How to get to Andalucia Spain
Andalucia is probably one of Spain’s most varied areas with its mountainous regions leading down to the Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical, Costa de Almeria and to the far west neighboring Portugal, the beautiful Costa de la Luz. It is excellent for a vacation in winter as well as summer as there’s skiing in the Sierra Nevada.
An Andalucia holiday has much to supply from its state Parks to a trip to Jerez for some sherry tasting. Also not to be missed are a day out to the wonderful city of Granada with its Alhambra Palace, Jaen or similarly Cordoba which also has much Moorish history.
The white towns ( pueblos blancos ) named thanks to the Moorish tradition of whitewashing the buildings are a glance back in time to standard Spain. Cities such as Ronda, Gaucin and Jimena de la Frontera to name only a few.
Inland, rustic Andalusia has three excellent towns to explore, namely Cordoba, Granada and the capital of the region – Seville. As well as these historic cities with their Moorish past, there are many traditional and picturesque whitewashed hamlets to go to, as well as nature reserves or simply walking or hiking in the scenic countryside.
Western rural Andalusia is home to the excellent town of Ronda. It has a impressive setting being located on a massive outcrop of rock. It is also renowned for its bullring, which is the oldest in the country. The Punte Nuevo – ‘the New Bridge’ spans the gorge and links the old part of Ronda with the new. This part of Andalusia is also home to the whitewashed villages – pueblos blancos – of Gaucin, Jimena de la Frontera as well as picturesque towns and villages such as Alhaurin el Grande, Alhaurin de la Torre and Coin. Also in this area close to the hamlet of El Chorro is the geographical wonder of the Garganta del Chorro, a huge natural chasm in the limestone mountain. The nation’s park of El Torcal is also favored by hikers, walkers and nature lovers.
In the east of the Malaga area Antequera is a busy market town within reach of Malaga for a short break. It is a more traditional town and is renowned for manufacturing olive oil. It is possible to walk around the walls of the 13th century hilltop castle from where there are excellent breathtaking perspectives over the surrounding area.
Some of the smaller rural villages in this area are Villanueva de la Concepcion, Alcaucin and the pretty white town of Competa. Here and in similar hamlets you will find a lot of culture and a taste of real Spain. We have many holiday fincas and cortijos to hire as well as charming village homes all set in small town andalucian locations, yet the sea in most cases is within an hours drive. If you’re looking for a holiday rental to run away from it all, then this is the area of choice.
If you find this article useful, you may also visit famouswonders.com to read more about some of the best places to visit and have a look at Spanish landmarks.
