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Andalusia Loop — a 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 4-day version for April: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go.
4
days
689 km
distance
9.2 h
driving
27
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Orange blossom, Feria de Abril and 24°C days — the classic window; Alhambra tickets sell out weeks ahead.
Day 1 Seville → Córdoba
🌡 1.1–30.8°C · 🌧 ~8 rain days · ☀ 13.0h light
09:00
Real Alcázarhistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Wander through lush gardens and admire intricate Mudéjar architecture.
50 min · Seville · Adult €13.50, concessions €6, plus Royal
open: Apr-Sep: daily 09:30-19:00; Oct-Mar: daily 09:30-17:00
09:50
Torre del Oromuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Spot the golden-topped tower housing maritime history.
50 min · Seville · €3 adults, €1.50 seniors/students/childr
open: M-F 09:30-18:45, Sa Su 10:30-18:45; holidays closed
10:40
Museo Antiquariummuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Walk among Roman and Moorish remains found beneath the market.
50 min · Seville · €2
open: Daily 11:00-14:00, 15:00-20:00
13:18
Museum of Al-Andalus Lifemuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Listen to stories of Muslim Andalusia in a tower.
50 min · Córdoba · €4.50, €3 children
open: October-April 10:00-18:00, May-September, 10:00-14:00 and 16:30-20:30
14:08
Casa de Sefaradmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Discover Sephardic heritage in a tranquil courtyard.
50 min · Córdoba · €4.50
open: Tu-Su 11:00-18:00
14:58
Museo Arqueológicomuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Walk above ancient ruins in a hidden plaza.
50 min · Córdoba · €1.50 (non-EU visitors), free (EU visito
open: 16 Sep-15 June: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:30, Su & holidays 09:00-15:30; 16 June-
15:48
Pan & Fusionlocal & traditionalcraft beer & pubs
Discover creative tapas that blend traditional flavors with modern twists.
60 min · Córdoba
18:30
Bodegas Camposhistory & sagas
Savor fantastic food in a historic building with a rich legacy.
75 min · Córdoba
open: Daily 13:00-16:00, 20:30-23:00; closed 24 Dec, 31 Dec
Overnight: Córdoba
e.g. Backpacker Al-Karte · Hotel casas de la Judería
Day 2 Around Córdoba
🌡 1.1–30.8°C · 🌧 ~8 rain days · ☀ 13.0h light
09:00
Obejohistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Explore ancient stone walls and historic tapestries in this charming village.
50 min · Córdoba
09:50
Calleja del Pañuelohistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
squeeze through the world's narrowest alley to a tiny square.
50 min · Córdoba
10:40
Hammam - Arabic bathshistory & sagasswimming & baths
Relax in warm waters echoing Moorish bath traditions in a modern setting.
90 min · Córdoba
12:10
Capilla de San Bartoloméchurches & landmarks
Marvel at Gothic-Mudéjar tiles and soaring vaulting.
50 min · Córdoba · €2 (Sa, Su and holidays), €1.50 (M-F), f
open: 15 Sep – 14 Jun: Tu-Sa 10:30-13:30, 15:30-18:30; Su 10:30-13:30; M 15:
13:00
Castle of Almodóvar del Ríohistory & sagas
Imagine royal life in a castle featured in Game of Thrones.
50 min · Córdoba · Adult €9, senior €7, child 4-13 €5, chil
open: M-F 11:00-14:30 and 16:00-19:00, Sa Su 11:00-19:00
13:50
Roman Bridgechurches & landmarks
Stroll over shallow waters under historic arches.
50 min · Córdoba
14:40
Restaurante Casa Rubiolocal & traditional
Indulge in flavorful tapas, especially their excellent bravas, in a cozy spot.
60 min · Córdoba
open: M-Th 13:00-16:30 19:30-23:30, F Sa 13:00-24:00, Su 13:00-23:30
Overnight: Córdoba
e.g. Backpacker Al-Karte · Hotel casas de la Judería
Day 3 Granada
🌡 1.1–26.5°C · 🌧 ~6 rain days · ☀ 13.0h light
11:27
Basilica Nuestra Señora de Las Angustiasmuseums & heritagelocal & traditionalchurches & landmarks
Feel vibrant local devotion during evening masses and processions.
50 min · Granada · Free
open: Open during hours of worship
12:17
Plaza de Bib-Ramblamuseums & heritagehistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Stroll through bustling squares echoing Moorish market days.
50 min · Granada
13:07
Cathedral of Granadahistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Marvel at towering Renaissance splendor and bright interiors.
50 min · Granada · €5
open: March–August: M-Sa 10:45-13:30 and 16:00-20:00, Su and holidays 16:00-
13:57
Corral del Carbónhistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Discover ancient Moorish courtyard whispers of merchant lore.
50 min · Granada · Free
open: Entrance viewable anytime, courtyard open M-F 9:00-19:00, Sa-Su 10:00-
14:47
Hamman El Bañuelohistory & sagasswimming & baths
Uncover serene ruins of Spain's best-preserved Arabic bath.
50 min · Granada · €5
open: Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00
15:37
Museo Cuevas Sacromontemuseums & heritagelocal & traditional
Explore cave life through engaging geological exhibits.
50 min · Granada · €5
open: Summer: Daily 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00; Winter: Daily 10:00-14:00 a
16:27
Om Kalsumlocal & traditionalcraft beer & pubs
Savor rich Arabian tapas paired with welcoming drinks.
60 min · Granada
open: 20:00-24:00 (get there early to get a table)
18:30
Bar Poëlocal & traditionalcraft beer & pubs
Delight in generous, free tapas from a friendly English couple.
75 min · Granada
open: 20:00-closing (tapas until 00:30)
Overnight: Granada
e.g. Hotel Cerro del Sol · Hotel Navas
Day 4 Ronda → back to start
🌡 6.0–28.9°C · 🌧 ~8 rain days · ☀ 12.9h light
11:54
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayorhistory & sagaschurches & landmarks
Admire the blend of Christian and Moorish architecture.
50 min · Ronda · €4 (adults), €3 (seniors), €2 (children
open: M-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-12:30, 14:00-19:00
12:44
Palacio de Mondragónmuseums & heritagehistory & sagas
Savor the views from a beautifully preserved Moorish terrace.
50 min · Ronda · €4; reduced €3
open: M-F 10:00-19:00, Sa Su 10:00-15:00
13:34
Iglesia de Espíritu Santochurches & landmarks
Experience a fortified church with impressive vaults.
50 min · Ronda · €1 (adults and children over 10), free (
open: M-Sa 10:00-14:00
14:24
Baños Árabeshistory & sagas
Marvel at the intricate vaulting of a 13th-century bathhouse.
50 min · Ronda · €4.50; reduced €3, free on Tuesday after
open: M-F 10:00-19:00, Sa Su 10:00-15:00