Madrid and Andalusia by fast train
The capital's museums, Seville's patios, a night above the Alhambra and a slow finish on the Costa del Sol.
The route
- 1
Madrid · 3 nights
Stay: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, MadridThe Prado, the Retiro and late dinners in La Latina, with a possible day trip to Toledo by train.
- 2
Seville · 3 nights
Stay: Hotel Alfonso XIIIAbout two and a half hours south by AVE. The Alcázar, the cathedral, Triana and an evening of flamenco.
- 3
Granada · 2 nights
Stay: Parador de GranadaRoughly two and a half to three hours by train from Seville. The Alhambra and the Generalife gardens, then the Albaicín at sunset.
- 4
Marbella · 3 nights
Stay: Marbella Club HotelAbout two hours by road from Granada. Beach days, Marbella's old town and a trip into the hills to Ronda.
Good to know
- Book Alhambra tickets, including the timed Nasrid Palaces slot, as soon as your dates are fixed
- AVE tickets are usually cheaper booked in advance; check Renfe and other operators
- Marbella has no train station: arrange a car or driver from Granada
- Fly home from Málaga, about 45 minutes from Marbella
Our hotels on this route
StayMandarin Oriental Ritz, MadridOpen the hotel profile →StayHotel Alfonso XIIIOpen the hotel profile →StayParador de GranadaOpen the hotel profile →StayMarbella Club HotelOpen the hotel profile →
Every travel time on this page is a rough guide. Timetables and seasonal openings change, so confirm them before you book.