the alhambra granada
the alhambra, from the arabic root meaning red or crimson castle, sits impressively on a hill overlooking the city of granada, against the stunning backdrop of the sierra nevada mountains. it consists of an alcazaba (fortress), alcázar (palace) and a small medina (town) in one, and dates back to the 13th century, when the nasriden emirs began construction on the site of a former fortress which dated back to the 9th century....
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ardales caves costa del sol
the ardales caves, which are also known as the doña trinidad caves, make for a very interesting and educational excursion during your stay in the costa del sol. the ardales caves were discovered in 1821 after an earthquake and were declared a national monument in 1931.the caves feature columns, lakes and stalagmites, and you will be able to see paintings and engravings made over 30,000 years ago....
picasso museum malaga
the picasso museum in malaga was inaugurated in 2003 in honour of the fact the famous painter was born in malaga. within the museum you will find various rooms displaying pictures of the life of picasso in the early years, when he still lived in malaga.the museum features 12 halls of permanent exhibition paintings of picasso's work. famous paintings you will see during your visit at the picasso museum in malaga include the olga kokhlova with mantilla (barcelona 1917), mother and child (1921-1922) and portrait of paulo with white hat (1923). there are also various other objects such as sketches and ceramic on display....
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the alhambra palace granada
the most visited attraction in spain, the alhambra palace in granada was constructed in the mid-14th century by the moorish rulers of andalucia - al andalus. the fortress is situated on a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of granada, and its incredible islamic architecture attracts visitors from all over the world....
ronda
ronda is one of the most visited white towns in andalucia. straddling 150 metres above a deep gorge, the town is divided in two by the puente nuevo bridge, which was built in the 18th century. visitors can enjoy stunning views over the gorge and surrounding countryside. the bullring is also worth a look. reputed to be the oldest bullring in spain, visitors can take a tour of the arena and museum....
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mijas pueblo
one of the most visited and popular andalucian white towns, mijas is situated 6km inland from fuengirola. narrow, cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and quaint shops selling handicrafts and gifts line the streets, along with typical spanish restaurants, pavement cafés and bars. the famous mijas donkey taxis take visitors through the narrow streets, and the town museum attracts hundreds of visitors with its exhibitions of old farming equipment and the history of the town. the bullring is the only one of its kind in spain, as it is oval in shape....
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gibraltar
if you are planning to stay on the costa del sol, it is well worth taking a trip to gibraltar, which is only 35 minutes from estepona, and less than an hour´s drive from marbella. excursions cost little more than €10 from most resort hotels, or you can hire a car and drive right into the centre of gibraltar....
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malaga city
malaga is the second city of andalucía and capital of the costa del sol, forming a natural divide between its western and eastern sections. the town has an attractive setting, crowned by the old moorish castle which stands atop the gibralfaro hill, holding a commanding view of malaga's harbor and the wide sweep of the bay. the backing of the montes de malaga mountain range provides shelter from the wind, ensuring a pleasant mediterranean climate which is particularly agreeable from autumn through to spring....
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marbella andalucia
marbella is synonymous with the concept of a hedonistic world for the jet set. since its meteoric rise to fame, marbella has indeed never ceased to set itself above its fellow resorts along the coast, by continuing to cultivate its image as a playground of the rich and famous with their luxury yachts and glamorous lifestyles....
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puerto banus andalucia
references to the 'exclusive resort of marbella' can be misleading as, more often than not, the term applies not to the town, but to the hotels strung out on either side of the town, including the plush guadalmina development and the puerto banus marina. this area is, in effect, the 'playground' of the jet set....
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