Andalusia
The Andalusian lifestyle is about living outdoors, it’s about enjoying time with friends and family. It is about crystal clear blue skies, inhaling fresh air, emerging yourself in a stunning natural setting, with spectacular views over the mountains or towards the Mediterranean Sea. Feeling privileged.
A beautiful province, with a variety of properties; luxury villas and country houses, surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean nature with stunning views. More inland, you can find traditional Cortijos and fincas in ideal locations with fruit trees, olive groves, vineyards or equestrian estates. All enjoying the favorable Mediterranean climate.
Andalusia is famous and known for many things. We often hear that Andalusia recalls memories of the bright sunshine, stretches of beaches, coastal restaurants and beautiful sea views. The other side of the coin is her countryside. Less in the spotlight, but shining as bright if not brighter! There is something about the unspoilt nature and serenity that makes the Andalusian countryside one of a kind.
Visit small villages like Casarabonela or Alhaurín el Grande. Or make it a full day in Marbella, Malaga, Ronda or even Sevilla, which are pretty close to Huerta Del Cura.
Marbella
The old town features a maze of typical narrow, winding alleys of Andalucía, where you’ll find great architecture, art works, stores, flooded squares terraces of bars and restaurants. Besides the old town, in the historic center, you need to pay a visit to the majestic castle walls. You can take a tour along the walls. Don’t forget to walk through Avenida del Mar. It is an open-air museum, and has 10 sculptures of Salvador Dali to quietly admire while walking or eating something in one of its terraces. A few steps from the promenade you will find Alameda Park. The park is a refreshing green oasis of calm in the city. Recharged? Bring a visit to Puerto Banús and enjoy watching luxury yachts and sport cars. Do you want to escape of the heat? Bring a visit to La Cañada shopping center. It is the largest mall with air conditioning with shops and feature a cinema and several attractions too. Ready for the amazing nightlife in Marbella? Go to Avenida del Mar, where you can dine and have drinks. There are many clubs in Marbella to go out. If you want to relax the next day, go to the beach, for example Bounty Beach.
Málaga
Málaga is the capital of Andalusia. It has an enormous historical and cultural heritage buildings. You can bring a visit to the Cathedral of Málaga, La Manquita. Or the Botanical Garden La Concepción. In the old town, you can enjoy visiting the Picasso Museum. A few meters next to the Museum you can visit the house where Picasso grew up. Still in the art mood. Bring a visit to Thyssen Museum. This museum is in a palace of the sixteenth century. Do you want to to see, smell, taste local products? Go to the Atarazanas Food Market. Here you can find fresh traditional Andalusion food. Do you want to have an incredible view of the city and the bay? Visit the Castle of Gibralfaro. The castle is very impressive and a must to see. Are you in for some shopping? Visit Larios Street. Under the awnings that decorate the city while touring the stores that fill this mythical street. Also, at the harborside you will find one of the major shopping and entertainment areas of the city. In the Paseo Muelle 1 you can take long walks along the pier, which are decorated with palm trees. You can rent a bike, enjoy the place with kids or spend an afternoon shopping.
Ronda
Ronda is one of Spain’s oldest towns, first settled by the Celts and later inhabited by the Romans and Moors, and you can feel history all around you in its cobbled streets, old mansions and stone churches. A must see is the The Puente Nuevo or New Bridge. It’s a giant triple arch with columns stretching 120 metres down into the depths of the gorge. Despite the name it’s over 230 years old and opened in 1783 after taking 40 years to build. Extra special care was taken after the previous bridge on the same spot collapsed only six years after it was finished, killing 50 people. Besides the New Bridge there are more bridges. The Old Bridge (Puente Viejo) and the Puento Romano are also worth to see. Strolling along the Paseo E Hemingway, you’ll pass a number of balconies that hang precipitously over the edge of the Tajo gorge. These are known in Spanish slang as “Balcons Coños”, because when you look down you’ll want to exclaim “Coño!” (which literally translated is a very rude word in English, but it’s used liberally in Spanish). Step onto one yourself and you’ll see why. Ever since Roman times, the rugged scenery around Ronda has been used for wine-making. This part of Andalusia is called the Serrania de Ronda, and is particularly known for its delicious reds, although the region also produces whites and rosés.
Sevilla
Sevilla is one of the most beautiful cities of Spain. There is a lot to see like the historic city centre with Moorish influences, the royal palace Real Alcazar and the large cathrdral with the Giralda Tower. The most famous square is in the Maria Luisa park named Plaza de España with 52 benches with Andalusian tiles that represent all Spanish provinces. The Santa Cruz district is the old Jewish quarter. Here you can can wander through a maza of narrow streets, terraces and numerous restaurants. Casa de Pilotes is also in this district. This is a beautiful 16th century palace. The striking Setas de Sevilla (Mushroom of Sevilla) is a special wooden contruction build in 2011 with a panoramic terrace, where you can have a drink, there is a walking path and an archeological museum. If you have some extra time, you can visit a flamenco show. Many flamenco shows are given today in authentic tablaos. Renting a bike is an easy and nice way to discover this beautiful city.
Granada
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains you will find Granada. It’s known of the medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, especially the famous Alhambra. This sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompasses royal palaces, serene patios and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens. Visit the Cathedral of Granada and combine this with the Capilla Real next to it. This is a burial chapel from 1517. For entertainment you can go to the Sacromonte, bordering the El Albaicín district. This 15th century gipsy quarter is located on the hill with typical cave homes. Visit one of the caves with a flamenco show. The Big Bazaar, La Alcaicería is the ideal place to score your souvenirs. Believe it or not but you can ski nearby the city. The mountainous area offers a great day. Go for a walk through the stunning nature or enjoy the 85 kilometers of ski slopes during the season
Casarabonela
This little white village lies in the shadow of the Sierra de las Nieves. Embedded in fertile land for olive oil farms, orange groves, almond trees and avocados, It is an authentic village in the middle of nature, just 30 minutes from Malaga and the airport. It used to be a source of wine export for the Roman Empire. Casarabonela benefits from a microclimate, which enables hiking routes through the mountains, horse riding through the valleys, and drinking a fresh soda, or a Spanish coffee on a terrace. Visit the Botanical Garden of Cacti, Santiage Apóstol Chruch or the old Moorish castle preserved at the center of the village. The most beautiful beaches are only 25 minutes drive. Adventurous? Go to Caminito del Rey for an amazing day.