We will be flying into Sevilla after spending a week in Portugal. Arrives approx. 3 pm. on Sat, July 1
We fly back home out of Malaga a week later, Fri, July 7
We are going to rent a car.
We would like to spend time in Sevilla and Ronda. We have already been to Granada, Toledo and Cordoba, so I think I want to concentrate on Sevilla and Ronda, and then finish up either in Nerja ( have also been there, but my husband hasn't, and it might be a nice relaxing day or so before returning to the US.)
What would be a nice number of days to experience Sevilla and Ronda?
Here's my initial thought:
3 nights in Sevilla (land in the afternoon, so we will have Sat evening, Sun and Mon)
1 or 2 nights in Ronda
Round it off depending on how long we stay in Ronda.
Flight leaves Malaga @10 am on Fri morning.
I appreciate all suggestions!
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7167 posts
You have 6 nights and will need to stay in Malaga night before departure
3 Sevilla
2 Ronda
1 Malaga
Take the bus from Sevilla to Ronda then again to Malaga
Super easy and inexpensive
No need for a car
Posted by
OP
Fairbury, Il
48 posts
I didn't consider using the bus. I assume it's quick and easy, dealing with luggage, etc?
Posted by
Paris
7303 posts
Honestly, the bus is totally fine if you are just visiting Ronda itself, but the real attraction of the area - to me at least - is the white villages : Grazalema, Zahara de la Sierra, Setenil, Ubrique...
For those, you absolutely need a car. Driving is hassle-free.
And, keeping the car, you can stay in Nerja with a flight out of Málaga. It is close by.
I agree with 3 nights Sevilla / 2 nights Ronda / 1 night Málaga or Nerja.
Posted by
OP
Fairbury, Il
48 posts
We enjoy driving, and that is why it was my initial plan. I researched the bus schedule, and frankly, I think I prefer the convenience of a car. I realize that parking is an issue in Ronda, but the hotel I plan on booking has paid parking nearby.
Posted by
Washington DC
28082 posts
I don't think 3 nights is long enough for Seville since you're arriving in the afternoon. That's only going to give you a bit more than 2 days there, and to me Seville is at least a 3-full-days city. Ronda's attractive (I've been there multiple times and do like it), but there's just no comparison to the sights in Seville.