Andalucía General Tips by Carmela71

Favorite Thing: Suggested duration: 10 days. If you do in less you will not be able to enjoy it.

I suggest flying to Malaga and there to rent a car to visit the other sites.

In summer if you are looking for fun and nightlife I would suggest Marbella or Fuengirola or Torremolinos from here you can combine tourist visits and nightlife with nature resorts.

'Musts' are the Mosque (Mezquita) of Cordoba, the Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz, the Torre del Oro and the Cathedral's Museum in Sevilla.

The Alhambra (palace of the last Moorish kings) and the Jewish Quarter of the Alcaiceria in Granada are just other examples.



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Favorite Thing: ALMERIA is contrast. Deserts, mountains and amazing beaches, all in one.

Its beaches are sandy and flat, with many intimate coves.

The Alpujarras region, which extends into the province of Granada, offers a fascinating landscape.

The desert with a visit to Tabernas and Mini Holliwood Park is a must.

The Natural park of Cabo de Gata visiting the beaches of Monsul, Los Escullos, de los Genoveses....

Almeria and its Alcazaba and Cathedral.

And my favorite place: Almerimar, just down the Ejido, where after the plastic culture a little paradise appears. Its port is beautiful.

Fondest Memory: See my Almeria Page for more information

The name of Almeria proceed from the Arabic and means "mirror of the sea".

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Favorite Thing: For two wonderful years I have lived in Cadiz a really nice city to visit if you have time, preferable in Carnival season.

My experience in Cadiz was great, even if my studies at Sea Sciences University were catastrophic! But late I realized that what I really like was being with people and client services and attention to the public, etc ... that it is what I am doing right now.

Fondest Memory: Cadiz is the oldest European city, was an important harbor during the golden age-period for its commerce with the "new world".

It has an impressive cathedral and the atmosphere is incredible during Carnival.

The Coast is magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Favorite Thing: Cordoba offers rich and varied monuments:

The Mezquita

The fortress of the Christian Kings or Omega Gardens with beautiful gardens,

The Synagogue,

The ruins of Medina Azahara

The Jewish quarters.

Fondest Memory: If you go to Cordoba try to go in May.

Each weekend there is something.

The first one is the Cruces, the Patios, the festival and another one that I don’t remember (the festival of the wine, just remember it) , but try to visit the second one, the patios is absolute brilliant! ....

Do not miss it!

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Favorite Thing: Granada is a famous city and not only because the Alhambra and all the muslin style monuments.

The best time to come and visit Granada is in September & October or April & may, it is not to hot and not to cold.

If you want to see something typically Spanish you should come to the Cruces, this festival is on the 3rd of May and all the streets are full filled of flowers and outside music and pubs

Granada has a lot of Baroque Architecture that it is not as famous but is equally beautiful to visit.

Granada is a university town and offers a range of amenities comparable to those of any modern city.

As well you will be able to do skiing in the highest mountain of Spain. Sierra Nevada.

Fondest Memory: The Alhambra is my place, what can i say... also their “tapas”.

The old Arabic part of the city: the "Albaicín",

The Cathedral with the Royal Chapel

The "Cartuja"-monastery.

The Carrera del Darro

The Sacromonte Hill

Also some excursions:

Visit las alpujarras, Sierra nevada and Granada coast: Costa Tropical

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Favorite Thing: Malaga capital of the "Costa del Sol" deserves a visit ...

Some must do are:

La Alcazaba, a fortress that now is a archaeological museum.

Gibralfaro Castle that was rebuilt by the Moors and has superb panoramic views.

Pablo Picasso was born here and his house is a museum at Plaza de la Merced

Did i mention too Antonio Banderas??? lol

Teatro Cervantes the main Theater of Malaga.

The magnificent cathedral (Renaissance cathedral with a Baroque façade and choir by Pedro de Mena), which offers daily-guided tours.

Just outside on the way to Antequera the extensive Jardines de la Concepcion, botanic garden.

Fondest Memory: Excursions

Axarquia
Ronda
Antequera
Nerja
Sierra de las Nieves
Costa del Sol

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Favorite Thing: Specially visit the parque natural Sierra de Cazorla y las Villas.

Also visit Ubeda and Baeza, full of History.

Fondest Memory: In Jaen city I will suggest to visit the Cathedral, some lovely churches and just wander around the city!

Of course as well the castle on the top.... ops I nearly forget it.. hehehe

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Favorite Thing: At the Southeast of Spain, Sevilla is the home of the Parliament of the Andalucian Autonomic Community.

It is one of the most photogenic cities you can ever find. If you like doing photos, Sevilla is your city.. really

Fondest Memory: Some must see are:

Catedral, Alcazabar and The Giralda

Neighborhood of Santa Cruz

Tower of the Gold

some excursions:

Visit Italica, roman ruins, Doñana National Park, Cadiz, cordoba, Jerez

Is a good starting point to visit the west side of Andalucia, but acomodation is dificult sometimes...

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Favorite Thing: under construction as i had not been there lately.

Columbus started from here his discoveries, but today is the centre of strawberry production.

Fondest Memory: Some must see are, the Cathedral and the Reina Victoria quatrer

Soem recomended excursions:

Tinto and Odiel mines

La Rábida (monastery)

Sierrra de Aracena

Costa de la Luz

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Favorite Thing: The most beautiful and well conserved Arabic castle in the world.

The views are incredible; at one side you can see Sierra Nevada and the vega to the Mediterranean.

The name Alhambra comes from Red castle, because the walls were done with this material


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