Andalucia & Costa del Sol

447 Pages·2017·187.39 MB·English

by  DK Travel

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Welcome to Andalucía and the Costa del Sol
2. Exploring Andalucía and the Costa del Sol
3. Top 10 Andalucía and the Costa del
Sol Highlights
1. Moorish Granada: the
Alhambra
2. Seville Cathedral and La
Giralda
3. Real Alcázar, Seville
4. Córdoba
5. La Mezquita, Córdoba
6. Cádiz
7. Ronda
8. The Costa del Sol
9. Baeza and Úbeda
10. Parque Nacional de Doñana
11. The Sierra Nevada
4. The Top 10 of Everything
1. Moments in History
2. Aspects of Moorish Heritage
3. Aspects of Gypsy Culture
4. Art and Culture
5. Alcázares, Palacios and
Castillos
6. Places of Worship
7. Museums and Galleries
8. Villages
9. Paseos, Plazas, Parks and
Gardens
10. Nature Reserves
11. Beaches
12. Outdoor Activities and Sports
13. Hikes and Drives
14. Children’s Attractions
15. Andalucian Dishes
16. Tapas Dishes
17. Bodegas and Wineries
18. Andalucía for Free
19. Religious Festivals
5. Top 10 Andalucía and the Costa del
Sol Area by Area
1. Seville
2. Sevilla and Huelva Provinces
3. Málaga and Cádiz Provinces
4. Granada and Almería Provinces
5. Córdoba and Jaén Provinces
6. Streetsmart
1. Getting To and Around
Andalucía and the Costa del Sol
2. Practical Information
3. Places to Stay
7. Maps
8. Phrase Book
9. Copyright

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Clockwise from top: The Alhambra, Granada; Sierra de Aracena; Alcázar, Seville; Cabo de Gata
nature reserve; Andalucian wall tiles; Ronda atop the Tajo gorge; La Mezquita, Córdoba
WELCOME TO ANDALUCIA AND THE
COSTA DEL SOL
Flamenco, wine, tapas, beaches, sunshine: everything that
makes Spain one of the best-loved and most visited countries
on Earth is concentrated in the region of Andalucía. But this
beguiling region is also home to some of Europe’s most
romantic cities, its most important wetlands reserve and
second-highest mountain range, offering a wealth of outdoor
pursuits from hiking to skiing. With Eyewitness Top 10
Andalucía & the Costa del Sol, it’s yours to explore.
Andalucía’s three great cities – Granada, Seville and Córdoba – are
important repositories of Spain’s historical identity and symbols of the
area’s Moorish past, with world-class heritage sites such as the Mezquita
in Córdoba, Granada’s Alhambra and Seville’s Cathedral. Other vibrant
must-sees are Jerez de la Frontera and its sherry bodegas and Ronda,
with its jaw-dropping location above the Tajo gorge, while Baeza and
Úbeda are immaculately preserved towns full of Renaissance
architecture. In between there are the famous pueblos blancos, or white
villages, that dot the Andalucian hilltops.
Along the sun-drenched Costa del Sol, cultural and culinary riches are
concentrated around Málaga, Marbella and Gibraltar. Between the
dramatic “rock” and the ancient city of Cádiz lies the gorgeous Costa de
la Luz, popular with Spanish tourists and windsurfers.
Whether you are here for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide
provides everything you need to explore the region. Combine insider tips
on what to do for free and where to stay with inspirational photography,
detailed maps and easy-to-follow itineraries, and you have the ideal
pocket companion. Enjoy the guide, and enjoy Andalucía and the
Costa del Sol.
EXPLORING ANDALUCIA AND THE
COSTA DEL SOL
The region offers a dizzying range of sights, sounds, flavours
and fun. To start you off, here are ideas for a four-and seven-
day tour.
Four Days in Andalucía
DAY 1
Morning