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Six days · Andalusia for three generations

Andalusia with three generations: Moorish Málaga, Atlantic Cádiz and the 2027 eclipse

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Two bases, six days: fortress walls above Málaga, a balcony over the sea in Nerja, then Cádiz for the total solar eclipse on the morning of August 2, 2027, and a white town on a hill to finish.

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6 days / 6 nights Late July – early August 2027 Three generations

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The seafront of Cádiz with the cathedral dome above white buildings and the sea — **Cádiz** · the cathedral dome above the old town and the Atlantic, home for the eclipse

The trip in 60 seconds

Trip at a glance

Who it’s for: Three generations together, from grandparents to kids roughly 6 and up: two easy city bases, short walks and one unforgettable morning
Route: Málaga: the Alcazaba → Gibralfaro castle → a day trip to Nerja → Cádiz old town → La Caleta for the eclipse → Vejer de la Frontera
Best timing: Thursday July 29 to Tuesday August 3, 2027, with the total solar eclipse on Monday August 2 (Day 5)
Pace: Slow: sights in the cool of the morning, a long rest through the hottest hours, then out again in the evening
Sleep: Three nights in Málaga, three nights in Cádiz
Getting there: Fly into Málaga; rent a car for the Nerja day, the drive west to Cádiz and the Vejer day
Rough budget: Alcazaba €7, or €10 with Gibralfaro; Cádiz Cathedral €12 (€11 over 65); ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses for everyone
Good to know: Glasses on for every partial phase. Look without them only during totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun’s bright face

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Illustration: route map of the six days, an illustrated bird’s-eye view of southern Andalusia with numbered pins at Málaga’s Alcazaba (Day 1) and Gibralfaro (Day 2), Nerja (Day 3), Cádiz cathedral (Day 4), La Caleta beach (Day 5) and Vejer de la Frontera (Day 6), with bases in Málaga and Cádiz — Andalusia in six days · Málaga and Nerja on the Mediterranean, then Cádiz and Vejer on the Atlantic side

Postcards from the trip

The facade and tower of Málaga Cathedral — **Málaga Cathedral** · a cool, quiet stop on a hot afternoon in the old centre

The causeway leading to the Castillo de San Sebastián in Cádiz — **San Sebastián castle** · the causeway out to the islet at the end of La Caleta

Palm trees along the Playa de la Malagueta in Málaga — **The Malagueta** · palms and sand a short walk from Málaga’s old centre

Stone ruins of the Roman town of Baelo Claudia — **Baelo Claudia** · the ruins of a Roman town on the Cádiz coast

The idea

Three generations, two seas, one dark morning.

On the morning of Monday, August 2, 2027, the Moon will cover the Sun over southern Spain. Spain’s National Geographic Institute calls the south of the country the best place in Europe to see it, and almost all of Cádiz province lies inside the path of totality.

This route builds a family week around that morning. Days 1 to 3 are in Málaga, with its Moorish fortress, its hilltop castle and a day on the coast at Nerja. Then you move west to Cádiz, an old town wrapped by the Atlantic, for the eclipse and a last day in the white town of Vejer.

Two rules hold all week. August in Andalusia is hot, so plan sightseeing for the morning and the evening and rest in between. And everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, uses proper eclipse glasses for every minute of the partial eclipse.

Day-by-day summary

Brick and stone walls and a gate inside the Alcazaba of Málaga

Day 1 · MálagaThe AlcazabaA Moorish palace-fortress above Málaga.

The view from Gibralfaro castle over the port of Málaga and the bay

Day 2 · MálagaGibralfaroCastle walls high over the bay.

The view from the Balcón de Europa in Nerja over the coast and the sea

Day 3 · the coastNerjaA balcony over the sea.

White houses and towers of the old town of Cádiz seen from above

Day 4 · CádizCádizAn old town on the Atlantic.

The beach of La Caleta in Cádiz with the old bathing pavilion and boats

Day 5 · eclipse dayLa CaletaThe eclipse morning on the beach.

The white houses of Vejer de la Frontera on a hilltop above green fields

Day 6 · VejerVejer de la FronteraA white town on a hill.

The route

Six days, two bases, one eclipse

Three nights by the Mediterranean in Málaga, then three on the Atlantic in Cádiz, with the eclipse on the second morning there.

