Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

Southern Spain: Which City to Eliminate....

Southern Spain: Which City to Eliminate....

Old Sep 19th, 2008 | 11:15 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Southern Spain: Which City to Eliminate....

First off ...I wanted to thank everyone that has given me advice over the previous weeks.

We are about to embark on our trip to Spain.

I am making last minute revisions and I am thinking about eliminating one of the cities on our itinerary.

We have:

--Fly into Malaga
--Ronda
--Cadiz
--Seville
--Granada
--Fly out of Malaga.

I am planning on making a general NW track from Malaga. I had hoped to swing back east to catch Granada.

What do you think? If I had to eliminate a city, which should go?

Thanks!
roadwarrior2008 is offline  
Old Sep 19th, 2008 | 11:16 PM
  #2  
Original Poster
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
I forgot to mention ....we are only there for 6 days. That is why I am eliminating a city ;-(
roadwarrior2008 is offline  
Old Sep 19th, 2008 | 11:29 PM
  #3  
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 8,827
Likes: 0
With only 6 days to spare, I would divide my time between Malaga and Sevilla, or Sevilla and Granada, with an afternoon in Ronda.

You don't mention where you're arriving from, but the first day should always be set aside to adjust to the change (location, weather and dining times).
Robert2533 is offline  
Old Sep 20th, 2008 | 02:55 AM
  #4  
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,156
Likes: 0
Suggestion of Robert is good. Split your time between Seville and either Granada or Malaga. Cut out Cadiz. You could do Malaga as a day trip out of Granada, and Ronda can be done as a day trip out of either Seville or Malaga.
Try to spend an afternoon in Nerja (from either Granada or Malaga).
Seville is great. Do try to spend max time there.
indiancouple is offline  
Old Sep 20th, 2008 | 03:06 AM
  #5  
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,567
Likes: 0
With six days at you disposal, you have plenty time to do the cities listed; not sure why you feel you have to eliminate one? Granted, you do not have the time to dilly-dally in neither, but do not miss any. All listed have good centers so you do not have to waste time wandering from one sight to the next. If I were you I would keep the original plan. IF you have to eliminate, decide out there; let the circumstances decide for you.
Viajero2 is offline  
Old Sep 20th, 2008 | 03:13 AM
  #6  
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
5 cities in 6 days seems a lot but aside from flying in and out of it, I would eliminate Malaga. I know more flights come into Malaga than either Seville or Granada but the only place quite close to Malaga on your list is Granada.

Of your list, Seville and Granada to me are worthy of more time than the other places, although all are lovely.
eliza3 is offline  
Old Sep 20th, 2008 | 03:27 AM
  #7  
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,567
Likes: 0
Road-- I did not even consider Malaga as a sigthseeing destination, as you clearly listed it as just the city you are flying into. If you are, then Malaga is the no-brainer.

If I go back to my first assumption, then let me make it easier for you:

DAY 1 Fly into Malaga, head out to Granada (tons have done, so can you; settle)

DAY 2 Granada

DAY 3 AM: early start Ronda PM: head to Seville

DAY 4 Seville

DAY 5 AM : Seville PM: Cadiz

DAY 6 start heading back at leisure for your departure from Malaga.

I have taken the 6-8 days tours of Andalucia many times; sometimes dragging relatives, other times as a guide for friends. If you know how to plan you time (need to be out of bed before 8:30am ), this is definitely a doable list.
Viajero2 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lisakinnear
Europe
21
Jun 15th, 2015 05:48 AM
mandalay
Europe
4
Nov 19th, 2014 08:05 PM
fodorsuser71829
Europe
22
Jul 14th, 2014 06:05 PM
Safa1
Europe
4
May 18th, 2011 08:45 PM
Lagunajax
Europe
7
Sep 18th, 2006 06:56 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement -