Every time I see the word ‘best’ I take the contents with a
pinch of salt as ‘best’ is just as subjective as ‘beautiful’. Everybody likes
something different and I don’t claim to know it all. I do however have my own opinion
and after spending 9 months in Andalusia and travelling somewhere almost every
weekend I think I can give a fairly comprehensive guide about this region. I’ve
tried to put this list together so everybody can find something, be they a nature
lover, a sun adorer or a city stroller.
I would also like to add that the list is not in order, the first being
the ‘bestest’ and the last being the ‘worst best’, these places are all on the
top in their own right!
Well, here’s my list of the best places in Andalusia.
Wherever we went in Spain everybody said
that the most beautiful town in the whole country is Granada. I have to agree
with this statement and even Paul said that this magical town should be on
everybody’s bucket list. The Alhambra, the neighbourhood of Albayzín, the free tapas bars, the carmenes, the list is just endless. You need at least three
days to explore everything
If you need more info, just type ‘Granada’
in the blog search.
2. Seville
After spending 8 months in this lovely city
I have to say that I’ve completely fallen in love with it! The Cathedral with
its Muslim tower, the Giralda, is something that I’ve seen countless times but
was awed by every time. The Alcázar is a must for everybody who comes to visit
and I will never forget walking around my favourite place, Plaza España. The
Feria de Abril and the Semana Santa were probably the most Spanish experiences we’ve had so far and if you can, make sure that you plan your visit around it. Seville
is such a comfortable city, I could definitely imagine settling down here for good.
The last (but not least) city of the Golden
Triangle of Andalusia. We haven’t lived here but returned many times to visit
it. The Great Mosque of Córdoba without a doubt the most beautiful basilica
I’ve ever visited and believe me if I say I have seen a few in my life. The
city not only boasts many lovely and interesting monuments but also has a
great events calendar that is worth checking out before your visit. You can find
everything from the Patio Festival to the Noche Blanca del Flamenco. They even
have their own Feria in May!
The ‘City of Dreams’ is another of Spain’s
jewel. This impossibly amazing place will leave you feeling utterly amazed and
your memory card completely full in your camera. Make sure you take a second
one. And a battery for your camera, too!
I know it’s kind of cheating but all the
beaches are similar there: sun, soft white sand and sparking, gorgeous blue
sea. You get these basics in all of them. You can visit them individually or go
to a few of them in one day and make it a road trip.
One of the most scenic white villages or
pueblo blancos that we’ve seen in the whole region. Whenever it was possible we took
our visitors here to see the wonders of this little place in the side of the Sierra de Grazalema (which is great for hiking, by the way).
Another of our favourite spots and one of
the lesser known secrets of the region. Such a unique place and so beautiful!
We often did the Zahara – Ronda – Setenil trip with our visiting guests. Don’t
forget to visit the Viewpoint (mirador)!
We heard about this place first from my
Spanish teacher. We’ve never heard of the name before but liked it so much that
when Paul’s friends came to visit us this was the first village we put it into
our itinerary.
9. Mulhacén
The highest point of inland Spain is in the
Sierra Nevada, just over an hour drive from Granada. The climb is slow and hard
but the view from the top is worth all the struggle. Read through my blog about
it if you want to climb it, I hope I managed to put some useful info about it
there.
10. El Torcal
There are so many amazing places in
Andalusia, I had a hard time to choose the last one. I chose this Nature Park
as it is something that I’ve never seen the like of and wouldn’t know what to
compare it to. A walk in this maze of incredible wind- formed stones will be an
unforgettable experience for everybody. The Wolf Park is also close by, drop in
in one of their Howl Nights if you’re interested in animals.
Just like with every region we’ve in lived before we are in
love with Andalusia, too. This was where we spent the longest so far in Spain
therefore we’ve made the most memories here. We’re off to Portugal for the
summer but we’ll be back in this beautiful country again in September.
See you soon, Spain.
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