Illustration: fortress walls, towers and a garden path with flowers at the Alcazaba of Málaga at sunset, illustrated day card for Day 1

01Alcazaba · Málaga

Base: Málaga, three nights. The Alcazaba is open 09:00–20:00 from April to October, last entry 19:00. Tickets are €7, or €10 combined with Gibralfaro castle. Entry is free every Sunday from 14:00.

The Alcazaba, early

Go when the gates open at 09:00, while the stone is still cool. The Alcazaba sits on the slope of Mount Gibralfaro above the bay. Its name comes from al-Qasba, the urban fortress.

Walk up through the gates and gardens to the palace courtyards. Water channels and shady patios make it a good place to slow down.

Layers of history

Phoenicians settled on the hilltop around 600 BC, and the Romans built a theatre on the western slope in the 1st century. You pass it at the foot of the fortress.

From the 11th century, the Hammudid dynasty turned the fortress into a palace and seat of power. Ask the grandkids to spot the triple arches in the old palace.

The oldest written record of the Alcazaba as a fortress dates from 755, under Abd al-Rahman I.

A long rest

Be back at the hotel by lunch. The Gran Hotel Miramar has two outdoor pools for children and adults, and the afternoon is for swimming and naps.

Head out again after the heat breaks. An evening walk along the seafront and a late dinner fit the way Spain lives in summer.

Guests over 16 can use the hotel’s chill-out terrace with sea views, a quiet corner for the grandparents.

Tickets for grandparents

The reduced €3 rate is for EU citizens over 65, students and other groups. Visitors from outside the EU usually pay the general price, so bring passports in case staff ask.

Free Sunday afternoons are popular; with a family, a paid weekday morning is calmer and cooler.

Keep the combined ticket in mind. At €10, it covers the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro castle; check on the official site how long it stays valid if you split them over two days.

Málaga airport → the city centre: a short drive or taxi ride. The Alcazaba is in the old centre, on Calle Alcazabilla.

Where to stay

Gran Hotel Miramar, Málaga — A five-star seafront hotel with two outdoor pools for children and adults.

Dinner: late and easy in the old centre, after the heat of the day.

Tomorrow: up the hill to Gibralfaro castle, first thing in the morning.

Bad-weather plan

On a very hot afternoon, stay indoors: the cool interior of Málaga Cathedral or the hotel pool beat the streets.

Stay: Málaga base · Anchor: the Alcazaba at opening time · tickets €7

Good to know: The walk up through the Alcazaba is on old stone ramps and steps; give the grandparents time and shade breaks.

Illustration: a family seen from behind on castle walls looking over the port and bay of Málaga, illustrated day card for Day 2

02Gibralfaro · Málaga

Base: the same room in Málaga. Gibralfaro keeps the Alcazaba’s hours: 09:00–20:00, last entry 19:00. Tickets are €7, or the €10 combined ticket.

Up to the castle

Gibralfaro sits on the crest of a long hill, 132 m above the sea. The climb is steep, so ride up by taxi in the morning and save your legs for the walls.

The name comes from the Arabic for mountain and the Greek word for lighthouse: a lighthouse hill.

The walls and the view

The castle was built in the 14th century to house troops and protect the Alcazaba. Work began under Yusuf I, between 1344 and 1354, and his son Muhammad V finished it.

Walk the walls for the view over the port and the bay. The inner wall runs 733 m, with 30 sections and 8 towers.

The walled path

A walled path called the Coracha once linked the castle to the Alcazaba below, its only way in. Point it out from the walls, and let the kids trace it down the hill.

Then visit the interpretation centre near the south wall before the sun gets high.

Older than the castle

The hill was used long before the walls went up. Phoenicians and Romans left pottery and buildings here, and sources mention a small religious retreat on the hill in the 12th century.

When the castle stood guard, the hill was kept bare of trees to make defence easier and stop ambushes. With the outer walls, the site covers about 21,000 m².

Afternoon by the water

After a long lunch and a rest, take the family to the Malagueta beach for a late swim under the palms.

Tonight, check that everyone’s eclipse glasses are in the bags, ready for Cádiz.

Ride up, walk down. The road up to Gibralfaro is steep; a taxi to the top and a slow walk down in the shade suits every age.

Málaga centre → Gibralfaro: a short taxi ride up the hill, or a steep walk of about half an hour.

Where to stay

Gran Hotel Miramar, Málaga — the same seafront base, with a pool for the afternoon.

