40 days in South of Spain Itinerary

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Get out of town with these interesting Seville side-trips: Cordoba (Sabor a Espana, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Plaza de España, admire the masterpieces at Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla, don't miss a visit to Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol), and pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla.

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Seoul, South Korea to Seville is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Seoul to Seville due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Seoul in January: high temperatures in Seville hover around 17°C and lows are around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Ronda.

Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.

Ronda is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: look for all kinds of wild species at Reservatauro Ronda, ride a horse along Caballos y Vino, don't miss a visit to Murallas Del Carmen, and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

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Getting from Seville to Ronda by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Ronda can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Antequera.

Antequera is known for wildlife, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at El Penon De Los Enamorados, look for all kinds of wild species at El Torcal de Antequera, examine the collection at Museo de las Descalzas, and pause for some serene contemplation at El Carmen Church.

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Traveling by car from Ronda to Antequera takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Antequera can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Step out of Granada to go to Sierra Nevada National Park and see Escuela de Esqui y Montana Al Andalus Activa, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Alhambra, wander the streets of Albayzin, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and contemplate the long history of Mirador de San Nicolas.

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Getting from Antequera to Granada by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Antequera in February: high temperatures in Granada hover around 14°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Nerja.

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nerja: Centro Cultural Nuestra Sra del Carmen Antigua Azucarera (in Torre del Mar), Ruta del Sol y del Aguacate (in Rincon de la Victoria) and Velez-Malaga (C.A.C. Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Francisco Hernández, Convent of the Carmelitas, &more). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja, stroll the grounds of Mirador del Cementerio Redondo, appreciate the history behind Monumento A Chanquete, and explore the fascinating underground world of Fundación Cueva de Nerja.

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Traveling by car from Granada to Nerja takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Nerja, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Marbella.

Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.

Venture out of the city with trips to Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (in Benalmadena), Malaga (Parque de Malaga, CAC Malaga Contemporary Art Center, &more) and Sabor a Espana (in Torremolinos). There's still lots to do: explore by horseback at Centro Hipico El Repique, enjoy some diversion at Casares FootGolf, find something for the whole family at Butterfly Park of Benalmadena, and make a trip to Paseo Alfonso Canas Nogueras.

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Getting from Nerja to Marbella by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Nerja in February, things will get a bit warmer in Marbella: highs are around 20°C and lows about 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.