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Does an Andalucia road trip sound appealing? We can\u2019t blame you. This beautiful region in Southern Spain is a must-visit, offering so much variety, incredible weather, and endless things to see and do. From its ancient capital in Seville and its beautiful beaches in Malaga to traditional villages off the beaten path, Andalucia is a delight to explore. But how do you make a road trip in Andalucia happen? It\u2019s all so easy with a car hire in Malaga<\/span><\/a> but in this guide, we offer some tips and advice to help you make your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research your Andalucia road trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first, you will want to spend time doing a bit of research. Look into some popular routes that you can take, make a note of the locations you definitely want to visit and what attractions there are in the area. Take some time to research hotels in your price range, with good reviews, that would be convenient for you to stop and stay at during your road trip. Once you have familiarised yourself with the lay of the land and have noted down key places that you want to visit, you can then proceed to plan your route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing you will want to research is when is the right time to visit for you. Andalucia is a region of contrasts and depending on what you want to see and do, your chosen month or season to visit might change. There is no wrong answer, but if you want to avoid the hottest temperatures, perhaps travelling in spring or autumn will be to your taste. However, you might be looking forward to trying all the best beaches, so maybe the summer is the right option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ ALSO:<\/strong> The best beaches to visit in Andaluc\u00eda<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, from the travel blog, My <\/span><\/a>Path <\/span><\/a>in the World<\/span><\/a>, has shared her thoughts about when to visit Andalucia: \u201cThis region is definitely one of the best fall destinations in Europe. Our south of Spain road trip took place in September when the temperatures were a lot milder than in plain summer and it wasn\u2019t overcrowded with tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor those reasons, spring would also be a good time to spend a week in Andalucia. With relatively warm temperatures even in winter, some people consider this region a great European winter destination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also a good idea to research what it is actually like to drive in Spain if you have never done so before. For example, they drive on the right side of the road, as opposed to the left in the UK. There are a few things to consider when driving in Spain, though it\u2019s far simpler and easy to do for international visitors if you opt for a car rental. This guide from the RAC<\/span><\/a> breaks down what you need to know about driving in Spain, so take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ ALSO:<\/strong> How to organise your holiday to Spain<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan your route in Andalucia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that you have done your research into Andalucia, you can start planning your route. Think about the cities and towns you know you will want to visit and where they are in relation to each other. You can then start gauging your start and endpoint, all of your stops, and where you will need to book accommodation and when. Starting at Malaga is an obvious choice, for example, thanks to Malaga Airport. It also means you can visit one of the regions must-visit locations right away. Use a tool like Google Maps<\/span><\/a> and add markers for all your destinations so you can work out how long your road trip will take. It\u2019s also a good idea to think about your itinerary in each location. By working out what you want to visit in Seville, for example, you can decide how long you need to spend there before moving on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating the perfect Andalucia route will be unique to each person based on their own tastes and desires. Not everyone will want to see the same things and not everyone will be visiting for the same amount of time. However, Naomi, from the travel blog Probe Around the Globe<\/span><\/a> has shared her advice on planning a route based on her own road trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy road trip through Andalucia was in November and I split my days in half. I drove during siesta time and arrived in my new city early evenings. This way, I had one evening to look around, a full day of exploring, and a morning of wandering around. This worked really well for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hire a car in Andalucia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get the best out of your Andalucia road trip, hiring a car from Malaga airport<\/span><\/a> is definitely a good idea. Malaga is a must-visit location in the region and the perfect place to start and end your road trip. You can touch down in the city, pick up your car, explore the delights of Malaga and head off in whatever direction you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiring a car in Andalucia couldn\u2019t be easier. Here at Helle Hollis, we are based next to Malaga airport and are open 24 hours a day, so whenever you land, you can pick up your car and get exploring. Just tell us your pickup and return date and time and we will give you a quote on a range of vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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