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# Spend a week driving through the white villages of Malaga

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 Tags: [Small Towns](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/small-towns) [holidays](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/holidays) [Wellness](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/wellness) [Getaway](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/topic/getaway)

Looking for a new kind of trip in Costa del Sol? Why not take a road trip? This 336-kilometre route through Malaga’s beautiful white villages promises seven days of incredible adventure by car. Throughout this journey, you’ll see everything: from [Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/areas-of-natural-beauty-and-natural-parks/natural-park-sierra-de-las-nieves-p21191?_ga=2.101647361.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) and **Guadalhorce Valley** to [Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/areas-of-natural-beauty-and-natural-parks/sierra-de-grazalema-natural-park-p21201?_ga=2.101647361.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) and [Sierra Bermeja Royals Natural Park](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/areas-of-natural-beauty-and-natural-parks/natural-park-of-sierra-bermeja-royals-p21591?_ga=2.101647361.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682).

## **![csol-infografia-rutaunasemana-eng](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/csol-infografia-rutaunasemana-eng.jpg?width=730&name=csol-infografia-rutaunasemana-eng.jpg)**

## **Days 1 and 2: Malaga - Pizarra - Cuevas del Becerro - Ronda**

Day 1 starts in Malaga! Spend the day exploring this beautiful capital. We’ll stay at the [Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/accommodation/paradores/parador-de-malaga-gibralfaro-p13841?_ga=2.237331584.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) hotel, which has one of the best and most beautiful panoramic views of the city. From there, we’ll visit the [Roman Theatre of Malaga](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/roman-theatre-in-malaga-p16361?_ga=2.237331584.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), [Alcazaba](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/arab-fortress-monument-complex-p16291?_ga=2.237331584.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) **and** [Gibralfaro Castle](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/gibralfaro-castle-p21891?_ga=2.237331584.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), and take a walk down the **Alameda Principal** and famous **Calle Larios** and eat delicious fried fish at the energetic [Atarazanas Central Market](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/atarazanas-central-market-p54571?_ga=2.172967971.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682). Then, we will spend the afternoon exploring [Malaga Cathedral](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/malaga-cathedral-p15281?_ga=2.172967971.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) (known as “La Manquita,” for its unfinished tower) and stroll down the popular [Muelle Uno](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/food-and-drink/outdoor-terraces-and-typical-areas/muelle-uno-p54721?_ga=2.172967971.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682). That night, we’ll end our busy day by finding a lively **tapas bar in the historic centre of Malaga** and toasting to the beautiful trip ahead.

The next morning, we will grab breakfast in Malaga and start our drive through the white inland villages. We’ll head towards [Pizarra](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/pizarra-p9951?_ga=2.164390207.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), about 30 kilometres from the capital, in Guadalhorce Valley. Here, we’ll see **beautiful natural landscapes** and important Spanish sites like the **Palace of the Counts of Puerto Hermoso** and the **Church of San Pedro**, which house impressive works of art from the 17th and 18th centuries.

![rural tourism Málaga](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CDS%20-%20blogpost%20%20(85).jpg?width=730&name=CDS%20-%20blogpost%20%20(85).jpg)

 

**If you have more time, you can stay an extra day to explore** [Álora](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/alora-p9271?_ga=2.164390207.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) and see the famous [Caminito del Rey](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/areas-of-natural-beauty-and-natural-parks/desfiladero-de-los-gaitanes-natural-area-and-caminito-del-rey-p21411?_ga=2.164390207.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) (it is extremely important that you book this visit way in advance, by the way). If your time is short, continue to [Cuevas del Becerro](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/cuevas-del-becerro-p9621?_ga=2.164390207.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682). Despite being one of the smallest towns in the region, this Mozarabic—the **entrance to the Ronda mountains**—has everything visitors need and more. It’s a rural town with enough culture, nature, tradition and tasty cuisine to entertain you for days.

While there, **visit the** [Church of San Antonio Abad](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/church-of-san-antonio-abad-p29671?_ga=2.164390207.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), **the famous Fuente del Nacimiento** or **an archaeological site from the Roman times, Las Casas de las Viñas**. As our day ends, we will drive another 20 kilometres to Ronda, where we will spend the night.

 

## **Days 2 and 3: Ronda**

[Ronda](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/ronda-p9991?_ga=2.207425427.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) is one of the most serene and most beautiful towns in Costa del Sol, and it’s a place known for its culture, artistry and a stunning natural landscape. While all the hotels here are wonderful, we recommend staying at one in particular: the [Catalonia Reina Victoria](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/accommodation/hotels/catalonia-reina-victoria-wellness-spa-p96691?_ga=2.207425427.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), a spa hotel.

