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Spain Malaga(TORROX) 8 day trip

Hello!! My friend has a house 40 minutes outside of Malaga in Torrox. We are staying there for 7 days and I wanted to plan some day trips ( or one night away trip).

We are trying to not be super pricey and stay the night for the most part at the house. We are 4 girl college students 21yrs old, will have a rental car for our duration of trip in Malaga.

I was looking into day trips of Sevilla, Ronda, Granada, cordoba. (Places in the southeast region)

We were even looking into the train 2.5 hrs away to madrid (wondering if this is worth it).

Also into the nature reserves of sierra de Grazalema and el torcal (would probably chose one).

We have never been to Spain before (besides my friend with the house) and we’re wondering what is the funnest things for us to see and do! We love beaches, animals, nature, being active, food, some night life, amazing sights.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the places I mentioned above and/or is there anywhere I’m missing that is a must see?
Also wondering of the best activities to do in each day trip or in Malaga/Torrox?!

We are also going to Ibiza for 3 days after Malaga if anyone has any recommendations!

Thank you!! Really appreciate your help!

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It looks like Nerja is nearby and we enjoyed going to Nerja cave and the Balcony of Europe while we were there.

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Carbonara in Seville. See Granada on a weekend night, lots of buskers so much fun !!!. J

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https://www.viamichelin.com
We use via Michelin as our route planner for road trips.

Granada is an easy day trip, but carefully plan where to park without entering the old town (impossible to drive and a ticket trap).
Be sure and pre purchase tickets for access to Alhambra (do your research).

To me, Ronda is at the age of a single day trip trip.

Seville and Cordoba are definitely worth the investment of an overnight experience.
Invest in renting a room for at least one night in Seville and consider spending two nights. Seville has a large menu of opportunities.

Keep in mind the next day in Spain starts at 10 p.m., adjust your days accordingly.

Be sure and obtain an IDP from AAA for $20 each. Legally required to drive in Spain.