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Overview

The scent of orange blossom, the swish of a flamenco dress, the glimpse of a white village perched atop a crag: memories of Andalucía linger.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Alhambra

Granada

The Alhambra is Granada’s – and Europe’s – love letter to Moorish culture. Set against the brooding Sierra Nevada peaks, this fortified palace started…

Mezquita

Córdoba

It’s impossible to overemphasise the beauty of Córdoba’s great mosque, with its remarkably serene (despite tourist crowds) and spacious interior. One of…

Medina Azahara

Córdoba

Eight kilometres west of Córdoba stands what's left of Medina Azahara, the sumptuous palace-city built by Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III in the 10th century…

Mudejar Pavilion, Parque Maria Luisa, Seville

Parque de María Luisa

Parque de María Luisa & South of Centre

A glorious oasis of green, the 34-hectare Parque de María Luisa is the perfect place to escape the noise and heat of the city, with duck ponds, landscaped…

Capilla Real

Granada

The Royal Chapel is the last resting place of Spain’s Reyes Católicos (Catholic Monarchs), Isabel I de Castilla (1451–1504) and Fernando II de Aragón …

Catedral de la Asunción

Andalucía

Jaén's massive cathedral still dwarfs the rest of the city, especially when seen from the hilltop eyrie of Cerro de Santa Catalina. Its construction…

buenavista palace which houses the picasso museum

Museo Picasso Málaga

Málaga

This unmissable museum in the city of Picasso’s birth provides a solid overview of the great master and his work, although, surprisingly, it only came to…

Catedral de Málaga

Málaga

Málaga’s elaborate cathedral was started in the 16th century on the site of the former mosque. Of the mosque, only the Patio de los Naranjos survives, a…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Plan your trip to Andalucía with this list of the region’s top 23 attractions and activities (plus insider travel tips to make the most of your time).

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Best Time to Visit

Whether you prefer hot days at the beach or cooling off in the mountains, here are some tips for figuring out your best time to visit Andalucía.

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