Dinner: by the beach, after the evening swim.

Tomorrow: a day on the coast at Nerja, east of Málaga.

Bad-weather plan

If the heat is too much on the hill, swap the castle for the cool aisles of Málaga Cathedral and go up at the end of the day instead.

Stay: same Málaga base · Anchor: the walls of Gibralfaro · tickets €7

Good to know: The castle has open walls and little shade; bring hats, water and sunscreen for everyone.

Illustration: a white balustrade, palms and flowers on a cliff-top viewpoint over the sea at Nerja, illustrated day card for Day 3

03Nerja · day trip

Base: the same room in Málaga; Nerja is a day trip east along the coast, roughly an hour by car. The Balcón de Europa is a free public viewpoint, open to walk at any hour.

The Balcón de Europa

Drive east in the morning and walk the Paseo del Balcón de Europa out to the viewpoint. It stands on a cliff between the Calahonda and Caletilla beaches.

From the rail you see the sea, the cliffs of Maro–Cerro Gordo to the east and the mountains behind the town.

A morning on the beach

Pick a beach below the viewpoint for a morning swim while it is still cool. Let the grandkids choose the cove.

Grandparents can stay up top on a shady bench with a coffee. Everyone meets again for lunch.

Lunch and back

Eat a long lunch in Nerja, then drive back to Málaga for the hottest hours. In August, nobody needs a long afternoon in the sun.

Spend the evening on a last walk in Málaga, and pack for the move to Cádiz.

Eclipse prep tonight

Hold a short family briefing. Check each pair of eclipse glasses: if a pair is torn, scratched or damaged, throw it away. Practise putting them on and taking them off.

Explain the one rule to the kids: glasses on whenever any bright Sun shows.

Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker than sunglasses. NASA does not approve any particular brand, so check each pair for the ISO 12312-2 standard yourself.

Why move west

Málaga lies inside the path of totality too, but only for 1 min 48 s. In Cádiz, totality lasts 2 min 54 s, which is why the route moves west tomorrow.

Tell the kids the plan tonight so the long drive has a purpose.

Buy eclipse glasses before you fly. They should meet the ISO 12312-2 standard; bring spares for the family.

Málaga → Nerja: roughly 1 hour east along the coast by car. Back to Málaga for the night.

Where to stay

Gran Hotel Miramar, Málaga — back to the same base in Málaga for the last night there.

Dinner: a last evening in Málaga’s old centre.

Tomorrow: the drive west to Cádiz, early in the day.

Bad-weather plan

On a day of strong wind or heat, skip the beach and spend the morning at Málaga’s Atarazanas market, then rest at the hotel.

Stay: same Málaga base · Anchor: the Balcón de Europa · free viewpoint

Good to know: The viewpoint is level and paved, an easy walk for grandparents; the steps down to the beaches are steeper.

“Two minutes and fifty-four seconds of night in the morning. Three generations will remember where they stood.”

Illustration: white houses, towers and roof terraces of Cádiz old town above the sea, illustrated day card for Day 4

04Cádiz · old town

Base: Cádiz, three nights. The cathedral ticket is €12, or €11 over 65, and covers the cathedral, the crypt, the Torre del Reloj and the Casa de la Contaduría. On Sundays, the cathedral opens to visitors in the afternoon.

The drive west

Leave Málaga early to drive to Cádiz, roughly three hours. Stop for breakfast on the way, and arrive by lunch.

Check in, rest through the afternoon, then head out once the sun is lower.

Park once and leave the car: the old town is compact and best on foot.

The cathedral

Cádiz grew rich in the 18th century on its monopoly of trade with the Americas, and the merchants paid for a grand new cathedral. Vicente Acero designed it in 1722.

Building went on for more than a century, and it was consecrated in 1838. That is why it mixes Baroque below with neoclassical towers and dome above.

Inside, it is a Latin cross with three naves, separated by pillars with fluted Corinthian columns. Outside, two octagonal towers frame a main door of white marble.

Up the tower

Climb the Torre del Reloj for the view over the rooftops and the sea. The ramp is long, so grandparents may prefer the cool crypt below.

Last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and hours can change for services, so check the official site the day before.

An evening walk

Walk the seawall along the Campo del Sur in the evening, with the dome lit up behind you.

