ANDALUSIA Travel Guide - The Best of Southern Spain

Andalusia is a part of Spain where several thousand years of history have been compressed into a remarkably convenient travel itinerary. Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Muslim dynasties all left their mark here, followed by centuries of Christian rule. The result is one of Europe's most unique combinations of architecture and culture.


Seville is the regional capital and one of the great cities of Spain. Its historic centre contains the huge Seville Cathedral, the Real Alcázar and the Plaza de España.

Córdoba provides another extraordinary chapter of Andalusia's history. The city was one of the most important centres of the medieval Islamic world, and its greatest monument is the Mezquita-Catedral.

Granada is dominated by the Alhambra, the spectacular palace and fortress complex, and the most visited monument in Spain.

Once regarded primarily as a gateway to the Costa del Sol, Málaga has developed into a major destination in its own right, with museums, historic monuments, beaches and a lively city centre.

Ronda is one of the most spectacular towns in southern Spain, dramatically positioned above the El Tajo gorge. Its famous Puente Nuevo connects the two sides of the historic town and provides one of the most recognisable views in Andalusia.