The most beautiful trips in Andalusia
The best trips in the south of Spain
Andalusia is the most interesting part of Spain for many travelers. It offers beautiful cities, countless huge castles, interesting nature and mountains and of course an amazing coastline with lots of breathtaking beaches. Let's take a look at the most beautiful trips you can take here
Cliffs at the lighthouse in Cabo de Gata
View of Sirens
The most popular part of Natural Park Cabo de Gata lies at the southernmost end at the lighthouse and you can come here along the provincial road ALP882. Except for the lighthouse you can admire here the volcanic cliffs with famous rocks Sirens, inland mountains and several nice beaches. continue reading
Tour of Seville
What to see and visit in Seville
Seville is one of the largest cities in Spain and even the warmest. It is the center of Andalusia. Tourists come here mainly because of the nice historic center, which is dominated by a huge cathedral with the famous Giralda tower. In addition, there is the royal palace, picturesque waterfront and nice squares. Let's walk through the classic circuit of this beautiful city continue reading
Ascent to Mulhacén (3,482 m above sea level)
Ascent to the highest mountain in mainland Spain
The ascent to Mulhacén from the south is not very difficult, especially when you approach the summit by bus, which is operated by the national park administration and which will take you up to 2,700 m above sea level. Malaga, where temperatures are above 30C. You can cool off during the day and still enjoy the views of the entire mountain range. continue reading
Carmony tour
Road between churches and the castle
If you travel between Cordoba and Seville, be sure to make a stop in the picturesque historic town of Carmona. Here you will find beautiful streets with many churches and a monumental gate to the city center. continue reading
A trip to the district of cave dwellings
To this day, a unique dwelling
Most visitors do not stop in Guadix, north of the Sierra Nevada, because of its massive cathedral or castle. Most come here because of the unique cave dwellings south of the city center. Dozens of such dwellings have been preserved to this day. Some of them have been rebuilt into stylish dwellings, some still have local residents as they did years ago. continue reading
Tours of Alora
A tour of the beautiful white city
Alora will exactly fulfill your idea of a white Andalusian town. It is picturesquely situated in the hills above the Valle del Guadalhorce. Apart from churches and other historical monuments, there is a nice castle. For those who have more time and strength, there is an ascent to the hill Hacho with a really beautiful view continue reading
Tour of Guadix
City with cave dwellings
The tour of Guadix is definitely not monotonous. You will start in the historic center with the dominant cathedral. A little further on is the quite picturesque Plaza de la Constitucion. Then a monastery and a nice castle. From here you can take a walk to the cave district. It is interesting to visit the city even in the evening, when the main sights are nicely lit. continue reading
Trip to Bologna
The beach, the dunes and the Roman city of Baelo Claudia
In the Natural Park del Estrecho you will find the beautiful beach of Bolonia, the adjacent dune and several ruins of the Roman city of Baelo Claudia. So in one day you can swim, take a short hike and walk through the ancient Roman ruins. In addition, it is a place outside the main tourist circuits of Andalusia continue reading
Visit of Alcaudete
Town surrounded by olives
Alcaudete (670 m asl) is a small town located roughly halfway between large Andalusian cities of Granada and Córdoba. In addition, there is also a nice castle, church and small square, so perfect short interesting stop. If you would like to spend here more time, you can also set out for a hike to the nearby mountain range Sierra del Ahillo reaching almost 1 500 meters above sea level. continue reading
Visit of Tabernas
Centre of the desert
The town of Tabernas (400m asl) is located right in the middle of the desert in the small valley hemmed in between two low ridges. In the town itself is interesting perhaps only the church, so it is worth to ascend to the local ruins of the castle and enjoy interesting wide views of the surrounding wilderness. continue reading
Tour of the La Mota fortress
Huge fortress above the town of Alcalá le Real
The biggest attraction of the Andalusian city of Alcalá la Real is the huge fortress of La Mota, which rises on a hill to the west of the city. If you are traveling between Cordoba and Granada, be sure to make a stop here and climb the fortress. Not only the fortress, but also the views from it are worth it continue reading
Tour of Malaga
Historical pearl of Andalusia
Málaga is a beautiful historic city in southern Spain in the region of Andalusia. It is also a port city, which is the second largest in the region after Seville. The city has its own airport, so transportation here is very easy. The destination is suitable both in the winter months, when you can pleasantly walk through the city with historical monuments and warm up a bit. At the same time, in summer it is a typical destination for lovers of beaches and the warm Mediterranean Sea. continue reading
Tour of Alhama de Granada
A hidden place in the heart of Andalusia
Alhama de Granada is a small village located inland on the road between the famous cities of Malaga and Granada, not on the main road, but on a remote one, and this gives it the charm of a village unaffected by tourists. continue reading
Ascent to Velet
Ascent to the second highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada
Veleta (3,396 m above sea level) is the second highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada and the third highest mountain in mainland Spain. Despite the fact that it is almost 3,400 meters above sea level, it is easily accessible, basically also by bike (except for the final short climb) because the highest road in Europe leads to the saddle below it (but closed for normal traffic). The starting point is the parking lot Hoya de la Mora (2,514 m above sea level) from where it is about 5 kilometers and 865 altitude meters continue reading
Visit of Chipiona
Town with beach, lighthouse and cathedra
Chipiona is a popular swimming resort just off the mouth of significant Spanish river Guadalquivir and Doñana National Park. During off-season it looks a little like a ghost town, but from spring to autumn it is full of life and crowds of tourists. The most famous monuments here are the highest Spanish lighthouse (third in Europe and fifth in the world) and the cathedral situated almost on the beach. It is also possible to see small old town, castle and marina. continue reading
Tour of Ardales
A tour of the picturesque city of Andalusia
Ardales is a small Andalusian town near the large Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce. It is not very well known, so you will hardly come across other tourists here. At the same time, a short tour is definitely worth it. It is a classic white town stuck to a rocky slope with a small fortress at the very top continue reading
Tariffs Tour
A trip to the southernmost city in Europe
Tarifa is the southernmost place in mainland Europe, so it is a popular destination for collectors of various geographical best. In addition, there is a nice beach and three fortresses. However, due to its location between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, it is very windy here, which is only confirmed by the hundreds of wind turbines on the surrounding hills. There is a nice view of Africa from Tarifa, which is only fourteen kilometers away. The southernmost part itself is on the island of Isla de las Palomas connected to the mainland by an artificial neck. The island is unfortunately a military area, so access is not allowed there. Migrants are currently gathering there continue reading
Hike around Tabernas desert
In the moonscape
You can undertake a number of interesting short or long walks in the vast desert Desierto de Tabernas. Among one of the most accessible is the one beginning right at the junction of A92 motorway with the main road N340A. During this short walk you will become pretty familiar with the local landscape of arid ridges and small valleys. continue reading
Tour of Gergal
A small town with a small castle
The small town of Gérgal is just off the motorway linking Almeria with Granada on the slopes of the Filabres Mountains. An ideal place for a short break and an hour-long tour of both the large church and the interesting Castillo de Gérgal continue reading
