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Andalusia Loop: Route Guide

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The Alhambra against the snowy Sierra Nevada
Photo: Er Komandante · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Andalusia is Moorish Spain at full strength. The Alhambra's carved courtyards and Córdoba's striped arches fill the days; flamenco in a Seville patio fills the nights. Between cities, white villages drape themselves over gorges and orange blossom scents the air.

Andalusia Loop is a 660 km loop (self-drive). It works best as 4–8 days; the plan below is the 6-day version for April, built from 254 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4–8
days
660km
distance
4
Stops
254
curated stops

Plan your own version → 4-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go

The route

Seville→ 140 kmCórdoba→ 200 kmGranada→ 180 kmRonda

What you'll see

Real Alcázar
Wander through lush gardens and admire intricate Mudéjar architecture.
Seville
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (Mezquita)
You will see stunning Islamic architecture fused with Christian elements inside this grand cathedral.
Córdoba
Cathedral of Granada
Marvel at towering Renaissance splendor and bright interiors.
Granada
Palacio de Mondragón
Savor the views from a beautifully preserved Moorish terrace.
Ronda
Torre del Oro
Spot the golden-topped tower housing maritime history.
Seville
Medina Azahara
Walk among sprawling ruins of a lost caliphate capital.
Córdoba
Generalife
Stroll through lush, terraced gardens filled with vibrant flowers and fountains.
Granada
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
Admire the blend of Christian and Moorish architecture.
Ronda

Choose your length

4-day plan22 stops · 12.1 h transit5.5 stops/day · 3 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan38 stops · 13.3 h transit6.3 stops/day · 2.2 h transit/daySee the full plan →8-day plan52 stops · 14.3 h transit6.5 stops/day · 1.8 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May

Orange blossom, Feria de Abril and 24°C days — the classic window; Alhambra tickets sell out weeks ahead.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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