Day Trips from Malaga

Malaga not only offers heaps of sunshine and beautiful beaches, but also some of the cheapest car hire rates in Spain and all of Europe! This has made Malaga one of the most popular holiday destinations around, and has, of course, resulted in a surge of tourists flocking to the seaside town each year. If you are planning on spending your next vacation in Malaga, but would like the opportunity to explore more of the region and escape the crowds, our new infographic is here to help!

So you´ve picked up your car hire in Malaga and are dying to see more than just the crowded beaches? Well, buckle your seat belt - here are some great destinations for a day trip from Malaga!

Tivoli World

Drive: 25 min via the MA-20
Take the whole family for a fun day out at this theme park located inside tropical gardens, and enjoy over 300 attractions and rides.

Nerja Cave

Drive: 45 min east on the A7
Delve into these extraordinary caves filled with massive stalagmites (the highest: 32 m!), stalactites, and prehistoric cave paintings.

Granada

Drive: 1.5 h north-east on the A-92
Discover the mysterious Alhambra, a medieval Moorish palace city, once home to sultans, servants, and soldiers.

Casares

Drive: 1.5 h west along the coast on the AP-7
Capture on film the sprawling sugar cube-like houses of one of the most photogenic towns in Andalucia.

El Torcal Natural Reserve

Drive: 1 h via the A-45
Explore the varied walking routes among the stunning landscape, made up of striking rock formations and home to many fossil discoveries.

Monachil Bridges

Drive: 1.5 h north-east via the A-92
Venture across huge hanging bridges while enjoying the view of nearby waterfalls, or take a dip in a rock pool to cool off.

Córdoba

Drive: 1 h 45 min via the A-45
Marvel at the spectacular architecture and the immense Old Town area in what used to be the world´s most populous city in the 10th century.

Seville

Drive: 2 h 15 min north-west on the A-92
Enjoy Europe's warmest major metropolitan area and visit the Alcázar and the 12th century Cathedral, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Drive: 3 h east along the coast on the A-7
Relax on a beache of white sand, hidden in the coves within a landscape of jagged cliffs near Almeria.

Thanks to our extensive network of partners in Spain, Auto Europe can offer its clients very affordable car rental services in a large number of destinations around the country. In Malaga, you can pick up your car at Malaga Airport, at the railway station, or at one of many downtown locations dotted around the city. Book online or call us to save big on your next car hire booking!