Christmas in Andalucia

Christmas in Andalucia

8 Days

Christmas in Andalucia

8 Days Starting in Malaga, Spain and ending in Mijas, Spain

Visiting: Malaga, Mijas, Frigiliana, Ronda, United Kingdom

Tour operator:

Just You

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

Small Group, Special Events

Activities:

Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Celebrate the festive season with a magical Christmas in Andalucia, Spain. This enchanting tour invites you to explore the clifftop town of Ronda, the picturesque village of Frigiliana, and the coastal charm of Nerja. Discover the vibrant city of Malaga and the idyllic beauty of Mijas, where you'll enjoy a farewell dinner. Stay in comfort at the 4-star Hotel TRH Mijas, with your own guaranteed room and no single supplement. Delight in a Christmas Day gala dinner with a two-hour open bar, and experience the passion of a Flamenco show. With a dedicated Just You holiday director and specialist local guide, this tour ensures a seamless and memorable holiday experience. Enjoy organized transportation for all excursions, and savor 14 meals, including festive dinners. Optional excursions to Granada and Gibraltar are available for those seeking further adventure. Embrace the spirit of Christmas in the heart of Andalucia.

Highlights

  • Explore the clifftop town of Ronda.

  • Christmas Day gala dinner with a 2-hour open bar.

  • Visit picturesque Frigiliana and the coastal resort of Nerja.

  • Discover idyllic Mijas and vibrant Malaga.

  • Admire the stunning views from the Puente Nuevo Bridge in Ronda.

  • Enjoy a flamenco show during your stay.

  • Explore the historic center of Frigiliana with its Moorish appearance.

Itinerary

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Day 1 Malaga

Location: Malaga

Accommodation Name: Hotel TRH Mijas

Meals Included: Dinner

Make your own way to our hotel where your Holiday Director will meet you for your welcome meeting this evening.

Day 2 Malaga & Mijas

Location: Malaga

Accommodation Name: Hotel TRH Mijas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we'll set off for our included excursion that will introduce us to the highlights of Malaga, famed as the birthplace of artist Picasso. Malaga is enveloped by 3,000 years of history, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Its highlights include the elaborate cathedral and Alcazaba, a palace-fortress which dates back to the Moorish period. After, we will explore the cobbled streets of Mijas which are lined with pretty whitewashed houses decorated with brightly coloured bougainvillea, lavender and jasmine flowers. The views here towards the coast are simply stunning, so remember to bring your camera!

Day 3 Christmas Eve, Mijas

Location: Mijas

Accommodation Name: Hotel TRH Mijas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend today at leisure, or join our optional full-day excursion to Granada and the world-famous Alhambra Palace. Standing high on a hill overlooking the city, the palace was built by the Moors in the 13th and 14th centuries and has been added to over time to become a magnificent complex of pink stone courtyards, pools, fountains, grand halls and cool patios.

Day 4 Christmas Day, Mijas

Location: Mijas

Accommodation Name: Hotel TRH Mijas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

It's Christmas Day so enjoy some time to relax and take the opportunity to explore. Maybe you'll decide to have a leisurely day at the hotel, or perhaps you'll wander around Mijas with your fellow travellers. Back at the hotel we'll get together for a festive Christmas Day dinner with wine.

Day 5 Boxing Day, Frigiliana & Nerja

Location: Frigiliana

Accommodation Name: Hotel TRH Mijas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We are off to the beautiful hilltop village of Frigiliana today, situated in the foothills of the Almijara Mountains, and is the first stop on our included excursion. Easily explored on foot, this picturesque village is a maze of cobbled streets and its historic centre has a distinctively Moorish appearance. We'll have time to explore its winding alleyways before heading onto Nerja, with its lovely sandy beaches and hidden coves. Once a sleepy fishing village, its old quarter remains virtually unchanged, with narrow winding streets lined with whitewashed houses and wrought-iron terraces overflowing with fragrant geraniums.

Day 6 Ronda

Location: Ronda

Accommodation Name: Hotel TRH Mijas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Admire magnificent scenery as we drive to the lovely clifftop town of Ronda. Enjoying a spectacular location on a towering plateau, the town is divided by El Tajo, a precipitous gorge more than 600ft deep. On one side of the forge stands the old Moorish town of La Ciudad, with the more modern El Mercadillo part of town on the other. El Tajo is spanned by the 18th century Puente Nuevo Bridge, and we'll take in the fabulous views from here and look down to the waters of the River Guadalevin below.

Day 7 Mijas

Location: Mijas

Accommodation Name: Hotel TRH Mijas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore at your own pace today, or join our optional full-day excursion to Gibraltar. If you wish, there will be time to ride the cable car to the top of 'The Rock' and see the famous Barbary apes that call this British colony home. It's the final day of our holiday, so we'll enjoy a farewell get-together over dinner this evening.

