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Day trip from Granada

My travel buddy and I will be in Granada for 3 days, (that's just part of our trip) and want to do a day trip somewhere south from there, preferably no more than 90 minutes train ride from Granada. The logical choice would be Malaga, but a friend told me it's just an industrial port city. It's been some years since she's been there, so...? I'd love to see the Picasso Museum there, though.She suggested Marbella, but that seems to jetsetter to me. Anyone have ideas for suggestions? Again, it would be just a day trip from Granada by train. Looking for some nice Mediterranean views and perhaps a walk on a promenade along a beach?

Posted by
8433 posts

Go to Malaga without your travel buddy if you would "love" to ; I wouldn't go to Marbella. Just split up for the day if you don't agree on everything.

Posted by
535 posts

Huh… It wouldn’t occur to me to describe Malaga as “industrial “. We enjoyed two days there wandering in the city and walking the waterfront, and thought it was lovely. It was uncrowded (except for a long line at the Picasso museum!) and locals were friendly. Tapas at La Pecha and ice cream at Casa Mira were memorable. We’d happily return.

Posted by
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The friend I mentioned was in Malaga MANY years ago, which is why I wanted to check the accuracy of her impression!

Posted by
1308 posts

Malaga is a fabulous place to visit. There are plenty of good historical and modern sites, plus the beaches. It is also a food capital for Andalucia. Marbella is pretty boring.

Posted by
500 posts

I doubt if your friend has ever been to Malaga if she desribes its as an "industrial port city." That's one of the most inaccurate things I've heard all week.