Plan Your Trip to Andalucía
When to go, how long to stay, where to base yourself, and how to get around. Four decisions, in the right order, and the rest of the trip plans itself.
Choose when to go
Andalucía changes character by season: spring ferias, fierce summer heat inland, warm autumn seas, and snow in the Sierra Nevada. Start with the month guides.
Pick an itinerary
From a long weekend in Sevilla to a two-week grand tour, our itineraries are built around realistic driving times, train connections, and booking windows.
Choose your bases
Cities for culture and food, white villages for slow mornings, the coast for beach time. Our accommodation guides cover every base by city, type, and budget.
Sort the practical details
Trains versus car hire, cash and cards, health cover, driving rules, and what things cost. The practical guides collect everything worth knowing before you land.
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Andalucía in July
Coast weather, and serious inland heat
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One Week in Sevilla: A Complete Seven Days Itinerary
Spending a full week in Sevilla allows you to slow down and adopt the local rhythm. You can explore the monumental centre, wander through neighbourhood markets, and take the train to nearby Andalucían cities without feeling rushed.
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Two Days in Granada: A Step-by-Step Itinerary
Two days in Granada gives you just enough time to explore the Alhambra and lose yourself in the steep alleys of the Albaicín. This itinerary balances major monuments with the city's legendary free tapas culture.
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48 Hours in Sevilla: A Weekend Itinerary
Spend a weekend in Sevilla navigating the royal palaces, historic tapas bars and shaded plazas. This two-day plan balances major architectural sights with long lunches and evening walks along the river.
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A Weekend in Cordoba: Two Days in Andalucía's Caliphate City
Spend 48 hours in Cordoba exploring the mesmerising Mezquita, getting lost in the whitewashed streets of the Judería, and eating excellent salmorejo.
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Seven Days in Cordoba: The Complete One-Week Itinerary
Seven days in Cordoba allows you to sink into the slow rhythm of Southern Spain. Beyond the famous Mosque Cathedral, a full week gives you time to explore aristocratic palaces, sip local wines in ancient taverns, and venture out to the olive groves and castles of the surrounding province.
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Seven Days in Malaga: A One-Week Itinerary
Spending a full week in Malaga allows you to explore the historic centre at a relaxed pace while leaving time for the coast and nearby mountains. This plan balances world-class art and Moorish architecture with long lunches by the Mediterranean Sea.
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Practical essentials
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Mobile Data, SIM Cards and WiFi in Andalucía: A Practical Guide
A comprehensive practical guide to securing mobile data, SIM cards and WiFi in Andalucía. Learn about mandatory ID laws, navigating the transition from tourist eSIMs to resident contracts, and avoiding the most common connectivity traps in southern Spain.
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Best Time to Visit Andalucía: Weather, Prices, and Festivals
Discover the best time to visit Andalucía with our practical guide to seasonal weather, price drops, and the regional festival calendar.
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Tap Water and Drinking Water in Andalucía: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to drinking water in Andalucía, covering tap water safety, extreme drought restrictions, tackling limescale, and where to buy bottled water.
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