Alhambra in Granada: the palace you must see before you die
If you’re only going to visit one attraction in Spain, it has to be the Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain’s most important monument and an architectural gem.
Andalusia is Spain’s largest region, measured by population, which is 8,628,026 (2024)
Area: 87,597 km²
Capital: Seville
Here you will find travel guides and tips for cities and places in Andalusia. You will find everything from city guides to food guides and tips for nature experiences.
If you’re only going to visit one attraction in Spain, it has to be the Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain’s most important monument and an architectural gem.
The semi-desert Las Tabernes in the province of Almería is loved by film directors all over the world. Sergio Leone in particular made the area famous with his spaghetti westerns. Join us on a 4×4 tour through movie sets and fascinating landscapes.
For many, a vacation in Málaga includes a museum visit to the Picasso Museum, Alcazaba and Pompidou. Málaga has 40 museums, so there are many more to explore. Here’s a guide to five overlooked ones worth visiting.
Whether you fancy brunch, lunch, cake or just a great cup of coffee, Málaga has plenty of great cafés – also for vegetarians and those who want to avoid sugar and gluten. Here are my favorite cafés in Málaga.
Are you dreaming of a vacation where you can relax in the hotel pool while enjoying sunset views of the sea, green fields or mountain landscapes? Spanish state-owned Parador hotels hide luxurious pools in postcard-perfect surroundings.
Go Christmas shopping in Barcelona, designer Christmas markets in Madrid, taste Valencia’s sweet Christmas treats, go ice skating in Zaragoza, immerse yourself in the Christmas gospel in Seville and see Málaga’s famous Christmas decorations. If you hop on the Spanish high-speed train, you can experience the magic of Christmas in several Spanish cities in one […]
The Alpujarra region lies across Granada and Almería’s hinterland, with small white mountain villages clinging to the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Take a tour of three villages where time stands still and nature is a balm for the soul.
A visit to Malaga’s Soho district is a must if you love street art. Málaga’s hip artists’ quarter is packed with works by some of the world’s best street artists. And new street art by up-and-coming artists is constantly emerging here, and worth keeping an eye out for.
A day trip by coach from Málaga to Nerja and Frigiliana is a journey through beautiful Andalusian landscapes, views that stretch as far as Africa, a visit to the Cathedral of Nature and walks along steep, winding streets of whitewashed houses.
The Andalusian coastal town of Almería is an exquisite pantry, packed with local delicacies. The inviting Mediterranean dishes at Almería’s restaurants and bars are worth the trip and sampling the famous white and red prawns and free tapas is a must.