Andalusia, the Southern region of Spain, is everything that you want Spain to be. Flamenco, Paella, bright blue skies, warm Mediterranean water, and villages with white stucco and red tile roofs. It’s easy to relax in a place where time moves slower.
The region has an intense history. From the Christian Reconquest to conquest of the Americas, the palaces and cathedrals still standing are reminders of the incredible wealth of the Spanish empire. In contrast to Andalusia’s historic past, you’ll find some of the most iconic works of modern architecture including Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, a fantastic cultural center and museum.
Things to do
La Mezquita - Cordoba - One part mosque, one part cathedral a truly unique blend of cultures
La Alambhra - Granada - Arguably the most important palace-fortress in Spanish history
El Puente Nuevo - Ronda - A massive 17th-century bridge spanning a waterfall that connects the two sides of a city built on top of the cliffs
Ciudad de las Ciencias y las Artes - Valencia - Museum, and an example of modern architecture at it’s finest
Seville Cathedral - The largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the presumed final resting place of Christopher Columbus
Plaza de España - Seville - The monumental site of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929
La Sete - Seville - A modern architecture icon
