5-Day Southern Spain Tour: Seville, Cordoba, Toledo, Ronda, Costa del Sol and Granada from Madrid
February 16, 2010 by Spain vacations · 1 Comment
5 days to explore some of Spain’s most famous cities: Seville, Cordoba, Toledo, Ronda, Costa del Sol and Granada. Andalucia is one of the most attractive areas within the Mediterranean regions, due to its mild climate, environmental nature, its history and culture.
Montserrat and Cava trail tour
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Leaving Barcelona, you’ll head straight to Montserrat. On arrival, you can visit the Royal Basilica where the famous 12th-century statue of the Black Virgin is housed. At 1pm on weekdays there is the opportunity to hear one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs, La Escolania de Montserrat. While you’re here, take the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Montserrat, go for a walk in the surrounding parklands or ride the rack railway or cable car up the mountain.
Madrid Card
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Savings with the Madrid Card include: Free admission to more than 40 of Madrid’s museums, Take as many journeys as you wish on the hop-on/hop-off Turistic Bus, Take all the tours from Discover Madrid program, Take the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium guided walking tour, Admission to the Madrid Amusement Park (72-hour card only), Zoo-Aquarium, Cable Card, Faunia Theme Park and Imax Cinema, Discounts in shops, restaurants, flamenco shows and leisure centers
Alcazaba of Malaga
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There are two rings of defensive walls and a number of lookout towers around the fortress. Set high on the hill overlooking the port, the Alcazaba provided a secure home down the years for the many governors of the province. The entrance is through a large gateway now known as Puerta del Cristo (Christ’s Door).
Alhambra in Granada
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Standing at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, visitors gain a spectacular view of the city in the valley below. Looking up at the Alhambra from town is an equally awesome sight. Driving through the Puerta de las Granadas, past the enormous triumphal arch built in the 15th century, one enters a world of splendor.
Decorating Your Spanish Rental Property
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If you want to get the most out of your rental home, there’s a few things you should consider. Let’s take a look…
Malaga Cathedral
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Cathedral of the Incarnation in Malaga was built between 1528 and 1782 on a site that (like so many in the country) was formerly occupied by a mosque, the Malaga Cathedral isn’t merely a church. It is an architectural wonder of the region.
Ronda
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One of the oldest extant religious structures in Ronda is the Minarete de San Sebastian, one of the remains of a 14th century mosque. Be sure not to miss seeing the Moorish Baths, built in the 13th century. Modern bullfighting has its home here in Spain’s oldest arena, the Ronda Bullring.
Cordoba vacations
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Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, a fortress built by and for the conquerers. Today, that war is an item in history books that won’t intrude on the peaceful atmosphere created by the numerous gardens and fountains in the interior. Watermills on the nearby Guadalquivir River supply the water that irrigates the plants.
National Library of Spain, Madrid
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It is now regarded as the National Library of Spain and the centerpiece of a system that has branches all over the country. Among the millions of items are 30,000 manuscripts and 500,000 books printed before 1831, not to mention a newspaper collection of nearly 20,000 editions.
Royal Palace, Madrid
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Royal Palace or Palacio Real is one of Madrid’s major tourist attractions. Long the home of Spanish monarchs, Royal Palace was once the center of power for a dynasty that ruled half the then-known world.
Prado Museum, Madrid
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Prado Museum is well worth a day-long stroll. Apart from the aforementioned Spanish masters, there are numerous works by the Flemish, Dutch, German, French, and Italians. Many of these were acquired by conquest from the time that Spain was one of the leading powers of Europe.