The road to paradise
2025
Andalusia is one of Spain's 17 autonomous regions, and its largest. It has a homogeneous climate throughout its territory, i.e., a Mediterranean climate, very hot and dry in summer, and mild and dry in winter. It is also the region of Spain with the greatest number of sunny days per year. What's more, this region is renowned for the hospitality of its people and the Andalusian way of life, with its typical gastronomy, festivities and joie de vivre.
And in Andalusia, Paradores offer the chance to travel back in time, staying at the very heart of history. Staying in a Parador means enjoying an authentic experience in a prestigious setting, while exploring the great Andalusian cities of Seville, Granada, Ronda or Carmona, or the white villages of the region.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Relaxation / Well-being, Off the beaten track, Luxury Travel.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Mars.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Car.
ANDALUCIA AFICION
From 2000€ à 3000€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : The road to paradise - 9 days
Arrival Seville - Carmona
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Steps: Carmona
Arrival at Seville airport
Pick-up of your rental car at Seville airport
Drive to Carmona (30min)
A small Andalusian town located 30 km from Seville, Carmona is renowned for its impressive historical heritage
Check-in at the Parador de Carmona 4*
Free time to explore the village of Carmona
Historic village just outside Seville, with cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, Baroque churches, Roman remains and ramparts offering superb views over the Andalusian plain.
Visit in French to the Puerto de Indias distillery, depending on arrival time (included)
Discover how Spain's most famous gin is made
Evening and dinner at leisure
Night at Parador de Carmona
Seville
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Steps: Séville
Road to Seville (30min)
The capital of Andalusia, Seville is renowned for its gentle way of life and its heritage monuments
Private guided tour in French of Seville Cathedral and Alcazar or Santa Cruz district
In the heart of Seville, discover the Royal Alcazar, one of the oldest palaces in the world. From the end of the 11th century to the present day, its walls have witnessed the influence of the various cultures that have passed through the city. Then enter Seville Cathedral and its Giralda.
Lunch at leisure
Afternoon at leisure in Seville
Take a stroll around the Plaza de España. Created for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition. Admire the adjacent Maria Luisa Park, with its magnificent plants and fountains.
Known as the city's Gypsy quarter, Triana is the heart of flamenco. It's also home to the city's ceramics factory.
Seville's Arab baths (access to the baths + 15min massage)
Enjoy a moment of relaxation in thermal waters at different temperatures and a body massage.
In the late afternoon, return to Carmona
Evening and dinner at leisure - Night at the Parador
Ubeda
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Steps: Úbeda
Breakfast at your accommodation
Drive to Cordoba
Free visit of the Mezquita and Alcazar of Cordoba
Road to Úbeda (145 km / 1h25)
Joint UNESCO World Heritage Site with Baeza.
Check-in at the Parador de Ubeda 4*
Lunch at leisure
Guided tour of Úbeda in Spanish
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Úbeda's city center is one of the finest examples of Renaissance art in Spain.
Afternoon at leisure
Discover the town of Baeza, just a few kilometers from Úbeda
Visit the Bosqueda de Oro Bailén + Mill + Tasting in French
Immerse yourself in the world of olive oil by witnessing the entire production process from start to finish, and discover the olive grove and continue the journey of the olives in the mill.
Evening and dinner at leisure.
Night at Parador d'Úbeda
Granada
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Steps: Grenade - Granada
Breakfast at your accommodation
Drive to Granada (1h50)
Nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, Granada is one of Andalusia's most emblematic cities, famous for its incredible Moorish heritage and romantic atmosphere. A true crossroads of Arab, Christian and Jewish cultures, Granada fascinates visitors with the beauty of its monuments, its picturesque alleyways, and its rich cultural heritage
Check-in at Parador de Granada 4*
Lunch at leisure
Afternoon at leisure
Discover Granada's most popular neighborhoods: the Albaicin, an ancient Arab quarter famous for its souks, and the Sacromonte, which has been the heart of the city's gypsy culture for centuries.
The view from Granada's viewpoints
Every visitor to Granada must venture to the city's heights. From the Mirador San Nicolas, you can see the Alhambra in its entirety.
Evening and dinner at leisure
Night at the Parador
Granada
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Steps: Grenade - Granada
Breakfast at your accommodation
Private guided tour in French of the Alhambra, Nasrid palaces and Generalife gardens.
The Alhambra is a rich complex of palaces and fortresses that housed the monarchs of Granada's Nasrid court. Its true appeal lies not only in its interior decorations, but also in its location at the origin of a landscape perfectly integrated into the pre-existing setting.
Lunch at leisure
Afternoon at leisure in Granada
The
Alcaicería, formerly Granada's Grand Bazaar, perpetuates the Moorish commercial tradition in its picturesque narrow streets. This historic shopping district is home to numerous stores selling local crafts
Discover Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand, the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, are laid to rest (tickets not included, can be purchased on site)
Evening and dinner at leisure
OPTION: Dinner and Flamenco show in Granada: +75 euros / pers
Night at ParadorRonda
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Steps: Ronda
Breakfast at your accommodation
Road to Ronda (2h15)
Check-in at the Parador de Ronda 4* hotel
Free visit to Ronda
Take a free tour of Ronda's old town, crossing the Puente Nuevo. This impressive bridge separates the historic center from the newer part of town. The town retains a rich Moorish heritage, with cobbled streets, typical white houses and monuments such as the Arab baths and the ancient Alcazaba. Dominated by the Santa María la Mayor church, built over an ancient mosque, it bears witness to the region's cultural mix.
Lunch at leisure
Guided tour of Bodega Descalzos Viejos in Spanish or English
A former convent transformed into a winery, offering Ronda wines of character in an exceptional historical and natural setting.
Afternoon at leisure in the city
Don't miss Ronda's legendary Plaza de Toros, where the famous writer Ernest Hemingway loved to relax. Built in 1785, it is one of Spain's oldest and most emblematic bullrings. Visit the museo taurino, where you'll find illuminated costumes, souvenirs and photos evoking the Ronda bullfighting dynasty.
Evening and dinner at leisure - Overnight at your accommodation
White Villages
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Steps: Grazalema
Breakfast at your accommodation
Road to Zahara de la Sierra
Its location on Mount Jaral, over 500 meters above sea level, explains why you need only stroll through the village to discover this wonderful balcony offering magnificent views of the Sierra de Cadiz and its beautiful lakes.
Lunch at leisure in a village restaurant
Drive to Grazalema
Discover this village whose tradition is the Toro à la corde (bullfight) during the village's popular festival every August. This tradition is beautifully represented by a large statue in the center of the village. Stroll through Grazalema and don't hesitate to visit one of the cheese dairies for which the village is famous.
At the end of the day, return to Ronda
Evening and dinner at leisure in Ronda
night at the Parador
Malaga
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Steps: Málaga
Breakfast at your accommodation
Road to Malaga
Capital of the Costa del Sol, Malaga is one of Spain's most popular destinations for its climate, beaches and cultural heritage.
Check-in at the Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro 4*
Free lunch in the city
Discover the Cathedral of La Encarnación and Malaga's botanical gardens. Then visit the Pablo Picasso Museum.
Catamaran trip on Malaga Bay (included)
Sail along the Malaga coast on this catamaran trip.
In the late afternoon, stroll along the Malagueta beach to admire the sunset
Evening and dinner at leisure
Night at the Parador de Malaga
Day of departure
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Steps: Málaga
Breakfast at your accommodation
Free day in Malaga depending on your flight schedule
Drive to Malaga airport
Return your rental car to Malaga airport
Return flight
