Winter Sun On The Costa Del Sol

Itinerary

28-Day Itinerary

• Day 1

  Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door Service, then to the Rouen area for an overnight stay.

• Day 2

  Continuing our journey to southern France, we have an overnight stay in the Bordeaux area.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 3

  We travel southwards for an overnight stay in the Madrid area of Spain.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 4

  We continue our journey southwards to arrive on the Costa del Sol for a twenty-one night stay.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 5 - Free Time

  Enjoy free time at leisure to relax in resort and settle into our wonderful winter sun location!

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 6 - Córdoba

  Today we visit Córdoba, where you can join our optional guided walking tour to see the celebrated courtyards and patios, the Jewish Quarter, the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter and the famous Plaza del Potro.

  Córdoba was once the largest city in Europe and its incredible history is represented by the beautifully preserved buildings and squares. It is home to the famous Mezquita, a 12th-century mosque, which dominates the town centre and is a symbol of worldly and sophisticated Islamic culture (entrance not included). It is impossible to overemphasise the beauty of Córdoba’s great mosque, with its remarkably peaceful and spacious interior. The Mezquita hints at a lavish and refined age when Muslims, Jews and Christians lived side by side and enriched their city and surroundings with diverse and vibrant cultures. The medieval centre is a warren of narrow streets surrounding the Mezquita. It is home to some excellent bars and restaurants, some of which have become sights themselves. The main shopping streets are found to the north and west of Plaza de las Tendillas, which is the city’s main square.

  Please note: the Córdoba Guided Walking Tour is highly recommended and must be booked in advance. Please ask for details when booking this holiday.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 7 - Mijas and Fuengirola

  Enjoy an included excursion today, exploring some of the most stunning locations on the Costa del Sol! Pristine beaches, impressive architecture and spectacular coastlines are all on offer.

  In Mijas, a typical Andalusian village, you can take in the impressive whitewashed houses and stroll through the picturesque streets. Fuengirola known for its bustling shops and hotels, is our next stop with a backdrop of spectacular coastline!

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 8 - Free Time or Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas

  Enjoy a day at leisure or experience the magical towns of Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas on our optional excursion.

  The location of Ronda at the top of a gorge results in fascinating views! The old town beholds mansions and stately homes such as Casa Don Bosco and Palacio de Mondragón. Stroll along the narrow streets and reach the Duquesa de Parcent Square to take in the town hall and the Church of Santa María la Mayor. Setenil de las Bodegas is a quintessential Andalusian white town! Here, uniquely, you will find homes, shops, bars and restaurants built underneath the rock of the canyon it sits within.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 9 - Málaga

  Today we include a full day excursion to Málaga. To help you discover Málaga's fantastic sights and stories, why not join our local guide for an optional sightseeing tour? Málaga is a vibrant coastal city in southern Spain and one of the most important destinations on the Costa del Sol. Málaga is famous as the birthplace of the renowned artist Pablo Picasso. Our knowledgeable local guide introduces us to the city’s historic centre, which contains several remarkable monuments and we visit the Alcazaba Fortress. For the rest of your time, you are free to relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this lovely city.

  Please note: the Málaga Guided Walking Tour does involve a degree of walking and is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 10 - Free Time or Gibraltar

  Enjoy a day at leisure or venture to Gibraltar and discover the famous Rock of Gibraltar on our leisurely optional excursion!

  Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. Make the most of your time in this unique city by taking advantage of the duty-free shopping or ascend the rock to meet the famous Barbary apes that call this place home.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Days 11 to 24 - Free Time

  Enjoy free time at leisure to relax in resort and make the most of our wonderful winter sun location! Take your pick of promenade strolls, sun-drenched siestas, and an array of restaurants and bars to span the full holiday duration!

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 25

  We depart from Torremolinos and travel to northern Spain for an overnight stay.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 26

  We continue our journey northwards into France for a further overnight in the Bordeaux area.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 27

  We continue to the Rouen area for a final overnight stay.

  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 28

  Return home.

  Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

You will stay for 21 nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Hotel Parasol by Derobe in Torremolinos. 

Overnight hotels in France and Spain will be city-style hotels.