5 Things to Do at Least Once in Beautiful Andalucia

June 30, 2020

SMH Blog Posts, Cultural, Costa del Sol Travel Guides

5 Things to Do at Least Once in Beautiful Andalucia

There’s no place like Andalusia – the mesmerizing, sun-kissed Spanish region, where glorious palaces whisper of wealthy Moorish kings, and passionate flamenco is woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Andalucia has an endless list of things to do, Make sure to choose Southern Spain as a destination and take advantage of these 10 things to do in Andalucia. You’ll quickly fall in love with its landscapes, gastronomy, customs and history – we sure are in love with #andalucia

1.WATCH THE SUNSET AT THE PARADOR DE SAN NICOLÁS, GRANADA

One of the most beautiful views in the world can be found in the famous Parador de San Nicolás in Granada. The picturesque neighbourhood of Albaicín watches the sun go down each day in one of the prettiest sunsets on the planet, where the Alhambra sits majestically before you, bathed in different colours until night falls.

2. VISIT Frigiliana

There’s a reason Frigiliana is widely considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierras de Tejeda, just above Nerja, its distinctively Mudéjar historic center is all cobblestone steps, steep sinuous lanes, and carefully preserved whitewashed houses draped with geraniums and bougainvillea. The romantic streets often lead to enchanting plazas and hidden rooftop tapas bars, and are complemented by the occasional viewpoint across the scenic surrounding countryside and the glittery Mediterranean coast.

3.VISIT THE NERJA CAVES

Whether or not you’re a history buff, the Nerja caves are a must-see monument. Its stalactites and stalagmites, along with its rock paintings, take us back to Prehistory and this is the best way to share our early ancestor’s past.

4.SWIM IN THE WATERS OF BOLONIA

Playa de Bolonia sits quietly along Spain’s wild Atlantic coast (Costa de la Luz), some 20 km west of Tarifa. Backed by pine forest and surrounded by some of the tallest sand dunes in Europe, it is one of the last virgin beaches in Andalusia – a dreamy 4-km stretch of powder white sand and clear turquoise water, with something for everyone.

5.WATCH THE EL PALMAR SUNSET IN CÁDIZ

The El Palmar sunset is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. The sun falls into the sea, creating an array of colours in the sky and leaving an unprecedented landscape for you to watch that will relax and relieve you of all your worries.