Spain is well known for its sunny weather, beaches and fantastic cuisine. If you are thinking about taking a driving holiday Spain may be the perfect destination. One suggested location for a driving holiday is Malaga on the southern coast of Spain. Pick up a flight to Malaga, and collect a rental car at Malaga Airport from one of the many rental companies at the airport.
Due to the intense heat of the region of Andalucia, this trip is not recommended from June to August.
Day 1 Malaga to Granada
Driving from Malaga to Granada takes around 2 hours. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the mountains of the Sierra Nevada with their snow topped peaks. In Granada allow a day to visit the amazing Moorish palace of Alhambra.
Day 2 Granada to Almeria
Almeria was the location for filming for the 3 spaghetti westerns starring Clint Eastwood which were filmed in the late 1960s. Stop off at Tabernas to see the film set. Almeria is the driest region of Spain, and inland much of the scenery is basically desert.
Day 3 Almeria to Malaga
Take the coastal route back from Almeria to Malaga, allowing time to stop off at a few of the coastal towns along the way such as the pretty holiday town of Nerja where it would be a shame to miss the famous Nerja Caves – Cuevas de Nerja. When you arrive back at Malaga, allow some time to explore the historic city with its Moorish architecture and old town.
