Andalucia, the southermost province of Spain, is a captivating mix of old and new, city and coast, tradition and modernity. Fabulous sunny beaches stretch for hundreds of miles around two coasts. Stunning blends of Moorish and Mediterranean architecture, untouched and unblemished for centuries in beautiful towns such as Cordoba, Granada, Seville and Ronda. Vast plains of olive groves, grapes almonds and sunflowerslead to the dramatic mountain range of the Sierra Nevada with its extsnsive ski facilities. Andalucia - the home of sherry, paella and flamenco, steeped in history and tradition, where two cultures collided and eventually fused to make the region one of the most fascinating to explore in Europe.
A picturesque Andalucian mountain village 300 metres above sea level. Frigiliana has a resident population of 2,200 and is just under 40 kilometres square. Dating from prehistoric times the village has been inhabited by numerous civilisations. The...
Pictured right, this small village is just 4 kilometres east of Nerja along the coast. Maro has its sand/pebble beach located just over one kilometre from the Balcon de Maro with limestone rocks at each end. A charming Andalucian pueblo surrounded by...
Situated on the coast around fifty kilometres from Malaga. Nerja was once a quiet fishing village and the old quarter has remained virtually unchanged with delightful narrow streets and whitewashed Moorish houses set against the dramatic backdrop of...
Torremolinos Costa del Sol Andalucia Spain
La Cala de Mijas in Costa del Sol Spain
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Seville today encapsulates perfectly the past, present and future, uniting the modern with the old ways and local colour in an inimitable way. Seville lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and is one of the largest historical centres in Europe....
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Cordoba was founded by the Romans and due to its strategic importance as the highest navigable point of the Guadalquivir River, it became a port city of great importance, used for shipping Spanish olive oil, wine and wheat back to Ancient Rome. Once...
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Ronda is one of Andalucia's loveliest towns, steeped in history. It stands on a towering plateau in the mountains of Malaga Province, and is famous through Spain for the plunging river gorge which divides the medieval from the 18th century parts of...
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This area has much to offer and local people are welcoming and friendly. From here you can discover the mountain villages of the Alpujarras and visit the beaches of Salobrena only 30 minutes away. The valley with its extraordinary red hillsides...
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The scenery in Granada province is breathtaking to say the least. On the southern side lies 103 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline that offers golden sand beaches, sheltered coves and steep cliffs. Here all manners of water sports can be had. On...
Iznajar is one of the most southerly villages of the province of Cordoba, a beautiful, traditional Andalucian village with a magnificent castle and lake in a truly wonderful setting. Easily reached from the main Granada to Seville road, it is also...
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