# Andalusia: white villages and the Alhambra

> 5-day road trip of about 328 km (204 mi) with 6 stops, from Seville to Parador de Granada. About 4 h 31 min of driving in total.

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**At a glance:** 5-day road trip of about 328 km (204 mi) with 6 stops, from Seville to Parador de Granada. About 4 h 31 min of driving in total. Houses under rock overhangs, a bridge over a gorge and Moorish palaces.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 328 km (204 mi) |
| Driving | 4 h 31 min |
| Suggested days | 5 |
| Stops | 6 |
| Route | Seville → Parador de Granada |
| Countries | Spain |
| Updated | April 4, 2026 |

## Route description

From Seville, with its cathedral and Real Alcázar, head southeast into the hills to Setenil de las Bodegas, a white village whose houses are built under huge rock overhangs. The streets are narrow and steep, so park at the edge of the village and walk in.

The A-374 continues to Ronda, where the Puente Nuevo, an 18th-century bridge, spans a gorge nearly 100 m deep in the middle of town. The municipal motorhome stopover lets you walk to the bridge and the viewpoints above the gorge at dusk.

From Ronda a winding mountain road descends to the coast, and the motorway then leads to Málaga, with its Alcazaba fortress, cathedral and seafront. The last leg climbs inland to Granada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

The Alhambra’s Moorish palaces and gardens sit above Granada; tickets sell out weeks ahead, especially for the Nasrid Palaces, so book as soon as your dates are fixed. The Parador de Granada, a state-run hotel in a former convent inside the Alhambra grounds, is worth a look even if you are not staying. Inland Andalusia is very hot in July and August, so spring and autumn are the best seasons.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Seville** (Spain)
2. **Setenil de las Bodegas** (Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain): A white village whose houses are built under huge rock overhangs.
3. **Puente Nuevo** (Ronda, Spain): An 18th-century bridge spanning a gorge nearly 100 m deep in the middle of town.
4. **Málaga** (Spain)
5. **Alhambra** (Granada, Spain): Moorish palaces and gardens above Granada. Tickets sell out weeks ahead, especially for the Nasrid Palaces.
6. **Parador de Granada** (Granada, Spain): A state-run hotel in a former convent inside the Alhambra grounds.

## FAQs

**How long is Andalusia: white villages and the Alhambra?**
5-day road trip of about 328 km (204 mi) with 6 stops, from Seville to Parador de Granada. About 4 h 31 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Andalusia: white villages and the Alhambra?**
We suggest 5 days: about 4 h 31 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Andalusia: white villages and the Alhambra start and end?**
It starts in Seville and ends in Parador de Granada.

**Which countries does Andalusia: white villages and the Alhambra pass through?**
Spain.