Tomorrow is the big day, so keep dinner early and get everyone to bed.

Lay out glasses, hats, water bottles and the pinhole projector by the door before bed, so the morning is calm.

Scout your eclipse spot tonight. Walk down to La Caleta and pick where the family will stand, with a clear view to the east and south.

Málaga → Cádiz: roughly 3 hours by car. Park once and walk; the old town is compact.

Where to stay

Parador de Cádiz — Paradores’ hotel on the seafront by La Caleta, a short walk from tomorrow’s eclipse spot.

Dinner: early and close to the hotel; tomorrow starts with breakfast at sunrise.

Tomorrow: the eclipse, on La Caleta beach in the morning.

Bad-weather plan

If the afternoon is too hot, shelter in the cool crypt of Cádiz Cathedral, then save the tower for the evening.

Stay: Cádiz base · Anchor: Cádiz Cathedral · cathedral €12

Good to know: Mark your hotel and the beach on everyone’s phone map tonight, in case anyone gets separated in tomorrow’s crowds.

Illustration: a white bathing pavilion on the sand between old stone castle walls by the sea, illustrated day card for Day 5

05La Caleta · eclipse

Base: the same room in Cádiz. On Monday, August 2, 2027, Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) puts the start of totality in Cádiz at 10:45, lasting 2 min 54 s. In Andalusia the partial eclipse runs from about 09:40 to 12:00.

Eyes first

Everyone wears ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer for the whole partial eclipse. Regular sunglasses, however dark, are not safe.

Supervise the children at all times, and check every pair again before you start.

The two minutes

Only during totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun’s bright face, is it safe to look without protection. As soon as bright Sun shows again, glasses go back on.

Never look through a camera, binoculars or a telescope with eclipse glasses on: it causes severe eye injury unless the optics have a solar filter fitted on the front.

La Caleta

Stand on the beach between the castles of San Sebastián and Santa Catalina. This was once the natural entrance to the bay, and ancient writers placed two temples here.

Arrive early with water, hats and a pinhole projector, a safe way for small kids to watch the Sun’s shape change.

Spain’s longest totality is in Ceuta, at 4 min 48 s, but nearly three minutes in Cádiz is plenty for a first eclipse.

Heat and crowds

Follow Spain’s Ministry of Health advice: drink water even when not thirsty, wear light, loose clothing and a hat, and seek shade. Be back indoors before the hottest hours.

Hot, red skin, confusion or fainting can mean heat stroke: call 112 at once and cool the person while you wait.

Practise with the kids. Agree one signal for glasses off at totality and one for glasses back on, so nobody looks at the bright Sun by mistake.

Parador de Cádiz → La Caleta: a few minutes on foot. Plan to stay put all morning; the old town will be busy.

Where to stay

Parador de Cádiz — the same seafront base, next to the beach for the eclipse.

Dinner: a celebration in the old town, once the evening cools.

Tomorrow: a slow last day in Vejer de la Frontera, a white town inland.

Bad-weather plan

If cloud covers the coast, stay calm and stay put; the sky still darkens at totality. On a very hot morning, keep the grandparents in the shade of the Castillo de Santa Catalina walls.

Stay: same Cádiz base · Anchor: totality at La Caleta · totality from 10:45

Good to know: Spain’s heat plan runs every summer from May to September, and AEMET issues heat warnings; check them the evening before.

Illustration: a white hill town above green slopes, with a family seen from behind on the path below, illustrated day card for Day 6

06Vejer · day trip

Base: the same room in Cádiz for the last night. Vejer de la Frontera is a short drive south-east, roughly 45 minutes. The whole town was declared a historic-artistic site in 1976.

Up to Vejer

Drive to Vejer after breakfast. Its white houses climb a hill above green slopes, and the old town is protected as a whole.

Park near the town tourist office on Avenida Los Remedios, at the main entrance by the bus stop, and pick up a map.

The old town on foot

Walk up into the old town slowly, with plenty of stops in the shade. The lanes are steep in places, so let the grandparents set the pace.

Give each grandchild a mission: find the best view, the oldest door, the prettiest patio.

Lunch and a rest

Have a long lunch in Vejer, then drive back to Cádiz for a rest through the hottest hours.

Ask each person for a favourite moment of the trip over lunch, and write the answers down: it makes the best souvenir.

A last sunset

End the trip back at La Caleta for sunset over the Atlantic, the same beach where the sky went dark the day before.

