What does Andalusia conjure up in your imagination? Sun, flamenco, sea, white villages, fiery Spanish passion, Seville oranges perhaps. This diverse region in southern Spain has long been a place for holidays with its long hot summers, beaches and delicious food.
Having always based our activity holidays in Italy, we are branching out and finding a few choice hot spots around the world to take our Flavours guests to. First stop is an idyllic 15th-century palatial villa in the Andalusian countryside, just 30 minutes’ drive from the coast, complete with gardens, swimming pool and tennis court.
Below we list the highlights of Andalusia:
1. The Alhambra In Andalusia
This impressive Moorish palace, with UNESCO World Heritage Status, was built in the 13th century on a Granada hilltop. After being taken over by Catholics in the 15th century, renaissance-style additions were made. Beautiful marble columns and floors are the standout feature, but the whole ornate complex is worth even a glimpse, and on closer inspection shows off intricate wood worked ceilings, art-covered walls, endless multiple archways and peaceful gardens.
2. Mosque (Mezquita), now Cathedral, of Cordoba

Toni Castillo Quero [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]
3. Beautiful Cities Of Cordiba, Seville and Malaga

SkareMedia [CC BY-SA 3.0 es (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/es/deed.en)]
4. Beaches On The Coast Of Andalusia
Andalusia is the only European region with both Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines. With 460km of Mediterranean coast (Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical, Costa de Almeria) and 240km of Atlantic (Costa del la Luz), there is plenty of sandy beach to choose from, as well as busy resorts, too.
5. The Tabernas Desert

The Tabernas Desert – Amjad Sheikh [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)]
6. Fiestas In Andalusia

Festival in Seville – Ed Tarwinski [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]
7. Skiing In Sierra Nevada

Melissa Ramirez [CC BY-SA 3.0 es (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/es/deed.en)]
8. Seafood Paella

Gambas al ajillo – Javier Lastras from España/Spain [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]
9. The Original Tapas

Tapas – JuanJaén [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]
10. Wines From Andalusia

MG Spain Export Consulting Spanish International Trade Consulting [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]
Would you like to come on one of our Andalusia Pilates holidays or Andalusia Painting holidays? Please feel free to chat to us, and we would be more than happy to chat to you about availability for our holidays.
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