If you plan to spend more than two nights in Malaga city or simply want to use Malaga as a starting point to discover its surroundings, you will surely be interested to know which are the best day trips you can do and how far they are.
We are going to propose the most interesting ones and the ones that will make every minute of your trip worthwhile.
King’s Path
Travel time by car or bus: 1 hour
If you are an adventurer, go on one of the most exciting tours in the world.
El caminito del rey is a gorge with more than 100 meters high where you can enjoy a natural environment with the best views. In fact, it crosses the Paraje Natural del Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. In it live birds and animals that you may be lucky enough to see such as eagles, griffon vultures, wild boars, etc…
Its name comes from the fact that it was inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII himself, who also enjoyed its 7.7 kilometers.
We offer you a guided tour from Malaga from 59€ so you don’t have to worry about anything.
Nerja
Travel time by car or bus: 1 hour
Nerja is a coastal town surrounded by mountains. When you are there you can enjoy the views of the Balcon de Europa, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea.
You can also walk through the streets of the center, typical Andalusian architecture with its white houses, interior courtyards and charming squares such as Plaza España and Plaza Cantarero.
Get unique souvenirs such as its delicious muscatel wine or its ceramic handicrafts.
You can do all this on our excursion, which also includes Frigiliana, from 30€.
Mijas and Marbella
Travel time Malaga-Mijas: 35 minutes
Mijas is a picturesque village decorated with flower pots and with a layout of Arab origin. It is another village where you can enjoy the sea and the mountains.
Mijas is known for its donkey cabs. YES, you can take a short tour of the village on a donkey.
Apart from that, you can visit very original museums, such as the Museum of Miniatures, or enjoy the charm of its beaches with Q for tourist quality.
Travel time Malaga-Marbella: 1 hour
If you like exclusivity, luxury and the coast, you should definitely visit Marbella, as Marbella is frequented by golf enthusiasts and has its own marina.
But that is not its only attraction. Marbella has its origins in Roman times, so you can enjoy several historical sites. From the Arab period it preserves the walls and towers of a castle and from the Christian era, you can visit the Hospital San Juan de Dios and some churches.
Its historic center is very lively and has beautiful parks and an excellent gastronomic offer.
You can make an excursion to Mijas, Marbella and Puerto Banús with us from 34€.
The Alhambra in Granada
Travel time by car or bus: 2 hours
2 hours by bus may seem a bit heavy, but I assure you that this visit is more than worth it.
Keep in mind that the Alhambra in Granada is the most visited monument in Spain and of course, the most important of the enchanting city of Granada, which you can also visit if you hire our excursion.
The Alhambra is a monumental complex dating back to the Nasrid period. It is a fortress that houses palaces, museums and towers with the best views of Granada. It also has many stories and legends as it has been inhabited by sultans, princes and princesses and the best doctors and astronomers of the time.
Let yourself be enchanted by the Nasrid Palaces, the Palace of Charles V, the Generalife and the magic of the city with our guided tour from Malaga.