Tell the kids one more story there: a channel once ran from this beach to the port, between two islands, and objects found here now fill cases in the Museo de Cádiz.

Why Vejer is protected

A royal decree of June 7, 1976 declared the whole town a historic-artistic site, so its streets and white houses are protected together, not one building at a time.

That is what makes it feel so whole: walk slowly, look up at the doorways and balconies, and let the town do the talking.

Go early. Vejer’s lanes are best in the morning, before the heat and the day visitors.

Cádiz → Vejer de la Frontera: roughly 45 minutes by car. Back to Cádiz for the night; fly home from Málaga or Seville.

Where to stay

Parador de Cádiz — a last night by the sea in Cádiz.

Dinner: a farewell dinner near La Caleta after sunset.

Tomorrow: home, with the eclipse photos and the stories.

Bad-weather plan

If it is too hot for Vejer’s hills, stay in Cádiz and spend the morning in the cool crypt of Cádiz Cathedral.

Stay: same Cádiz base · Anchor: the lanes of Vejer · free to walk

Good to know: The tourist office sits at the main entrance to town, next to the bus stop and the car park.

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Plan & pack

Pack for the trip

ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses. One pair per person, plus spares.
Wide-brimmed hats. Sun protection for every age.
Refillable water bottles. Drink often, even without thirst.
Light, loose clothing. Sanidad’s advice for summer heat.
Comfortable walking shoes. Old stone ramps and steep lanes.
A pinhole projector. A safe way for little ones to watch.
Sunscreen and sunglasses. For the beach, never the eclipse.
Swimsuits. Pools and beaches fill the afternoons.

The cathedral of Cádiz with its dome and towers above the seawall — **Hats and water for the Cádiz sun.** **Cádiz Cathedral** · the dome and towers above the Campo del Sur seawall in the sun

The walls and towers of the Alcázar of Jerez de la Frontera — **Good shoes for old stone lanes.** **The Alcázar of Jerez** · walls and towers of the fortress in Jerez de la Frontera

Illustration: the six-day Andalusia plan card, a map, a tile, a fan, a straw hat and a pair of eclipse glasses on a table — **The plan** · six days from Málaga to Cádiz, with the eclipse on Day 5

The plan, on one card

All six days on one card to save: where you sleep, the one stop that makes each day, and the eclipse morning.

The Moorish-style gateway of the Atarazanas market in Málaga — **In town** · Málaga’s Atarazanas market and cathedral, and the causeway to San Sebastián castle in Cádiz

Illustration: recap card of a family seen from behind above white rooftops and a cathedral by the sea — **Route recap** · two bases, two seas and one eclipse, kept on your phone

The recap, for the road

The short version for your phone: the six days, the tickets and the eclipse safety rules.

Postcards

Andalusia, in frames.

Quick answers

Planning notes

When is the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain?

On Monday, August 2, 2027, in the morning. Spain’s National Geographic Institute puts the start of totality in Cádiz at 10:45, lasting 2 minutes 54 seconds, and in Málaga at 10:48, lasting 1 minute 48 seconds.

Where is the best place to see the 2027 eclipse in Spain?

Southern Spain. The IGN calls it the best place in Europe to see this eclipse: totality covers almost all of Cádiz province and much of Málaga province, and the longest totality in Spain is in Ceuta, at 4 minutes 48 seconds.

How do children watch a solar eclipse safely?

With eclipse glasses or handheld viewers that meet ISO 12312-2, under adult supervision, for every minute of the partial eclipse. Sunglasses are not safe. Only during totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun, is it safe to look without them; a pinhole projector is a good alternative for small kids.

How hot is Andalusia in August, and how do you cope?

August is the hottest time of year, and Spain runs a national heat-prevention plan every summer. Follow the Ministry of Health advice: drink water even when not thirsty, avoid the hottest hours, wear light clothing and a hat, and call 112 for signs of heat stroke.

How much are the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro tickets?

€7 each, or €10 for a combined ticket. Both are open 09:00–20:00 from April to October, and entry is free on Sundays from 14:00.

How much is Cádiz Cathedral?

€12, or €11 for visitors over 65, including the crypt, the Torre del Reloj and the Casa de la Contaduría. Hours can change for services, so check the official site.

