The 5 Best Day Trips from Seville

Some of Andalusia’s best days out are not in Seville. A clifftop town, a wetland full of flamingos, a small Rome ten minutes away and a walkway bolted to a gorge are all within a day.

The 5 most popular of 6 day trips our hosts recommend — from Ronda and the pueblos blancos to Doñana, Itálica and the mines of Río Tinto.

Pueblos blancos and ronda trip

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  • Meeting point Naturanda Office
  • Duration 10h
  • Language Spanish, English, French, Italian
  • Free cancellation Free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity

Amidst mountains, forests, and the junction of sea and mountain, the white villages of Andalusia stand tall in the landscape.

The tour of the white villages of Seville, Cadiz, and Malaga commences with a visit to the Aguzaderas Castle in El Coronil.
Next, we explore Zahara de la Sierra and its olive oil production process.
In the province of Cadiz, we reach Grazalema, renowned for its high rainfall and the picturesque pinsapar landscape.
Following a lunch break, we visit Ronda in Malaga province, where the New Bridge is a notable highlight.
The tour concludes with the return to the starting point.
An enriching and diverse experience through these charming villages and landscapes.
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Doñana national park

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  • Meeting Point Pick up and transfer back to your hotel
  • Duration 10h
  • Language Spanish

The natural beauty of Doñana in Andalusia is a constant source of wonder and admiration.

Doñana, an ecological paradise in Andalusia, is a mosaic of landscapes ranging from marshes to forests and beaches.
This biosphere reserve is a haven for migratory birds and the home of iconic species like the Iberian lynx.
Explore this nature treasure and enjoy the diversity of wildlife it harbors.
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Italica roman city & medieval monastery

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  • Meeting point Pickup at your Hotel
  • Duration 4h
  • Language Spanish, English, French, Italian
  • Free cancellation Free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity

Amphitheaters, baths, a theater, aqueducts... That's Itálica, a small Rome just 10 minutes from Seville.

Itálica, located in Santiponce, on the outskirts of Seville, is a fascinating archaeological site that transports us to ancient Rome.
Here, the emperor Trajan was born, the first to be born outside of Italy.
Visitors can explore the amphitheater, where gladiator battles were held, and the best-preserved theater in the province.
The impressive original mosaics provide a unique perspective on life in ancient Rome.
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Caminito del Rey (hike)

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  • Meeting point Naturanda Office
  • Duration 10h
  • Language Spanish, English, French, Italian
  • Free cancellation Free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity

Brave the recently renovated walkways of the El Caminito del Rey walking trail. Experience the dramatic scenery of a formerly near-impossible path during a safe hike through Los Gaitanes and El Chorro gorges.

Take a guided day trip from Seville to the Caminito del Rey with entry tickets included. Walk through the Desfiladero de Los Gaitanes gorge and hike along the suspended footbridge and cliffside pathway, suspended about 328 feet (100 meters) above El Chorro Gorge.
Depart Seville in the morning and take a 2-hour drive by minivan to the start of the famous El Caminito del Rey walking trail. Upon arrival in the town of Ardales, enjoy a coffee or breakfast at your own expense to give you energy for your 7-kilometer hike.
Step onto the renovated walkway of wooden boardwalks and make your way through the magnificent Los Gaitanes Gorge. Marvel at the rugged rock formations surrounding you and take in the spectacular views of the Guadalhorce River.
Summon up the courage to cross the new suspension bridge 100 meters above the El Chorro Gorge. End close to the town of El Chorro after about 2 to 3 hours of walking, and catch the bus back to the entry point to enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
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Full day Aracena & Río Tinto tour

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  • Meeting point Naturanda Office
  • Duration 10h
  • Language Spanish, English, French, Italian
  • Free cancellation Free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity

Travel to Aracena and the Rio Tinto Mines and see a truly fascinating area with beautiful scenery being investigated by Nasa. Visit the amazing Cave of Wonders and Mars-like scenery of Rio Tinto.

Travel to the charming village of Aracena from Seville and visit the biosphere reserve of Dehesas de Sierra Morena. Discover an area so unique that Nasa has a base to study it on this day trip to the Rio Tinto mining area.
Have the chance to visit a farm of wild bulls. Explore the Rio Tinto, an area that has been exploited for copper, silver, and gold for over 2000 years. See how this activity has changed the landscape of this area so much that it now resembles Mars.
Head to Aracena, a small town located in the middle of Sierra Morena. This is the capital city of the Natural Park Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche. Aracena has trails through its Dehesas which are full of cork trees, oaks, and free-roaming Iberian pigs.
Visit the Grutas de las Maravillas, a natural cave almost 2000 meters long, full of stalactites and stalagmites formed by the water running in the limestone. Stroll through the cave and marvel at the fascinating rock formations and deep blue water. Next, take in views of the rural Mosque of Almonaster la Real.
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