Cheap 4-Day Spain Road Trip from Málaga traveling east to Granada

Your exciting road trip through Spain starts when you reach the incredible city of Málaga, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Málaga and begin your adventure in Spain.

Málaga is a popular cheap holiday destination in Spain with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Málaga and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Hammam Al Ándalus Baños Árabes will make your cheap holiday in Spain truly special. This attraction is a fascinating spa that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,194 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Málaga. An excellent example is the popular Buenavista Gastrobar & Tapas. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,277 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Spain is Restaurante Las Golondrinas. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 552 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful El Mesón de Cervantes. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,011 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

La Casa del Perro is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 604 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Málaga we recommend is Speakeasy “The Pharmacy”, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 535 customers.

Morrissey's Irish Pub is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,462 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Spain!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Málaga and end your day in the city of Granada, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Málaga is the amazing Iglesia Catedral de la Encarnación. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,609 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Picasso Museum Málaga. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 24,075 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Málaga is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Málaga is the outstanding Alcazaba. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,648 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Spain, drop by the popular Castle of Gibralpharo. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,046 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Jardín Botánico - Histórico La Concepción. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,247 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Spain. To have the best affordable travel experience in Spain, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Spain unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Spain.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Granada. Granada is another cheap travel destination in Spain where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Spain can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Granada that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Granada is Restaurante Palacio Andaluz Almona. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,367 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Granada, El Mercader is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 998 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is El Trillo Restaurante Granada. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Granada enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,605 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Granada’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit Flamenco Granada - Tablao Jardines de Zoraya. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,495 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Puerta del Carmen. This popular bar in Granada has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,595 bar-goers.

You can also go to Hannigan & Sons as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Hannigan & Sons is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,442 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Spain!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Spain, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Granada and end your day in the city of Málaga, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Granada is the amazing S. A. I. Catedral Metropolitana de la Encarnación. This travel destination is a catholic cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,036 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Mirador de San Nicolas, Granada. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,173 travelers, a visit to this well-known scenic viewpoint and sightseeing spot in Granada is likely to make your vacation in Spain even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Granada is the outstanding Nasrid Palaces. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 20,263 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Spain, drop by the popular Alhambra. This attraction, an amazing architectural ensemble, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 127,431 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Federico García Lorca Park. This urban park is a popular attraction rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,779 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Spain. To have the best affordable travel experience in Spain, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Spain unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Spain.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Málaga. Málaga is another cheap travel destination in Spain where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Spain can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Málaga that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Málaga is Restaurante Vino Mío. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,306 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Málaga, Restaurante SOCA is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 885 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is restaurante mosaico. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Málaga enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 517 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Málaga’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Spain. For example, you can visit El Mesón de Cervantes. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,011 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is El Gastronauta. This popular bar in Málaga has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,852 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bar Málaga as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bar Málaga is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,183 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Spain!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Spain as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Málaga.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Spain.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Málaga is the remarkable Palmeral de las Sorpresas. This urban park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,269 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Málaga, consider a top-rated restaurant like BYOKO. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 221 customers.

Mercado Central de Atarazanas is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 32,741 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is LA TRANCA. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,963 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Spain and your fun memories in Málaga.

You’ll then say farewell to Málaga and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Spain!