Day 8 Departure

Location: United Kingdom

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers as your holiday comes to an end.

What's Included

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

    A dedicated Just You Holiday Director and a Specialist Local Guide will accompany you throughout the trip.

  • 7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel

    Enjoy a 7-night stay with half-board accommodation at a 4-star hotel.

  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own

    You are guaranteed your own twin or double room without any single supplement.

  • 14 meals: 7 breakfasts (B), a welcome drink, 7 dinners including a festive Christmas Day dinner with wine and a farewell dinner in the village of Mijas

    The package includes 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, a welcome drink, and 7 dinners, including a festive Christmas Day dinner with wine and a farewell dinner in Mijas.

  • Flamenco show one evening during your stay

    Experience a Flamenco show on one evening during your stay.

  • Transportation excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport

    Transportation is provided for all excursions, excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport.

  • Porterage

    Porterage services are included in the package.

What's Not Included

  • Overseas transfers to and from the airport

    Overseas transfers to and from the airport are not included in the package.

  • Optional excursions

    Optional excursions such as the full-day trip to Granada and the Alhambra Palace or Gibraltar are not included.

Mode of Transport

Transportation is provided for all excursions, excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport. Enjoy the convenience of organized travel as you explore the beautiful regions of Andalucia.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay at the 4-star Hotel TRH Mijas, where you will have your own guaranteed twin or double room. The hotel offers half-board accommodation, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience throughout your holiday.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes a stay at the 4-star Hotel TRH Mijas, where you will have your own guaranteed twin or double room. The hotel offers half-board accommodation, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience throughout your holiday.

  • Is transportation included in the tour package?

    Transportation is provided for all excursions during the tour, excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport. This allows you to enjoy the convenience of organized travel as you explore the beautiful regions of Andalucia.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, a welcome drink, and 7 dinners. This includes a festive Christmas Day dinner with wine and a farewell dinner in the village of Mijas.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional excursions available such as a full-day trip to Granada and the Alhambra Palace or a visit to Gibraltar. These excursions are not included in the package and can be arranged separately.

  • What special events are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a Christmas Day gala dinner with a 2-hour open bar and a flamenco show on one evening during your stay.

  • Will there be a tour guide during the trip?

    Yes, a dedicated Just You holiday director will be with you on the trip, along with a specialist local guide to enhance your experience.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

  • Will I eat alone?

    We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.

  • Am I guaranteed a room of my own?

    Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.

  • What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?

    Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.

Reviews of this operator

Jenny Elliott  

Fabulous Holiday with Just You

28-Oct-2021

Fabulous holiday with Just You - well organised, excellent accommodation and our tour leader absolutely made the trip! Would highly recommend.

Featured on Trustpilot
Russell Kerfoot  

Travels 2013 -2019

21/06/2021

Have taken about 15 tours with JY, mainly long haul, and found the experience exhilarating. Apart from the company's professionalism and extensive and varied tour options, I have made so many friends for life. Looking forward to resuming my travels in 2022.

Featured on Trustpilot
jean thornton (Google Reviewer)  

My short trip to Versailles...

08-Sep-2024

My short trip to Versailles & Monet’s garden with ‘just you’ was excellent. Tessa our guide gave 101%. Beautiful hotel and surroundings. A very friendly bunch of people and a mix of all ages. Will definitely be going with them again.

Tyler Kerr (Google Reviewer)  

Apologies in advance to the...

09-Jun-2024

Apologies in advance to the business as my holiday was the Eastern Wonders tour in Canada in June 2023 but some things happened shortly after which I had to focus on and then I kept forgetting to write a review. This was hands down the best holiday I’ve ever had. My coeliac disease was no issue whatsoever and the tour guide ‘Johanna’ is an absolute credit to Just You. She along with all of the other tour guides in the city stops were knowledgeable and great fun. The only day I felt wasn’t necessary for that time of year was Mont-Tremblant and the Holiday Inn there wasn’t the best but every other hotel was wonderful. Everyday was well-balanced with little tours to see the gorgeous sights in each location whilst still leaving us with plenty of time for our own exploration. The coach driver ‘Dave’ was also a really lovely chap. We always felt very safe with him behind the wheel and, should Just You offer this tour again someday, I would definitely recommend it. I will be using this company again and I can’t wait. I’d also like to thank the team at Just You over the phone and the representative at Heathrow who helped me as I’m on the autism spectrum and can get overwhelmed. Lovely company and very well priced in my opinion. With everything we did it would have cost around double if you’d made this trip independently.

Alistair Chattaway (Google Reviewer)  

A shame that there are...

