The hidden charms of Andalucia
FLY-DRIVE TOUR 9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
Enjoy a nine-night fly-drive tour of four charming Andalucían destinations , which allows you to explore the region at your leisure , uncovering the treasures of the local culture as you go . Stay in a historic Parador beside the breath-taking natural beauty of Ronda , in a chic converted 17th Century building in Vejer de la Frontera , in an idyllic seaside resort overlooking the Bay of Cádiz in Rota , and finally in a country estate amidst the verdant landscape just outside Seville .
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
DAY ONE
Begin your touring holiday by flying into Málaga airport , collecting a hire-car and driving approximately one and a half hours ’ west to your first destination , Ronda , where you will spend two nights . Situated on the edge of the dramatic El Tajo gorge , the Parador de Ronda is the former Town Hall of this mountaintop town . Bedrooms and terraces have magnificent views out across the gorge , the Andalucían countryside , and the Puente Nuevo , a bridge of incredible stature .
DAY TWO
On your second day , explore the captivating town of Ronda , appreciating the glorious scenery that comes with its situation . Perhaps visit the bullfighting museum on the Plaza del Toros , the art museum in the 16th Century cloistered convent , the water gardens of the Palacio Mondragón , the famous atmospheric Arabic Baths , or the tree-lined Plaza Duquesa de Parcent .
DAY THREE
Your second stop on this tour of Andalucía is situated on the other side of two National Parks , which makes for a beautiful scenic drive on day three . Vejer de la Frontera is one of Andalucia ’ s Pueblo Blancos , filled with whitewashed houses , cobbled streets , and spectacular views of both countryside and sea . Spend two nights at Hotel V ..., a boutique hotel set within a 17th century residence that occupies an elevated position with unrivalled views of the town .
DAY FOUR
Begin your day with the understated charms of Vejer de la Frontera , before venturing further out into the Cádiz region . Within easy reach of your hotel are the beaches of the Costa de la Luz , the peninsula of Gibraltar , as well as the city of Cádiz , the oldest in Europe , and Jerez de la Frontera , with its numerous sherry bodegas and Royal School of Equestrian Art .
DAY FIVE
Leave Vejer de la Frontera on our fifth day and drive north around the Bay of Cádiz to Rota . Spend the next two nights at the Duque de Najera , a peach-coloured property that curves around the corner of the town , creating its own oasis between civilisation and the sea .
DAY SIX
Spend today in Rota exploring this traditionally Spanish seaside town and its historic , almost mediaeval , centre . Wander down the streets , past the harbour , churches , and palaces before relaxing on one of the many excellent golden beaches . For a taste of local life , pay a visit to the town ’ s fish market , or dip in and out of the quaint shops .
Spanish riding school
The Alcazar of Seville
Hacienda de San Rafael near Seville
Vejer de la Frontera
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