Dissect this itinerary- Lisbon-Andalucia
Our take
I know some may think this is too much hopping, but I like to get a taste of a place and then go back another time if it blows me away. Have a rental car most of the trip.
If you have any off the beaten path places I should see drop them in... either restaurants, 'hidden' gems, or hiking trails.
Day 1 Fly into Lisbon- drive either to Sintra or Nazare (then to Sintra coast)
Day 2 back to Lisbon- stop along the way National Palace, etc.
Day 3 Lisbon- explore city
Day 4 Lisbon- more exploration then fly to Seville
Day 5 Seville- Alcalazar, other landmarks
Day 6 Cadiz/Tarifa or just Tarifa- either spend some time in Cadiz on beach or drive to Tarifa and do same + boat tour, maybe daytrip to Tangier
Day 7 Gibraltar- probably get a day pass and explore
Day 8 and 9 Ronda (and area)
Day 10 Granada- Alhambra
Day 11-13 Malaga- beach time, stop at a cave, Caminito Del Rey, explore Malaga
Fly back
Budget- mid range maybe $100 Euros/day
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