"My trip around Andalucia" Andalucía by sierralyndon
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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!
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Beautiful page here! Speciallly enjoyed your off-the-beaten-track tips.
Great page on Andalucia. We have been to many of the same places, and will be filling in the gaps in May !
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!
I'm planning to do more or less the same tour as you in September, it looks promising, thanks for the tips!
The dillemma in your flamenco tip sounded oh so familiar! Nice pages. Did almost the same trip last October. Isn't Andalucia just great!?
Great page!
I agree Ronda and the bull ring are well worth a visit --thats some bridge across the gorge .
This is the BEST shot! I love the dusty antique feel you've caputured! 100 year old dust too!!! AAAACHOOO!
I adore the Flamenco dancing, I think it is a very emotional dance, glad you enjoyed it.
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.
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