Andalucia is one of those destinations that fits the bill what ever the time of year or Season. In recent years Andalucia has become a major attraction for those in Europe and the rest of the world. The number of tourist facilities, being close to North Africa it has a wonderful climate.
Andalucia for Culture
The cultural richness of Andalucia will transport you to the beginnings of time thanks to its important archaeological remains, the legacy of different cultures and civilisations which settled on this lovely and rich land in the south of Spain.
The Alhambra in Granada, the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba and La Giralda in Seville, which is now a belltower but used to be a minaret, are just some of the monuments which are World Heritage Sites, the immense artistic heritage of a thousand-year history. Ubeda and Baeza in Jaen should also not be missed because they are both classified as World Heritage Sites, and Arcos de la Frontera in Cadiz province, Ronda in Malaga province and Moguer, in the province of Huelva are also well worth a stop on a cultural tour.
The brilliant Islamic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the most important buildings, the castles, fortresses and monasteries, scattered all over the region, have created a legacy which is of enormous importance.
Rural and Country Side Andalucia
The diversity, size and environmental richness of Andalucia are impressive. In Andalucia you find the highest peaks on the Iberian Peninsula at the Sierra Nevada, extensive wetlands such as the Guadalquivir marshes, thick woodlands such as the Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park and volcanic deserts and barely populated stretches of coast such as Cabo de Gata in Almeria.
More than 18 per cent of the land in Andalucia is protected. There are more than 20 Natural Parks, which offer a wide range of public facilities such as information centres, recreation areas, camp sites, viewpoints and shelters. As well as these, there are plenty of complementary facilities in this sector, such as outdoor activities and cultural routes, which should not be forgotten.
Also, for those who like to enjoy nature in a more daring manner, Andalucia offers a multitude of adventure sports as a different form of holiday experience. Hang-gliding and paragliding, kayaking, abseiling, jeep safaris, hiking, climbing, horse riding and cycling are just some of the outdoor activities which make this region so popular.
Andalucia Beaches
Andalucia has more than 800 kilometres of coast with beaches that always surprise visitors, because of the variety of their landscapes, from the wide spacious beaches of fine white sand in the provinces of Gadiz and Huelva to tiny hidden coves below the cliffs on the coasts of Granada, the Costa del Sol and Almeria.
The beaches of Andalucia form a natural environment which has its very own character. The coast, from the Costa del Almeria, the Costa Tropical in Granada, the Costa del Sol in Malaga to the Costa de la Luz in Cadiz and Huelva, comprises idyllic natural surroundings, combined with the omnipresent sunshine and beautifully warm sea water in the summer.
Andalucia for Health and Beauty
Andalucia has all the ingredients to make it the ideal place for personal health and beauty treatment. Without exception, the region has outstanding facilities and treatments to enable people to enjoy health vacations that benefit body and soul.
The mild Andalusian climate, the pure air of the mountains and the contact with the refreshing sea breeze all help patients to enjoy themselves while they are being treated. Thermal waters, mud, massage, therapeutic baths, pressure sprays and therapies with algae are just some of the principal components of the treatments at the spas.
In fact, in the spas in Andalucia visitors will find medical mineral waters, facilities which are perfect for personalised treatments, and specialist medical teams. On the other hand, the spas also offer general treatments, therapies and relaxation system based principally on the qualities of the water.
Winter Breaks in Andalucia
In the heart of the Penibaetic System in the Sierra Nevada, a unique place whose ski station is the highest in Spain and the furthest south in Europe. It contains the highest peaks of the Iberian Peninsula: Veleta (3,394m) and Mulhacen (3,478m), at just 100 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea and the Costa Tropical. In the Sierra Nevada, which is about 30 kilometres from the city of Granada, it is possible to ski on more than one hundred kilometres of slopes on 115 runs and there is an impeccable infrastructure of lifts and services. This makes this ski station an incomparable place to enjoy winter sports.
The Pradollano resort offers every type of complementary service for those who enjoy this kind of winter sport. In the 2010 to 2011 season new facilities were introduced, such as the family ski area which is now more spacious and comfortable. The new Sulayr Superpark was also inaugurated at that time, for enthusiasts of freestyle and snowboarding.
Golf Breaks in Andalucia
For those with a passion for golf, Andalucia is the best region in Spain for this sport. The unbeatable climate means that golf can be played all year round. The courses are situated in beautiful areas, surrounded by lovely landscapes or close to fabulous beaches.
In Andalucia there are about one hundred golf courses, distributed among all the provinces. It doesn’t matter whether players are experts or beginners. There is no lack of practise courses, ‘pitch and putt’, rounds of 9 and 18 holes and a large variety of surfaces which have been perfectly adapted to some of the most varied geographic environments.
Whether out doors or indoors, Andalucia offers a wide range of sports facilities and both national and international sports competitions are held in this lovely region.
Andalucia For Leisure Breaks
There are a thousand different types of entertainment and ways to have a fun time in Andalucia, making this the ideal destination for visitors who want to leave their everyday lives behind and relax by doing something completely different while they are away on holiday.
The destination boasts an immensely varied range of leisure opportunities but this is not just something that complements tourism in the area , it is a major attraction in it-self. For example, Andalucia has an impressive variety of parks and this means that every visitor will find something to suit their taste.
Not only are there nature parks, but also theme parks, parks with fairground attractions, and also zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens where you can become immersed in an environment of direct contact with the world of animals and plants.