14-Aug-2024

A shame that there are a lot of negative reviews regarding Just You as I recently went on their tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast... it was a fantastic trip and I was part of a lovely group of people. The tour guide (Michela) was fantastic and the staff members in the hotel in Pompeii were really friendly and accommodating. As I have certain dietary requirements, the staff in the hotel went to every length to accommodate these needs... and whereas no hotel is ever perfect, I had a quiet and comfortable room and it was more than adequate for my needs. The additional tours were fantastic and the tours of the Pompeii ruins, Herculaneum, Capri, Ravello and Amalfi Coast were well planned. The tour guides were really knowledgeable about the area and it really took my breath away. I didn't like Naples very much but the museum and its exhibitions were really worth the short visit there. Four of the guest flew in on earlier flights from different parts of the UK and rather than keep us waiting at the airport, a separate transfer was organised to get us to the hotel in good time for some rest. The other guests on the tour were really friendly and no one felt left out at any point... and the group size (17 people) was perfect. A lot of the guests had already been on previous holidays with Just You and had really good things to say... so, having been skeptical due to the negative reviews I read before I went on the holiday, I wanted to write a positive review as I had a lovely time on this holiday... to the point that I will definitely book another holiday with Just You in the future.

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

Been on 5 holidays with...

13-Oct-2023

Been on 5 holidays with this company they have generally been good but the prices have risen considerably and i feel do not provide true value for money. In my opinion all the excursions and meals should be included in the total cost as they not worth the extra cost. Also they are very dismissive of any complaints once you have paid for the holiday they are not interested. I think i will try another company next time

Sue Sweeney (Google Reviewer)  

Great holidays for singles. I've been...

28-Jun-2023

Great holidays for singles. I've been on 4 holidays with them. Only issue is the hotel rooms. They generally use 3* hotels and I've booked at the same time and price as my friends but the difference in rooms is unbelievable. I've been lucky, but I've heard horror stories from friends of rooms like a dungeon with one small high window whilst I've had a fabulous sea view.

COLIN BROAD (Google Reviewer)  

I went on a spirit...

08-Apr-2024

I went on a spirit of an India trip with Amritsar add on. It looks good in the brochure, but things aren’t always as they seem. If like me you like a toilet break every two hours (discussed with the company in depth in advance) or have a hidden disability. then this holiday is not for you - use a different holiday company! Their planned toilet stops are every 3.5 hours, so ladies bring your pads and gents be prepared for “natural stops” while all the passengers watch you out the window or bring a bottle and a blanket as a screen. The Taj Mahal in Agra was good, along with the two trips to the Ganges river and the Golden Temple at Amritsar too. Rarely are you in the same spot for more than one night and a 6 hour daily coach or train journey became the norm. It was a shame that there was not an opportunity to enjoy the hotels that we’d obviously paid a lot of money for. If you’re looking for tigers in the game park, don’t get your hopes up. 99% unlikely. It is also a disappointment that there is little opportunity to explore the areas in the major cities that we’d traveled too If you are lucky enough to find some companionship from the opposite sex and wish to be bring them “home” this is frowned upon by the company - even if you have paid extra due double occupancy as required by the hotel I received a letter on holiday basically saying that the two hourly toilet stops required (and discussed in advance) due to diabetes was a disruption to the schedule. That photos sent to me by a girlfriend were “illicit”. Photo uploaded - make your own mind up” Also that managing to get lucky a couple of times and bringing them back to the hotel was an issue - very strange due a so called singles holiday

Maureen May (Google Reviewer)  

Just returned from St Lucia....

29-Feb-2024

Just returned from St Lucia. Hotel dreadfully shabby. Breakfasts very limited with very little fresh fruit. Our hotel was a 20 minute walk in 29C or a free bus on the hour to the beach and sister hotel. Location good for nearby local shopping and restaurants. The sunset cruise was brilliant as was the whale watching, but surf and safari trip was a disaster. We travelled in two open topped trucks with a two and a half hour drive to the surfing destination. During the trip smoke started from the gear box and we had to abandon the vehicle until the situation was rectified, which, to their credit, was sorted very quickly. Unfortunately the sea was too rough for the boat so we had to return back in the trucks. Extremely uncomfortable on side bench seats, hanging on in the rain. So, all in all we don’t over 6 hours on the trucks - not good. The tour guide left before the 5 day extension period without a handover to the local tour operators. No Information was given except by the hotel. I had already booked to go the Athens with Just You in May, now I wish I hadn’t.

Sunlight59 (Google Reviewer)  

Booked the French & Italian...

12-May-2024

Booked the French & Italian Riviera. Too much travelling on the coach. Most journeys to places were around 2 hours or more. No toilet facilities unless you go into a cafe to buy something. The group were lovely but mostly retired and older. Didn’t have much in common. The hotel was comfortable and clean. Vegetarians had mainly different types of cooked eggs for dinner. But plenty of food. However the hotel Toscana in Alessio does cater for families with children so noisy at night for the last few days of the holiday. Paid a lot of money for this holiday. Did not meet my expectations as per brochure.

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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