Andalucia captures the essence of what many visitors imagine Spain to be — Moorish palaces, flamenco passion, whitewashed villages, and centuries of cultural collision between Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions. From the impossibly beautiful Alhambra in Granada (where securing Nasrid Palaces tickets requires serious planning) to Cordoba’s mind-bending Mezquita that layers Catholic cathedral inside Islamic mosque, from Seville’s bullfighting culture to Malaga’s surprising Picasso Museum, southern Spain’s largest region offers far more depth than the Costa del Sol package holidays might suggest.
These articles cover both the essential attractions and the practical realities of exploring Andalucia — including train connections between cities like Almeria to Granada and Madrid to Cordoba, understanding the controversial tradition of bullfighting in Seville, and discovering lesser-known destinations like the Caminito del Rey near Malaga or the emerging city of Almeria. Whether you’re interested in Moorish architecture, Spanish art, or simply working out what to do in Cordoba beyond the Mezquita, these guides help you navigate one of Spain’s most historically rich and culturally complex regions with confidence and understanding.
- A guide to Granada for first time visitors – including the Spanish Inquisition Museum and Royal Chapel.
- How to see the Nasrid Palaces in Granada when Alhambra tickets have sold out.
- A guide to Almeria for first time visitors – including Almeria Cathedral, the Alcazaba and the Guitar Museum.
- Does the Almeria to Granada train make for a viable day trip?
- Trying to understand the culture of bullfighting in Seville’s bullring.
- A first-time visitor’s guide to Seville Cathedral.
- How fast is the Madrid to Cordoba train?
- Is the Mezquita in Cordoba the strangest building in the world?
- Five things to do in Cordoba once you’ve seen the Mezquita.
Malaga travel articles
- Why the Museo Picasso in Malaga is worth visiting.
- Is it worth visiting the Centre Pompidou in Malaga?
- How the Caminito del Rey tour from Malaga works.
- Visitor guide to the Alcazaba in Malaga.
- Guide to Gibralfaro Castle in Malaga.
- Practical guide to visiting Malaga Cathedral.
- What to know about visiting the Roman Theatre in Malaga.
