Andalucia places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Andalucia region. See also our Andalucia travel guide.
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
The Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos in Cordoba is an attractive Moorish style building and gardens on the edge of the historic centre of Cordoba. See guide
Alcazar of Seville
The Alcazar is a collection of Moorish palaces and beautiful gardens. It was used in the filming of Game of Thrones. See guide
Alhambra Palace
The Alhambra Palace is the most popular attraction in Spain and is a beautiful Moorish complex of palaces and gardens. See guide
Almeria
Almeria is home to the largest fortress built in Spain by the Moors, the Alcazaba. See guide
Almodovar del Rio
Almodovar del Rio is most visited for its castle, the Castillo de Almodovar which featured in the 7th Game of Thrones series. See guide
Arcos de la Frontera
Arcos de la Frontera is one of Spain's most beautiful villages. It is one of the famous 'white villages'. See guide Advertisement
Baeza
Baeza is a beautiful town with fine Renaissance architecture. It is on the edge of one of Spain's finest National Parks. See guide
Cadiz
Cadiz is Europe's oldest city. It has a lovely sea front, old town and gardens and a splendid cathedral. See guide
Carmona
Carmona is a pretty town with an Alcazar and a Dominican monestry that is now a market place. See guide
Casa de Pilatos
The Casa de Pilatos is a 16th century palace and gardens in Seville. It is Moorish in style and has two courtyard gardens. See guide
Casares
Casares, in the Malaga province, is one of the most beautiful villages of Spain. See guide
Cordoba
Cordoba is home to the Mezquita, the most beautiful of all the Mosques constructed by the Moors in Spain See guide
El Rocio
El Rocio is one of Spain's most beautiful villages and home of the colourful Romeria del Rocio annual pilgrimage. See guide
Granada
Granada is the home of the fabulous Alhambra and Genaralife. These should be on everyone's bucketlist! See guide
Guadix
Guadix is a city with a troglodyte area near to Granada. It is fascinating to visit and many are still lived in. See guide Advertisement
Italica
Roman ruins including a vast amphitheatre and the ruins of several villas with their mosaic floors can be seen here in Italica. See guide
Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez is the capital of sherry production and home to the Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Ecuestre or the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art. See guide
Malaga
Malaga is the birthplace of Picasso and third biggest city in Andalusia. The old town has a number of attractions worth visiting. See guide
Marbella
Marbella is a chic resort on the Costa del Sol. It became popular in the 60s and is enjoying a resurgence. See guide
Metropol Parasol
The Seville Metropol is an amazing modern structure in the heart of Seville. Not only great looking but you can walk on the top of it and get some great views. See guide
Mezquita of Cordoba
The Mezquita of Cordoba is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world and is considered one of the top treasures of Spain. See guide
Nerja Caves
The Caves of Nerja is a huge cave system and home to the largest stalagmite in the world. See guide
Osuna
Osuna has lots of Baroque houses and a bullring made famous by Game of Thrones. See guide
Patios of Cordoba
The Patios of Cordobes are a group of beautiful private patios open to the public. In May there is a festival with many patios open and competing to be the most beautiful. See guide
Puerto-Banus
Puerto-Banus is a chic resort with a luxury Marina and designer boutiques. It is very popular with the rich and famous! See guide
Ronda
Ronda and the "White Towns". Ronda is a spectacular town which sits on top of a rocky outcrop and straddles a huge gorge. See guide
Seville
Seville is one of Spain's most beautiful and vibrant cities and birthplace of the Flamenco. See guide
Seville - Giralda
The Giralda tower is Seville's iconic bell tower with great views from the top. It is a huge ramp to the top rather than steps and so relatively easy to climb. See guide
Seville - More Places to Visit
More places to visit in the fabulous town of Seville. Seville is packed with places worth visiting. See guide
Seville - Plaza de Espana
The Plaza de Espana in Seville was built for the 1928 World Fair this fabulous building is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. See guide
Seville Bullring
Seville bullring is a beautiful building and one of the oldest bullrings in the world. See guide
Seville Cathedral
Seville is home to the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Seville cathedral is well worth visiting. See guide
Seville- El Arenal
El Arenal is the riverside district of Seville and home to Seville's bullring. This is a quieter part of Seville and nice for a riverside walk. See guide
Seville-Barrio Santa Cruz
Seville's Barrio-Santa-Cruz area is the most beautiful quarter of Seville and home to many of its monuments. This area is very vibrant and packed with great tapas bars. See guide
Ubeda
Ubeda has a fabulous Renaissance square and lots of Renaissance buildings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See guide