9 days in South of Spain Itinerary

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): take in panoramic vistas at Torre Giralda and then pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Seville trip itinerary planner.

Berlin, Germany to Seville is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. In May in Seville, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Cordoba.

Andalucía’s thousand-year-old city, Córdoba, was once the capital of both the Roman Empire and the Moorish Kingdom, representing an alluring mix of cultural and political history.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, make a trip to Patios de Cordoba, make a trip to Roman Bridge, then take a stroll through Jewish Quarter (Juderia), and finally don't miss a visit to Historic Centre of Cordoba.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Cordoba trip builder app.

You can take a train from Seville to Cordoba in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Cordoba are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to take a train 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 21st (Tue): take some stellar pictures from Mirador de Aldehuela, then explore the stunning scenery at El Tajo de Ronda, then snap pictures at Puente Nuevo, and finally see where the action happens at Plaza de Toros de Ronda. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: do a tasting at Bodega Garcia Hidalgo, then identify plant and animal life at Reservatauro Ronda, then explore the ancient world of Baños Arabes, and finally shake up your sightseeing with SierrAventura Ronda.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Ronda online route planner.

Traveling by train from Cordoba to Ronda takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daily temperatures in Ronda can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Tarifa.

As the southernmost point in Europe, Tarifa is famous for having the continent’s best windsurfing conditions, making it a well-known surfer’s paradise.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): take a pleasant ride with Aventuras Del Sur and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de Bolonia.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Tarifa trip itinerary planning app.

Drive from Ronda to Tarifa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Ronda in May, expect nights in Tarifa to be a bit warmer, around 19°C, while days are slightly colder, around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Nerja.

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. We've included these beaches for you: Playa de la Alberquilla and Playa del Molino de Papel. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Church of El Salvador and Playa El Playazo. There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Fundación Cueva de Nerja, visit a coastal fixture at Faro de la Herradura, don't miss a visit to Balcony of Europe, and kick back and relax at Playa El Salon.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nerja road trip planning website.

You can drive from Tarifa to Nerja in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Tarifa in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Nerja, with highs around 30°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.