewashed villages and immerse yourself in dramatic landscapes. From hiking in natural parks and exploring hilltop villages to horse riding, cave-exploring and winery visits, this itinerary is ideal for those who love to delve deeper into a country’s landscapes, culture and heritage.

Self-drive holidays to Spain offer a different way to travel. The beauty of the trip is the journey itself; the freedom to explore at your own pace and stop or detour whenever the impulse takes you. Our suggested Andalucian road trip invites you deep into the rugged countryside, offering opportunities to connect with nature and explore areas of the country often missed when sticking to the region’s ‘golden triangle’ of Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba.

Our Andalucia road trip itinerary passes through the natural parks of Sierras Subbéticas and Grazalema. Here you can walk or bike through the scenic landscape, stopping to admire whitewashed villages perched atop hills and watch for soaring birds of prey. You’ll visit the iconic white villages of Ronda, Nerja, Frigiliana, Arcos de la Frontera and Vejer de la Frontera, and spend time amid the picturesque vineyards and olive groves of Montilla. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to get active with horse riding, snorkelling and hiking, and discover the secrets of Andalucian cuisine in a small group cooking class.

As well as pre-planned stops, let the open road seduce and lure you along untrodden paths, or pause to appreciate landscapes of vast mountain ranges and sun-scorched terrain. With no time pressures, you can linger in peaceful, centuries old towns, sampling local delicacies in quaint tapas bars and engaging with warm and welcoming locals on this magical Andalucian road trip.

Make This Itinerary Yours

The suggested itinerary for this Andalucia road trip was created by local experts and designed to give you a flavour of what you can expect from self-drive holidays to Spain. It’s here to inspire your next trip, and can be fully customised to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.

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Duration

11 days

Start point

Madrid

End Point

Madrid

Trip type

Custom self-drive tour

Accommodation

3-star hotels

Tour transport

Trains and rental car

Highlights

  • Andalucian road trip offering opportunities to get off the beaten path and immerse yourself in Andalucian landscapes, culture and heritage.
  • Itinerary includes train travel to and from Madrid, rental car hire, and charming boutique hotels for an authentic stay.
  • Learn about traditional olive oil production and Andalucian wines by visiting handpicked family farms & boutique wineries in Montilla.
  • Walk or bike through the scenic Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park watching for soaring birds of prey.
  • Marvel at the stunning rock formations of the Nerja Caves, known as the ‘Natural Cathedral of the Costa del Sol’.
  • Hike the spectacular Caminito del Rey trail, traversing gorges, canyons and a deep valley with dramatic footpaths clinging to steep cliffs.
  • Experience unforgettable views over the plunging gorge of Ronda on a sunset tour of this mountaintop town.
  • Experience the timeless whitewashed villages of Andalucia, adorned with pots of colourful flowers and perched atop hills with far-reaching views.
  • Get active with a snorkelling tour in Nerja or go horse riding through mango and avocado plantations in the Axarquía countryside.
  • Discover the secrets of Andalucian cuisine on a cooking class or opt for a day trip of Conil and Tarifa or the historic coastal city of Cadiz.