The ancient town of Ronda is built on a high plateau with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The town is split in two by the El Tajo gorge a 160m deep cleft in the rocky plateau. The spectacular 18th century ‘Puente Neuvo‘ bridge connects the historical centre of the town with the new quarter with its shops, restaurants and bars.

Ronda has been inhabited since the 6th Century BC and you can see many cultural influences in the town including the Celts, Romans, Moors and Christians. These include:

• The Arab Baths
• Church of San Sebastian
• House of the Moorish King
• The Arch of Philip V
• Church of Santa Maria
• Bull Ring (the oldest in Spain) & Museum
• The Bandit Museum
• Beautiful terraced gardens, La Mina
• Fountain of Eight Springs
• Hunting Museum
• The Mondragon Palace
• Archaeological Museum

As well as visiting the museums and palaces, you can walk the full length of the promenade or follow the old donkey trails down into the gorge and walk amongst the sunflower and wheat fields. The shopping area of ‘El Mercadillo’ offers a variety of shops and boutiques to explore. The numerous restaurants and bars offer plenty of opportunity to refresh yourself.

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Is a town populated by the rich and famous, with shops, boutiques and restaurants to match this clientele.  Its old town centre still has much of its original Moorish Wall to the north east and an old tower in the west.

It’s famous beaches include Playa de la Bajadilla, Playa de Venus and Playa de la Fontanilla. Other interesting places to visit are:

• 16th Century Town Hall
• Art Gallery in Hospital Bazan
• Church of Santa Maria de la Encarnacion
• Bonsai Museum
• Marine Observation Centre
• Square of the Orange Trees
• Pilgrimage Chapel
• Promenade la Alameda
• ‘Funny Beach’ family leisure centre
• Museum of Spanish Contemporary Prints

If you are looking a evening entertainment then Marbella offers some of the most lively night spots in Andalucia.

Is the capital of the Costa del Sol and the second largest city in Andalucia. The city is overlooked by the old Moorish castle on the hill and provides magnificent views of the harbour and bay below.

The city has a wide selection of fish and seafood restaurants as well as many other attractions.

• The Chapel of the Santuario de la Victoria
• Castillo de Gibralfaro
• The Old Moorish Alcazaba
• Church of Santiago
• Picasso Museum
• Malaga’s Cathedral
• Museum of local folklore & crafts
• Paseo del Parque
• Roman Theatre
• Church of St. John the Baptist

Just a short drive down the coast will bring you to the Sea Life and Tivoli World in Benalmadena, as well as the Aquapark and Crocodile park in Torremolinos. Malaga provides wide ranging entertainment, where there is something for everyone.

Once an important strategic location for British Forces offers many opportunities to see many fortifications which mark its historic importance in times of war. The Rock is now managed by the local Gibraltar Regiment.

The Rock has developed its own style which is a combination of British and Mediterranean culture. It has its own unique spots which include:

• St. Michael’s Cave
• Spectacular views of Africa
• The Cable Car
• Barbary Apes on the Upper Rock
• Botanical Gardens
• Migrating birds of prey
• Moorish Castle
• Prince Edward’s & Grand Casements Gates
• House of Assembly
• Cathedral of Holy Trinity
• Gibraltar Museum
• Dolphin Watching

When visiting Gibraltar don’t forget to take your passports as they still need to be shown.

Is renowned for its excellent wind-surfing beaches where the Altantic and Mediterranean meet at the most southerly point of Spain.  It has many Moorish characteristics and was the first of the Moors strongholds in Spain.

Places to see are:

• the Moorish quarter of the town
• Church of St. Mateo
• Views of the Moroccan coast line
• Dolphin & Whale spotting trips
• The remains of the Moor Castillo

A must to visit for the water sport enthusiast and historian alike.

This is the home of the Sherry Bodegas and the world famous Andalucian horses. The Royal School of Equestrian Art is here and the shows put on at this famous school will impress even the non-horse-lovers with their horsemanship.

Its many sights include:

• Tours of Sherry Bodegas
• Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art
• 11th century Alcazar
• Arab Baths
• Barrio Santiago, the old gypsy quarter
• Flamenco Centre
• Botanical Gardens & Zoo

Enjoy your visit to Jerez with the sherry tasting and flamenco dancing to round off your day.

Cadiz is one of the great historic ports and is one of Europe’s oldest cities. The old city wall takes you into the old quarter and its peaceful plaza’s.

Some of the main sights to visit here are:

• The New Cathedral
• Museum of Cadiz
• ‘The People’s Quarter’
• Torre Tavira
• Plaza de St John of Dois
• Barrio del Populo in the medieval Cadiz
• Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
• La Caleta & Victoria Beaches

It also provides an opportunity to visit the Costa de la Luz, on Spain’s Atlantic coast.

This magnificent city lies at the base of the Sierra Nevada and was the last of the Andalucian cities to fall to the Catholics. The Alhambra, which consists of four separate areas, towers over the city and provides insight into the Moorish culture and architecture of that time and is well worth a visit.

The City’s modern and ancient quarters offer opportunities for all types of visitors.

• The Alhambra
• Granada Catherdal
• Arab Baths
• The Royal Chapel
• The 16th Century Convent of St. Jeronimo
• Gypsy Quarter
• Monastery of the Carthusians
• Science Park

This beautiful city offers a wide variety of shops and boutiques to explore, with abundant restaurants and bars.

Seville is the capital of Andalucia its history spans over 2,000 years. Seville’s heritage of Moorish culture has been particularly well preserved and is one of Europe’s magnificent historical cities. Its streets and ancient alleyways and plazas offer the keen shopper a rich selection of shops and boutiques.

As the fourth largest city in Spain it offers extensive entertainment and sight seeing opportunities. These include:

• Palace of Pilatos with its formal gardens
• Archaeological Museum
• Seville Cathedral
• La Giralda Tower
• Fine Arts Museum
• Monastery of St Clara
• The Alcazar
• The Palace of Pedro I
• Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish quarter
• Nearby the Roman ruins of Italica
• Plaza de Espana, with its famous ornamental bridges

This city offers a multitude of opportunities for sight-seeing and shopping.

Once the western capital of the Islamic world, Cordoba has many wonderful examples of Moorish architecture and the mixing of cultures.  The Mezquita (mosque) with its fine red and white Moorish arches, the Cathedral and they only Synagogue all in the old city.

The narrow streets and winding alleys of the old city merge happily with the modern Cordoba with its plethora of mouth watering café’s, restaurants, shops and lively bars. Places to visit include:

• Mezquita – The Mosque
• Juderia – The old Jewish Quarter & Synagogue
• Torre de Calahorra
• Bullfighting Museum
• Viana Palace
• Palacio Episcopal
• Cordoba Cathedral
• Fine Arts Museum
• Nuevo Alcazar / Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
• Roman Bridge
• Archaeological Museum
• St. Nicholas de Villa Church
• St Marina Church

The narrow streets are filled with flora on balconies and patios throughout the summer, a spectacular sight to see.