Andalusia – Variety of Landscape, Culture and Experiences
To discover Andalusia, is to venture into one of the most beautiful regions of Europe and, arguably the least European of all; with its cultural jewels inherited from a long Hispano-Muslim history. You’ll be seduced by the friendliness of a people descended from a mix of Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Romani.
In the shadow of a monument or on the corner of an alley in Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera or Málaga listen to the sound of a guitar accompanying the snap rhythm of the heels of a flamenco dancer. It’s as stereotypically Spanish as it is part of the fabric of the Andalusian culture.
On the Costa del Sol, our hoteliers recommend joining the throngs of tourists rushing to get their spot in the sun. Or for something a little quieter, head to the Pueblos Blancos, inland picturesque white villages that invite you to wander their narrow winding streets.
From natural parks and wild coves to the snow-capped mountains of Sierra Nevada, our well-located hotels in Andalusia will help you explore the best of its dazzling range of scenery, cultures and experiences. Find out what our local experts recommend doing, visiting during your stay in Andalusia!
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Transports in Andalusia
The easiest and fastest way to get to Andalusia is by plane. The region has 2 international airports: Seville and Málaga. To get to other Andalusian cities, you will have to opt for domestic flights to Granada, Almería, Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera. If you want to arrive by train, it's possible, but not easy. From France, all trains to Andalusia have at least one connection (usually Madrid). You can also, if you have the time, travel the more than 1750 km between Paris and Andalusia.
Best time to go to Andalusia
In Spanish, the words sol y luz describe the Andalusian summer perfectly - sunshine and light! On this last little piece of European mainland before you reach the African continent, Andalusia enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate with mild winters (15°C average in January, much colder in the mountainous regions) and long and warm summers with temperatures that hover around 40°C when you head inland. The best times to visit according to our local hoteliers are spring and fall where you can still indulge in some beach tanning and enjoy finding enough space to do so.
What to do in Andalusia
Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga ...the big Andalusian cities offer a thousand historical and cultural riches to discover. In the countryside, the idyllic looking fincas perpetuate the tradition of breeding horses and bulls. Intimate Andalusia is revealed in the narrow streets of its villages, the town squares surrounded by blinding white houses, the soft trickling of fountains, the Baroque facade of historical churches and the small-town bars where generations of Castilians continue their conversations around tapas. Discover easily the main attractions, things to do and what to visit thanks to our top hotels in Andalusia.
Andalusia, a Cuisine as mixed as the culture
In the "Garden of Europe" the cuisine has at its heart a love for dishes that are simple and authentic. Most dishes will encounter olive oil either in the kitchen or at the table, such as migas (dry bread rubbed with garlic), different ensaladillas, grilled fish, tortillas or traditional gazpacho. Regional specialties include chorizo, salmorejo (thick vegetable soup), jamón con melón, rabo de toro (bull's tail with vegetables) or ajo colorao (a pepper and potato dish). Sweets have themes of honey, cinnamon and orange blossom inherited from Arab flavours. Eat your way around the best of Andalusia with some must-try restaurant recommendations from our local hoteliers.