Before you set off — the official checks

Eclipse times, ticket prices, opening hours and heat warnings. Confirm current details on the sites listed under official links.

Eclipse times (IGN) — August 2, 2027: totality in Cádiz from 10:45 for 2 min 54 s; Málaga from 10:48 for 1 min 48 s. IGN ↗
Eclipse eye safety — ISO 12312-2 glasses for all partial phases; sunglasses are not safe; supervise children. NASA ↗
Heat advice — Drink water often, avoid the hottest hours; heat stroke is an emergency, call 112. Sanidad ↗
Alcazaba & Gibralfaro — 09:00–20:00 April–October; €7 each, €10 combined; free Sundays from 14:00. Málaga ↗
Cádiz Cathedral — €12, €11 over 65; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Cathedral ↗

Plan with confidence

Official Links

Official sites to plan and verify the details in this guide.

IGN: total solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 ↗Times and duration of totality by city

NASA: eclipse eye safety ↗Safe viewers, totality and children

Ministry of Health: protect yourself from the heat ↗Summer heat advice and heat-stroke first aid

AEMET: high temperatures ↗Spain’s summer heat plan and warnings

Alcazaba and Gibralfaro: hours and prices ↗Opening hours, tickets and free Sundays

Cádiz Cathedral: hours and tickets ↗Visiting hours, prices and what the ticket covers

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Details checked October 16, 2026. Conditions and prices can change.

References

Research behind this guide

The reporting and research that shaped this itinerary.

Heat stroke ↗Ministerio de Sanidad

Alcazaba history ↗Ayuntamiento de Málaga

Gibralfaro history ↗Ayuntamiento de Málaga

Cádiz Cathedral ↗Turismo de Cádiz

Playa de la Caleta ↗Turismo de Cádiz

Balcón de Europa ↗Visita Nerja

Vejer tourist office ↗Ayuntamiento de Vejer

Real Decreto 1690/1976 (Vejer) ↗BOE

Photo credits

Photos via Wikimedia Commons, resized and converted to WebP. The illustrated cover, day cards, plan card and recap card are this guide’s original itinerary artwork, illustrated from the credited photos listed here.

Cádiz seafront — photo by Michal Osmenda, CC BY 2.0; it is also the basis of the Cover and Cover web illustrations
Alcazaba of Málaga — photo by Ronny Siegel, CC BY 4.0; it is also the basis of the Day 1 card illustration
View from Gibralfaro — photo by Carol Fenijn, CC BY-SA 4.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0); it is also the basis of the Day 2 card illustration, shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Balcón de Europa, Nerja — photo by Tuxyso, CC BY-SA 3.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 3.0); it is also the basis of the Day 3 card illustration, shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Cádiz old town — photo by Michal Osmenda, CC BY 2.0; it is also the basis of the Day 4 card illustration
Playa de la Caleta — photo by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0); it is also the basis of the Day 5 card illustration, shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Vejer de la Frontera — photo by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0); it is also the basis of the Day 6 card illustration, shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cádiz Cathedral — photo by Harlock20, CC BY-SA 3.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 3.0); it is also the basis of the Packing card illustration, shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Alcázar of Jerez — photo by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Atarazanas market — photo by Christian Schmitt, CC BY 2.0; it is also the basis of the Recap card illustration
Málaga Cathedral — photo by Dylan Jenkinson, CC BY-SA 3.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Castillo de San Sebastián — photo by Axel Cotón Gutiérrez, CC BY-SA 4.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Playa de la Malagueta — photo by Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Baelo Claudia — photo by El Pantera, CC BY-SA 4.0; this resized copy is shared under the same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Route map — original illustrated route artwork for this guide; stop locations from OpenStreetMap

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Three generations, two seas, one dark morning.

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Six days, two bases, one eclipse

Day 1 · The Alcazaba—Arrive, then climb into a thousand years of history before the heat of the day.

Day 2 · Gibralfaro—The castle that guarded the Alcazaba, with the whole bay below.

Day 3 · Nerja—A day trip along the coast to a clifftop viewpoint and small beaches below it.

Day 4 · Cádiz—West to the Atlantic: an old town of white streets and a golden cathedral dome.

Day 5 · La Caleta—The Moon covers the Sun over the Atlantic, and the whole family looks up together.

Day 6 · Vejer de la Frontera—A slow last day in a whitewashed hill town, then a final Atlantic sunset.

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