Come visit Andalucia Spain

November 23rd, 2009 | admin | Travel, Vacation

Andalucia is probably one of Spain’s most varied areas with its mountainous regions leading down to the Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical, Costa de Almeria and to the far west bordering Portugal, the stunning Costa de la Luz.  It is good for a vacation in winter as well as summer as there’s skiing in the Sierra Nevada.

An Andalucia vacation has much to supply from its state Parks to a visit to Jerez for some sherry tasting.  Also not to be missed are a day out to the fantastic town of Granada with its Alhambra Palace, Jaen or similarly Cordoba which also has much Moorish history.

The white towns ( pueblos blancos ) named because of the Moorish tradition of whitewashing the buildings are a glance back in time to standard Spain.  Cities like Ronda, Gaucin and Jimena de la Frontera to name but a few.

Inland, rural Andalusia has three wonderful cities to explore, specifically Cordoba, Granada and the capital of the region – Seville.  In addition to these historic cities with their Moorish past, there are many conventional and quaint whitewashed hamlets to go to, as well as nature reserves or simply walking or hiking in the scenic countryside.

Western rural Andalusia is home to the fantastic city of Ronda.  It has a spectacular setting being located on a big outcrop sale cialis of rock.  It is also famous for its bullring, which is the oldest in the country.  The Punte Nuevo – ‘the New Bridge’ spans the gorge and links the old part of Ronda with the new.  This part of Andalusia is also home to the whitewashed towns – pueblos blancos – of Gaucin, Jimena de la Frontera as well as picturesque towns and villages like Alhaurin el Grande, Alhaurin de la Torre and Coin.  Also in this area close to the village of El Chorro is the geographical wonder of the Garganta del Chorro, a vast natural chasm in the limestone mountain.  The national park of El Torcal is also favored by walkers, walkers and nature lovers.

In the east of the Malaga area Antequera is a busy market city inside close range of Malaga for a short break.  It is a more traditional town and is well known for producing olive oil.  It is possible to walk around the walls of the 13th century hilltop castle from where there are excellent breathtaking views over the surrounding area.

Some of the smaller rural villages in this area are Villanueva de la Concepcion, Alcaucin and the pretty white town of Competa.  Here and in similar hamlets you’ll find a treasure house of culture and a taste of real Spain.  We have many vacation fincas and cortijos to lease as well as charming town houses all set in rural andalucian locations, yet the sea in most cases is inside an hours drive.  If you online rimonabant are looking for a vacation rental to get away from it all, then this is the area of choice.

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