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Málaga: greetings from Picasso.
Bienvenido a Málaga! The Costa del Sol offers you a warm welcome to the city where Pablo Picasso was born. As does the 5-star “Gran Hotel Miramar”, whose location leaves nothing to be desired – just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre and on the beach of La Caleta. In the afternoon, the Picasso Museum and a guided city tour invite you to discover the cultural highlights of the city.
The breathtaking view of the bay provides the perfect setting for an exquisite dinner in the hotel restaurant, not to mention stimulating conversations with other Porsche connoisseurs. A professional drivers' briefing will prepare you perfectly for the coming days behind the wheel.
Málaga, Casares: like a Mediterranean palace.
The journey begins – and the fascination of the southern Spanish coast unfolds in the first few kilometres: glittering Mediterranean Sea on one side, winding roads on the other, with fantastic views and pure driving pleasure in between. At lunchtime, you stop in Marbella, where a lunch awaits you in a relaxed atmosphere. A short walk along the elegant marina rounds off the break before the route continues into the picturesque hinterland towards Casares. This idyllic mountain village sits majestically on a rocky hill – surrounded by typical Andalusian forests and meadows where herds of goats and cattle graze.
At the “Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa”, you can dream of such a panorama particularly well. With 4-metre-high ceilings and rooms flooded with light, the luxury resort is more like a Mediterranean palace than a hotel. The avant-garde design creates a bridge between traditional Andalusian architecture, the flair of a European grand hotel and the modern art of living.
Casares, Grazalema, Casares: between rocky peaks and white villages.
If you would prefer not to leave the “Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa” at all, you can simply indulge in the 4 pools, the 18-hole golf course or the 2,200-square-metre spa area. You can admire larger stones than those used for the volcanic rock massage in the Sierra de Grazalema – a limestone mountain range that was declared a natural park in 1984. Therefore, the decision between a day of wellness and a drive in a Porsche is certainly not an easy one to make. Especially since the day’s tour takes you through Ronda, one of the largest “white villages” with a historic Moorish town centre, where you will be served a traditional lunch. By the way: Did you know that Andalusia is one of the most famous olive-growing regions in Spain? If you like, you can take part in an exclusive olive oil tasting here.
Ronda is best known for its extraordinary location on a steeply sloping rocky plateau. 3 bridges offer fabulous panoramic views of the almost 100 metre deep gorge that separates the Old Town from the younger part of the city. After an impressive day in Ronda, the “Finca Cortesin Hotel Golf & Spa” awaits you again with its customary tranquillity and elegance.
Casares, Seville: fantastic views.
The natural park “Los Alcornocales” was already inhabited during the Stone Age. Today, the largest cork oak forests on the Iberian Peninsula grow there. You may feel the urge to stop again and again along your journey through this natural paradise, with its evergreen deciduous trees and enjoy the views just a little longer.
But it is worth accelerating every now and then to ensure enough time for Seville. Strolling through the enchanting alleys is amazing. The views from the roofs, roof terraces and bell towers of the more than 100 churches are truly fantastic. The sights of the large Old Town centre will also enrich your conversations at the dinner table – depending on your taste, in a traditional tapas bar or in the royal “Hotel Alfonso XIII”. With its wide arches, wrought iron elements, magnificent ceramic details and decorative Mudéjar-style brickwork, the hotel itself has become a landmark of Seville.
Seville, Zahara de la Sierra, Loja: sporty dynamics, relaxed deceleration.
Get in and enjoy the sound of your Porsche. From Seville, a panoramic route will take you through the nature park “Sierra de Grazalema” to Zahara de la Sierra, which also ranks among the picturesque villages along the “Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos”. At lunchtime, enjoy local seasonal dishes in a restaurant.
With every turn of the steering wheel from the road in Zahara de la Sierra towards the province of Granada, the excitement at each curve increases. A cosy dinner at the newly renovated “Finca La Bobadilla” will help make sure you can slow down for a bit. This is how your day will gradually wind down – and linger for a good long time.
Loja, Málaga: the highlight of your week.
Conquer the streets of Andalusia once again. Enjoy the picturesque landscape and look forward to another unforgettable stopover, as yet another delicious lunch awaits you on this idyllic route. Afterwards, your final stop will take you back to the “Gran Hotel Miramar” in Málaga.
There, the port, which has existed for 3,000 years, has become increasingly important and beautiful. Not only as a cruise hot spot, but also as a port of trade and an oasis of relaxation for locals and tourists alike. In addition to the huge container ships, there is also plenty of space for sports and fishing boats here. A catamaran ride in the bay of Málaga – with a sundowner in hand and the sunset in view – not to mention dinner in the Michelin-star “José Carlos García Restaurante”, will round off your week full of lasting memories.
Málaga: Andalusian history.
In Málaga's daily markets, traditional Andalusian tiles and handmade castanets are sold, among other things. If you are looking for a special souvenir, it may be best to ask for a Zambomba – a clay vessel covered with animal skin, with a stick attached to the middle that can be used to produce sounds. A sonorous piece of Andalusian history.
After a hearty breakfast at the “Gran Hotel Miramar”, it is time to say farewell – to southern Spain and to the other Porsche enthusiasts with whom you now share even more than a passion for legendary sports cars from Zuffenhausen. Adiós, Andalucía!
The travel route at a glance.
