Malaga

15 Best Day Trips from Malaga

The day trips from Malaga: the Alhambra with entry secured, Ronda straddling its gorge, Gibraltar’s apes and even Tangier across the strait for a second continent. Andalusia’s best base, and the menu proves it.

3.Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas & optional Sunset

Explore stunning Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas on a value-packed day trip from Malaga, with flexible options for guided or independent sightseeing.

★ 4.6

“Very enjoyable trip to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas. The guide was very informative, helpful and cheerful, the drivers were good and the bus was comfortable. Lots of time to explore both venues.”

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5.From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra

Discover the stunning Alhambra and explore Granada's charming streets on this full-day guided trip from Malaga, featuring skip-the-line access and in-depth tours.

★ 4.6

“Amazing! Our guide Antonio was very knowledgeable and took us on a walking tour of Granada first. We then had plenty of time to wander around and have lunch before heading over to the Alhambra for the afternoon. Very well organised.”

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6.From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

Explore Andalusia with this full-day guided trip from Malaga to the stunning towns of Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, featuring panoramic views, history, and authentic culture.

★ 4.5

“Excellent trip - well organised and the get in Ronda was excellent. Well paced with enough time in both places. Would recommend when staying in Malaga”

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8.From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

Discover the stunning Nerja Caves, charming Frigiliana, and vibrant Nerja on this guided day trip from Malaga, offering rich history and breathtaking views.

★ 4.7

“Amazing!! The towns were delightful and the cave just unbelievable!! Kevin was a lovely, experienced and patient guide, as I was the last in the bus every time! 🙄 There was just enough tour time and individual, doing my own thing time. Thank you!”

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9.From Málaga: Gibraltar Day Trip

Discover Gibraltar on a flexible full-day trip from Malaga, with options to explore the Rock, shop duty-free, and enjoy stunning views—all in about 10 hours.

★ 4.3

“Very beautiful day. Only, when I bay a bus ticket, I did not know, how much pay a ticket in park. Maybe - in this post need an information about park ticket price.”

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10.From Malaga and Costa del Sol: Gibraltar Sightseeing Tour

Discover Gibraltar from Costa del Sol with this guided day trip. See the caves, monkeys, and panoramic views on an 11-hour tour full of authentic sights.

★ 3.9

“From Malaga the bus collected us very early in the morning then we picked up many people on our way . We arrived to Gibraltar about 10.00, crossed a border. Our excursion (sightseeing tour) included to see Europa point, st. Michael’s cave ( there is…”

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12.From Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

Discover two stunning Andalusian towns—Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas—on a well-organized day trip from Malaga, with expert guides and ample free time.

★ 4.8

“A brilliant trip, the guide, Gloria, was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The coach was clean and comfortable and the driver was brilliant. We had plenty of free time at both venues to explore and enjoy.”

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14.Gibraltar with St Michael Caves Guided Tour from Costa del Sol

Discover Gibraltar's highlights on this guided day trip from Costa del Sol, featuring St. Michael's Cave, Barbary monkeys, and free-time shopping.

★ 3.5

“If you leave from Malaga it’s a 3 hour bus ride each way which makes for a 12 hour day. Also our bus did not have a toilet on board and we were told the bus couldn’t make any stops except to pick up others…”

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More Day Trips from Malaga

4.5From Malaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Mosque-Cathedral8 - 10 hours$93 4.4From Malaga: Alhambra Guided Tour with Entry Tickets8 - 9 hours$153 3.9From Costa del Sol: Ronda Village Tour w/ Maestranza Ticket9 hours$78 4.0From Costa del Sol: Granada Full-Day Tour11 hours$114 4.5Malaga: Frigiliana & Nerja Tour with Local Product Tastings8 - 9.5 hours$48 3.9From Malaga: Nerja and Frigiliana Tour8 hours$47 5.0Ronda, Setenil and Sevilla Small Group Tour from Malaga$118.48 4.2From Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Gibraltar with Guided Tour10 hours$115 5.0Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja8 hours (approx.)$102.84 4.4Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Ronda and Setenil8 hours$45 4.5From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip10 - 12 hours$39 4.0Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas tour from Malaga8 to 9 hours (approx.)$78.10 4.1From Costa del Sol & Malaga: Cordoba Guided Day Tour10 hours$108 3.5Ronda Village Guided Tour from Costa del Sol11 hours (approx.)$81.70 4.6Málaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Optional Mosque-Cathedral Entry10 - 12 hours$41 5.0Morocco: Tangier Private Tour from Malaga & Tarifa. All Inclusive12 to 13 hours (approx.)$282.50 4.5Paddle Surf Route Cliffs Nerja and Cascada de Maro + Snorkel$34.76 5.0Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Granada4 hours (approx.)$151.17 4.8From Málaga: Ronda, White Village & Sevilla Day Trip$85 3.0Ronda & Setenil Full Day$56.47 4.5From Costa del Sol: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas10 hours$77 5.0Caminito del Rey with Pickup from Nerja, Torrox and Torre del Mar8 hours (approx.)$78.61 4.0Gibraltar Day Trip at your Own Pace from Malaga & Costa del Sol10 to 12 hours (approx.)$42.05 5.0Ronda Day Tour and Winery Visits from Marbella8 hours (approx.)$216.48