The town of Ronda sits on a rocky plateau that is divided by the Tagus River. Both sides represent two distinctly different parts of the town: the southern part is the Old Town, while the northern part is the more urban part of Ronda. While we’re here, we will visit important local sites like the **New Bridge**, the **Old Bridge**, **Mondragón Palace** (where the Ronda Museum is headquartered), the **Palace of the Marquis of Salvatierra**, **Casa del Gigante** (an interesting example of Arab civil architecture), the **Convent of the Franciscan Mothers** or the **Convent of Santo Domingo**.

Ronda is also **packed with museums**, so if you’re into that kind of thing, check out some of the top options—like the **Bandolero Museum**, the **Lara Museum** or the [Real Maestranza de Caballería](https://www.visitacostadelsol.com/que-hacer/museo-real-maestranza-ronda-p59041), a bullfighting museum. Don’t miss the **restaurant scene**, as Ronda is known for it. In fact, in the centre of the town, you will find **a range of tapas bars** and [restaurants](https://www.visitacostadelsol.com/informacion?bs=ronda&tpa=5) that celebrate the local cuisine.

![serranía de Ronda](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CDS%20-%20blogpost%20%20(87).jpg?width=730&name=CDS%20-%20blogpost%20%20(87).jpg)

 

## **Days 3 and 4: Ronda - Cortes de la Frontera - Istán**

On Day 3, we’ll wake up and head to [Cortes de la Frontera](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/cortes-de-la-frontera-p9591?_ga=2.161941564.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), home to **the** **largest cork oak forest in all of Spain**. Nestled in [Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/areas-of-natural-beauty-and-natural-parks/sierra-de-grazalema-natural-park-p21201?_ga=2.161941564.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), this destination brings together the best of **nature, history and culture**. Whether you’re relaxing or doing something active, anyone who spends the day in Cortes de la Frontera can experience its rural tourism firsthand. For us, we will take a walk through [Los Alcornocales Natural Park](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/areas-of-natural-beauty-and-natural-parks/natural-park-los-alcornocales-p21331?_ga=2.161941564.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) and, once the afternoon hits, head towards [Istán](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/istan-p9761?_ga=2.161941564.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682).

Tucked in the middle of the **Sierra de las Nieves**, Istán is a destination known for its natural beauty. The **Verde River** runs right through the town, nicknamed the **"Costa del Sol Spring"** because of how important it is as a source of water. During the day, we’ll visit the Church of San Miguel (the patron saint of the town) in the town square, as well as **Escalante Tower**, the oldest building in the area. We’ll spend the night at the [Hotel Rural Los Jarales](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/accommodation/holiday-villages/hotel-rural-los-jarales-p22561?_ga=2.161941564.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) and continue our journey tomorrow.

 

## **Days 5, 6 and 7: Istán - Coín - Mijas - Málaga**

It’s **Day 5**! After breakfast, we’ll drive **from Istán to** [Coín](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/coin-p9551?_ga=2.169107617.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), which is a total distance of 46 kilometres. Located in the **Guadalhorce Valley**, Coín is known for its plentiful citrus and olive groves. Its **Andalusian architecture** is especially interesting—you can see it in residents’ stately homes, which are adorned with Andalusian-style gates and windows. We will also try to visit important monuments and churches in the municipality, like the Church of La Encarnación, the Church of San Andrés and the [Church of San Juan](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/church-of-san-juan-p30141?_ga=2.169107617.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682).

![Inland white villages Mijas](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CDS%20-%20blogpost%20%20(88).jpg?width=730&name=CDS%20-%20blogpost%20%20(88).jpg)

 

From there, it’s just a 20-kilometre drive to [Mijas](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/destinations/white-inland-villages/mijas-p9861?_ga=2.169107617.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), **which has one of the best vistas of the mountains towering over the Mediterranean Sea**. Hidden in the mountains, Mijas is made up of three main towns: Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas and Cala de Mijas. Mijas Pueblo is home to the most monuments and sites, like the [Wall, Viewpoint and Garden**s**](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/monuments-and-areas-of-tourist-interest/wall-viewpoint-and-gardens-p25871?_ga=2.169107617.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682) and the impressive [Center for Contemporary Art](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/explore/museum-and-galleries/cac-mijas-p59061?_ga=2.169107617.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), so we will spend most of our time there.

That night, we’ll stay in one of Mijas’ plentiful [hotels](https://www.visitcostadelsol.com/information?bs=mijas&_ga=2.232080671.1644051651.1585143593-1270218488.1582639682), and return to Malaga the next morning. This is the end of our week in Costa del Sol! And what a beautiful week it was.

**You might also be interested in a weekend road trip through the white villages of Costa del Sol.** Luckily, we have an itinerary for that, too.[Just click here.](https://blog.visitacostadelsol.com/en/weekend-white-villages-malaga)

 

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