The spectacular mosque in Córdoba is united with a cathedral
The Mosque Cathedral in Córdoba is the largest Arab building outside the Arab world. It’s also a beautiful fusion of styles and religions, and an experience you won’t forget.
Andalusia
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.
Horse show in Jerez de la Frontera: See the Andalusian horses dance
The Royal Andalusian Riding School in Jerez de la Frontera is considered to be the world’s leading dressage school. Students come from all over the world to be trained at the school, just as tourists flock there to watch the Spanish thoroughbreds dance.
Go sherry tasting in Jerez de la Frontera
The Andalusian city of Jerez de la Frontera is the capital of sherry. Take a tour of one or more of the city’s many bodegas, get an inside look at production and taste the Spanish national drink.
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.
Tabernas in Almería: Spectacular desert landscape and movie star
The semi-desert Las Tabernes in the province of Almería is beloved by film directors the world over. 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.
5 overlooked museums in Málaga
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.
Guide: 6 good cafés in Málaga
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.
7 Spanish Paradores with stunning pool views
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.
Hop on the train for christmas getaway in the spanish cities
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 […]
Alpujarras: Small white mountain villages are a time warp in unspoiled nature
The Alpujarras region straddles the hinterland of Granada and Almería, 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.