Andalucia & Costa del Sol
Highlights & Suggested Itineraries
With strong Islamic roots and a history of unrelenting poverty, Andalucia is perhaps the least European part of western Europe; but the region's heritage is Spanish as well as Moorish. It gave us Velazquez, Picasso and Lorca, and is also a hotbed of flamenco, fiesta and bullfighting.
Although Andalucia still lags behind the rest of Spain, poverty is down, education is up, and tourism and gradual industrial growth are giving the region a welcome prosperity.
Tours & Activities in Andalucia & Costa del Sol
The Alhambra and the Generalife in Granada
Visit the Alhambra, the construction of which began in the eleventh century on the red hill known as Assabika, which overlooks Granada. Then on to the Generalife, situated next to the Alhambra, a place of leisure and recreation for the Moorish Kings of Granada.
Suggested Itineraries: Andalucia
Málaga is Andalucia's principal international airport. Almería, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera and Gibraltar also receive some international flights. Andalucia's other airport, Granada, receives internal Spanish flights only. A departure tax is levied when flying out of Spain, but this is usually included in the price of the ticket. Trains run from all major European cities to Madrid, where you can get a connecting service to Andalucia.
Day Trip: Morocco
From USD $99.22
This best-selling tour takes you to Tangier with a walking tour of the old quarter.
Top Sellers in Andalucia
- Alhambra & Generalife From USD $69.58
- All Day Tour of Granada From USD $187.62
- All Day Tour to Cordoba From USD $140.72
Top-rated things to do in Andalucia & Costa del Sol according to Viator.com travelers:
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Ronda and Tajo Gorge
based on 9 reviews
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Muslim Granada - Alhambra and Arab Ritual Bath
based on 4 reviews
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Alhambra and Generalife - UNESCO World Heritage Site
based on 130 reviews
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Gibraltar Sightseeing Tour
based on 31 reviews
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Full Day Tour Granada - Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
based on 24 reviews
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Natural Wonders of Spain
Tour the snowy peaks and the coastline of the Mediterranean in one tour.
Prehistoric caves and the oldest cave paintings in Spain.