Andalusia, tourism

Andalusia

Andalusia is the jolliest part of the country. All year round the region attracts tourists by its festivals, traditions and cheerful people

Alpujarras

The Alpujarras is a rural region in the southern Spain. It is famous for its untouched scenic nature and the best jamón (ham) in the country.

Antequera

Antequera, the so-called "stone heart of Andalusia". Narrow cobbled streets, cozy green squares with charming marble fountains; numerous churches, monasteries, Baroque palaces

 
Benalmadena

 
Cadiz

Cordova

Tourists visiting Cordoba should necessary climb to the ancient city walls, walk on the bridge built by the Arabs from the remnants of a Roman bridge, see the Moorish castle

 
Fuengirola

Granada

Granada was and now remains a dream of romantics and poets. Time seems does not touch the city –one still can meet pack donkeys, accompanied by colorful drovers here

 
Jerez de la Frontera

 
Malaga

 
Marbella

 
Mijas

 
Nerja

Niebla

Niebla is a village located in about an hour drive from Seville. The most interesting landmark of this place is the Alcázar, XV century royal palace.

 
Olvera

 
Ronda

Sevilla

Sevilla is the heart of Andalusian culture, the center of flamenco music and corrida. Excellent restaurants specialized in Andalusian, Spanish and international cuisine

 
Tarifa

 
Vejer de la Frontera

 
Al Andalus Express Train

 
Alhambra

 
Andalucia Sunrise

Bullfighting, Marbella

It is too dangerous to be a sport and too brutal to be an art. However, bullfighting is an inalienable – and worth attention - part of Spanish culture

Donana National Park

The Donana National Park (a former hunting reserve of the Spanish royal family) is protected by UNESCO. It is home to lots of endangered bird species

 
Flamenco Dance in Manilva

 
Generalife

Horse auction

Cartesian horse, along with Sherry and Flamenco, is the symbol of Jerez-de-la-Frontera. On May 7-14 the Feria del Caballo (Horse funfair) takes place.

 
Jerez Flamenco Festival

Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara is a X century palace in Cordoba. It was one of the most luxurious buildings in Europe of those times. Now it is under reconstruction.

Romeria de El Rocio

The Romería de El Rocío is an annual procession in honor of the Virgin of Las Rocinas, the patron saint of Almonte. The tradition was born in 1653.

Seville Cathedral

It took architects and workers a little more than a century (1402-1506) to build the Cathedral of Seville, the largest European Gothic church

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Geographical location of Tarifa makes it a convenient place for whale and dolphin watching. Four species of these mammals can be seen here.