Day Trips from Malaga by Car


The birthplace of the renowned artist Pablo Picasso, Malaga is an astonishing place of beaches and water, and of course, the sun. But if these are not your things, you have other choices of making your visit to Malaga an unforgettable one. So what are you waiting for, get a Malaga car hire and be prepared to drive around some of the most fantastic places you have ever seen.

Your first destination with your rental car is the mountainous Ronda. Experience the bliss of seeing the seemingly endless chain of mountains. Here, you will also be able to set eyes on the Plaza de Toros Maestranza, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the amiable Town Square and the museum that is devoted to the sport bullfighting. Ronda is also a few minutes’ drive with your Malaga Airport car hire from El Tajo, the river that Puente Nueve crosses. Ronda is an hour and 20 minutes drive using a hire car from Malaga.

The next place you can visit with your rental car is Benalmadena. This gives you the opportunity to witness the splendid Andalusian views. However, a trip here would be incomplete if you do not experience riding in the cable cars. What you do then is to park your car hire Malaga Airport in town where you get the tickets for the cable cars. Once inside the cable car, you will be able to see the rocky outcrops of the eastern coast, and the Rock of Gibraltar. Some peculiar sights that you will also see are the buildings which are white washed and are situated among the pine forests.

Fuengirola and Torremolinos are two of the wonderful resorts that you can also visit with your car hire. Fuengirola is a town where you can feel the amazing Andalusian markets. You can see this mostly during Saturdays and Tuesdays. Torremolinos on the other hand, is a fishing village that is approximately a 20 minute drive from Malaga. There are a lot of attractions in this place and it would surely be enjoyed by your family.

Your visit to Malaga will be not be complete if you don’t catch a glimpse of the home of Picasso. Hop in your car hire Malaga and drive to Plaza de la Merced. You will see a stylish yellow block house – Picasso’s former home.

Other historical sites that you should visit are the Cathedral, Iglesia del Sagrano, the Archaeological museum, and the Art and Popular Customs Museum. The Gibrafaro Castle is also one of the outstanding viewpoints in the city. The castle’s remains are situated in the dense pine and eucalyptus woods.

Malaga is a perfect vacation place for everyone. Not only does it cater to people who love to swim but also to those who are nature lovers, and those who are amazed by history.