11-Day Self-Drive Tour of Andalusia’s White Villages

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You will take the high-speed train to Córdoba to collect your rental car. On your way to La Subbetica Natural Park, you will venture out into the countryside to the Montilla wine region. Visit a family-run olive oil mill and some of the products, then head to a local family-run boutique winery. After lunch, continue on to your charming rural boutique accommodation where you will have the rest of the day free at your leisure.

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Drive to La Subbetica Natural Park for a pleasant hike or cycle along the Via Verde, an old railway line now converted into a walking and cycling path. Along the way, stop to enjoy the most spectacular views of the picturesque white village of Zuheros and the olive groves of the park. Back in Luque, you will enjoy some refreshments and lunch at the old station restaurant before heading back. The evening is free to enjoy your charming rural boutique accommodation at your leisure.

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Drive to your rural hotel by La Viñuela Lake in the countryside of the Axarquia region only 30 minutes from Malaga. Today, you have the choice between two exciting outdoor activities: snorkelling in Nerja to discover the treasures of the Mediterranean or horse riding between avocado and mango plantations in the Axarquía countryside, a breathtakingly beautiful and unspoiled region of Malaga.

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Drive from your hotel to the Nerja Caves for an audio-guided visit of its spectacular halls. Afterwards, you can take a short orientation walk around the town of Nerja, stopping at the viewpoints and highlights. Then, go on a very scenic drive to the charming white village of Frigiliana and explore the little town, stopping at the most breath-aking viewpoints before driving back to your hotel in La Viñuela to relax.

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From your hotel in La Viñuela, drive to the main entrance of the Caminito Path. After your walk, you could enjoy a delicious lunch with stunning views over the Gudalhorce lakes and cliffs. Then, head to Ronda to check-in at your hotel before your introductory sunset walking tour of the old town, the cliffs, the New bridge, and the bullring. You'll have the evening free to enjoy at your leisure.

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Today, you have the choice between two lovely outdoor activities The first is exploring the natural park's white villages such as Setenil de las Bodegas, Grazalema, and Zahara de la Sierra. The second option is going for a morning invigorating circular hike around Ronda followed by a visit to a boutique family-run winery where you will have a delicious wine tasting lunch made by the owner herself.

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Drive to Arcos de la Frontera to explore this beautiful town before continuing on to your next charming hotel in the heart of the quaint white village of Vejer de la Frontera. Declared a national historic-artistic monument in 1962 in recognition of its exceptional architecture, the old town is a tangled labyrinth of cobbled streets that lead up to Castillo de Los Arcos. You will have the evening in Vejer free to enjoy at your leisure.

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Today, we offer three lovely options: a group culinary experience including shopping in Vejer's local market, a cooking lesson and lunch that you'll savour together with a sherry tasting. You could also take a day trip to Conil and Tarifa to explore these breathtaking village or head to Cadiz for a tour of this historic city. Whichever you choose, once back in Vejer, you will have the evening free to enjoy at your leisure.

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Drive from your hotel in Vejer to Seville train station where you will drop off your rental car before taking the high-speed train to Madrid. If you have not been to Sevilla before, leaving earlier to allow a little time to visit the cathedral comes highly recommended. Once in Madrid, stretch your legs after a day of travelling by exploring Spain's capital.