"My trip around Andalucia" Andalucía by sierralyndon

Andalucía Travel Guide: 14,368 reviews and 31,478 photos

A memorable trip in the south of Spain

We went to Andalucia in September 2000. We arrived in Malaga airport where we picked up our rental car, then headed for the highway. We had pre-booked accommodation mostly at the various paradors wherever they were available - these were really gorgeous, historical sites converted into hotels.

During our two weeks there, we made made our way from Malaga and went along the following route:

Ronda - Arcos de la frontera - Jerez de la frontera - Cadiz - Seville - Carmona - Cordoba - Granada - Marbella.

September is a stiflingly hot season to be driving around the rugged, rocky hills and plains of Andalucia, so be prepared!

I think my favourite place of all was Cordoba, it is such a pretty little town. I really want to go back in the springtime to see the town’s flowers in full-bloom.

What I remember most of Andalucia (apart from the heat) is the dramatic landscape, the interesting food, people’s houses (intricate doors – esp. in Ronda, and patios) and the fascinating Moorish architecture. Oh, and how we learnt not to expect restaurants to be open by 8pm and how shops close from 1pm to 5pm in some places!

Last visit to Andalucía: Sep 2000
Intro Updated Jul 14, 2005
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Jerez - trip to sherry distillery 2 Off The Beaten Path (3)

At the sherry distillery, as part of the tour, we were taken to the room in which the founder worked. They room has been... more travel advice

Jerez - trip to sherry distillery 1 Off The Beaten Path (3)

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Malaga - Monte de Gibralfaro Things to Do (10)

In Malaga, make the effort to climb up the hill that overlooks the city. It is called Monte de Gibralfaro, if I remember... more travel advice

Granada - Generalife Things to Do (10)

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Comments (35)

36waterfalls Apr 23, 2008 at 6:03 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful page here! Speciallly enjoyed your off-the-beaten-track tips.
alucas Jan 16, 2006 at 12:03 PM Report Abuse

Great page on Andalucia. We have been to many of the same places, and will be filling in the gaps in May !
Maurizioago Oct 29, 2005 at 1:15 AM Report Abuse

Lo sai che il prossimo maggio ci sarà il secondo European VT meeting a Marbella. Se ti interessa clicca il link dei "meetings and events". Ciao!
Mahieu Jan 15, 2005 at 9:59 AM Report Abuse

I'm planning to do more or less the same tour as you in September, it looks promising, thanks for the tips!
JanPeter74 Sep 14, 2004 at 11:35 PM Report Abuse

The dillemma in your flamenco tip sounded oh so familiar! Nice pages. Did almost the same trip last October. Isn't Andalucia just great!?
Jim_Eliason Aug 21, 2004 at 3:25 PM Report Abuse

Great page!
engitalunion Aug 19, 2004 at 4:52 PM Report Abuse

I agree Ronda and the bull ring are well worth a visit --thats some bridge across the gorge .
Gwynneth May 20, 2004 at 9:52 PM Report Abuse

This is the BEST shot! I love the dusty antique feel you've caputured! 100 year old dust too!!! AAAACHOOO!
ettenaj Mar 21, 2004 at 3:03 AM Report Abuse

I adore the Flamenco dancing, I think it is a very emotional dance, glad you enjoyed it.
fool_moon Jan 8, 2004 at 8:12 AM Report Abuse

nice pics of andalusia. i was there end of septmber and had not so nice weather with almost every day rain. i would have gladly taken heat.