10 days in Province of Malaga Itinerary

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Nerja is known for nature, beaches, nightlife, historic sites, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Balcon de Europa, contemplate the waterfront views at Río Chíllar, stroll through Playa El Salon, and kick back and relax at Burriana Beach.

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Madrid to Nerja is an approximately 5-hour combination of train and bus. You can also drive; or do a combination of flight and bus. In October, daytime highs in Nerja are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Marbella.

Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Marbella: Malaga (Malaga Cathedral, Room Escape Games, & more) and Benalmadena (Benalmadena Puerto Marina & Parque De La Paloma). There's more to do: take a stroll through Marbella Old Town and take in the waterfront at Puerto Banus Marina.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Marbella trip builder app .

Traveling by car from Nerja to Marbella takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Nerja in October, Marbella is a bit warmer at night with lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can take a bus to Ronda.

Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.

Ronda is known for historic sites, nature, museums, nightlife, and wineries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Puente Nuevo, do a tasting at Bodega Garcia Hidalgo, ride a horse along Paddock Paradise Ronda, and get outside with Ronda Dressage.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Ronda trip planning app .

Take a bus from Marbella to Ronda in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Ronda are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to catch the train back home.