The scent of orange blossom, the swish of a flamenco dress, the glimpse of a white village perched atop a crag: memories of Andalucía linger. Experience the Alhambra’s perfect blend of architecture and nature, visit the Spanish Royals’ residence at the Alcazar and hike to the rugged cliff-top town of Ronda. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Andalucía, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Lonely Planet writer Isabella Noble explains why she loves Andalucia. "I grew up in the whitewashed Málaga Province mountain village of Cómpeta, performing famenco at local ferias, picking up a lifelong malagueno accent, tackling meat-mad menus as a vegetarian and studying maps of Andalucian peaks, parks and rivers, then later lived in Cadiz province. Tarifa remains my favourite place in the world though Vejer de la Frontera is creeping up behind and, while Cadiz, Malaga, Cordoba and Seville are all fabulous, there's no city quite like magical Granada. Andalucia will always be my home, and I love the Andaluz zest for life, from late-night tapas crawls to full-family beach expeditions."
Andalucia Top 10
1. Granda's Alhambra
2. Seville's Catedral Alcázar
3. Cordoba's Mezquita
4. Sierra Nevada
5. Parque Nacional de Doñana
6. Cádiz
7. Kitesurfing in Tarifa
8. Flamenco
9. Tapas
10. Cabo de Gata
Inside Lonely Planet’s Andalucía:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, religion, cuisine, politics
- Over 50 maps
Coverage Includes: Seville, Huelva, Sevilla, Cádiz, Gibraltar, Malaga, Almeria, Granada, Jaen, Cordoba, Tarifa, Ronda, Baeza, Ubeda, and more
Curator: Isabella Noble
Writers: Gregor Clark, Duncan Garwood, John Noble, Brendan Sainsbury