Seville
Be captivated by Seville, the most elegant city in Andalusia, boasting beautiful Arab-style buildings and the most authentic flamenco shows.
Andalusia is a romantic dream, a magical place where you can experience fairy-tale thousand-night atmospheres, lazy afternoons on the beach and unforgettable road trips with endless expanses of olive trees flowing before your eyes.
The Arab influences have left a deep mark here, which has become the region’s hallmark along with the traditional fiestas and the warm climate, with powerful sunshine and low rainfall, that makes Andalusia an inviting destination for the fair-weather tourist.
Between picturesque towns rich in history, picturesque villages that seem to come out of nowhere in the middle of the desert or olive groves, wonderful beaches and delicious tapas, a holiday in Andalusia is an unforgettable experience for everyone!
Three of Spain’s most atmospheric cities are located in Andalusia: each with its own strong identity, they share a romantic and elegant charm. We are of course talking about Seville, Cordobaand Granada, three stupendous cities that can boast the most beautiful testimonies of Moorish architecture, which have become three of the most visited tourist attractions in all of Spain: the Alcazar, the Mezquita and the Alhambra.
Due to its convenient central location along the coast, Malaga is an excellent base for exploring Andalusia and for combining cultural visits with afternoons at the beach. Although less charming than the three Andalusian pearls, it is nonetheless a city with a characteristic historic centre, beautiful views and excellent traditional tapas bars.
A visit to one of the traditional pueblos blancos, characteristic whitewashed villages, such as Ronda and Antequera, is a must. In Jerez de la Frontera, don’t miss the opportunity to taste an excellent sherry!
If you are in Andalusia, you can also make a detour to Gibraltar, a corner of England on Spanish territory: from a political-administrative point of view, the town is part of the United Kingdom.
If you want to set foot in Africa, you can take a ferry from Algeciras for a day trip to Morocco!
For a beach and sun holiday, Andalusia is an ideal destination. Its coastline, divided into the Costa del Sol to the east and the Costa de la Luz to the west, is dotted with more or less famous seaside resorts, suitable both for those who want services and entertainment and for those who seek nature and tranquillity.
Marbella and Torremolinos are the resorts for those seeking nightlife and entertainment, but also for families who want a comfortable beach holiday with all amenities. Tarifa, on the other hand, is more suitable for young people: known as the Windy City, it is the surfers’ beach par excellence.
Keep in mind that the Andalusian summer is very hot, with temperatures often over 40°, so the recommended months for a beach holiday in Andalusia are June and September. In August, however, you can participate in the Feria de Malaga, an exciting traditional festival!
A road trip of Andalusia ideally requires 10 to 14 days to be best enjoyed, although a minimum of 7 days is enough to see the main sights. The perfect rhythm includes stops of three days in Seville to soak up its atmosphere, two in Córdoba to discover the Mezquita and the historic centre, two or three days in Granada to leisurely visit the Alhambra and the Albaicín, two days on the Costa del Sol with a base in Málaga, and a couple of days between Ronda and the pueblos blancos.
Travelling is facilitated by a modern and well-maintained road network, with motorways connecting all the main cities. Car hire is best done directly at the airport of arrival, with costs varying greatly depending on the time of year. Distances are manageable: from Seville to Granada it takes about two and a half hours, while Córdoba can be reached from Seville in an hour and a half.
As far as costs are concerned, it is good to budget a daily budget of around 150-200 euros, which includes, in addition to the car, an average of 70-120 euros per night in good hotels, 30-40 euros per person for meals and around 15-20 euros for each tourist attraction. Fuel for the entire tour is around 80 euros. It is essential to book the Alhambra in Granada and the Alcazar in Seville in advance and to consider that in the historical centres it is better to park in the peripheral areas and then move around on foot.
The best season for this on-the-road trip is spring, from March to May, or autumn, from September to November, when temperatures are pleasant and the flow of tourists is lower. It is best to avoid July and August when the heat can become oppressive, especially inland, making excursions and walks in the historical centres less pleasant.
Andalusia is the southernmost region of Spain, the only one bathed by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, divided by an epic strait of land, the Strait of Gibraltar.
It borders the Spanish regions of Extremadura to the north-west, Castilla-La Mancha to the north-east and Murcia to the east, while to the west it borders Portugal.
Tourists know it mainly for the seaside resorts along the coast, but in reality Andalusia is a region of vast dimensions, not inferior to those of many European states, with a very diverse territory that also includes some of the highest mountains in all of Europe.
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