Is Driving thru the White Hill Towns in Mid April 2025 a Good Idea?

Arcos, Ronda... both have over 30,000 permanent residents... just saying :))

I was in Spain in February one year…it was a bit chilly, but everything was open.
I remember the orange blossom being out in Frigiliana, and sitting having paella in a cafe on the beach near Nerja.

Mid-April 2025 will be the highest of high season in Spain, as it coincides with Semana Santa (Holy Week), concluding with Easter on 20 April. You will need to secure accommodation early. To give you an idea, hotels in Spain catering to domestic tourists often have low season, high season and "Semana Santa" rates.

The weather should be perfect.

The weather should be perfect.

I disagree. I've spent a number of Easter weeks in this area over the years and April can be quite rainy. I've been unfortunate enough to experience almost an entire week of rain one Easter a few years ago.

Weather could be a wild card and could affect what you’re able to do regarding outdoors activities. I’m not sure what activities you intend to engage in to occupy 4-6 days because most of those villages don’t take long to visit.

I've been to Rhonda in December. All went very well. Most of everything was open. April should be fine.

Thanks to All

Very helpful posts, will put them to good use.

**Can anyone offer lodging recommendations for the White Hill towns?**

We will begin in Ronda and drive over 3-4 days, & on last day to Cadiz.

Will visit Parque Natural de las Grazalema & Caminito del Reyen route.

Would prefer to stay at least 2 consecutive nites in a centrally located town.

My wife and I like staying at Paradors and there are Paradors in Cádiz, Arcos de la Frontera, and Ronda. The last time we were in Ronda we stayed at what is now Hotel Soho Boutique Palacio San Gabriel.

The drive between westernmost Arcos de la Frontera and easternmost Ronda takes less than 1.5 hours so you can get by with one base. Ronda is closer to most of the places you mentioned. Everything should be open in mid-April.

Can’t speak to conditions in April as we were there last September, but 4-6 days in the white villages seems excessive. As @jaimeelsabio indicates, it is a very short drive from Ronda to Arcos de la Frontera. Olivera was our favorite stop but, still, does not require much time. Unlike others, we did not enjoy Ronda — too touristy, crowded, unfriendly. However, the nearby, small white town of Arriate is authentic and charming. And, walking the nearby El Caminito del Rey was a highlight of our Andalucia trip.

Depending on where your tour ends and where your departure location is, you could do something like: Cordoba to Malaga; Malaga to Ronda area; Ronda through white villages to Arcos de la Frontera; Arcos de la Frontera to Cadiz; Cadiz to Seville (departure city?)…or the reverse…or add/delete. Malaga is a lovely city with a relaxed vibe. A few days there, do the El Caminito del Rey and a couple of white villages, might be a good option