Almería
Sunny Almería is overlooked by a Moorish Alcazaba and it’s full of elegant squares and boulevards lined with neoclassical mansions. It’s undergoing a renaissance with the pedestrianisation of the Paseo de Almería and port redevelopment.
Sunny Almería is overlooked by a Moorish Alcazaba and it’s full of elegant squares and boulevards lined with neoclassical mansions. It’s undergoing a renaissance with the pedestrianisation of the Paseo de Almería and port redevelopment.
Base yourself in the elegant city of Málaga, which has undergone a complete transformation in recent decades. As well as enjoying what the city itself has to offer, you can use its excellent transport links to go on day trips to other great destinations in Andalucía.
Marbella makes a great day trip from Málaga or any of the resorts on the Costa del Sol. It has a charming old town with flower-filled white-washed streets and a seaside promenade that goes on for miles.
This itinerary takes in the key sights while also stepping away from the tourist magnets into Seville’s most colourful and bustling neighbourhoods.
Málaga has become popular for city breaks since its city centre blossomed with the addition of a new cruise port terminal and several art museums, capitalising on its status as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. It can get pretty busy at times, but you don’t need to go far to get away from the hordes.
Capital of both the Roman province of Baetica and Al-Andalus, Córdoba’s rich cultural heritage is preserved in its architecture, customs and cuisine. It’s worth lingering for a few nights to do the city justice and to experience its more tranquil side once the day-trippers have left.
Seville and Córdoba have a wealth of historic monuments, including must-see sights like the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Seville Cathedral and the royal palaces (Alcázares) in both cities. As well as them, this itinerary gives you time to explore traditional Andalucian neighbourhoods, experience the passion of a flamenco performance and sample the local cuisine.
Antequera, with its ancient dolmens and charming old town, sits right in the heart of Andalucía, strategically placed on Spain’s high-speed rail network, which makes it an excellent day trip from Málaga, Córdoba, Granada or Seville.
For thousands of years, Andalucía has been a melting pot of cultures: Iberian, Phoenician, Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian. This one-week itinerary includes the most emblematic sights of Seville, Córdoba and Granada while also finding time to explore a few hidden corners of each city that most visitors miss.