Set off in your luxury land Rover and discover the enchanting city of Seville, rich in history, culture and known for the mesmerising and seductive Flamenco dance. Then explore Malaga, birthplace of Picasso, filled with galleries, a vibrant sea port and a fabulous food culture.

Three awe-inspiring SUVs for your trip

Land Rover Discovery HSE

If you are travelling with a group, the Land Rover Discovery HSE is the SUV of choice, ready for any challenging terrain with its tough design. After admiring its imposing looks, note that this model features an awesome V6 340hp engine that will thrill as it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. Inside, you can seat seven people with the ability to adjust the seat configurations to suit your needs. Passengers will be delighted with the top quality Meridian Sound System. For the driver, there are Driver Assist features like a Surround Camera System offering 360 degree views to manoeuvre in tight spaces and Advanced Tow Assist, which automatically steers the SUV when backing up with a trailer.

Range Rover Sport

Discover the magnificent countryside of Spain in a comfortable Range Rover Sport SUV, perfect for a family trip. It features a powerful 5.0 litre V8 Supercharged 575PS engine that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. Stand back and admire the imposing exterior design with a unique carbon fibre bonnet, mesh grill and mean black side vents. For the driver, the innovative steering systems enable precision control on any road surface. The car is crafted from aluminium with a trimmed down shape to reduce weight. This SUV is equally at home crossing rivers, climbing rocky mountains or cruising along scenic roads. Passengers will sink into the deluxe Windsor leather heated seats and enjoy the superb infotainment features.

Range Rover Vogue

Also recommended for a group is the all-powerful, athletic Range Rover Vogue. Ready to handle with any type of terrain, it features Dynamic Response which improves vehicle handling by dynamically detecting off-road conditions. Under the hood is a powerful 4.4 litre V8 diesel engine that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under 7 seconds and reach top speeds of 200 km/h. Passengers will travel in comfort in the high-tech lounge-style interior while enjoying superb surround-sound systems. Heated leather seats are adjustable and the younger ones will love the movie screen. Advanced Driver Assist features offer a Virtual Instrument Display that can be personally customised. This model offers Gradient Release and Hill Descent Control if you decide to test your driving skills climbing mountains!

FABULOUS DAY TRIPS FROM MARBELLA

Drive to Malaga

Visiting Malaga is a scenic drive along the AP-7 coast road and takes about an hour. Set off in your Land Rover Vogue for a fun day’s outing to this picture-perfect town on the Costa del Sol. Drive to Fuengirola and enjoy breakfast at the Lorena Cafe.

Continue through Torremolinos and them onto Malaga. Your first stop is the atmospheric Constitution Square filled with charismatic sidewalk cafés. Enjoy this 500 year old venue before heading off to do some serious shopping in the upmarket Larios Street.

Next, drive to the imposing Alcazaba, a Moorish castle built in the 11th century. Climb up the ramparts for fabulous views over the city. Located nearby is the Roman Theatre where you can sit on the stone steps and soak up the ancient ambience. Art lovers must visit the majestic Museo Picasso, a museum that immortalizes the work of Pablo Picasso. Stop for a late lunch of Iberian ham and cheese at Bodeguita El Gallo.

Back in your Land Rover, take a drive to the Castillo de Gibralfaro to admire ancient castle ramparts and then return to the city for afternoon tea and people watching on the Malaga Promenade.

Drive to Seville

Seville will enchant with its massive Gothic Cathedral, Mudéjar palaces, Baroque style churches and narrow medieval winding lanes. Take a day trip in your Range Rover Sport to discover this mesmerising city. Head out on the scenic A-92 road through the beautiful Andalusian countryside of rolling hills and lush valleys. The journey will take just under 3 hours. Stop in Ronda, about half way and enjoy a breakfast of coffee and crepes at the Café de Agata.

Back in your Range Rover, drive a short way along the winding road to Montejaque, a lovely white-washed village in the Serrania de Ronda mountains. When you reach Seville, your first stop is the foreboding Alcazar Fortress, where you can take a tour to learn all about its history.

Then explore the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of St Mary and the famous Giralda Tower. Fans of Flamenco dance can visit the Museo del Baile Flamenco. Enjoy a Seville fried fish lunch at the Freiduría La Isla. After lunch, take a drive to the Seville Aquarium which offers an astounding display of 35 exhibitions showcasing the marine life of Spain. Head back to Marbella with great memories of this enchanting city.

LUXURY HOTELS IN MARBELLA

- Westin La Quinta Golf Resort, this luxury golf and spa resort features terracotta floors, handcrafted furniture and terraces with golf course or pool views. Enjoy a class at the golf academy and then relax at the luxe Moroccan-inspired spa. Address: Urbanizacion La Quinta s/n, 29660 Marbella

- Hotel Claude, set in a magnificent 17th century traditional Marbella home, it offers a deluxe and relaxed seven room boutique retreat. The stylish rooms are exclusive and private with superior sophistication of design. Address: Calle San Francisco 5, 29601 Marbella