The Guadalquivir river, into which flowed the riches of the Americas, forms the backbone of this wonderful two week tour of Andalucia.
The circular route heads from chic Málaga and Granada deep inland to Ubeda, before following the river through Córdoba and Sevilla, south towards Cadiz then picking across the Grazalema mountains and Ronda, back to the start - all the highlights of Andalucía in one amazing tour!
You’ll find great cities, high Sierra mountains, endless orange and olive groves as well as the legacy of great civilisations from Tartesians to the Moors – the only constant being the famous Andalucian vitality, humour and hospitality!
The full route takes two weeks but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
Eat, shop or stroll in style in the stylish new port area
Thyssen, Pompidou – art galleries galore
Tapas bars, street music, Flamenco shows
Dip into Axarquia – stunning scenery, pretty villages
Visit Antequera, Moorish heritage, unique ‘Torcal’ landscape
The Alhambra Palace – city of the Nasrid Sultans
Atmospheric Albaicin with night time views to the Alhambra
Cathedral, resting place of the Catholic Kings
Wonderful bars, incredible tapas – many free!
Take a trip to the Sierra Nevada, mainland Spain’s highest mountains
Spain’s finest Renaissance architecture
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003
Sierra de Cazorla, Spain’s largest nature reserve
Source of the Guadalquivir at the heart of the park
Traditional ‘Alferería’ pottery – moorish in origin
The Great Mosque – western Europe’s largest Islamic building
Lose yourself in the Jewish Quarter
Marvel at the patios overloaded with potted geraniums
Medina Azahara archaeological site of on the outskirts
Montilla – Moriles wines – handle with care!
Roman ruins of Hispania Ulterior & Baetica
Gateway to the New World & all its riches
3 World Heritage Sites in Sevilla’s Old Town!
Colossal Cathedral, Moorish Alcázar Palace & Giralda Tower
Carmona, Sevilla in miniature, just half an hour away
Thriving Flamenco culture & lively atmosphere of Barrio de la Santa Cruz
Cádiz, steeped in history, Europe’s oldest city
Doñana National Park one of Europe’s best bird reserves
Spectacular white beaches
Jerez; famous sherry wines and dancing horses
Moorish pueblos blancos, Véjer, Medina Sidonia Bolonia
Hemingway’s Ronda, the most famous of the ‘Pueblos Blancos’
Spain’s oldest bullring
Wonderful wildlife and birdwatching in the Sierra de Grazalema & Sierra de las Nieves
Pueblos Blancos: Grazalema, Olivera, Arcos de la Frontera, Zahara de la Sierra
Extend your stay at any of the stops - they are all worth it!
Swap Sevilla for Carmona and stay at its historic Parador
Or combine with a stay in Madrid or Toledo - easy access from UK and worldwide plus fast train links to Sevilla and Córdoba
Ask about train travel between the cities - or a mix or car and train
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