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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.

1.Ronda and Setenil Tour with Free Time from Málaga

Discover the charm of Andalusia with this full-day Ronda and Setenil tour from Málaga, featuring expert guides, stunning views, and flexible free time.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“We so enjoy our short trip to ronda Punctuality, Comfortable bus, Friendly guides JJ and Martha. Thank you for made our day in Ronda so lovely.”

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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

“Wonderful, well guided trip to Ronda and Setenil. It was a very good way for me, a solo traveler, to explore. The guides were excellent giving us good tips on where to go during our free time. I really enjoyed the day out.”

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4.From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

Discover Gibraltar from Malaga on a full-day trip for $38. See the Rock, free-ranging monkeys, and amazing views of two continents with expert guides.

★ 4.6

“Well worth the money! We booked an optional tour to the Rock and we are so glad we did. Local guide was amazing and knew how to get a good picture with monkeys. We were so amazed by the Cave, Tunnels and SkyWalk. Gloria, our…”

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7.Málaga & Costa del Sol: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas

Explore the charming white villages of Setenil de las Bodegas and scenic Ronda on a full-day guided tour from Costa del Sol, with stunning views and local treats.

★ 4.6

“Everything during this trip was perfect. Starting from the pick-up: they picked us up right on time, actually even a bit earlier. On the way to the first stop, the guide shared information about the places we were passing, which was very nice — loved…”

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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

“I do not have any complaints save for the weather as it was pouring constantly. Aside from that, it was a perfectly organized trip, very interesting, dynamic and relaxing at the same time.”

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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

“Thanks to an excellent guide, Andrea, and an excellent driver, Alejandro, a full day’s trip was very enjoyable. Andrea spent time with each individual group of travelers to ascertain their interests and budgets and was able to advise accordingly of relevant activities. Andrea’s suggestion of…”

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11.From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

Discover Andalusia’s charm on this full-day trip from Malaga to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, featuring stunning views, free exploration, and authentic sights.

★ 4.6

“The coach left on time. Our guide was the lovely Tania whom I have had a tour with before, totally professional. We visited Ronda first which I think works better than Sentenil first. It was a very competitively priced day tour. The only thing I…”

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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

“Everything was perfect! Amazing ! Brand new coach, ran to schedule and we seemed to arrive before other tourists. Gloria was excellent, professional giving the right amount of information, free time & rest time. Giving plenty of tips of the best places for photos and…”

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13.Tangier, Morocco Day Trip from Costa del Sol

Discover Tangier from Costa del Sol with this full-day tour including ferry rides, city sightseeing, shopping, and Moroccan cuisine. Practical insights inside.

★ 3.5

“Started with a nice bus drive to the port. It was a quick hour in the ferry, which was very pleasant. Upon arrival in Tangier, we were greeted by our Moroccan tour guide. I think the guide set the tone for the entire trip. I…”

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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

“Loved Gibraltar though the guide was hit and miss and felt he came across as abrupt. The coach provided by the tour operator was let’s say past its sell by date. On the way back from Gibraltar broke down 15km from Marbella. Would be grateful…”

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15.From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

Discover Tangier in a day with this full-day tour from Costa del Sol, including ferry ride, guided city exploration, and authentic Moroccan cuisine.

★ 3.6

“Although we had to wait a long time to depart Tarifa(not the company or guide's fault), this was a very organised and enjoyable trip. The restaurant was better than expected, even though the drinks were expensive. Just wish we had more time to explore the…”

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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