Málaga is worth 2 or 3 days: a real city with a beach and winter sun

January averages a 16.8°C high and about 180 hours of sunshine

Picasso Museum, the Pompidou and Soho murals: big art for its size

Espetos: sardines grilled on skewers over fire on the beach

Pick one day trip per extra day: Granada, Ronda, Córdoba or Nerja

A working port city with an urban beach, not a quiet resort

Milder than Seville in July, 30.5°C vs 36.0°C: more in the guide