South of Spain: Seville, Granada, and Cordoba

Morning: Arrive in Seville. Check-in to your hotel (consider staying at Hotel Alfonso XIII for luxury or Hotel Casa 1800 for a charming boutique experience). Afternoon: Head to Plaza de España and take a walk through the beautiful Parque de María Luisa. Evening: Dinner at El Rinconcillo, one of Seville’s oldest tapas bars, serving delicious jamón ibérico and salmorejo.

Morning: Visit the iconic Seville Cathedral and climb to the top of the Giralda Tower for stunning city views. Then explore the Real Alcázar palace and gardens. Lunch: Head to Bodeguita Casablanca for tapas and local wines. Try their tuna tartare and croquetas. Afternoon: Wander through the historic Barrio Santa Cruz and enjoy the charming narrow streets. Evening: Dinner at La Azotea for modern tapas with a twist, such as grilled octopus and tuna with wasabi.

Morning: Take a 45-minute train ride to Córdoba (morning departure). Late Morning: Visit the Mezquita-Catedral, one of the most stunning examples of Islamic architecture in Spain. Lunch: Enjoy lunch at Taberna La Montillana, famous for flamenquín (fried pork wrapped in ham) and salmorejo. Afternoon: Explore the Córdoba Jewish Quarter and visit the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. Evening: Return to Seville for dinner at Casa Robles, known for its traditional Andalusian cuisine, including bacalao (salted cod) and carrillada (pork cheeks).

Morning: Visit the Museum of Fine Arts to admire works by Spanish painters like Murillo and Velázquez. Lunch: Head to La Brunilda for creative and contemporary tapas. Don’t miss the fried aubergine with honey and ravioli filled with oxtail. Afternoon: Relax at Metropol Parasol, the world’s largest wooden structure, offering panoramic views of Seville. Evening: Attend a flamenco show at El Arenal, one of Seville’s top venues for live flamenco performances. Have dinner at the venue or at El Almirez afterward.

Morning: Travel to Granada (around 2.5 hours by train or bus). Afternoon: Check-in to your hotel (I recommend Parador de Granada, located within the Alhambra complex). Late Afternoon: Explore the Alhambra, starting with the Nasrid Palaces and then enjoying the views from the Generalife Gardens. Evening: Dinner at Los Diamantes, a local favorite for fried fish and seafood tapas. Try the prawn croquettes and fried calamari.

Morning: Visit the Royal Chapel of Granada and Granada Cathedral. Lunch: Enjoy a meal at Bodegas Castañeda, a historic tavern where you can try jamón and Montilla wine. Don’t miss their tortilla del Sacromonte (a local dish with eggs and offal). Afternoon: Take a stroll through the Albaicín neighborhood, a maze of narrow streets with whitewashed houses and cobbled alleys. Then, relax at the Mirador de San Nicolás for the best view of the Alhambra. Evening: Dinner at El Club de la Caleta, a modern restaurant serving Andalusian flavors with a contemporary twist. Try their grilled lamb and roasted vegetables.

Morning: Take a day trip to the Alpujarras region, a beautiful area of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Visit villages like Capileira and Pampaneira, where you can enjoy traditional Andalusian food and spectacular mountain views. Lunch at Restaurante El Horcajo for hearty local dishes like migas (fried breadcrumbs with chorizo) and lamb stew. Evening: For your final dinner in Granada, enjoy the atmospheric Mirador de Morayma, offering stunning views of the Alhambra and exquisite traditional dishes like pisto (vegetable stew) and grilled fish.