Andalusia & Strait of Gibraltar Road Trip

Drive from Málaga via Ronda, Gibraltar, and Tarifa to Seville, with a day trip across the strait to Tangier

A one-way road trip that integrates Gibraltar and Tarifa into a classic Andalusian itinerary. As the Rock cable car is closed, ascend via authorized tour vehicles or on foot. Leave the car behind on Day 6 for a ferry trip to explore Tangier's Medina. This route trades Granada and Córdoba for coastal and strait scenery. Ideal for first-time visitors who enjoy driving; be sure to choose a different drop-off location for your rental car.

Inland areas are extremely hot in July and August; ferries may be canceled when winds in the strait are strong.

Day by day

Day 1 · Málaga Old Town & Museums

Málaga & Ronda（Málaga Cathedral、Museo Picasso Málaga、Roman Theatre of Málaga、Alcazaba of Málaga）

Take a train or taxi from the airport to the city center (approx. 20 mins). Explore the old town on foot, and arrange car pickup for the following morning.

Stay: Málaga Historic Centre

Day 2 · Caminito del Rey to Ronda

Málaga & Ronda（Caminito del Rey、Puente Nuevo, Ronda）

Pick up your car and drive inland to Caminito del Rey (approx. 1 hour). After the hike, drive another hour to Ronda.

The Caminito del Rey requires booking in advance with your real name and is usually closed on Mondays.

Stay: Ronda Old Town

Day 3 · White Villages Mountain Road to Gibraltar

Málaga & Ronda（Casa del Rey Moro、Plaza de Toros de Ronda） → Grazalema & Pueblos Blancos（Grazalema） → Gibraltar（Grand Casemates Square、Main Street）

Explore Ronda in the morning, then drive south through the Grazalema mountain roads (approx. 2.5 hours) to La Línea. Park the car and walk across the border.

Although routine border checks will be abolished from July 2026, you must still carry your passport.

Stay: Main Street and Grand Casemates Square

Day 4 · The Rock Tunnels, Macaques & Europa Point

Gibraltar（Rock of Gibraltar & Upper Rock Nature Reserve、Great Siege Tunnels、Apes' Den、Gibraltar Skywalk、St Michael's Cave、Europa Point & Trinity Lighthouse）

With the cable car closed until 2027, take an authorized tour vehicle or hike up the Rock (approx. half a day), then take a public bus to the southern tip.

Private cars are not allowed in the Nature Reserve; the Mediterranean Steps and Moorish Castle have experienced temporary closures.

Stay: Main Street and Grand Casemates Square

Day 5 · Strait Highway to Tarifa

Tarifa（Mirador del Estrecho、Tarifa Old Town & Puerta de Jerez、Castle of Guzmán el Bueno、Punta de Tarifa & Isla de las Palomas）

Pick up your car and drive along the strait highway to Tarifa (approx. 50 mins), stopping at the scenic viewpoint along the way. Explore the old town on foot in the afternoon.

Stay: Tarifa Old Town

Day 6 · Day Trip Across the Strait to Tangier

Tangier（Grand Socco、Kasbah of Tangier、Medina of Tangier、Café Hafa）

Take a fast ferry from Tarifa to Tangier Ville Port (approx. 1 hour), explore the Medina on foot, and return by ferry before evening.

Passports are required; obtain your entry stamp on board the ferry. Re-entering the Schengen Area requires a multiple-entry visa.

Stay: Tarifa Old Town

Day 7 · Roman Ruins, White Town & Cádiz

Tarifa（Baelo Claudia、Vejer de la Frontera、Cádiz） → Seville

Drive along the Atlantic coast via Baelo Claudia and Vejer to Cádiz (approx. 2 hours), then drive another 1.5 hours to Seville.

This is a long driving day; drop off your rental car in Seville before checking into your hotel.

Stay: Santa Cruz

Day 8 · Royal Alcázar & Seville Cathedral

Seville（Real Alcázar of Seville、Seville Cathedral & La Giralda、Barrio de Santa Cruz、Plaza de España, Seville、Triana）

Explore entirely on foot starting from the Barrio Santa Cruz; attractions are about 10–15 minutes apart. Cross the river to Triana in the evening.

You must book time slots for the Alcázar and Cathedral in advance.