5 days in Nerja & Ronda Itinerary

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. On the 3rd (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at Playa El Salon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Tue): explore the fascinating underground world of Fundación Cueva de Nerja, then kick back and relax at Burriana Beach, then take in panoramic vistas at Balcony of Europe, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of El Salvador.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Nerja vacation planner.

San Francisco, USA to Nerja is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Francisco to Nerja. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in September, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Ronda.

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

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Reservatauro Ronda, explore the stunning scenery at El Tajo de Ronda, then snap pictures at Puente Nuevo, and finally enjoy the music at Ronda Guitar Music.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Ronda vacation builder app.

You can drive from Nerja to Ronda in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Nerja in September, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Ronda: temperatures range from 87°F by day to 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.