Day 1: Málaga Centro and Gibralfaro
Begin with gentle coastal movement along Playa de La Malagueta, using the wide promenade for a walk or short run and light stretches on the sand. Continue uphill through the Alcazaba de Málaga to the steep path that leads to Castillo de Gibralfaro for panoramic views over the port and city. Explore the shaded courtyards of the Alcazaba and take in the exterior of the Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga and surrounding plazas. Finish the day with an easy stroll and shopping along Calle Marqués de Larios, followed by seafood at a beachside restaurant and classic tapas at a historic bodega.
Day 2: Caminito del Rey day trip
Start the day with low key beach time to conserve energy. Transfer to El Chorro by train, bus, or on an organized tour for the Caminito del Rey walk. The path along the gorge is scenic and invigorating, with a calmer cool-down walk at the route end. Use the shuttle to reach the village and return to Málaga by train or bus. Conclude with an evening harborfront meal at Muelle Uno overlooking the marina.
Day 3: Málaga to Seville via active morning in Málaga
Fit in a final active morning in Málaga with a walk to the port and a quick stop at the Centre Pompidou Málaga. Enjoy a relaxed lunch in Pedregalejo or the city center, then travel to Seville. On arrival, take an orientation walk through Plaza Nueva and Calle Sierpes. Dine in Barrio Santa Cruz for an authentic Sevillano tapas experience.
Day 4: Seville historic center
Explore Plaza de España and Parque de María Luisa, with the option to rent a small rowboat on the canal. Have lunch near the park and spend the afternoon in the gardens of the Real Alcázar, following shaded paths. Wander Barrio Santa Cruz and visit the Catedral de Sevilla, ascending La Giralda by ramps for city views. Cross into Triana for an evening meal at Mercado de Triana.
Day 5: Córdoba day trip from Seville
Take a high speed train to Córdoba and walk across the Puente Romano to the riverbank. Visit the Mezquita Catedral and stroll the Judería, pausing to admire patios. Lunch in the old town provides a cool break before returning to Seville for an evening of creative tapas near the cathedral.
Day 6: Seville to Cádiz via active morning in Seville
Use the riverside paths for a morning run or cycle, then enjoy an early lunch in Triana. Board a train to Cádiz and take an orientation walk from Plaza de San Juan de Dios toward the seafront. Sample seafood near La Caleta for dinner and settle into the compact historic center or a beachfront hotel.
Day 7: Cádiz old town and Atlantic coast
Spend the final day along the Paseo Marítimo and at Playa de La Caleta, with a relaxed swim and promenade walk. Explore the exterior of the Catedral de Cádiz and the lively Barrio de la Viña. End the trip with a convivial tapas dinner in the old town before departure.
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