Andalusia
The area benefits from a fantastic all year round climate with temperatures ranging from 18C in the cooler months (Dec-Feb), 25C in May-Jun-Sept-Oct and reaching 30+C in July and August.
The Sierra Almijara mountain range shelters Nerja from adverse winter weather and at the same time provides a breathtaking backdrop to the whitewashed red roofed villas. Nerja is only 45 minutes away from Malaga airport and only 90 minutes from one of Spain's most popular skiing resorts; the Sierra Nevada.
Ronda is a town of Roman origin, built on an isolated ridge, split in half by a river gorge 130 metres deep and spanned by three bridges. Approaching Ronda from the South, you drive through the old town first ('Barrio de la Ciudad') and travel across the Rio Guadalevin into the more modern 'Mercadillo' area where you will find the bullring ('Plaza del Toro'). You will find many places of interest in Ronda; palaces, bridges, cathedral church of 'Santa Maria la Mayor' and fine views over the 'Tajo Gorge' and the Valley.
Antequera (57 km N of Malaga), called 'Antikaria' by the Romans, with its' baroque churches, prehistoric dolmens considered to be among the most important in Spain and a small museum with a number of prehistoric and Roman finds.
El Torcal is a National Park 15 km S of Antequera.
Mijas (6 km N of Fuengirola) is the most visited of the 'pueblos blancos' (white villages). Backed by mountains with wonderful views of the coast, steep narrow streets lead to the small bullring.
West of Malaga, you can also visit Marbella, Puerto Banus, Estepona and Gibraltar.
East of Malaga, Nerja is the only major resort, some 52 km from Malaga.
Granada: Framed by a backdrop of the snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada, Granada lies on and around three low hills, one of which is the Alhambra Hill. The complex of buildings that makes up the Alhambra is the best-known of Granada's - and indeed Andalusia's - sights. On approaching Granada you can see the Alhambra dominating the skyline. The layout is complex and consists of the famous Court of the Lions, Hall of the Kings, Hall of the Stalactites, Court of the Myrtles, Hall of the Two Sisters and your ticket also includes entry into Carlos V's Palace.
S of Granada: The Sierra Nevada is best known for its' ski resort (Sol y Nieve). The skiing is on open slopes best suited to beginners or intermediate skiers.