If you are looking for an itinerary that will allow you to satisfy both your interest in cultural activities and your desire for some fun in the sun, then consider combining a visit to Madrid with the Costa del Sol.
After spending a few days taking in the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia museums in Madrid, hop on the comfortable AVE high-speed train that will whisk you from the heart of Madrid to the heart of Málaga in just under 3 hours.
Once you arrive on the coast, soak up the sun and spend the afternoons taking in the sights in Málaga and some of the surrounding towns and white villages.
- Day 1: Arrive in Madrid in the morning; sightseeing in the afternoon
- Day 2: Sightseeing in Madrid
- Day 3: Sightseeing in Madrid
- Day 4: depart Madrid on AVE train and arrive in Málaga in just under 3 hours; stay in Málaga or Marbella
- Day 5: spend day at the beach; afternoon sightseeing in Málaga
- Day 6: spend day at the beach; afternoon sightseeing in Mijas
- Day 7: spend day at the beach; afternoon sightseeing in Marbella
- Day 8: depart Málaga to return home
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