Planning on a trip to Andalucia October, 2019, first time in Spain. We'll be using frequent flyer miles, so that's why I'm doing my research this early, as we'll probably want to book our flights later this fall and need to have a good idea on an outline before then. A little about us: like castles/palaces, history, views, food/wine, walking and enjoying the atmosphere, not into art (although do enjoy 'in situ').
The basic outline I've come up with is 4 nights Sevilla (day trip to Cordoba to see the Mezquita), 3 nights Ronda (maybe a day trip to other town), 3 nights Granada (Alhambra, walk around/stay Albayzin), 2 nights Nerja (we love water although not lying on the beach, and if it's too cold to swim, at least dip our toes in-visit Frigiliana and Nerja Caves).
So my 2 main questions:
1. I've reviewed weather history on underground.com the past few years. I know no one can predict, but looking for it not to be overwhelmingly hot, so thinking arrive mid-October, leave the end. Any anecdotal experiences about that time of year? (I.e. will there be flowers blooming, even if just in gardens/flower pots, not overly hot?)
2. My initial plan was to fly into Sevilla, leave from Malaga. Looking at current frequent flyer options, it might be better to reverse the order. I'd thought it would be nice to end at the beach, and worry a bit about instead ending in Sevilla. (Not really big city people.) Reading about Sevilla though, I'm thinking this might not be a bad option as I don't think we'll be very rushed as I don't have a ton of 'sites' on my list, rather just a few things to see so might not be a bad place to end if the flights make it a better option to do this. Any thoughts on either Sevilla-Nerja, or Nerja-Sevilla appreciated.
Thanks so much - this forum was huge in helping me plan our Italy trip last year (first time doing this on our own), and so we're doing it again - for our 30th anniversary year!
Debbie