The Best of Andalucía

From impressive architecture and old Seville’s winding streets to the Ronda’s dramatic hill towns and enchanting seaside city of the Malaga city, Southern Spain which is commonly known as Andalusia is an unstinted blend of natural delights and man-made wonders. Significantly warmer than rest of the northern Europe, you will most probably find a serene and alluring climate in Andalusia, all year round.

You can easily fly to Seville which is the capital of Andalucía after a halt in Madrid. The city of Seville was always actually made to confuse invaders that were making attempt to reach the center of the city. In Seville you will find a number of Tapas centers. The place is also famous for night-outs and ‘tapas-hopping’. Another famous attraction in Seville is the Cathedral. Giralda Tower is another eye-catching attraction. Both these buildings extravagantly decorated with gold.

After Seville, you must move even further towards south to reach Jerez. Jerez is a midsized city which is famous as sherry’s birthplace. The base is home to a number of sherry ‘bodegas’ (better known as wineries). Most of the wineries are located near Plaza Mayor. School of Equestrian Art is another important place of visit in Jerez.

After you have seen Jerez, your next stop should be Cadiz. You’ll be able to see an unspoiled Atlantic coast here. Cadiz is cosmopolitan area and a friendly city. You can savor some exotic seafood and visit countless monuments in Cadiz.

Arcos de la Frontera, towards the northeast is another small city which is known for a conspicuous stone ridge. Other attractions include a captivating castle and a Gothic church. If you are in Spain for honeymoon, you’ll have a nice time wandering in ancient streets that have white houses and some small shops. You can have a good relaxing time in the cozy bars and cafes of Arcos de la Frontera.

Ronda

Ronda happens to be the most dramatic city in Andalucía. The city has been divided by a gorge. You’ll find three bridges transverse over this gorge. One of these bridges was made by the Moors during ancient time. Ronda is known for bull-ring, night tapas, bustling shopping promenade and inviting taverns.

Malaga is another important part of Andalucía that should not be missed. You’ll find a striking seaside city that has quite a strong moorish influence in Malaga. There is plenty to do and see in Malaga including attractions like Picasso Museum, Malaga harbor and Alcazaba.

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