If you are looking for a road trip adventure that will combine dramatic and diverse landscapes with historic, vibrant towns, then Andalucía in southern Spain is a must.

After picking up your car from Malaga Airport, begin your drive east along the coast to visit the spectacular Sierra Nevada National Park. To break up the journey, stop off at one of Nerja’s beaches where you will find long sandy stretches and secluded coves to relax in.

When you reach the Sierra Nevada you’ll be greeted with outstanding beauty, and the endless soaring mountains, lush pine forests and array of rare wildlife, plants and flowers will ensure an unforgettable start to your holiday. Covering more than 200,000 acres, you may prefer to explore part of the area by car and part by hiking, canoeing, horse riding or enjoying other outdoor sports.

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You can also experience city life on this road trip, as the Moorish city of Granada is located in the foothills of Sierra Nevada. Highlights of a trip here include visits to the magnificent Alhambra, the old Arab quarter, the Archeological Museum and beautiful cathedral.

The final destination on your road trip is Seville which will take you around five hours to reach from Granada. Stop off on the way in the romantic white-washed city of Ronda with its ‘El Tajo’ or 300- foot gorge that separates the old town from the 16th-century ‘new’ town.

To experience more of Andalucía, you may wish to take a detour on your trip and visit the historic city of Cordoba. Here you can experience the incredible eighth-century Mosque-Cathedral which displays a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, relax in the Arabic baths and spend an evening at a flamenco show.

Continue your journey and on reaching Seville you can enjoy highlights of the city such as the Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, Barrio Santa Cruz, and, of course, enjoy some tasty tapas in one of its 8,000 bars!

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