Hotel Helios Costa Tropical

We’ll enjoy the majority of the day in Andalucia’s second largest city as we make the most of Malaga’s Moorish architecture and legendary seafood dishes. Cultural highlights include the ancient Alcazaba fortress and Roman amphitheatre as well as the Cathedral of the Incarnation and the historic fountain within the Plaza del Obispo. There are also lots of tucked away tapas bars to tempt you into a laid-back afternoon of grazing and no trip is complete without searching the Central Market Atarazanas for marinated anchovies on toast. If you’re looking for a spot of retail therapy, Calle Marqués de Larios is renowned for boutiques and designer stores as well as some of Spain’s most expensive residences.

Discover one of Andalucia’s best kept secrets as we travel to the whitewashed village of Frigiliana. This is one of the most beautiful traditional towns in Malaga province with cobbled streets and wooden doorways bursting with bougainvillea and pastel shaded pots. From here we’ll head to the Tropical Valley where citrus groves and fertile farmland provide a real taste of the good life in southern Spain.

Today we’ll visit two of Malaga province’s most impressive attractions, the Nerja caves and the traditional village of Frigiliana. Starting with the prehistoric caves, we’ll journey underground and enjoy a guided tour of the expansive subterranean system. It’s an immersive experience with spotlights on stalactites and stalagmites as well as silent chambers adorned in ancient artwork. Next, we’ll visit one of the prettiest villages in Andalucia, Frigiliana. Here you’ll find whitewashed walls bathed in bougainvillea a Moorish old quarter with narrow streets paved in mosaics. After taking in the panoramic sea views from the castle ruins, we’ll spend time browsing the bodegas (shops) and enjoying a glass or two of Frigiliana’s famous sweet dessert Moscatel wine.