City break in Andalusia. Active leisure ideas for Andalusia - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Andalusia occupies a vast territory, so its guests won’t experience lack of entertainment options. There are both charming beaches and picturesque mountains suitable for hiking and hunting. In addition to an abundance of historical sites and cultural centers, there is a decent selection of entertainment venues, major shopping malls and colorful markets in large cities.

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Andalusia inhabitants

Bullfighting and flamenco rhythms are first associations that come to mind while mentioning Andalusia. Any holiday can’t be held here without national music and performances of …

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As for beach resorts, the most unusual among them is Costa del Almeria. It began to attract travelers quite recently; the Costa del Almeria has unique landscape and cutting-edge infrastructure. Costa de la Luz is more famous; it has gained recognition of surfing fans. This part of the coast features calm and harmonious atmosphere. Prestigious golf resorts are situated next to beaches.

Costa del Sol is a world-class resort area; it has gained its popularity because of unique climatic conditions. Almost all year round clear and sunny weather reigns on the Mediterranean coast. You won’t find a better place in Europe to have vacations. In the immediate vicinity of the coast there is the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Foothill areas are famous for their beautiful orchards and ancient forests; these places are very popular among fans of eco-tourism. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursion over cultural sights of Andalusia - 'must visit' points of interest

Andalusia is the tourist region of the country; a huge amount of important sightseeing objects can be found there. The world famous palace complex of Alhambra that has become synonymous with …

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The Sierra Nevada has become a favorite destination among fans of skiing. It’s worth noting that local skiing runs are rather complex and targeted at professionals. Andalusia also has a huge number of exciting entertainment parks, botanical gardens and extensive natural reserves. The largest and most famous is the Tivoli amusement park located in the picturesque town of Benalmadena. It covers a huge area and represents an original combination of tropical gardens, a variety of rides, elegant fountains and seating areas.

Curious tourists will be interested to visit Parque de las Ciencias dedicated to the discoveries of modern science. The park has interesting interactive rides for children of all ages. In the immediate vicinity of Seville there is a picturesque nature reserve, La Reserva Seville. It is one of the most ambitious and interesting nature reserves in Europe; La Reserva Seville is home to thousands of animals and birds. There are great leisure facilities for guests of the reserve with swimming pools, rides and a go-kart track.

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Map of all parks

National and city parks around Andalusia
♥ Cave 'Cueva de la Pedriza' , 45.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra de Hornachuelos' , 62.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro' , 82.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Natural Park 'Montes de Málaga' , 84.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra Norte de Sevilla' , 96.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all pret-parks

Amusement parks near Andalusia
♥ Amusement park 'Tivoli World' Benalmádena, 106.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Isla Mágica' Seville, 113.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all aquaparks

Water attractions around Andalusia
♥ Water park 'Aquasierra' Villafranca de Córdoba, Córdoba, 48.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Aqualand Torremolinos' Torremolinos, Málaga, 103.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Aquavelis' Torre del Mar, Málaga, 104.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Aquopolis Sevilla' Sevilla, 106 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Water park 'Parque Acuático Mijas' Aquamijas, Fuengirola, Málaga, 112.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all Michelin restaurants

Michelin-starred restaurants in Andalusia
♥ Restaurant 'San Martín' Cabra. Type - Andalusian. 26.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'La Taberna' Almodóvar del Río. Type - Regional cuisine. 39.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Sites around Andalusia from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Cordoba City Center

From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”

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Distance from Andalusia center - 40.2 km.

The historic district of Cordoba is rich in unique ancient monuments. You will need more than one day to explore all its attractions. The Calahorra Tower is the main historical symbol of the city. This fortification was built by the Moors to protect the city. The museum is located in the tower at present. It is dedicated to the history of the city. … Read further

Mezquita Mosque

From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”

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Distance from Andalusia center - 37.5 km.

One of the greatest Mezquita Mosque is situated in Spain town Córdoba. This 24 000 square meter mosque was saved from the Medieval. It has been built from 785 year until the beginning of the 11th century. This mosque has not only a rich historical background but also a unique architectural style and the inner decoration. … Read further

City break in Andalusia. Active leisure ideas for Andalusia - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Sites around Andalusia from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Cordoba City Center

Mezquita Mosque

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