Andalucia
On this journey, from the cities of Spain’s south to its quiet country trails, we sample flamenco and sherry, Islamic architecture, pristine beaches and mountain scenery
Executive summary by darmansjah
Seville is peppered with establishments featuring live flamenco shows.
Your Trip Mapped Out
SEVILLE Best for flamenco; Andalucia’s fiery capital city is a place of twisting lanes, shady squares and unrivalled architecture – but it is flamenco that brings it to life.
JEREZ Best for Sherry; The centerpiece of the region’s sherry Triangle, Jerez de la Frontera is home to more than 20 bodegas, most of them open to visitors.
SIERRA DE GRAZALEMABest for walking; The rugged mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema hide peaks, valleys and gorges and pretty villages, making them perfect walking territory.
TARIFA Best for beaches; Tarifa has some Spain’s best beaches, with miles of white sand facing south to Africa; add to this whale-watching trips and a pretty old town
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GRANADA Best for architecture; The capital of Islamic Spain until the 15th century, Granada is a city of historical treasures presided over by the incredible Alhambra Palace.
ALPUJARRAS Best for hilltop villages; Las Alpujarras, a line of valleys along the Sierra Nevada’s southern flank, is home to los pueblos blancos, Spain’s beautiful ‘white villages’.
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